Perfect 10: Taylor Swift Sets Billboard Hot 100 First
Swift's new album, "Midnights," came out Oct. 21 with both a 13-track standard release and a deluxe version with another seven bonus tracks.
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Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead After Houston Shooting, Rep Says
Takeoff — who was part of Migos along with Quavo and Offset — was 28.
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Jerry Lee Lewis, Outrageous Rock 'n' Roll Star, Dies At 87
Lewis was the last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
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Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen Announce Divorce After 13 Years
45-year-old Brady and 42-year-old Bündchen made the announcement Friday morning, each saying they had "amicably" reached the decision.
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Head Of Miss USA Suspended Amid Allegations Of A Rigged Pageant
A Miss USA contestant alleged this year's pageant was rigged, pushing an investigation into its head and the event.
Kanye West Kicked Out Of Skechers' Headquarters In California
The company said Ye "arrived unannounced and without invitation" at Skechers corporate headquarters southwest of Los Angeles.
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What Does Hollywood Have To Fear With Deepfakes?
As the use of deepfake technology increases, questions arise on whether an actor's digital twin can be used without consent.
Former Chicago Labor Leader Receives 19 Months In Prison For Extortion
The longtime head of the Chicago Teamsters union was sentenced Wednesday in a tale that crosses organized labor, extortion and popular TV shows.
Antisemitic Reports Still Rising In Los Angeles After Ye's Comments
Experts fear antisemitic comments from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, have sparked hate groups in the U.S., specifically Los Angeles.
New Netflix Guillermo Del Toro Horror Show, Just In Time For Halloween
If you’re looking for some Halloween horror, check out Guillermo del Toro’s “Cabinet of Curiosities.” The eight-part series is streaming on Netflix.
CMA Awards To Open With Tribue To The Late Loretta Lynn
Co-host Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Morgan Wallen are also slated to perform at the award show airing Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Adidas Ends Partnership With Ye Over Antisemitic Remarks
The company faced pressure to cut ties with Ye, with celebrities and others on social media urging Adidas to act after he made antisemitic remarks.
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Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies At 67
Jordan earned an unexpected new following on social media in 2021 when he spent time during the pandemic lockdown near family in his hometown.
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'Ticket To Paradise' Highlights Lack Of Rom-Com Theatrical Releases
Major romantic comedy theatrical releases this year have been quite limited.
'The Banshees of Inisherin' Review: Colin Farrell Just Wants A Friend
This hysterical anti-buddy comedy set during the Irish Civil War is one of the best films of the year.
Taylor Swift's 'Midnight' Is Here After Millions Enjoyed TikTok Teases
Swift's videos live alongside hundreds of other musicians on the platform — each one vying for the next viral hit.
Jury: Kevin Spacey Didn't Molest Actor Anthony Rapp In 1986
Jurors came to a verdict after just over an hour of deliberation in the trial that was an outgrowth of the #MeToo movement.
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Cardi B Battles With Lawyer In Racy Mixtape Artwork Case
A man is claiming rapper Cardi B misused his likeness on the cover of a 2016 mixtape.
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Pop Quiz: Why Can't 'Swear Words' Be Said On TV?
Find out why certain words can't be said on air and how the rules have evolved with language over time.
Hollywood Icon Anna May Wong To Be 1st Asian-American On U.S. Currency
Anna May Wong is widely credited as the first Chinese-American movie star.
George Floyd's Family Issues Cease-And-Desist Letter To Kanye West
In a podcast interview, West claimed Floyd died of a fentanyl overdose, not neck compression by an officer as the medical examiner ruled.
How Could The Monarchy Change Under King Charles III?
What changes might be made under a new king?
'Black Adam' Review: The Rock Has Godlike Powers... Good Enough
The Rock's debut as a superhero goes about exactly as you'd expect.
'70s Show' Actor Danny Masterson On Trial On 3 Rape Charges
Masterson is charged with raping three women between 2001 and 2003 in his home. The 46-year-old has pleaded not guilty.
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Weinstein Defense Can Use California Governor's Wife's Email At Trial
Evidence shows Jennifer Siebel Newsom sent an email to Weinstein asking for advice two years after he allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her.
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From Witness Stand, Kevin Spacey Denies Sex Abuse Claims
Actor Anthony Rapp is suing Actor Kevin Spacey on claims that Spacey made a sexual pass at him when he was 14.
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Agency Says BTS Members Will Serve In South Korea's Military
Whether members of the Korean pop music group must serve in the army had been hotly debated.
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Kanye West To Buy Conservative Social Media Platform Parler
Parlement Technologies and West, legally known as Ye, said the acquisition should be completed this year, but details on the price were not revealed.
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Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, Dies At 72
Robbie Coltrane's agent said he died Friday at a hospital in Scotland.
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Spacey Sex Abuse Trial Proceeds After Lawyer Contracts COVID-19
Actor Anthony Rapp is seeking $40 million in damages, claiming Spacey made a sexual advance on him in 1986 when he was 14 years old.
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