Today: December 03, 2024
Today: December 03, 2024

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Experience holiday light displays in Los Angeles this season

As Los Angeles embraces the holiday season, festive experiences abound—from the immersive Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch to the dazzling L.A. Zoo Lights, where whimsical animal lanterns illuminate winter nights, bringing magic to families and friends alike. People can experience the magic of the season with the glitters all around. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best holiday light shows in L.A. for 2024. L.A. Zoo Lights Location: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles 90027  Timing: 6 – 10 p.m. Date: Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025 Price: Adults $29,  Kids $18 (price can increase depending

November 26, 2024
Experience holiday light displays in Los Angeles this season
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group for the second straight day in his feud with fellow hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar

November 26, 2024
Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts

Netflix won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing the streaming company of downplaying the impact on subscriber growth of account sharing, where

November 26, 2024
Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts
Entertainment|Lifestyle

It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?

It’s almost that time of year

November 26, 2024
It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Jurors end 1st day of deliberations without a verdict in the YSL gang and racketeering trial

After almost a year of testimony, jurors finally began deliberating in the YSL gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug

November 26, 2024
Jurors end 1st day of deliberations without a verdict in the YSL gang and racketeering trial
Local|Entertainment|News

Bésame Mucho 2024 cancelled less than a month before start of festival

Bésame Mucho — a major Latin music and arts festival — will not move ahead with its 2024 iteration in Los Angeles, management said in a statement Monday. The Austin festival scheduled for April 2025, is still expected to occur.

November 26, 2024
Bésame Mucho 2024 cancelled less than a month before start of festival
Celebrity|Entertainment

Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma

Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma

November 26, 2024
Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

November 26, 2024
Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Vanderpump Rules' will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump

Hit Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules” is getting a new cast for its 12th season

November 26, 2024
'Vanderpump Rules' will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump
Crime|Entertainment|US

Menendez brothers’ former neighbor says public fascination is ‘chaotic.’ But it may prove effective ahead of resentencing

Menendez brothers’ former neighbor says public fascination is ‘chaotic.’ But it may prove effective ahead of resentencing

November 26, 2024
Menendez brothers’ former neighbor says public fascination is ‘chaotic.’ But it may prove effective ahead of resentencing
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Jude Law just ruined ‘The Holiday’ and he is ‘sorry’

Jude Law just ruined ‘The Holiday’ and he is ‘sorry’

November 26, 2024
Jude Law just ruined ‘The Holiday’ and he is ‘sorry’
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

George Stubbs dog painting expected to sell for up to $2.5 million at auction

George Stubbs dog painting expected to sell for up to $2.5 million at auction

November 26, 2024
George Stubbs dog painting expected to sell for up to $2.5 million at auction
Celebrity|Entertainment

Making 'Queer' required openness. Daniel Craig was ready

Since exiting the role of James Bond, Daniel Craig has seemed eager to push himself in further directions

November 26, 2024
Making 'Queer' required openness. Daniel Craig was ready
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Celebrate Thanksgiving with some food porn (not that kind)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with some food porn (not that kind)

November 26, 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving with some food porn (not that kind)
Entertainment|Videos

‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action movie to crash into theaters next summer

‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action movie to crash into theaters next summer

November 26, 2024
‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action movie to crash into theaters next summer
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Will Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

Donald Trump is coming back to the White House, but don't expect another “Fire and Fury,” or much fire and fury in book publishing in general

November 26, 2024
Will Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?
Arts|Entertainment

Students go to hell and back in this course that looks at depictions of the damned throughout the ages

A course explores how ancient apocalypses find their way into movies and TV shows.

