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Chris Evans to Receive Spirit of Service Award, Same Honor Given to Jeff Bezos, Laurene Powell Jobs

Captain America, indeed. Chris Evans, the veteran actor and one of the beloved stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universal, has been selected to receive a Spirit of Service Award with his A Starting Point partners Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani.…

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Jason Mraz Says He Came Out Later in Life Because Being Gay Was the “Punchline of a Joke” in the 90s

Jason Mraz is getting candid about why he didn’t feel comfortable sharing his sexuality publicly when he was younger due to societal pressures. During a recent appearance on the Dinner’s On Me podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the “I’m…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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‘OITNB’ Actress Lea DeLaria Calls on Biden to Assassinate Trump: “This Is a War”

DeLaria posted the message in the wake of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling: "Trump is Hitler and this is 1940. Take him the f--k out."

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Donald Trump Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until September After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had…

Joseph Quinn Recalls Embarrassing First Interaction With Taylor Swift

Joseph Quinn may be on a career high after his breakout role on Stranger Things, but after being in the presence of bona fide superstar Taylor Swift, he admits things quickly became awkward. While speaking on Monday’s episode of the Happy…

Ann Wilson Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Heart Tour

Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent surgery to remove a…

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Kerry Washington Says Donald Trump’s Conviction Has Changed Her Thoughts About Justice System

Kerry Washington is getting candid about her thoughts surrounding Donald Trump’s conviction and how he’s still able to run for president. In a conversation with Bustle ahead of the release of UnPrisoned season two on July 17, she also…

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Irish “Heiress” Who Conned Reality TV Producer Extradited to Northern Ireland

Marianne Smyth, the American whose elaborate con of a reality television producer was the subject of a 2020 Hollywood Reporter story, has been extradited to Northern Ireland to face trial over a separate alleged scam she ran there. Smyth…

BTS’ Jin Will Be a Torchbearer at the Paris Olympics

BTS member Jin is preparing for one of his first post-military service public events: the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 31-year-old singer is slated to participate in the upcoming Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea, his label…

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Berlin Festival Introduces New Section, Perspectives for Film Debuts

The Berlin International Film Festival has introduced a new competitive sidebar section called Perspectives, dedicated to feature debuts. The new section will launch in 2025 as part of the Berlinale reboot spearheaded by incoming festival…

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China Box Office: Ticket Revenue Slips 9 Percent in First Half of 2024

China’s movie box office made a roaring start to the year, but sales have waned in the months since. Ticket revenue for the first half of 2024 totaled $3.4B (RMB 23.9B), down 9 percent from last year, according to data from consultancy…

Monday, Jul 1

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Kanye West Sued by Yeezy Staff Over Alleged Illegal Labor Conditions and Hostile, Racist Environment

Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos are being accused of engaging in “forced labor and cruel inhuman, or degrading treatment” toward the team brought on to create the app that the rapper-mogul hoped would compete with Tidal and other…

ESPN Responds to Criticism Over Prince Harry’s ESPY Award Honor

The ESPY Awards is addressing some criticism over Prince Harry’s upcoming honor during the ceremony. The Duke of Sussex is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS for his work with The Invictus Games Foundation.…

Andy Cohen Joins Influencers Against Antisemitism Summit, Encouraging Creators to “Represent Jewish Culture With Pride to Your Followers”

“I am a proud American Jew,” Andy Cohen declared to cheers at the Voices For Truth: Influencers United Against Antisemitism summit in New York, where the TV host appeared first at the opening gala on Sunday and then moderated an…

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BET Apologizes to Usher, Says “Audio Malfunction” Led to Portions of His Speech Being “Inadvertently Muted”

When Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award during Sunday’s BET Awards, a good amount of his speech was muted. But BET has apologized to the singer, adding that an “audio malfunction” led to portions of his 13-minute speech being…

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BET Awards: Stars Weigh in on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Feud and 5 Other Things You Didn’t See on TV

The 2024 BET Awards aired live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, toasting this year’s standout actors, comedians and singers across the culture. It was hosted by Taraji P. Henson for the third time, as the actress balanced…

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Blue Ivy Carter Wins BET Award as Family Congratulates 12-Year-Old on Social Media

Blue Ivy Carter has another award to add to her collection. The 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z nabbed the YoungStars Award, which honors child and teen entertainers, at the 2024 BET Awards. The show aired Sunday night on BET,…

Supreme Court Rules Trump, Former Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020…

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Sports Journalist Goes Viral After Posting Attack on French Far-Right

A French sports journalist has gone viral after venting his anger online following the success of the far-right in Sunday’s elections. Benjamin Bernard, an on-air reporter for beIN Sport, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there were “12…

Glastonbury: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA Go Big as the U.K.’s Crowning Jewel of Music Fests Wraps Up

It was a Glastonbury of old and new — trusted performances from festival legends Coldplay and music veteran Shania Twain, as well as Worthy Farm debuts from Dua Lipa and SZA. But the U.K.’s most popular music fest draws to a close Monday…

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O.J. Simpson Featured During “In Memoriam” Segment at BET Awards

O.J. Simpson was among those featured in the “In Memoriam” segment at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday night — a move that came as a surprise to some in attendance. The audience had been applauding as photos were shown during the montage. But…

BET Awards: Will Smith, Killer Mike and Victoria Monet Receive Standing Ovations

In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the…

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Usher Reflects on Family, Fatherhood and Forgiveness in BET Awards Lifetime Achievement Speech

Usher was honored with the lifetime achievement award Sunday night at the 2024 BET Awards with an all-star tribute performance, followed by a speech heavy on self-reflection that emphasized forgiveness and fatherhood. Legendary producers…

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Killer Mike Gives Fiery Speech at BET Awards, References Recent Legal Woes and Urges Viewers to Get Politically Involved

Killer Mike gave a passionate speech at the BET Awards on Sunday night, referencing his recent legal issues and encouraging viewers to get politically involved. He started out by giving the customary list of thank-yous, including his wife,…

Will Smith Gives Rousing Performance of His New Inspirational Song “You Can Make It” at BET Awards

Will Smith hit the BET Awards stage Sunday night to perform a brand-new song, “You Can Make It,” backed by the Sunday Service Choir, Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin. Smith kicked off the performance standing on what was meant to look like…

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BET Awards: Winners List

Victoria Monet, Killer Mike and Usher were among the big winners at the 2024 BET Awards, which took place Sunday night. Tyla won the first award of the night, for best international act, and later collected the award for best new artist.…

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Taylor Swift Experiences Stage Malfunction During Eras Tour Performance in Dublin

Taylor Swift experienced a stage malfunction during the latest stop on her Eras Tour. While performing Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Swift was singing “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” from The Tortured Poets Department, while…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Michael J. Fox Reflects on “Mind Blowing” Performance With Coldplay at Glastonbury

Michael J. Fox had a “f*cking mind blowing” time performing with Coldplay at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. The actor and Parkinson’s activist played guitar on the band’s hit “Fix You” during the group’s headlining set at the…

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Justin Timberlake Seemingly Jokes About DWI Arrest at Boston Concert

Justin Timberlake is continuing to allude to his recent DWI arrest on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. During his Saturday night concert at Boston’s TD Garden, Timberlake addressed the crowd and asked, “So uh, is there anyone here tonight…

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Celine Dion Makes Surprise NHL Draft Appearance to Announce Pick for Her Hometown Team

Celine Dion was feeling the excitement during her appearance at the 2024 NHL Draft. The Canadian singer surprised fans while taking the stage at the event to announce the Montreal Canadiens’ selection of Ivan Demidov as the draft’s fifth…