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50 Cent trolls Diddy's son King Combs for dis track that refers to feds' raids of homes

50 Cent is trolling Christian “King” Combs, the son of embattled business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and rehashing a slew of allegations against him and his father. The impetus for Fitty’s latest social-media rant? King released a diss track trashing him amid all three rappers’ legal woes.

King, one of Combs’ children with late ...Read more

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Appreciation: Sax great David Sanborn dead at 78. 'I think people relate to a lyrical humanness in my playing,' he said

David Sanborn, one of the most popular and influential saxophonists of the past 50 years, died Sunday after an extended battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 and had performed as recently as January. His death was announced on his social media sites: “Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer...Read more

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Miss Teen USA runner-up Stephanie Skinner declines crown after winner's resignation

Just a few weeks after Miss Teen USA winner UmaSofia Srivastava resigned from the 2023 title, runner-up Stephanie Skinner has declined the role as well.

Now left struggling to crown a 2023 winner, the organization has yet to comment on the debacle, but Skinner took to Instagram to explain why she rejected the crown.

“In light of recent ...Read more

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Meow Wolf announces its 6th location will be in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Immersive entertainment firm Meow Wolf, whose multiple locations of floor-to-ceiling psychedelic-leaning art have attracted about 10 million visitors across its four venues since 2016, has revealed the location of its in-development Los Angeles-based exhibition.

Meow Wolf Los Angeles will be located in a portion of what is ...Read more

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Anita Baker cancels Atlanta concert minutes before showtime

ATLANTA — If you thought you were going to sing your heart out to Anita Baker ballads on Saturday, you likely had to think again.

The R&B legend canceled her State Farm Arena show just a few minutes before it was set to start.

“Due to late, unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s ‘An Evening with Anita Baker’ event featuring eight-time ...Read more

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Susan Backlinie, actress who played first shark victim in 'Jaws,' dies at 77

Susan Backlinie, an actress and stuntwoman who famously played the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of “Jaws,” has died. She was 77.

Susan’s husband, Harvey Swindall, told TMZ she died at their California home on Saturday morning from a heart attack.

“It is with heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved Susan passed away ...Read more

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David Sanborn, influential saxophonist whose work spanned genres, dies at 78

David Sanborn, the influential saxophonist whose Grammy-winning career included collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, has died. He was 78.

Sanborn died Sunday afternoon “after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications,” his team said Monday in an announcement shared to his social media pages. A representative ...Read more

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Peabody 2024 winners: 'The Bear,' 'Bluey,' 'The Last of Us,' 'Jury Duty'

ATLANTA — The prestigious Peabody Awards, which emanate from the University of Georgia, bestowed awards to Disney’s “Bluey,” Hulu’s “The Bear,” Max’s “The Last of Us” and Amazon Freevee’s “Jury Duty.

Peabody’s 34 winners, plucked from 1,100 entries, cover a wide range of television, podcasts/radio, and the web/digital ...Read more

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'I'm a movie star now': Blake Shelton buys into Mark Wahlberg film

LAS VEGAS — Gwen Stefani delivered a spirited introduction of her husband, Blake Shelton, on Friday night at the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at MGM Grand Garden.

“I am honored, absolutely honored, to be here tonight to support the incredible work of Keep Memory Alive,” said Stefani, wearing a silver-sparkled dress, “and to ...Read more

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James Lileks: New 'The Office' spinoff takes place at a Midwestern newspaper

MINNEAPOLIS — "The Office," a mockumentary that detailed the endearing mundanity of life at Dunder Mifflin, ran from 2005 to 2013. It's one of those comfort-food series some fans revisit again and again. In 2024 it seems like a time capsule, the last days of 9-to-5 culture before work-from-home upended it all.

There were attempts to conjure ...Read more

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'MJ the Musical' offers a snapshot of Michael Jackson at top of his reign as King of Pop

MINNEAPOLIS — Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage was giddy when she was asked to write the book for a Michael Jackson musical.

Jackson, after all, had provided the soundtrack for much of her life.

"When was last time you went to a wedding or a bar mitzvah or any form of celebration that they didn't break out a Michael ...Read more

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Devo in concert in Chicago: At 50, no signs of de-evolution

CHICAGO — Toward the end of its show on Saturday night, Devo, which brought its 50th anniversary De-Evolution tour to the Riviera Theatre, finally asked the question I was expecting: Does everyone in this room believe in the theory of de-evolution? The signs are all around us, they warned. It’s the kind of light dinner-party quip you might ...Read more

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Security restrains a 3rd intruder in a week at Drake's Toronto mansion

Drake’s mansion in Toronto has seen it’s third trespasser in one week, after another person was reportedly restrained by security on Saturday.

Video footage obtained by TMZ shows what appears to be a security guard kneeling over the suspect, as he holds his hands behind his back.

An eyewitness told the outlet that they were riding their ...Read more

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Childish Gambino drops 'Atavista,' the 'finished version' of '3.15.20,' and announces tour

LOS ANGELES — Childish Gambino will embark on a world tour in August four years after first releasing his ‘3.15.20’ album, which was rereleased Sunday.

The multihyphenate — better known as Donald Glover in the film and TV industry — dropped a new version of his 2020 album “3.15.20” under its original name, “Atavista,” which he...Read more

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5 essential films from producer Roger Corman you should check out

When it came to showmanship on a low budget, Roger Corman was a master. The beloved producer, who died Thursday at his Santa Monica home at the age of 98, became a Hollywood icon for producing a multitude of successful films on a shoestring, which earned him the title "King of the B's."

Many of the films also served as training grounds for ...Read more

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At KTLA, Sam Rubin was a local morning news pioneer who covered Hollywood with zeal

LOS ANGELES — KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin was at the center of a local TV news revolution.

Rubin, who died Friday of a heart attack at 64, became a central member of "KTLA 5 Morning News" soon after its launch on July 8. 1991. The early morning broadcast was a bold experiment: Local news stations had usually focused on their evening...Read more

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'Slow' review: He's asexual. She's not. The movie explores what happens next

Like the couple it’s about, “Slow” acknowledges and, to some degree, gives in to expectations set by a world overloaded with conformist-minded rom-coms and conventional relationship blueprints. But it’s worth seeing.

Simple, efficient setup here, in Lithuanian writer-director Marija Kavtaradze’s second feature. We meet Elena in her ...Read more

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Filmmaker Yance Ford presents the police as the 'armies that they have become' in 'Power'

Charting the history of policing in America, the new documentary "Power" is rooted in questions: Who exactly are the police meant to serve? And whose interests are they protecting? Utilizing an essay form, the film turns to an impressive roster of legal experts, scholars, journalists and law-enforcement officials to bring the viewer along for an...Read more

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Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill still loving being a metal god after 55 years

British band Judas Priest broke the laws of rock in the 1970s and ‘80s, hitting harder than what was considered socially acceptable, building what would become a genre dubbed heavy metal.

Fast forward to 2022 and Judas Priest bassist Ian Hall was onstage of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony looking both astonished and mildly ...Read more

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Q&A: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes lives out her own quinceañera on Tubi's 'My Crazy Quince'

There’s no denying that a girl’s quinceañera is a big deal.

The rite of passage — which marks the transition from childhood to womanhood — and the outlandish parties that come with them are the subject of “My Crazy Quince.” Premiering on free streamer Tubi on Thursday, the show features generations of women discussing their own ...Read more