Celebrities
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Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
Feb 18, 2025 7:09 am - South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends
Feb 17, 2025 7:24 am - Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating “Saturday Night Live” Sunday that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests.
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The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards’ Hall of Fame
Feb 14, 2025 7:38 am - The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year’s NAACP Image Awards.
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Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison term
Feb 12, 2025 9:18 pm - R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, along with a 30-year prison sentence, were upheld Wednesday by a federal appeals court that concluded the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
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Review: Kendrick Lamar brings America and ‘Not Like Us’ into history-making Super Bowl halftime show
Feb 10, 2025 6:54 am - “Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot.
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Super Bowl parties are out. ‘Taylor Bowl’ parties are in.
Feb 07, 2025 2:33 pm - Taylor Swift fans are embracing football and hosting Super Bowl parties themed around the pop star and her Chiefs player boyfriend Travis Kelce.
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Kendrick Lamar vows to keep his passion for storytelling at the Super Bowl halftime show
Feb 06, 2025 3:04 pm - Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
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FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far
Feb 04, 2025 11:30 am - The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.
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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
Feb 04, 2025 6:46 am - A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial.
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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama ‘Meteor Garden,’ dies at age 48
Feb 03, 2025 6:53 am - Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.