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Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of hip-hop, has died at age 68. According to his lawyer and reports from NPR , BBC , and HuffPost , he passed away in Pennsylvania on Thursday due to complications from prostate cancer. The news of Bambaataa's death has drawn an outpou

Apr 10, 4:14 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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EntertainmentTelevision

Channel 4 Pulls Scott Mills' Bake Off Episode

Channel 4 has announced that it will not air the final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer , which features Scott Mills. The decision comes amid serious allegations against the former BBC Radio 2 host, who was sacked last month over historical sexual offense allegations. A

Apr 8, 2:56 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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UK Bars Ye Over Antisemitism; Wireless Festival Cancelled

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from entering the UK following a series of antisemitic comments and actions. According to NPR , the UK Home Office denied his Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on grounds that his presence would not be conducive to public good. The decisio

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Music

Offset Performs After Florida Shooting

Rapper Offset , whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, performed at the University of Arkansas' Rowfest and Coachella just days after being shot outside a Florida casino. According to multiple reports, Offset was released from the hospital on Friday and is recovering. The shooting occurred Mond

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

UK Bars Ye from Festival Over Antisemitic Remarks

The UK government has barred rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) from entering the country to perform at London's Wireless Festival. The decision comes in response to his history of antisemitic remarks and promotion of Nazism, leading to the cancellation of the entire three-day festival schedul

Apr 7, 8:16 AM ET·2 min read

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Television

CBS to Replace Colbert with Byron Allen's Shows

CBS announced it will replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed , starting on May 22. The network is selling its late-night time slot to Allen under a time-buy agreement, which includes airing two back-to-back half-hour episodes of 'Comics Unleashed' nightly at 1

Apr 6, 9:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Celebrity

Melissa Gilbert Defends Husband Timothy Busfield Amid Child Abuse Charges

Melissa Gilbert has publicly defended her husband Timothy Busfield against four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, charges that relate to incidents on the set of The Cleaning Lady , a Fox TV series he directed and acted in between 2022 and 2024. The allegations stem from accusations by

Apr 6, 3:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

WGA Reaches Four-Year Tentative Deal with AMPTP

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMTP), according to multiple reports . The deal, announced on Saturday, includes protections for the writers' health plan, increased company contributions acro

Apr 5, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Television

Actor Eugene Mirman Rescued From Fiery Crash

Eugene Mirman , the voice actor known for his role as Gene Belcher in the animated series Bob’s Burgers , was rescued from a fiery car crash near the Bedford Toll Plaza in New Hampshire on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, Mirman's electric vehicle struck the toll plaza and caught fire just be

Apr 2, 6:20 AM ET·1 min read

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Music

Taylor Swift Sued Over Album Title

Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit over the title of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl . The complaint was filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, who claims that Swift's album title infringes on her established brand, Confessions of a Showgirl , which she has used for over a decade. According

Apr 2, 2:57 AM ET·2 min read

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Event

Barbie Dream Fest Fails to Deliver

The Barbie Dream Fest , a three-day fan convention held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, failed to meet expectations, leading organizers to issue full refunds. According to multiple reports, attendees were disappointed by the lackluster event that promised an 'unforgettable experience' but delivered emp

Apr 1, 3:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Radio

BBC Fires Scott Mills After New Allegations Emerge

The BBC has terminated the contract of radio host Scott Mills , citing allegations related to his personal conduct. The decision follows a previous police investigation into serious sexual offences against a teenage boy under the age of 16, which was closed in May 2019 due to insufficient evidence.

Mar 31, 6:19 AM ET·3 min read

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Film

James Tolkan Dies at 94: Back to the Future and Top Gun Actor

Actor James Tolkan, renowned for his roles as the stern Vice Principal Gerald Strickland in Back to the Future and Commanding Officer Tom Jardian in Top Gun , has died at age 94. According to multiple reports, Tolkan passed away peacefully on Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he had resided.

Mar 31, 2:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Music

Celine Dion Announces Paris Concert Return

Céline Dion announced her return to live performances after six years on Monday, March 30. The five-time Grammy winner confirmed plans to perform ten shows at Paris’ La Défense Arena, kicking off September 12 and wrapping October 14. Tickets for the concerts go on sale April 10, following a fan pres

Mar 30, 7:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Animal

Chesney the Kangaroo Escapes Wisconsin Petting Zoo

Chesney the kangaroo escaped from Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin last Wednesday after being spooked by stray dogs that rushed his enclosure. According to CBS News, the 16-month-old kangaroo scaled an eight-foot fence and evaded capture for three days before being found safe on Satur

Mar 30, 3:34 PM ET·1 min read

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Celebrity

BBC Fires Scott Mills Over Personal Conduct

The BBC has fired Scott Mills from his role as host of the Radio 2 breakfast show following allegations about his personal conduct. The corporation confirmed that Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC. Mills, 53, took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025. According to m

Mar 30, 7:27 AM ET·3 min read

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Television

Adolescence Dominates RTS Awards with Owen Cooper's Double Win

Netflix's critically acclaimed drama Adolescence dominated the 2026 Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Awards , held in London, securing four prestigious awards. The show's 16-year-old star, Owen Cooper, made history by winning both breakthrough and supporting actor in the male categories for

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Awards

Oscars Moving to LA Live in 2029

The Oscars are moving from Hollywood’s iconic Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater within Los Angeles’ LA Live entertainment complex, beginning with the 101st Academy Awards in 2029. According to multiple reports, this move coincides with the Oscars' broadcast transitioning to YouTube that same year

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Celebrity

Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize Despite White House Denial

Bill Maher is set to receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28th. Despite initial denials from the White House calling it "fake news," the Kennedy Center confirmed that Maher will indeed be honored with this award. The decision comes after a week of

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Television

HBO Reveals 'Harry Potter' Series Trailer

HBO has revealed the trailer for its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series, set to premiere on Christmas Day. The show will introduce a new cast, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The trailer offers the first glimpse

Mar 25, 7:37 PM ET·1 min read

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Film

Stephen Colbert to Co-Write New 'Lord of the Rings' Film

Stephen Colbert will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film following the end of his late-night talk show, according to multiple reports. The comedian and long-time Tolkien fan announced the project in a video call with director Peter Jackson. The upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘Shadow of the Past

Mar 25, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Celebrity

Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Third Domestic Violence Probe

Taylor Frankie Paul, star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , is under investigation for a third alleged domestic violence incident involving her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. According to multiple reports, authorities in West Jordan and Draper, Utah, are investigating allegations stemming from a

Mar 25, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Celebrity

Philadelphia Airport Sets Cheesesteak Record

Philadelphia International Airport celebrated National Cheesesteak Day by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest line of cheesesteaks. According to multiple reports, airport eateries teamed up with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to assemble 1,291 cheesesteaks on the conc

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·1 min read

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Television

Hannah Montana Beach House Available for Free Stays

Fans of Hannah Montana can now stay in the actual beach house from the iconic TV show, thanks to a special offer from Airbnb. To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, Airbnb is opening the doors to Hannah Montana's Malibu beach house for free overnight stays. According to Daily Mail , ten one-night

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 68

Channel 4 Pulls Scott Mills' Bake Off Episode