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Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collection
Read full article: Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collectionGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection previewing on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was all about catching the light, which the 90-year-old designer achieved with shimmering textiles and a smattering of crystals.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Read full article: From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.
Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
Read full article: Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in EnglandA teen has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer.
Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US
Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the USTikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.
Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction
Read full article: Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auctionThe draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction for dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter.
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
Read full article: Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technology
Read full article: Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technologyA cutting-edge nighttime show at Disneyland Paris is heralding a bold new chapter for Europe’s most-visited theme park.
Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning mission
Read full article: Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning missionIt's a rough time for legacy news outlets as Donald Trump prepares to take the presidential oath for a second term.
Taylor Swift joined by Caitlin Clark as she watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs' playoff win
Read full article: Taylor Swift joined by Caitlin Clark as she watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs' playoff winPop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs as they beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Read full article: Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inaugurationOpera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration in front of a smaller live crowd than he was expecting.
A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the case
Read full article: A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the caseA$AP Rocky is about to go to trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Fox exec calls Brady rumors 'a never-ending, merry-go-round' of narratives
Read full article: Fox exec calls Brady rumors 'a never-ending, merry-go-round' of narrativesEven as Tom Brady goes through his first postseason and prepares to call his first Super Bowl in three weeks as a television analyst, rumors about his future continue to be rampant, much to the dismay of Fox Sports.
Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York
Read full article: Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New YorkRapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault in New York City after being accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, according to police.
What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, 'The Wild Robot' and 'The Night Agent'
Read full article: What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, 'The Wild Robot' and 'The Night Agent'A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes in CBS’ “Watson” and Zoë Kravitz’s stylish directorial debut “Blink Twice” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans
Read full article: Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered AfghansA jury in Panama City, Florida, on Friday found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Muhammad Ali's wife honors legacy of the late boxing legend with new audio series 'Ali in Me'
Read full article: Muhammad Ali's wife honors legacy of the late boxing legend with new audio series 'Ali in Me'The late Muhammad Ali’s wife is set to honor his legacy with a new audio series, featuring a lineup of special guests that includes popular figures from Will Smith to Mike Tyson.
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
Read full article: New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years agoPompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure: a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago.
'Juuuust a bit outside!' Uecker's acting and broadcasting ability came together in 'Major League'
Read full article: 'Juuuust a bit outside!' Uecker's acting and broadcasting ability came together in 'Major League'Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century.
Remembering David Lynch's musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films
Read full article: Remembering David Lynch's musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the filmsThe loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists.
Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid benefit concert
Read full article: Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid benefit concertSting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.
He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it
Read full article: He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took itIt's one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War — an Associated Press photograph of a young girl running naked down a street after being caught in a napalm attack.
Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone
Read full article: Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester StalloneDonald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has chosen Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to help.
Reactions to the death of 'Mr. Baseball,' longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker
Read full article: Reactions to the death of 'Mr. Baseball,' longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob UeckerThe baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker following the death of the longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster at the age of 90.
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight
Read full article: Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation.
'September 5' revisits the seminal Munich Olympics attack broadcast, with questions for today
Read full article: 'September 5' revisits the seminal Munich Olympics attack broadcast, with questions for todayNearly all of the new film “September 5” takes place in the darkened, smokey control room from which ABC Sports broadcast the hostage crisis of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
'Anora,' 'Dune: Part Two' and 'September 5' among nominees for Producers Guild's top award
Read full article: 'Anora,' 'Dune: Part Two' and 'September 5' among nominees for Producers Guild's top awardThe science-fiction sequel “Dune: Part Two,” the doomed fairy tale “Anora” and the Munich Olympics drama “September 5” are among the 10 films nominated by the Producers Guild for its top award, the Darryl F.
Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is stabbed by an intruder at his home in Mumbai
Read full article: Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is stabbed by an intruder at his home in MumbaiIndian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home and has undergone surgery at a hospital.
Japan YouTuber novelist woos global audience with visual, accessible horror
Read full article: Japan YouTuber novelist woos global audience with visual, accessible horrorHe wears a black bodysuit and a white mask, speaks in an electronically altered squeaky voice and makes creepiness his signature mode of art.
2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
Read full article: 2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny WactorTwo men convicted of lesser crimes connected to the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been sentenced to prison.
NFL's wild-card round averages 28.3 million viewers, a 9.3% decline from last year
Read full article: NFL's wild-card round averages 28.3 million viewers, a 9.3% decline from last yearViewer audiences for the first weekend of the NFL playoffs were down 9.3% from last year, a bigger decline than what the league experienced during the regular season.
No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter tourists
Read full article: No cupcakes, no cosmos: 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC will get a gate to deter touristsThe front staircase of the Manhattan brownstone where Carrie Bradshaw lived in “Sex and the City” is getting a metal gate to keep away tourists who endlessly trespass and pose for pictures.
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend
Read full article: Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekendA host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend.
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Read full article: Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”.
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain
Read full article: Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remainThe Supreme Court seems open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography.
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
Read full article: British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forwardBest-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.
Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez dies at 76
Read full article: Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez dies at 76José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure and founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and Co-Founder of the Rainbow Coalition, has died.
Melissa Rivers recounts grabbing valued possessions before Pacific Palisades fire burned home down
Read full article: Melissa Rivers recounts grabbing valued possessions before Pacific Palisades fire burned home downMelissa Rivers recalls how quickly the California wildfires spread, leaving her little time to gather cherished belongings before fleeing.
