Hamas Releases 3 Hostages Under Cease-Fire Agreement with Israel
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Hamas Releases 3 Hostages Under Cease-Fire Agreement with Israel

Hamas released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday, Israeli state media reported, hours after a Gaza ceasefire took effect. Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Demari, 27, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were freed to the Red Cross, which will then deliver them to the Israeli Defense Forces. A crowd watched the ongoing saga in Tel Aviv, cheering as good news emerged 15 months after the Oct. 7 massacre of civilians by Hamas. Israel is expected to free some 90 Palestinian prisoners in return. Earli
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Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview to Protest Broadcaster’s Remarks
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Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview to Protest Broadcaster’s Remarks

Novak Djokovic was booed after boycotting an on-court interview at the Australian Open - but those fans may already be regretting their actions. The 24-time Grand Slam record holder overcame Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to book a blockbuster quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz, but he wasn’t in the mood to talk about it post-match. Djokovic took the microphone and turned away from four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier to speak to the crowd, uttering just 24 words. He said: “Thank you
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TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Ban Takes Effect
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TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. The blackout began just hours before the law took effect. Users opening the TikTok app on Saturday encountered a pop
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David Lynch Dies at 78 After Battling Lung Disease
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David Lynch Dies at 78 After Battling Lung Disease

David Lynch, the visionary US filmmaker behind iconic works like ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Twin Peaks’, has passed away at the age of 78. His family announced his death on his Facebook page on Thursday evening — although the cause of death was not revealed. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post reads. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But,
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A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Trial: What You Need to Know About the Case
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A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Trial: What You Need to Know About the Case

A$AP Rocky, the renowned hip-hop star and fashion icon, is at a pivotal moment in his career. He faces a crucial trial starting Tuesday that could either elevate his celebrity status in 2025 or lead to years of imprisonment. The hip-hop star, and longtime partner to Rihanna, with whom he has two toddler sons, is set to touch the highest levels of high fashion as one of the celebrity chairs of the Met Gala in May along with Pharrell Williams, LeBron James and others. And his modest acting caree
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Kai Cenat Reacts to Drake Mentioning Him in UMG Lawsuit
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Kai Cenat Reacts to Drake Mentioning Him in UMG Lawsuit

Kai Cenat reacts to Drake mentioning him in UMG lawsuit. As previously reported, in Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group, the legal document claims that UMG influenced Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” success by prompting reactions from streamers such as Kai Cenat, Zias, NoLifeShaq, and more. Drake’s team asserts that these creators were permitted to monetize their reaction videos without any copyright repercussions. During a recent stream, Kai Cenat reacted to news of the lawsuit and
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Everything You Need to know About the TikTok US Ban
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Everything You Need to know About the TikTok US Ban

As of now, TikTok, the wildly popular social media app used by 170 million Americans, is set to be removed from U.S. app stores starting Sunday, January 19. TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Washington Post reported President-elect Donald Trump, whose term begins a day after a ban would start, is con
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Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War
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Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe Biden said it would "halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much needed-humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, and reunite the hostages with their families". Israeli Prime Minis
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Drake Drops Legal Petition Against Spotify and UMG Over Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Controversy
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Drake Drops Legal Petition Against Spotify and UMG Over Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Controversy

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) after accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent “scheme” to inflate streams for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” In a Tuesday filing, the “Certified Lover Boy” star and his company Frozen Momentsdropped their request for pre-action disclosure and preservation of key documents from Spotify and UMG. The filing notes that after a meeting with both companies, Spotify—despite previously opposing the peti
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Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment to Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfire
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Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment to Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfire

President Joe Biden has stepped in to support victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Monday, he announced that people impacted by the fires will get a one-time $770 payment to help with essential purchases like water, baby formula, and medicine. “So far, nearly 6,000 survivors have registered, and $5.1 million has already been distributed,” Biden said. “We aren’t waiting until the fires are over to help—people need aid now.” The wildfires have destroyed over 12,300 structures, b
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Lil Baby Earns His Fourth No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'WHAM'
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Lil Baby Earns His Fourth No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'WHAM'

Lil Baby is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at No. 1 with WHAM. His newest record earns a total of 140,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 90,000 in streaming equivalent album units (119.77 million on-demand streams of the songs), 50,000 in album sales and the remaining in track equivalent album units. WHAM marks Lil Baby’s fourth chart-topping effort following It’s Only Me, The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk and My Turn, and is also his seventh top 10 entry. Also debu
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Wildfires Force NFL to Relocate Playoff Game Over 300 Miles Away
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Wildfires Force NFL to Relocate Playoff Game Over 300 Miles Away

The NFL is taking matters into its own hands. The league announced that Monday's Wild Card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona due to the wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area. It's a no-brainer decision by the NFL as the fires in Southern California have caused historic damage across the area. More than 10,000 structures burned in the two largest fires, the Palis
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Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Paris Hilton and Other Celebrities Who Lost Homes in LA Wildfires
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Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Paris Hilton and Other Celebrities Who Lost Homes in LA Wildfires

Jhené Aiko, the American singer, has revealed she lost her home in the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, a county in California. The fire started on Tuesday night and was caused by strong gusty winds and fast-moving embers. It has led to the evacuation of over 137,000 people, the death of five people, and the destruction of over 1,000 houses, cars, and businesses. In an Instagram post, the 36-year-old singer disclosed that her home got “burned to the ground with all of our things inside”.
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Sesame Street Season 55 Features SZA, Michael B. Jordan, More
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Sesame Street Season 55 Features SZA, Michael B. Jordan, More

Very few television programs have the iconic history of musical guests that Sesame Street does: Over the years it’s featured everyone from Stevie Wonder to Tony Bennett, Erykah Badu to the Fugees, Patti Labelle to R.E.M., and clever interpretations like odes to the letter U from both One Direction (“What Makes U Useful”) and Smokey Robinson (“U Really Got a Hold on Me”), and opera singer Marilyn Horne trilling an operatic version of “C Is for Cookie,” and much more. That legacy continues in the
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Rihanna Was Just Named the #3 Artist of the Century—But #1 and #2 Spots Were a Big Surprise
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Rihanna Was Just Named the #3 Artist of the Century—But #1 and #2 Spots Were a Big Surprise

When it comes to music rankings, Billboard has it covered. From the Hot 100 to Artist of the Year, these lists are basically the gold standard for fans and artists alike. The latest? Billboard just announced its Artist of the 21st Century. Yes, as in the top artist of the last 25 years (no pressure, right?). Landing a spot on this list is a huge deal, so let’s break it down—who made the cut? Taking third place is none other than Rihanna. Billboard revealed on Wednesday, January 8, that the 36-y
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