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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“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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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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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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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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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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Lil BUB, the beloved viral internet cat known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes, has died, her owner announced in an emotional Instagram post Monday. She was 8 years old. “Dearest BUB, I will never forget your generosity, your limitless supply of love, or your uncanny ability …
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It was not a “perfect illusion” when Lady Gaga fell off the stage during her Las Vegas residency, “Enigma,” on Thursday night. The mishap occurred after the star invited a fan on stage with her, according to Entertainment Tonight. Video from an audience member shows a man holding Gaga on …
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Director Baz Luhrmann has chosen an actor to star in his upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. After reportedly considering five actors for the role, Luhrmann picked Austin Butler to play “The King of Rock and Roll,” Deadline reports. Luhrmann revealed that his Elvis would be played by Butler in an Instagram …
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The men known as the “Central Park Five” received roaring applause and a moniker change at the BET Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night. Regina Hall, host of the 19th annual award show, introduced Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana Jr., Korey Wise, Kevin Richardson and Antron McCray as the “Exonerated Five.” Hall …
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