2021 Scripps Bee Champion Zaila Avant-garde to publish 2 books
Scripps Spelling Bee winner Zaila Avant-garde is adding a new title to her impressive list of accomplishments: children’s book author.
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Dolly Parton celebrates 77th birthday with new song release
Parton announced the release of a new song, "Don’t Make Me Have To Come Down There," on her birthday.
Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in 'Rust' shooting
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the movie set near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October 2021.
| Scripps News Staff and Clayton Sandell
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade make it to Songwriters Hall of Fame
The seven songwriters from the class of 2023 will be inducted at a gala June 15 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
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'The Last of Us' success is big for future of video game adaptations
HBO's investment into "The Last of Us" drew skepticism, but it looks like the show is breaking the video game adaptation curse.
Memorial for Lisa Marie Presley to be held at Graceland
A public memorial will be held Sunday on the front lawn of the mansion, according to a representative of Presley's daughter.
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Looking back at the life of Lisa Marie Presley
Her final public appearance was Tuesday, walking the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, praising the Baz Luhrman film "Elvis."
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
A spokesperson for Los Angeles County's fire department says paramedics were dispatched to a Calabasas home Thursday morning.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
'Velma' continues Scooby-Doo franchise by diving into gang's past
HBO Max's "Velma" focuses on the teenage detective's origin story, including how she joined forces with the rest of Mystery Inc.
Few scalpers pay a price for using illegal ticket bots
The kind of bots that snatched up so many Taylor Swift tickets are illegal, but a Scripps News investigation finds anti-bot laws are rarely enforced.
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace
First-day sales of "Spare" topped 1.4M copies, including hardcover, audiobook and e-book editions sold in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
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Naomi Osaka says she's pregnant, plans tennis return in 2024
The former world No. 1 posted what she called "a little life update for 2023" on social media, including a picture of an ultrasound.
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'Titanic' will be in theaters for its 25th anniversary — in 3D
The updated film hits theaters in February.
Review: The good, the bad and the Tuesday of the 2023 Golden Globes
The Golden Globe Awards returned to broadcast television for its 80th anniversary.
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Prince Harry Tells '60 Minutes' Why He Is Publicly Sharing His Story
The Duke of Sussex told CBS' "60 Minutes" that leaks have been coming from Buckingham Palace, so he wanted to set the record straight.
Prince Harry Reveals More About Royal Family In Interviews
Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," is set to be released Tuesday.
| Rodney Young and Lindsay Tuchman
U.K. Palace Allies Push Back Against Prince Harry's Claims
Prince Harry says people who accuse him of invading his family's privacy "don't want to believe that my family have been briefing the press."
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10 major events to look forward to in 2023
These are some of the cultural and sporting events to look forward to in 2023. Mark your calendars for an amazing year!
Taylor Swift's Cat Ranks 3rd Among The World’s Richest Pets
As famous and wealthy as this fluff ball may sound, Olivia Benson is not the richest pet.
| Andrea Diaz and Scripps News Staff
Report: Prince Harry Says William Attacked Him During Argument
The Guardian said it obtained an advance copy of Prince Harry's book, "Spare," before its release next week.
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What's Ahead For Ticketmaster, Live Music After Taylor Swift Tour Mess
Ticketmaster's handling of Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour could affect major tours going forward as lawsuits and fans push misconduct allegations.
What Is A Nepo Baby, And Why Are You Hearing This Term Everywhere?
The phrase has been driving conversations lately, even though it refers to a timeless form of favoritism.
Another Woman Files Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby, NBC
The suit filed by Stacey Pinkerton alleges Cosby drugged her and "engaged in forced sexual intercourse" while she was incapacitated.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $940M After No Winner
It's the fourth-largest jackpot in the history of the Mega Millions game and the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
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'National Treasure' Returns, This Time To The Small Screen
Disney is bringing "National Treasure" to a new audience on a new platform, and its cast thinks it'll pay off.
Robin Roberts Says She Will Marry Her Longtime Partner Amber Laign
Roberts shared the news that she and her longtime partner, Amber Laign, will be tying the knot this year.
Actor Jeremy Renner Undergoes Surgery After Snow Plow Accident
A publicist for Renner said in a statement that the 51-year-old "Avengers" star is stable in an intensive care unit following surgery on Monday.
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Actor Jeremy Renner Hospitalized, Critical After Snow-Plowing Accident
A representative for Renner, 51, said the actor is being treated for serious injuries.
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Full Speed Ahead: 'Avatar' Sequel Again Dominates Box Office
"Avatar: Way of Water" has brought in some $63M over the holiday weekend and now has made more than $400M domestically and more than $1.3B globally.
| AP
Barbara Walters Was A Cultural Fixture, TV Icon
Barbara Walters was a heroic presence on TV, leading the way for women in news and placing the world's most prominent people in front of her audience.
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