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Elvis

Baz Luhrmann photobombs this Elvis portrait with over-extravagant filmmaking that dwarfs the iconic rock and roller. And that ain’t easy.

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Former Minneapolis Police officer Mohamed Noor released from custody after over 3 years behind bars

The former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman while responding to her 911 call in 2017 was released from prison Monday after serving over three years behind bars, according to online records from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal to Travel to Texas, Participate in Roundtable Conversations with Students about Pell 50th Anniversary, College Affordability, Speak at NASFAA Annual Confe

Kvaal to visit St. Edward’s University in Austin, Rice University and San Jacinto College in Houston

From Monday through Tuesday, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal will travel to Texas. Under Secretary Kvaal will visit several universities throughout Texas. During these visits, he will speak with students and school leaders about ongoing efforts to ensure college is affordable and accessible, highlight the 50th Anniversary of the Pell Grant, and learn how colleges have used Covid-relief funds to support student success. During his trip, Under Secretary Kvaal will also speak at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) National Conference, where he will discuss the Department’s higher education priorities and progress made on targeted debt relief.

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Disney VFX Supervisor Marlon West Organizes “A Great Day in Animation” Photo of Black Professionals in Animation

The iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph of 57 jazz musicians taken by Art Kane in 1958 was the inspiration for the recently recreated “A Great Day in Animation” photo of 54 Black professionals in animation.

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Georgia Supreme Court overturns Justin Ross Harris' murder conviction in his son's hot-car death

Georgia's highest court has overturned the murder conviction of Justin Ross Harris, the Cobb County father sentenced to life without parole for the 2014 hot car death of his 22-month-old son, Cooper.

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Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox

“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.

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Justin Bieber offers an update on his facial paralysis

Justin Bieber has shared a faith-filled update about a rare medical condition that has resulted in one side of his face being paralyzed.

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Four-Star DE Ashton Porter Commits To Northwestern

“Academics,” was the one-word answer Porter gave me when I asked him why he chose Northwestern over schools such as Texas, Arkansas, Baylor, Arizona, and Grambling. “I am trying to be the best engineer in the world. I also am very interested in sports media, and Northwestern has an excellent communications department.”

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Harry Potter fans can experience the films in a whole new light with Houston Symphony this weekend

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series comes to Sarofim Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. On June 10 – 11, John Beal will conduct the Houston Symphony in performing Alexandre Desplat’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

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About 100 Sears Hometown stores are closing

Roughly 100 Sears Hometown locations are permanently closing in the coming weeks, representing roughly half of its remaining retail footprint.

Mental Health Month Recap For Your Posting Consideration: The Confess Project X David Banner X Killer Mike's The Swag Shop

The Confess Project (TCP), a movement that has trained more than thirteen hundred barbers in forty-six cities across the country, recently partnered with platinum-selling recording artist, producer, and community leader David Banner and Killer Mike's The Swag Shop during Mental Health Awareness Month to celebrate the grand opening of its new home of Atlanta, GA.

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Justin Timberlake sells his entire music catalog

Justin Timberlake sold his entire song catalog to a Blackstone-backed management company, joining a wave of recent mega stars who are selling the rights to their music for big bucks.

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“Run With Caution”

“I told him (Tucker) after the game that ‘You saved the game,’” said Astros manager Dusty Baker. “A lot of time people think that a game is saved in the ninth inning, but that was a game saver at that time. It was on the money and a good tag. Tucker has been playing lights out.”

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Famed Slutty Vegan Founder, Activist, and Philanthropist Pinky Cole Surprises Graduating Clark Atlanta University Students with Access to Entrepreneurship

Pinky Cole announced today in her moving and inspiring commencement speech to the Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduating class of 2022 that she along with partner Varo Bank, N.A, Member FDIC will be providing every graduate with the ability to register a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) to start their own business. Pinky is the renowned Founder, CEO, and visionary behind Slutty Vegan ATL, Bar Vegan, and The Pinky Cole Foundation. She is also a celebrated graduate of CAU who was named Miss Clark Atlanta University while she attended in 2009. Today makes Pinky the youngest speaker in CAU history to deliver the revered commencement address. Varo is the first all-digital, nationally chartered U.S. consumer bank. The bank’s mission is to help people at all income levels build generational wealth and realize their financial power.

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Around The Bases: Astros Takes Series From The Washington Nationals

No problem. Houston sent former two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the mound to put everything back in order. He pitched five scoreless innings allowing only two hits in his final inning of work as the Astros got back on the winning track by defeating Washington 8-0.

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Jack Harlow Announces the "Come Home the Kids Miss You Tour" Presented by Live Nation with Special Guests City Girls

3x-Grammy Nominated Rapper Returns To The Road • Kicking Off September 6th In Nashville, TN • Sign Up For Presale Access www.Jackharlow.Us/Tour New Album ‘Come Home, Kids Miss You’ Out Everywhere Now Download/Stream

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Around The Bases: Astros Sweep Three-Game Series Against The Mariners

Home Plate: Mr. 2,000 Manager Dusty Baker joined an elite club on Tuesday. He became the 12th manager in Major League history to win 2,000 games in his career. He also is the first African American to reach that accomplishment.

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Hall of Fame Advice Helps Odorizzi Secure His Second Consecutive Win

“When you have a Hall of Famer in your clubhouse you and you know the success that he has had over his entire career, you tend to listen,” said Odorizzi.

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Amazon workers vote against New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win

The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.

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Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

You can bet on music’s healing power. New Orleans has played those odds for over 50 years. Its renown jazz fest brings all kinds of people together, mends spirits and has even survived an apocalypse.