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Netflix Will Debut Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Show on January 15

British actress Meghan Markle, who is married to Prince Harry, announced on social media Thursday that her new lifestyle and cooking show will debut on Netflix on January 15. “Sharing this with you has been a huge thrill for me! As much as I enjoyed creating the show, I hope you enjoy it too,” the Duchess of Sussex posted on Instagram. In the eight-episode series “With Love, Meghan,” which Netflix has released a trailer for, the “Suits” star will offer advice on flower arrangement, cooking, ga

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Jan 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony. President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of

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Jan 4, 2025 — 2 min read

British Victim with Royal Family Links Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

A BRIT identified as one of the 14 victims killed in the horrific New Orleans terror attack reportedly has links to the Royal Family. Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke - the former nanny for Prince William and Prince Harry. Pettifer's cause of death was confirmed as "blunt force injuries" after a crazed gunman rammed revellers with a pick-up truck on New Year's Day. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is suspected to have committed the terror attackbefore he was gun

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Jan 4, 2025 — 4 min read

Attempt to Arrest South Korea President Halted After Dramatic Standoff

After a dramatic six-hour long standoff with security, South Korea police have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol. The military and Yoon's security service officers formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the arrest team's path, local news outlet Yonhap reported. Yoon is under investigation for abusing his power and inciting an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in early December. The move, although short-lived, led to a political crisis as

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Jan 3, 2025 — 3 min read

Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Hawks-Nuggets

Jokic writes his name in history with a triple-double performance against Atlanta It's not very often that you can throw around the term "generational" in sports, because if used too much, it wouldn't hold its value. In the NBA, there are really only a handful of generational talents that are playing in the game today. One of them happens to be playing in Denver, that being Nikola Jokic. Despite being drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, Jokic has far surpassed the expectations t

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Jan 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Elon Musk Changes His Name to “Kekius Maximus” on X

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus". The tech mogul - and close confidant of US President-Elect Donald Trump - offered no immediate explanation for the name or his new profile image which depicts the character Pepe the Frog - a meme that has been used by far-right groups. The move has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, sending the value of a memecoin - a digital currency inspired by i

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Jan 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Settle Divorce After 8-Year Legal Battle

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the former celebrity couple, have finally reached a divorce settlement following an eight-year legal battle. According to People’s Magazine, James Simon, Jolie’s lawyer, confirmed that the ex-lovers signed their divorce on December 30. The terms of the agreement have not been made public. Simon disclosed that the actress was “exhausted” and “relieved”, adding that she has been focused on “finding peace and healing” for the family. “More than eight years ago, Ange

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Jan 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Hits 1 Billion Streams On Spotify For Fourth Year In A Row

Longevity is a hard thing to achieve, but not for the 6ix God. Drake may have had a pretty sour 2024 all things considered, but that hasn't affected the resonance and replayability of his music... At least, for a lot of fans out there. Moreover, his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy garnered 1 billion Spotify streams this year alone, marking the fourth year in a row in which the project reaches this milestone since its release. While it almost missed the window for 2024, it shows how longevity, fa

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Dec 31, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA’s Deluxe ‘Lana’ Release Propels ‘SOS’ Back to No. 1 on Albums Chart

SZA’s SOS has reclaimed the top spot on the albums chart, soaring from No. 15 to No. 1 following the release of its deluxe edition, “Lana.” This is the 11th total week at No. 1 for the Grammy-winning record that debuted in December 2022. Prior to “Lana,” “SOS'” final week at the summit took place in March 2023 — that 22-month gap between weeks is the longest for any album on the 67 year-old list. The way the count works all depends on Luminate, the data company powering the Billboard charts, w

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Dec 31, 2024 — 2 min read

Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and 76th governor of Georgia and won a Nobel Prize for his work as a global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace and fighting disease. He was the longest-lived U.S. president, as well as the one with the longest post-presidency. Carter died at home this afternoon in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family, The Carter Center, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and The Washington Postreported.

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Dec 29, 2024 — 9 min read

Shaboozey Hits Major Milestone with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Shaboozey released his country-genre oriented song 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' on April 12, 2024. Shaboozey just achieved a major musical milestone. He has now become the latest musician to join other artists in the Spotify’s Billions Club as his track, A Bar Song (Tipsy)crossed a billion streams on the platform. The American singer and producer uploaded the achievement on his official Instagram account, via the app’s Stories feature, where he could be seen in a white outfit and fur hat. The outfit

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Dec 29, 2024 — 1 min read

Death Toll in South Korean Plane Crash Rises to 120

South Korea's national fire agency says 120 people have been confirmed dead after a plane caught fire after a failed landing at an airport in the country's south. The fire engulfed the Jeju Air aircraft carrying 181 people when it skidded off the runway just after landing and exploded after crashing into a barrier on Sunday. The country’s emergency office said its landing gear appeared to have malfunctioned. “Two survivors have been rescued, including one flight attendant and one passenger,”

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Dec 29, 2024 — 1 min read

'Baby Driver' Actor Hudson Meek Dies at 16 After Falling from Moving Vehicle

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old US actor, has passed away after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama. The actor was a second-year student at Vestavia Hills High School. His family announced his death in an Instagram post, describing it as a “sudden and tragic loss”. “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” the post reads. “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met. “Spec