November 26, 2024
Students go to hell and back in this course that looks at depictions of the damned throughout the ages
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter

Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter

November 26, 2024
Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women

Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women

November 26, 2024
Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women
Entertainment|Europe|Opinion|Sports|Videos|World

After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary

After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary

November 26, 2024
After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year

Rod Stewart will play the “legends” slot at Britain’s Glastonbury Festival next year, more than two decades after he headlined the music festival

November 26, 2024
Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Last 2 defendants await their fate as long-running YSL trial ends after a year of testimony

After almost a year of testimony, closing statements began in the YSL gang and racketeering trial that included rapper Young Thug

November 26, 2024
Last 2 defendants await their fate as long-running YSL trial ends after a year of testimony
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse

Former NHL player and TNT hockey analyst Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by several men during an altercation at a Scottsdale steakhouse on Sunday night

November 26, 2024
Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse
Celebrity|Entertainment

Drake accuses record company of using bots to ‘artificially inflate’ Kendrick Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ on Spotify

Drake accuses record company of using bots to ‘artificially inflate’ Kendrick Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ on Spotify

November 26, 2024
Drake accuses record company of using bots to ‘artificially inflate’ Kendrick Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ on Spotify
Entertainment|Sports

Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother

Coaches normally don’t go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they’re trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half

November 26, 2024
Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother
Local|Entertainment|News

Schwartz & Sandy’s, bar co-owned by embattled ‘Vanderpump’ star Tom Sandoval, to close

Schwartz & Sandy’s, the Hollywood bar owned by Vanderpump Rules costars Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, will shut its doors

November 26, 2024
Schwartz & Sandy’s, bar co-owned by embattled ‘Vanderpump’ star Tom Sandoval, to close
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company conspired to falsely pump up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

November 26, 2024
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Drake will open his Australia tour the same day rival Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super Bowl

Drake has announced that his first tour of Australia in eight years will begin on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance

November 26, 2024
Drake will open his Australia tour the same day rival Kendrick Lamar performs at the Super Bowl
Arts|Entertainment

Memorial service set for next week for Broadway star Gavin Creel, who died Sept. 30

A memorial tribute to Broadway star Gavin Creel will be held next Monday in the theater where he starred in “Into the Woods.”

November 26, 2024
Memorial service set for next week for Broadway star Gavin Creel, who died Sept. 30
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The Blue Man Group is relinquishing stages in New York and Chicago

Things are looking a little blue these days for the Blue Man Group

November 25, 2024
The Blue Man Group is relinquishing stages in New York and Chicago
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bugsgiving contestants compete at Museum of Idaho

Bugsgiving contestants compete at Museum of Idaho

November 25, 2024
Bugsgiving contestants compete at Museum of Idaho
Business|Entertainment|Technology

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

November 25, 2024
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why

I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why

November 25, 2024
I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays

There’s no place like home for the holidays

November 25, 2024
So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

10 options from Santa's big bag of Christmas TV programming

Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance to musicals and timeless classics

November 25, 2024
10 options from Santa's big bag of Christmas TV programming
Celebrity|Entertainment

Angelina Jolie shares why some of her kids aren’t fans of the spotlight

Angelina Jolie shares why some of her kids aren’t fans of the spotlight

November 25, 2024
Angelina Jolie shares why some of her kids aren’t fans of the spotlight
Arts|Entertainment

A Louis Armstrong relative steps up to help portray the music icon on Broadway

The new stage musical about Louis Armstrong on Broadway opens with the jazz icon in a rehearsal room alongside an anonymous piano player

November 25, 2024
A Louis Armstrong relative steps up to help portray the music icon on Broadway
Celebrity|Entertainment

Zayn Malik returns to the stage with tribute to Liam Payne

Zayn Malik returns to the stage with tribute to Liam Payne

November 25, 2024
Zayn Malik returns to the stage with tribute to Liam Payne
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Holiday movie preview 2024: Get ready for awards fodder and some serious(ly zany) festivities

Holiday movie preview 2024: Get ready for awards fodder and some serious(ly zany) festivities

November 25, 2024
Holiday movie preview 2024: Get ready for awards fodder and some serious(ly zany) festivities
Entertainment|Lifestyle

The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running

The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running

November 25, 2024
The possibility of romance may be behind the spike in running
Celebrity|Entertainment

Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91

Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died

November 25, 2024
Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91
Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US|Videos

'I was speechless," foreign correspondent reports on impact of abortion bans in America

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for The Independent, talks to Bianna Golodryga about her documentary "The A-word," about abortion in America.

