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Artist Clairo brought out Bernie Sanders to introduce her at Coachella on Saturday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump and Musk During Surprise Coachella Appearance

In an unannounced cameo before a massive crowd, the Vermont senator urged young people to take action against the administration: “The future of what happens in America is dependent on your generation...

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April 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM

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Jeffrey Runnings of For Against has died at 61, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Jeffrey Runnings, Founder, Bassist and Vocalist of For Against, Dies at 61

His band started out in Nebraska in the mid-1980s and was known for its dream pop sound.

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April 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM

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Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.68 billion to 40 women following sexual assault trial, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Jury Orders James Toback to Pay $1.68B to 40 Women In Sexual Assault Trial

The director was accused of pervasive sexual assault spanning four decades that involved him luring young women into meetings under the pretext of discussing potential movie roles.

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April 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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Actress and comedian Cecily Strong has welcomed her first child, E! reports.

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Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé

Saturday Night Live alum Cecily Strong confirmed she has given birth, welcoming an “absolutely perfect” baby girl with her fiancé Jack.

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April 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM

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Tom Holland has revealed the title for upcoming "Spider-Man 4" movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Tom Holland Reveals ‘Spider-Man 4’ Title Is ‘Brand New Day’

Director Destin Daniel Cretton attended the presentation at CinemaCon.

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April 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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Sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy has been dismissed after an anonymous plaintiff did not identify herself, People reports.

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Diddy Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge Who Ruled Accuser Had to Identify Herself

The woman, who sued under the name Jane Doe, had accused Diddy of sexual assault. A judge tossed the suit after the plaintiff missed a deadline to re-file under her real name.

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April 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM

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Trump has signed an executive order that targets ticket scalpers.

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Trump, Joined By Kid Rock, Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalpers

Trump has called on the FTC to enforce the BOTS Act, a 2016 legislation designed to stop scalpers from using bots to acquire mass amounts of tickets.

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April 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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Actress Rachel Zegler responds to "Snow White" casting backlash, People reports.

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Rachel Zegler Says It's Important to 'Invest in' Talent Despite 'What They Look Like' After 'Snow White' Casting Backlash

'Snow White' star Rachel Zegler spoke out about 'diversity and inclusion' in a new interview, saying she hopes 'we nurture talent no matter what they look like.'

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March 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM

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Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Doechii among artists headlining for Lollapalooza 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter

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Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator to Headline Lollapalooza

Twice, Luke Combs, A$AP Rocky, Korn, Rüfüs du Sol, Gracie Abrams and Doechii are also on the headlining bill.

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March 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM

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Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against woman who accused him of rape, E! Reports.

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Jay-Z Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser - E! Online

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against the anonymous woman who accused him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13, as well as her lawyers, according to NBC News.

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March 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM

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Carl Dean, husband of singer Dolly Parton, dies at 82.

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years Who Inspired ‘Jolene,’ Dies at 82

Parton met Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat the day she moved to Nashville at 18.

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March 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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Lady Gaga has announced a special Brazil concert for May.

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Lady Gaga Announces ‘Mayhem on the Beach’ Concert in Rio de Janeiro

Lady Gaga has announced a 'Mayhem on the Beach' concert in Rio de Janeiro. Get the details.

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February 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM

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Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" has been named 2024's top-selling single worldwide, Variety reports.

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Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ Named 2024’s Top-Selling Single in the World

Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things' was named the world's top-selling single for 2024 by IFPI, the international recorded-music trade organization.

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February 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM

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Actress Lynne Marie Stewart has died at 78, Variety reports.

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Lynne Marie Stewart, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Actor, Dies at 78

Lynne Marie Stewart, known for her work in 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' has died at age 78.

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February 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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Ali Abbasi, director of "The Apprentice," is no longer represented by CAA following an alleged groping incident.

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‘The Apprentice’ Director Ali Abbasi Exits CAA Amid Report of Alleged Groping Incident

The filmmaker is known for helming the Oscar-nominated feature that stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump.

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February 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM

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Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus in Hollywood Bowl's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar", Variety reports.

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Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl this Summer.

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February 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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Shakira hospitalized due to an "abdominal issue," canceled Peru show.

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Shakira Hospitalized, Cancels Peru Show Due to “Abdominal Issue”

"The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening," she wrote on Sunday.

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February 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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Kanye West is currently selling a $20 T-shirt with only a swastika on it, CNN reports.

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Kanye West is selling $20 T-shirts with swastikas | CNN Business

Rapper Kanye West has deactivated his X account, bought an ad that aired during the Super Bowl and is now selling T-shirts with swastikas on his Yeezy website.

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February 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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"Victorious" spinoff starring actress Daniella Monet is in the works at Nickelodeon, Deadline reports.

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‘Victorious’ Trina Vega Spinoff ‘Hollywood Arts’ Starring Daniella Monet In Works At Nickelodeon

The Victorious universe is eying further expansion with a second spinoff series, Hollywood Arts (working title). Starring Daniella Monet as Trina Vega

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February 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM

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Halsey defends Grammy winner Chappell Roan following criticism of Roan's Grammy acceptance speech, Rolling Stone reports.

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Halsey Defends Chappell Roan After Grammys Speech Criticized in 'Hollywood Reporter' Op-Ed

Halsey came to Chappell Roan's defense on Instagram after a scathing op-ed on Roan was published.

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February 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM

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Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johannsen are among many guests set to appear in the upcoming SNL 50th Anniversary Special, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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‘SNL’ Reveals First Guests for 50th Anniversary Special

Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Dave Chappelle, Steve Martin and Miley Cyrus are among those set to appear.

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February 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM

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Taylor Swift has been confirmed as a presenter for the 2025 Grammy's, E! Reports.

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Taylor Swift Confirmed as Presenter at 2025 Grammys - E! Online

Taylor Swift will pull double duty at the 2025 Grammys: The singer, who is nominated for six awards, will present during the Feb. 2 ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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January 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM

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"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes amidst controversy regarding old tweets, Page Six reports.

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