Octavia Butler imagined LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived
Read full article: Octavia Butler imagined LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survivedSince the Los Angeles fires began last week, “Parable of the Sower” and other Octavia Butler works written decades ago have been cited for anticipating a world wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs say sex acts are distorted by 'sexist and puritanical' prosecution
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs say sex acts are distorted by 'sexist and puritanical' prosecutionLawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are labeling the prosecution against the hip-hop star as “sexist and puritanical."
Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires
Read full article: Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfiresHollywood’s awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.
A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen
Read full article: A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listenWhen Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID.
Jon Hamm of 'Mad Men' fame is named Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year
Read full article: Jon Hamm of 'Mad Men' fame is named Hasty Pudding's Man of the YearAward winning actor Jon Hamm, best known for his roles on “Mad Men” and, more recently, on “Fargo” and “Landman,” has been named 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the work
Read full article: Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the workA nationally known outdoor artwork will be removed from a Des Moines park pond under a settlement.
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
Read full article: US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban loomingAs the threat of a TikTok ban looms, some U.S. TikTok users are flocking to Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. The self-described “TikTok refugees” landed on Xiaohongshu as an alternative to TikTok.
Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space
Read full article: Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to spaceA Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and if all goes according to plan put on the surface of the moon.
Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas
Read full article: Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to VegasA rare glimpse into mobster Al Capone’s home life will be on display in a new exhibit at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.
Rock icon Jeff Beck's guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auction
Read full article: Rock icon Jeff Beck's guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auctionSome of the most iconic guitars in rock history are going on display in London before they go under the hammer at auction.
Reality TV star Chase Chrisley didn’t assault anyone at Atlanta bar despite arrest, his rep says
Read full article: Reality TV star Chase Chrisley didn’t assault anyone at Atlanta bar despite arrest, his rep saysA representative for reality TV star Chase Chrisley has denied an allegation that his client assaulted the manager of a popular Atlanta sports bar last week after refusing to leave.
Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfiresReality television star Heidi Montag’s 2010 album “Superficial” has hit No. 1 on the iTunes’ all-genre songs and albums charts 15 years after its release and just after Montag and husband Spencer Pratt lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'
Read full article: LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction
Read full article: Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auctionA company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms as part of Jones' bankruptcy.
Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration events
Read full article: Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration eventsCountry music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.
Fox News names Will Cain to replace Neil Cavuto in weekday afternoon lineup
Read full article: Fox News names Will Cain to replace Neil Cavuto in weekday afternoon lineupAs is customary, Fox News Channel is appointing from within to fill a vacancy in its weekday lineup created by last month's departure of Neil Cavuto.
Back to work: Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC five nights a week for early Trump days
Read full article: Back to work: Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC five nights a week for early Trump daysRachel Maddow is returning to her nightly perch at MSNBC for the first few months of the second Trump administration.
Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport
Read full article: Book Review: 'Open Socrates' shows why philosophy isn't a spectator sport“Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life” is a look at how the ancient Greek philosopher's approach can be applied to the thorniest topics today.
'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago
Read full article: 'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years agoA commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago.
Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative Benetton campaigns, dies at 82
Read full article: Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative Benetton campaigns, dies at 82Oliviero Toscani, the photographer behind Benetton’s provocative ad campaigns of the 1980s and 1990s who later broke with the Italian knitwear brand under controversy, has died at age 82.
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster
Read full article: Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disasterWeaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue.
Reality TV star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping a Twin Peaks bar manager in Atlanta
Read full article: Reality TV star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping a Twin Peaks bar manager in AtlantaReality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave.
As Biden joins the former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do list
Read full article: As Biden joins the former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do listIf President Joe Biden is looking for ideas for retirement, he need look no further than past presidents.
Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 because of surgery complications
Read full article: Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 because of surgery complicationsSam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.
'LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Read full article: 'LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery effortsLos Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires.
Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game better
Read full article: Prime Video's use of AI, Next Gen Stats on NFL games is helping viewers understand the game betterAs Prime Video wraps up its third season doing NFL games with an AFC wild-card matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night, the “Prime Vision” feed and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the broadcasts continue to change the way football fans are able to analyze and understand the game.
Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they've lost their homes
Read full article: Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they've lost their homesThe Pacific Palisades wildfires torched the home of “This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia, perhaps most poignantly destroying the father-to-be’s newly installed crib.
What to stream: 'Severance' returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair up
Read full article: What to stream: 'Severance' returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair upKieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg playing mismatched cousins in the acclaimed movie “A Real Pain” and Mac Miller’s second posthumous full-length album “Balloonerism” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Judge extends Megan Thee Stallion’s protection order against rapper Tory Lanez until 2030
Read full article: Judge extends Megan Thee Stallion’s protection order against rapper Tory Lanez until 2030Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030.
Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84
Read full article: Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died.
Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY Philharmonic
Read full article: Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY PhilharmonicGary Ginstling has been hired as CEO of the Houston Symphony, six months following his surprise departure from the New York Philharmonic after just one year in charge.
NBC's Jacob Soboroff finds the burnt-out home where he grew up, as wildfire stories turn personal
Read full article: NBC's Jacob Soboroff finds the burnt-out home where he grew up, as wildfire stories turn personalThe rows of burnt-out homes were shocking enough, until NBC News' Jacob Soboroff came upon the Pacific Palisades house where he had grown up.