November 25, 2024
'I was speechless," foreign correspondent reports on impact of abortion bans in America
Entertainment|Sports

‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship

‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship

November 25, 2024
‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over the internet. But they aren’t new

Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over the internet. But they aren’t new

November 25, 2024
Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over the internet. But they aren’t new
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Moviegoers all ‘Glicked’ about November blockbusters

Moviegoers all ‘Glicked’ about November blockbusters

November 24, 2024
Moviegoers all ‘Glicked’ about November blockbusters
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s

How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s

November 24, 2024
How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s
Celebrity|Entertainment

Adele bids a tearful farewell to Las Vegas audience on final night of her residency

Adele bids a tearful farewell to Las Vegas audience on final night of her residency

November 24, 2024
Adele bids a tearful farewell to Las Vegas audience on final night of her residency
Entertainment

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales

November 24, 2024
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts
Entertainment

'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' bring in $270.2 million in global box office

The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift to

November 24, 2024
'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' bring in $270.2 million in global box office
Entertainment|Sports|World

Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says

Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes

November 24, 2024
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died

November 24, 2024
Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cher ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name when she applied to change it

Cher ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name when she applied to change it

November 24, 2024
Cher ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name when she applied to change it
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Beyoncé shows Destiny‘s Child bond is strong with appreciation post for Michelle Williams in Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’

Beyoncé shows Destiny‘s Child bond is strong with appreciation post for Michelle Williams in Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’

November 23, 2024
Beyoncé shows Destiny‘s Child bond is strong with appreciation post for Michelle Williams in Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team

Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team

November 23, 2024
Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain

The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain

November 23, 2024
The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child

November 23, 2024
Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Chinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards

Films from China about the COVID pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars.

November 23, 2024
Chinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur

November 23, 2024
35,000-year-old saber-toothed baby cat mummy still has its fur
Arts|Entertainment

The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic

The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic

November 23, 2024
The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic
Entertainment|Opinion|US

Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet

Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet

November 23, 2024
Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge considering Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third request for bail

Judge considering Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third request for bail

November 23, 2024
Judge considering Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third request for bail
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week

A judge says he’ll rule next week on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ third request to be released from jail on bail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial

November 22, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Coffee shop goes viral for offering free coffee to dancing customers

Coffee shop goes viral for offering free coffee to dancing customers

November 22, 2024
Coffee shop goes viral for offering free coffee to dancing customers
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream: Michael Fassbender spies, yacht rock doc, Ben Stiller, the Beatles and Lindsay Lohan

The Oscar-nominated animated charmer “Robot Dreams” and the romantic comedy “Sweethearts” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

November 22, 2024
What to stream: Michael Fassbender spies, yacht rock doc, Ben Stiller, the Beatles and Lindsay Lohan
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

‘#Glicked’ and what else to watch this weekend

‘#Glicked’ and what else to watch this weekend

November 22, 2024
‘#Glicked’ and what else to watch this weekend
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix shares were on track for a fifth consecutive gain on Friday and set for their biggest weekly percentage rise since January, after the streaming

November 22, 2024
Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns to jail as judge considers bail bid

Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in custody for at least several more days as a U.S. judge considers his bid to be released on $50-million bail from the Brooklyn jail

November 22, 2024
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns to jail as judge considers bail bid
Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album

November 22, 2024
Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement

November 22, 2024
Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cara Delevingne was briefly roommates with Taylor Swift, ‘one of the funniest, most clever people’

Cara Delevingne was briefly roommates with Taylor Swift, ‘one of the funniest, most clever people’

November 22, 2024
Cara Delevingne was briefly roommates with Taylor Swift, ‘one of the funniest, most clever people’
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network

Entertainment legend Whoopi Goldberg joins World Sport's Don Riddell to discuss the new television network she co-founded, the All Women's Sports Network, which launched last week.

November 22, 2024
Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network
Entertainment|Sports

‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network

‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network

November 22, 2024
‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network
Celebrity|Entertainment

Her ‘Wicked’ duet with Kristin Chenoweth went viral more than a decade ago. It changed her life for good

Her ‘Wicked’ duet with Kristin Chenoweth went viral more than a decade ago. It changed her life for good

November 22, 2024
Her ‘Wicked’ duet with Kristin Chenoweth went viral more than a decade ago. It changed her life for good
Arts|Entertainment

How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024's biggest indie hits

The microbudget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into lo-fi legend

November 22, 2024
How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024's biggest indie hits
Entertainment

Hallmark movie fans live out dream with Christmas cruise

CNN News Central hosts John Berman, Kate Bolduan and Sara Sidner talk with four friends who adventured on a Hallmark Christmas cruise together.

