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EntertainmentJun 6

Tech Journalist Nick Bilton Named New Leader of '60 Minutes'

Nick Bilton, a technology journalist and filmmaker, has been appointed to lead the CBS newsmagazine '60 Minutes' in what sources describe as an unexpected choice.

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EntertainmentMar 19

Rapper Afroman faces defamation trial over music videos featuring police officers

Musician Afroman is being sued by police officers over music videos he created following a 2022 raid on his home.

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EntertainmentMay 13

Princess of Wales Makes First Official Overseas Trip Since Cancer Treatment

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is visiting northern Italy for early childhood development work, marking her first official foreign trip since beginning cancer treatment.

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EntertainmentMay 1

CBS News Correspondent Raises Editorial Concerns After Segment Pulled

60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi expressed concerns about corporate interference at CBS News after her segment on Venezuelan prisoners in El Salvador was shelved.

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EntertainmentMar 14

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64

Phil Campbell, longtime guitarist for heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at age 64 following a battle in intensive care.

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EntertainmentApr 30

Venice Biennale Art Jury Resigns Days Before Exhibition Opens

The jury for the Venice Biennale resigned shortly before the exhibition's start amid tensions over Russia's participation following its invasion of Ukraine.

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EntertainmentMar 7

McDonald's CEO draws social media criticism over Big Arch burger video

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faced online mockery after posting a video reviewing the chain's new Big Arch burger.

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EntertainmentApr 25

Grand Jury Convened in Investigation of Singer D4vd After Body Found in Car

Prosecutors convened an investigative grand jury after a teenage girl's body was discovered in singer D4vd's car trunk, citing uncooperative witnesses.

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EntertainmentMar 27

Two Major Arts Institutions Announce Leadership and Staffing Changes

The Salzburg Festival terminated its artistic director's contract while the Kennedy Center announced upcoming layoffs ahead of renovations.

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EntertainmentApr 6

Savannah Guthrie Returns to 'Today' Show After Mother's Disappearance

NBC's Savannah Guthrie returned to the 'Today' show Monday after a two-month absence following her mother's disappearance in Arizona.

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EntertainmentMay 28

New Jersey Attracts Film Studios with Tax Incentives as Production Shifts

Film and TV studios are increasingly relocating production to New Jersey to take advantage of the state's generous tax break programs.

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EntertainmentMay 23

Hooters CEO Announces Plans to Rebrand as Family-Friendly Restaurant

Restaurant chain Hooters is attempting to shift its brand image away from its traditional positioning, according to CEO Neil Kiefer.

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EntertainmentMar 6

Kennedy Center Faces Leadership Departure and Legal Challenge Over Renovation Plans

The Kennedy Center is experiencing leadership turmoil as its National Symphony executive director resigns amid ongoing institutional challenges.

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EntertainmentApr 16

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Australia amid mixed public response

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are conducting a privately funded visit to Australia that has generated varied reactions from the public.

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EntertainmentMay 21

Peanuts Music Owner Sues Interior Department Over Copyright Infringement

Lee Mendelson Film Productions filed lawsuit against U.S. Department of Interior and three companies for unauthorized use of Peanuts music.

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