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President Biden Applauds Tentative Writers Guild Deal
President Joe Biden on Monday released a statement applauding the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for reaching a tentative deal Sunday night, 146 days after the writers began striking. “I applaud the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for reaching […]
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Three Golden Globe Voters Expelled for Allegedly Violating Code of Conduct
The company behind the Golden Globes has expelled three voters for allegedly violating its code of conduct. The Globes, which is owned by Dick Clark Productions, have removed Howaida Hamdy, Munawar Hosain and Aniko Navai from the group’s membership ranks following complaints about, and investigations into, their behavior, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Hamdy, an […]
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Chris Rock Sought Counseling After Being Slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, Says Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones says that her friend Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. “That shit was humiliating,” she told People. “It really affected him. People need to understand his daughters, his parents, saw that. He had to go to counseling with his daughters.” (Rock shares two adult daughters […]
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‘Winning Time’ Canceled at HBO After Two Seasons
Winning Time is winning no more. HBO confirmed that it has canceled the series — full title Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty — after two seasons. The news was a surprise, coming only moments after the network aired the second-season finale Sunday night. Co-creator Max Borenstein shared his thoughts about the news […]
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BTS’ Suga Reveals Military Enlistment Date; Reps Ask Fans to “Refrain From Visiting His Workplace”
BTS’ Suga is set to enlist for mandatory military service this week, reps said Sunday. “We have further information regarding Suga’s military service,” BIGHIT Music posted on the South Korean app Weverse. “Suga will be beginning his required service on September 22.” South Korea requires men between the ages of 18 and 35 to enlist […]
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Singer Irish Grinstead of the Girl Group 702 Dies at 43
Irish Grinstead, a member of the girl group 702, known for hit songs like “Where My Girls At,” has died. She was 43. Grinstead’s sister and fellow group member, LeMisha Grinstead, announced the news in an Instagram post Saturday. “It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister […]
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Jann Wenner Apologizes for Saying Black and Female Musicians Aren’t “Articulate” Enough for His New Book
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has issued an apology following controversial comments he made about Black and female musicians being not “articulate” enough to be included in his new book. The apology came Saturday night, a few hours after the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced he was being removed from his position […]
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MSNBC Films, Trevor Noah Set Documentary on Ron DeSantis and the Transport of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard (Exclusive)
MSNBC Films is set to release a documentary looking at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration’s role in a 2022 migrant flight to Martha’s Vineyard. Martha’s Vineyard v. DeSantis, which is executive produced by Trevor Noah, is set to premiere next month on MSNBC and Peacock. The doc, produced and directed by the Oscar-nominated […]
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VMAs: LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash Honor Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary in All-Star Tribute Performance
MTV continued the music world’s yearlong tribute to hip-hop at the Video Music Awards on Tuesday night. Nicki Minaj, who also served as the night’s emcee, joined Lil Wayne, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J for a performance celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary that closed out […]
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2023 VMAs: Taylor Swift Takes Video of the Year; Full Winners List
MTV handed out its 2023 Video Music Awards on Tuesday, with Taylor Swift winning nine awards, including artist of the year and video of the year for “Anti-Hero.” Swift also won Moon Person trophies for best direction, best cinematography, best visual effects, best pop video, show of the summer, song of the year and album […]
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VMAs: Fall Out Boy Rocks Updated Version of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
Fall Out Boy hit the stage during the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night to perform their updated version of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” The rock group released the song earlier this summer, writing new lyrics for Joel’s iconic hit song, which included references to significant events that happened from the […]
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VMAs: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Wayne Among Performers at 2023 Awards Show
Nicki Minaj will perform and serve as emcee at MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards, taking place Tuesday. Minaj, who is nominated for six VMAs this year, will perform her new single “Last Time I Saw You” as well as announce this year’s performers, presenters and winners. She also will join Lil Wayne, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, […]
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