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Passenger Jet Collides with Military Black Hawk Near Washington, D.C.
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Passenger Jet Collides with Military Black Hawk Near Washington, D.C.

An American Airlines commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard, collided with an army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three crew members, near Washington DC in the United States. A military official said the army helicopter was on a training flight. The American Eagle Flight 5342 was approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night when the accident occurred. The flight was arriving from Wichita, Kansas and was flying at an altitude of about 3


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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again
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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again

Ariana Grande and The Weeknd have built a strong musical partnership over the years, delivering four successful collaborations. While their personal relationship remains unclear, their professional chemistry is undeniable. This week, two of their biggest duets—“Save Your Tears” and *“Die for You”—*are rising once again on Billboard’s global charts, proving their lasting appeal. Both songs climb across Billboard’s two worldwide rankings, with “Save Your Tears” making the most notable gains. The


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White House Offers Financial Incentives for Federal Employees to Resign
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White House Offers Financial Incentives for Federal Employees to Resign

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is offering financial incentives for up to 2 million full-time civilian federal employees to resign as part of a broader effort to downsize the U.S. government. The initiative, called the “deferred resignation program,” allows employees to remain on the payroll through September 30 while potentially seeing their duties reduced or eliminated. According to an email sent to federal employees and reviewed by Reuters, those interested must respon


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Bruno Mars Ties Rihanna With 11th No. 1 Hit on Pop Airplay Chart
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Bruno Mars Ties Rihanna With 11th No. 1 Hit on Pop Airplay Chart

Bruno Mars has spent more than 15 years racking up huge hits at pop radio throughout the United States. During that time, he’s produced some of the most successful singles in the history of the top 40 airwaves, and he’s not done yet. The singer-songwriter scores yet another champion this week, and as he adds to his growing collection, he matches several fellow superstars. “Apt.,” Mars’ collaboration with Blackpink singer Rosé, rises to No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart this week. The tune ascends


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Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson Lead Star-Studded 2025 NBA Rising Stars Pool
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Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson Lead Star-Studded 2025 NBA Rising Stars Pool

The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson headlined the pool of NBA sophomores, rookies and G League players named to the 2025 Rising Stars tournament. The rookie Rising Stars class is led by the Spurs' Stephon Castle, Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey, Philadelphia 76ers' Jared McCain and Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr. The four-team, three-game Rising Stars tournament will take place on Friday, Feb. 14 starting at 9 p.m. ET. The first two games of tournament wi


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ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Becomes the First No. 1 by a K-Pop Artist on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart
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ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Becomes the First No. 1 by a K-Pop Artist on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart

“APT.,” on The Black Label/Atlantic Records, marks the first Pop Airplay chart entry for ROSÉ as a soloist; star K-pop quartet BLACKPINK has charted two tracks (reaching a No. 21 best) with her as a member. Mars, meanwhile, earns his 11th Pop Airplay No. 1 — one-upping Justin Bieber for the most among male soloists since the chart began in October 1992. Overall, Taylor Swift boasts a record 13 leaders, followed by Maroon 5, Mars, Katy Perry and Rihanna with 11 each, and Bieber and Ariana Grande


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Steph Curry, LeBron James Top NBA’s Jersey Sales for 2024-25 Season
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Steph Curry, LeBron James Top NBA’s Jersey Sales for 2024-25 Season

Two legendary NBA stars and future first-ballot Hall of Famers are leading the way in jersey sales thus far during the 2024-25 season. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has the highest-selling jersey this season, followed by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama round out the top five. In terms of overall team merchandise sales on NBAStore.com, the reigning NBA


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Kai Cenat and Kanye West Set to Stream Live in Japan
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Kai Cenat and Kanye West Set to Stream Live in Japan

Kai Cenat and Kanye West streaming in Japan seems like an unexpected twist, but it may soon become a reality. Despite their odd history and numerous failed attempts at collaboration, Cenat is confident that a stream with the rap icon is finally in the works. On Thursday, January 23rd, the streamer revealed his plans to travel to Japan with the goal of linking up with Kanye, who is reportedly working on his upcoming album BULLY. Fans in Cenat’s chat were skeptical, but he remained upbeat abo