November 22, 2024
Hallmark movie fans live out dream with Christmas cruise
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year

Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding

November 22, 2024
Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?

The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend

November 22, 2024
What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace

Awkwardness is what happens in social interactions when you suddenly find yourself without a script to guide you through.

November 22, 2024
Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace
Entertainment|Sports

Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season

Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year

November 22, 2024
Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

CNN correspondent explains how Jussie Smollett’s conviction was overturned

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on allegations that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports.

November 22, 2024
CNN correspondent explains how Jussie Smollett’s conviction was overturned
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

UFOs, boats and castles: Surreal photos of Japan’s most peculiar ‘love hotels’

UFOs, boats and castles: Surreal photos of Japan’s most peculiar ‘love hotels’

November 22, 2024
UFOs, boats and castles: Surreal photos of Japan’s most peculiar ‘love hotels’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Josh Brolin really, really wants ‘Dune 2’ director Denis Villeneuve to be nominated for an Oscar

Josh Brolin really, really wants ‘Dune 2’ director Denis Villeneuve to be nominated for an Oscar

November 22, 2024
Josh Brolin really, really wants ‘Dune 2’ director Denis Villeneuve to be nominated for an Oscar
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf': Elementary students hold mock trial

'The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf': Elementary students hold mock trial

November 21, 2024
'The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf': Elementary students hold mock trial
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Celebrities have gotten a little too bleeping comfortable on morning TV this week

Celebrities have gotten a little too bleeping comfortable on morning TV this week

November 21, 2024
Celebrities have gotten a little too bleeping comfortable on morning TV this week
Entertainment

Hollywood Christmas Parade 2024: Mario Lopez to Get Humanitarian Award

“Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez is set to receive the Humanitarian Award at the 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. The honor follows his recent Hollywood Walk of Fame star and his charity work over the years. Lopez’s humanitarian recognition stems from 20 years of dedication to various non-profit organizations. As a former member of The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, he has maintained strong ties with the organization while also supporting Wounded Warriors, Best Friends Animal Rescue, and Providence Hospital. Lopez recently launched the Mario Lopez Family Foundation to help young people through education,

November 21, 2024
Hollywood Christmas Parade 2024: Mario Lopez to Get Humanitarian Award
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'

Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles turned their Olympic bond from this summer’s Paris Games into a new challenge: The superstar tandem will team up on NBC’s “The Voice.”

November 21, 2024
Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Illinois top court reverses actor Smollett's false hate crime report conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, the one-time star of the TV drama "Empire", for staging a hate

November 21, 2024
Illinois top court reverses actor Smollett's false hate crime report conviction
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Fox and Hulu announce multi-year content streaming partnership

Fox Entertainment and Hulu announced on Thursday a multi-year content deal whereby the Walt Disney-controlled streaming platform will retain the streaming rights for Fox's extensive

November 21, 2024
Fox and Hulu announce multi-year content streaming partnership
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

November 21, 2024
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college football’s national championship game

November 21, 2024
Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta
Celebrity|Entertainment

Morgan Wallen won a big one at the CMA Awards, but he wasn’t there

Morgan Wallen won a big one at the CMA Awards, but he wasn’t there

November 21, 2024
Morgan Wallen won a big one at the CMA Awards, but he wasn’t there
Entertainment|Opinion|US

Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump

Did stand-up comedians help reelect Donald Trump

November 21, 2024
Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Russian ballet world says farewell to celebrated dancer Shklyarov after balcony fall

Ballet fans and members of Russia's cultural elite on Thursday filed past the open casket of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the world-famous Mariinsky

November 21, 2024
Russian ballet world says farewell to celebrated dancer Shklyarov after balcony fall
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga

November 21, 2024
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Texarkana’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club competes in its first-ever poetry slam

Texarkana’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club competes in its first-ever poetry slam