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Dec 28, 2024 — 1 min read

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun

A Nasa spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. Scientists received a signal from the Parker Solar Probe just before midnight EST on Thursday (05:00 GMT on Friday) after it had been out of communication for several days during its burning-hot fly-by. Nasa said the probe was "safe" and operating normally after it passed just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) from the solar surface. The probe plunged into our star's outer atmosphere on Christmas Eve, endur

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Dec 28, 2024 — 4 min read

Beyoncé’s Christmas Day Halftime Show Is Coming to Netflix as a Special

The Beyhive will soon be able to stream Beyoncé Bowl as much as they'd like. If you were too busy celebrating with loved ones on Christmas Day to catch Beyoncé‘s NFL Halftime Show performance during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Wednesday (Dec. 25), fear not: You’ll soon be able to stream it whenever and as often as you’d like. Netflix announced after the 32-time Grammy winner’s performance that her set, dubbed Beyoncé Bowl, is coming to the streami

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Dec 27, 2024 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Under Increasing Pressure After Beyoncé's Halftime Show

All eyes were on Kendrick Lamar after NFL fans witnessed an epic halftime performance by the queen herself, Beyoncé. As a result, fans expressed their honest opinions about the upcoming performance of the iconic rapper, questioning whether he could pull off a show-stealing act like the "Single Ladies" singer did. During halftime of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston TexansChristmas Day game, the Grammy winner took center stage with an electrifying performance, even singing some songs from her al

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

James Sets Christmas Day Records in Win Over Warriors

LeBron James claimed a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco. The success, clinched by Austin Reaves' lay-up with one second to go, saw the 39-year-old become the NBA's all-time leader in 25 December victories with his 11th in 19 appearances. The Lakers secured the win despite losing big man Anthony Davis with a twisted left ankle eight minutes into the game "It's always difficult to play without AD, so I guess

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

Doechii Delivers a Powerful “Denial Is A River” Performance Featuring Issa Rae

Doechii has capped off the year with an unforgettable performance of “Denial Is A River” featuring Issa Rae. For Genius’ Open Mic series, the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper teamed up with the original “Awkward Black Girl” for a live therapy session. The theatrical song hears Doechii rap, as Rae interjects with questions like: “Why don’t you just tell me what’s been goin’ on?” and asking if she’s using drugs. The live performance has been making rounds especially since Doechii first rapped i

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Dec 25, 2024 — 1 min read

Drake Hints at Joint Album With PARTYNEXTDOOR

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are once again fueling anticipation for their rumored collaborative album, tantalizing fans with cryptic social media hints. Despite Drake’s looming legal battle with Universal Music Group and Spotify, the project with his fellow OVO labelmate seems to be moving forward, hinting at a potential R&B-driven release. Late Saturday night (Dec. 21), Drake posted an Instagram Story featuring three animated dollar sign GIFs and tagged PARTYNEXTDOOR without providing any furth

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Dec 25, 2024 — 2 min read

Wembanyama, Cunningham Named NBA Players of the Week for Week 9

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9 of the 2024-25 season. Wembanyama led San Antonio to a 2-0 record in the week under review to win the Western Conference Player of the Week award for the first time in his NBA career. The 20-year-old averaged 36.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.0 blocks per game across two games as the Spurs recorded wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers.

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Dec 24, 2024 — 1 min read

Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Reportedly in ‘Good Spirits’

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after developing a fever, according to a statement from his office. Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, announced the news on the social media platform X, stating that the former president is undergoing testing and observation. Despite the hospitalization, Ureña assured the public that Clinton “remains in good spirits.” Clinton, who has faced a series of health issues

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Dec 24, 2024 — 1 min read

“There's a reason I'm not there” – Steph Curry Reflects on Choosing Under Armour Over Nike

Curry shares how betting on Under Armour in 2013 turned a missed opportunity with Nike into one of the greatest success stories. Maybe not as big as the Michael Jordan brand, but Steph Curry has done remarkably well with a lesser-known shoe manufacturer. When "The Baby-Faced Assassin" left Nike for Under Armour in 2013, the move raised eyebrows across the sports world. Under Armour wasn't just an underdog at the time—it was nearly nonexistent in basketball. Yet the Davidson product, a rising NB

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Dec 23, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA Finally Releases Long-Awaited Album “Lana”

SZA‘s long-awaited the deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning 2022 album “SOS,” which is titled “Lana,” has finally arrived. The album has been through a long series of false alarms — it seemed imminent back in February, when she released the song “Saturn” — and bears artwork similar to the insect-and-forest imagery featured during her tours last summer, but it’s finally here. The album features Kendrick Lamar on the track “30 for 30” (SZA appears on two songs on his recent “GNX” album) and prod

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Dec 23, 2024 — 2 min read

Brazilian Judge Orders Removal of Adele Song Over Copyright Allegations

A Brazil court has ordered that a song by British singer, Adele, be removed from radio and all streaming platforms globally over alleged copyright. The judge, Vitctor Torres gave the judgment after a Brazil local composer, Toninho Geraes accused Adele of copying works from his 1995 album. Toninho Geraes claimed that Adele’s 2015 song ‘Million Years Ago’, was copied from his 1996 classic, ‘Mulheres’, sung by Martinho da Vila, a Brazilian singer. Geraes is suing for lost royalties, demanding $1

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Dec 21, 2024 — 1 min read