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EntertainmentMar 14

Grenell Steps Down as Kennedy Center President, Replaced by Matt Floca

President Trump announced Richard Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center presidency, with Matt Floca named as the new CEO and executive director.

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EntertainmentApr 27

Man pleads guilty in 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jay Bryant admitted to helping others enter a recording studio to ambush the pioneering DJ, marking the first public acknowledgment of orchestrating the killing.

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EntertainmentApr 3

Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping Gucci Mane in contract dispute

Federal prosecutors charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others with kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint during a contract dispute in Dallas.

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EntertainmentMay 22

Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced in actor's ketamine overdose death

Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's live-in assistant, pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine that killed the actor and faces sentencing Wednesday.

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EntertainmentMay 23

Two Entertainment Industry Deaths Reported

Actor Stewart McLean's disappearance becomes homicide investigation while '30 Rock' actor Grizz Chapman dies at 52.

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EntertainmentMay 7

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Reach Partial Settlement but Legal Disputes Continue

Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled much of their legal dispute, but disagreements over legal fees and damages remain unresolved.

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EntertainmentJun 12

UFC Freedom 250 event planned at White House with competing First Amendment celebration

A UFC event at the White House will feature country star Zac Brown performing the national anthem, while Jane Fonda plans a separate First Amendment celebration.

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EntertainmentMay 22

TUI Ends Married at First Sight Sponsorship Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Travel company TUI has terminated its sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight following sexual abuse allegations involving show participants.

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EntertainmentMay 10

Cultural Events Face Disruption Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Major international cultural events including the Venice Biennale and Eurovision are experiencing protests and boycotts related to ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

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EntertainmentJun 11

High Ticket Prices Impact Event Attendance and Travel Industry Revenue

Rising ticket costs for major sporting events and concerts are deterring consumer attendance and affecting related industries like hotels and airlines.

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EntertainmentJun 7

Judge Dismisses Kennedy Center Lawsuit Against Musician Who Canceled Concert

A federal judge ruled in favor of jazz musician Chuck Redd who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center.

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EntertainmentMay 20

CBS Cancels 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' After Three Decades

CBS has canceled 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' ending the program that launched in 1993 with David Letterman as the original host.

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EntertainmentApr 15

Georgia Runner Killed in Random Attacks by Repeat Offender, Police Say

A 40-year-old runner was stabbed and shot in DeKalb County, Georgia in what police describe as random attacks by a repeat offender.

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EntertainmentMay 16

CBS Ends Stephen Colbert's Late Show After 33-Year Late-Night Run

CBS has cancelled Stephen Colbert's Late Show, ending a 33-year late-night television franchise at the network.

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EntertainmentMar 22

Joseph Duggar faces child abuse charges in court appearance

Joseph Duggar of reality TV show "19 Kids and Counting" appeared in court on child abuse charges, with booking video released after he waived extradition.

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