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Offset Signs With Independent Artist Group
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Offset Signs With Independent Artist Group

Offset kicks off 2025 with a major career move, officially partnering with the Independent Artist Group (IAG) for comprehensive representation across all facets of his work. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the Atlanta rap star’s solo journey, building on his string of successful releases and ventures that have firmly established his influence in music and entertainment. Recently, Offset released two solo singles, “Antisocial” and “Swing My Way,” both showcasing his ongoing artistic


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A$AP Rocky’s Trial Begins with Video Evidence of Alleged Shooting
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A$AP Rocky’s Trial Begins with Video Evidence of Alleged Shooting

A$AP Rocky's assault trial began on Friday in Los Angeles, where the rapper is accused of firing a gun at a former friend. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted on two felony assault charges in the 2021 incident near a Hollywood hotel. In opening statements on Friday, prosecutors described the rapper as the aggressor and claimed he orchestrated a plan to shoot his childhood friend following a disagreement. The Grammy-nominated hip-hop star, w


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2025 Oscar Nominations: Biggest Surprises and Snubs
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2025 Oscar Nominations: Biggest Surprises and Snubs

No love for a milk-guzzling Nicole Kidman, or the Trent Reznor-Atticus Ross score for Challengers, while a political drama becomes the first Brazilian nominee for Best Picture The 2025 Academy Award nominations were announced on Friday, and, as always, there were numerous surprises and snubs. Some performances that made the cut were unexpected, while there was also a surprising entry in the Best Picture category. With 23 categories to discuss, there is a lot to cover. Some former winners did no


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Oscars 2025: Full List of Nominations Revealed
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Oscars 2025: Full List of Nominations Revealed

After two understandable delays, the nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards have finally been announced by hosts Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. The list features a mix of celebrated indie films, blockbuster hits, and surprising inclusions, sparking discussions about snubs, well-earned nominations, and audience favorites. Among the heavyweights this year are Anora, Conclave, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and Emilia Pérez, as well as crowd-pleasers like Inside Out 2, Dune: Part Two, The Wil


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Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Effort To End Birthright Citizenship
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Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Effort To End Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge temporarily blocked the president's executive order to overturn the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from implementing the President’s executive order aimed at limiting automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional”. Trump had signed the order on Monday, his first day back in office. A Legal Setback To Hardline Policies On Immigration Seattle-based U.S. Distr


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Taylor Swift Breaks Records With 15th No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Lover: Live From Paris’
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Taylor Swift Breaks Records With 15th No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Lover: Live From Paris’

Taylor Swift secures her 15th No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart (dated Jan. 25), as her 2023 set Lover: Live From Paris reenters the list following its reissue on vinyl, as well as its first release as a download album. With a 15th No. 1 on Top Album Sales, she surpasses JAY-Z for the most No. 1s on the 33-year-old list. The latter racked up 14 leaders between 1998-2017. Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. Th


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Pharrell Williams Collaborates with Nigo for Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2025
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Pharrell Williams Collaborates with Nigo for Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2025

As the Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 show prepared to begin, a seasoned fashion insider recalled meeting young creatives unfamiliar with Gianni Versace. While they recognized the brand and Donatella Versace’s contributions, the origins of the iconic Italian label were a mystery to them. Such anecdotes underscore a broader societal trend: the diminishing emphasis on historical context in a world that often takes things at face value. For Pharrell Williams, history and legacy took center


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Ariana Grande Lands Her First Top 10 on Billboard’s Brand-New Chart
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Ariana Grande Lands Her First Top 10 on Billboard’s Brand-New Chart

Ariana Grande has spent just over a decade as one of the top names in the global music industry. From the moment she released her debut album Yours Truly in 2013, she’s continually churned out massive hits, and her reach has pushed past simply pop and into other styles, such as R&B, dance, and recently, even show tunes via Wicked. The superstar reaches another Billboard chart this week with one of her most recent releases. As she debuts a special collaboration on the tally, she earns her first


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