Former President Barack Obama has become a content creator following his presidency, launching a production company, Higher Ground, with his wife Michelle. Mr. Obama’s newest project is a podcast with an “unlikely” friend — Bruce Springsteen. The former president and the rocker launched the Higher Ground-produced “Renegades: Born in the …
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February, 2021
January, 2021
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12 January
“Law & Order: SVU” trying to “hire every Broadway actor” unemployed during pandemic, showrunner says
“Law & Order: SVU” has been filming in New York City for more than 20 years, and now the show is aiming to help actors in the city who have been impacted by the pandemic. The efforts came to light when showrunner Warren Leight tweeted news about two new guest …
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December, 2020
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22 December
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
A federal judge on Tuesday again delayed R. Kelly’s trial in Chicago on child pornography and other charges because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, postponing it to next year. The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars since his arrest in July 2019 and two trial dates, for April …
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October, 2020
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30 October
Puerto Rican singer iLe wants her fans to question their relationships with government
Ileana Cabra Joglar, more commonly known by iLe, is no stranger to fusing politics and music together. The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist’s collaboration with her brother Residente and reggaeton star Bad Bunny became an anthem for protesters in Puerto Rico, which led to the resignation of former governor Ricardo Rosselló. …
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9 October
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Rapper Jay-Z has posted bond for several protesters who were arrested in Wisconsin after authorities declined to charge the officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole. The teen’s mother, Tracy, was one of the dozens of protesters arrested in Wauwatosa on Thursday night. Jay-Z and Team Roc, the social justice …
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August, 2020
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2 August
Wilford Brimley has died; “Cocoon” star and Quaker Oates pitchman dies at age 85; cause of death kidney ailment
Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85. Brimley’s manager Lynda Bensky said the actor died Saturday …
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July, 2020
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5 July
Book excerpt: “The Lincoln Conspiracy”
Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, who wrote of a plot against George Washington in their bestselling “The First Conspiracy,” now turn to a failed attempt to murder Abraham Lincoln before the 16th president could even be sworn into office, in “The Lincoln Conspiracy” (Flatiron Books). Read an excerpt below: Spencer …
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June, 2020
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24 June
Bubba Wallace on FBI probe: Tied rope was still “a noose”
The FBI on Tuesday said the noose discovered in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage over the weekend had been there since October 2019 and said it concluded that no crime had been committed. In a joint statement, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, …
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February, 2020
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10 February
Brad Pitt says Oscars gave him 45 seconds for acceptance speech, “45 seconds more” than Senate Republicans gave John Bolton
Brad Pitt made a joke about the Senate impeachment trial during his Oscars acceptance speech Sunday night. While on stage for his best supporting actor win, Pitt said he had more time to speak than former White House national security adviser John Bolton, who wasn’t allowed to testify during President …
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January, 2020
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3 January
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of baby girl Raddix
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Raddix Madden. The couple on Friday made the surprise announcement on Instagram. “Happy New Year from the Maddens! We are so happy, blessed and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, …
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