November 21, 2024
Texarkana’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club competes in its first-ever poetry slam
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A decades-old cassette revealed an unreleased Luther Vandross cover of a Beatles classic

A decades-old cassette revealed an unreleased Luther Vandross cover of a Beatles classic

November 21, 2024
A decades-old cassette revealed an unreleased Luther Vandross cover of a Beatles classic
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Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert reprised their ‘Mean Girls’ roles and it was so fetch

Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert reprised their ‘Mean Girls’ roles and it was so fetch

November 21, 2024
Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert reprised their ‘Mean Girls’ roles and it was so fetch
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Florence Pugh shares why she froze her eggs at 27

Florence Pugh shares why she froze her eggs at 27

November 21, 2024
Florence Pugh shares why she froze her eggs at 27
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This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM

After realizing there were few other women who looked like her while studying engineering, she founded a dance program to show a new generation that they belong in technology fields. 

November 21, 2024
This MIT grad found a big, bold, and fun way to get girls of color working in STEM
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Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players

November 21, 2024
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
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LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

November 21, 2024
LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
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The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands

The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands

November 21, 2024
The fate of MSNBC could be in Trump’s hands
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What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?

Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year

November 21, 2024
What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?
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Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?

A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City

November 21, 2024
Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?
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Megan Moroney gets sentimental while accepting new artist award at the CMAs

Megan Moroney gets sentimental while accepting new artist award at the CMAs

November 21, 2024
Megan Moroney gets sentimental while accepting new artist award at the CMAs
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: CMA: NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: MEGAN MORONEY

Megan Moroney won the New Artist of the Year award at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday

November 21, 2024
: CMA: NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: MEGAN MORONEY
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Viral banana artwork has sold again — this time for $6.24 million

Viral banana artwork has sold again — this time for $6.24 million

November 21, 2024
Viral banana artwork has sold again — this time for $6.24 million
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CMA Awards 2024: See who won

CMA Awards 2024: See who won

November 21, 2024
CMA Awards 2024: See who won
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Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest

Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest

November 20, 2024
Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest
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Pamela Hayden, longtime 'Simpsons' voice actor, including Bart's friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic

The longtime voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten — Bart Simpson’s very uncool friend — is stepping away after 35 years of whining

November 20, 2024
Pamela Hayden, longtime 'Simpsons' voice actor, including Bart's friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic
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Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000

Following up the Bibles, sneakers, watches, photo books and cryptocurrency ventures launched during his third White House campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has apparently signed onto a line of guitars

November 20, 2024
Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000
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How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York

November 20, 2024
How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote

The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed

November 20, 2024
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
Entertainment

10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers

Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right

November 20, 2024
10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
Entertainment

Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette want you excited for Season 3 of ‘Night Court’

Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette want you excited for Season 3 of ‘Night Court’

November 20, 2024
Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette want you excited for Season 3 of ‘Night Court’
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Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online

A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car

November 20, 2024
Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online
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Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

November 20, 2024
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
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Cirque du Soleil picks Berlin for first permanent European show

Cirque du Soleil will kick off its first permanent European show next year in Berlin's central Potsdamer Platz, the Canadian circus company announced on Wednesday, promising a

November 20, 2024
Cirque du Soleil picks Berlin for first permanent European show
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Daily Mirror publisher faces 101 phone-hacking lawsuits in UK

Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) is facing 101 phone-hacking lawsuits from public figures including actors Kate Winslet, Sean Bean and Gillian Anderson and the estate of

November 20, 2024
Daily Mirror publisher faces 101 phone-hacking lawsuits in UK
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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral

The former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16

November 20, 2024
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral
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Matthew McConaughey talks relocating to Texas to escape being the ‘rom-com dude’

Matthew McConaughey talks relocating to Texas to escape being the ‘rom-com dude’

November 20, 2024
Matthew McConaughey talks relocating to Texas to escape being the ‘rom-com dude’
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One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after the

November 20, 2024
One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
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Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from “Fences” to “The Woman King,” and now, her decorated career has earned one of the Golden Globes' highest honors

November 20, 2024
Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
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'Rust' gets low-key debut, honours cinematographer killed on set

Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" premiered at a low-key Polish film festival on Wednesday, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when

November 20, 2024
'Rust' gets low-key debut, honours cinematographer killed on set
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits

November 20, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits
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Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms

November 20, 2024
Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
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Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates

Comcast said on Wednesday that it plans to spin-off the bulk of its fading NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, as the company said it is

November 20, 2024
Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

November 20, 2024
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
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Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence

Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence

November 20, 2024
Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
Celebrity|Entertainment

One Direction stars gather for funeral of ex-bandmate Liam Payne

One Direction stars gather for funeral of ex-bandmate Liam Payne

November 20, 2024
One Direction stars gather for funeral of ex-bandmate Liam Payne
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Family, former bandmates arrive for funeral of Liam Payne

Liam Payne’s family, friends and former bandmates have come together to pay tribute to the British singer at his funeral in England, just over a month after the One Direction star died age 31 in Argentina.

November 20, 2024
Family, former bandmates arrive for funeral of Liam Payne
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Pope to make late Italian millennial Carlo Acutis a saint in April

An Italian teenager who used his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith will become the first saint from the millennial generation when he is canonized

November 20, 2024
Pope to make late Italian millennial Carlo Acutis a saint in April
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Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set

Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set

November 20, 2024
Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Celebrity|Entertainment

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards

November 20, 2024
Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year
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Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration

November 20, 2024
Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
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Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak

The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season

November 20, 2024
Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak
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Comcast to proceed with plans to spin off its cable channels, sources say

Comcast is moving forward with plans to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television networks including MSNBC and CNBC, sources say, shedding a once core part of the

November 20, 2024
Comcast to proceed with plans to spin off its cable channels, sources say
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Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line

Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line

November 20, 2024
Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line
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Comcast to spin off its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into separate company

Comcast to spin off its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into separate company

November 20, 2024
Comcast to spin off its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into separate company
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Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now

A federal judge has ordered prosecutors investigating Sean “Diddy” Combs not to use papers taken from the music mogul's jail cell until he rules on defense claims that they are trial preparation materials protected by attorney-client privilege

November 19, 2024
Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now
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Paul Mescal played a trivia game about his life against his biggest fan… and lost

Paul Mescal played a trivia game about his life against his biggest fan… and lost

November 19, 2024
Paul Mescal played a trivia game about his life against his biggest fan… and lost
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Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial

After almost a year of testimony, prosecutors in Atlanta rested their case against the two remaining defendants in a gang and racketeering trial that had included rapper Young Thug before he pleaded guilty

November 19, 2024
Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
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Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers say

Jake Paul’s promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million

November 19, 2024
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers say
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2025 Award Season Buzz: Predictions for Golden Globes and Oscars

As the 2025 award season approaches, there’s lots of noise in the air. The film industry is abuzz with speculation about potential contenders for the Golden Globes and Oscars. With great narratives and new talents, this year’s lineup features a diverse array of films, from intimate dramas to grand epics, and movie buffs who are excited to know who will win the race for golden trophies.  Golden Globe Awards 2025 The Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, honor excellence in both film and television. Distinctively, the Globes separate film categories into Drama and Musical or Comedy,

November 19, 2024
2025 Award Season Buzz: Predictions for Golden Globes and Oscars
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Speak up against Band Aid Christmas hit, British-Ghanaian singer tells music stars

British-Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG has urged other artists to follow in the steps of Ed Sheeran and speak up about the

November 19, 2024
Speak up against Band Aid Christmas hit, British-Ghanaian singer tells music stars
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Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says

Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor has condemned the homophobic abuse that striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby

November 19, 2024
Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says
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Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion

Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion

November 19, 2024
Alex Jones and his allies are desperately trying to stop the sale of Infowars to The Onion
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Omaha Symphony members perform 'mini concerts' for ORBT riders to mark 2 million rides

Omaha Symphony members perform 'mini concerts' for ORBT riders to mark 2 million rides

November 19, 2024
Omaha Symphony members perform 'mini concerts' for ORBT riders to mark 2 million rides
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Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month in a fall from the balcony of his Buenos Aires, is expected to take place on Wednesday, British media

November 19, 2024
Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

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