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Drew Barrymore’s life is filled with pets, just as she likes it

Ask Drew Barrymore what breed of dog she would be were a canine and she doesn’t even hesitate to answer. “Corgi,” she told CNN. “No question.”

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Toby Keith’s daughter accepts his posthumous honorary degree

The late country music artist Toby Keith was honored over the weekend during commencement at the University of Oklahoma.

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake gave us an epic hip-hop beef weekend. Here’s what to know

Two of hip-hop’s biggest stars have beef and people are taking sides. Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been engaged in a lyrical battle in recent weeks that escalated over the weekend. The two artists each released songs about the other, in one case with Lamar not even waiting a full hour before he dropped a track in response to one of Drake’s.

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Daniel Radcliffe ‘really sad’ about J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric

Don’t look for Daniel Radcliffe and J.K. Rowling to reunite any time soon. Radcliffe found fame as a child actor starring as Harry Potter in the film franchise based on Rowling’s wildly successful book series.

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Ryan Gosling isn’t just Ken and his surprise appearance at Universal Studios proved that

Ryan Gosling stars of the new film “The Fall Guy” and recently made a surprise appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show.”

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Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says bullying over his weight drove the star off social media

Bunnie XO is not happy with how her husband, singer Jelly Roll, has been treated on the internet.

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New interview: Travis Kelce - ‘the happiest I’ve ever been’

With three Super Bowl wins, a superstar girlfriend and an upcoming music festival, Travis Kelce is feeling pretty good.

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Travis Kelce brings music to Kansas City with 2nd annual Kelce Jam music festival

Travis Kelce’s connection to music goes beyond his relationship with Taylor Swift.

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Angie Harmon says Instacart driver shot and killed her ‘beloved’ dog

Angie Harmon is mourning the loss of her dog Oliver who she says was killed by a driver during a grocery delivery.

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Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ tracklist

Yeehaw! Beyoncé’s new album is almost here. The singer revealed the tracklist for “Act 2: Cowboy Carter” on Instagram Wednesday.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: The ups and downs of a ‘bad boy’ turned businessman

Sean “Diddy” Combs once traced his success back to a pair of shoes. One day, when he was a child, he asked his mother for a new pair of sneakers, but she couldn’t afford them. He recalled in a 2016 CNN interview that his mother almost began to cry upon hearing his request.

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Beyoncé to be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award

Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year.

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Oprah talks shots. Not weight loss ones, but tequila that Gayle King refuses

What began as a discussion about obesity ended with viewers learning something new about Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s friendship.

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Regina King gives first TV interview since death of her beloved son

Regina King’s favorite role has been that of being a mom.

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Reesa Teesa let the world in on her heartbreak and it went viral. She has no regrets about it

When Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson shared on TikTok the story of what she says was a marriage gone horribly wrong, she hoped to help others who might be ignoring red flags in their relationships.

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Sinbad is back after a stroke: ‘Miracles happen’

Sinbad says he has felt all the prayers directed his way since his debilitating stroke in 2020, and he is vowing to make a comeback.

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Taylor Swift is related to famed poet Emily Dickinson and now it all makes sense

Turns out Taylor Swift was spot on naming her forthcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

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‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ cast talk stepping back in time

Before the “The Real Housewives” franchise, there was Truman Capote and his “Swans.”

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Madonna removes Luther Vandross from tribute in her ‘Celebration’ tour, at request of his estate

Madonna has honored a request from the estate of the late R&B singer Luther Vandross.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault

A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the producer and businessman, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment and “grooming.”

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Chris Gauthier, ‘Once Upon a Time/’Hallmark movies actor, dies at 48

Chris Gauthier, an actor whose credits included roles in “Once Upon a Time,” “Eureka” and several popular Hallmark Channel projects, died on February 23, according to a statement posted by his agent.

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Travis Kelce said three words to Taylor Swift after winning the Super Bowl

Just like haters gonna hate, Swifties are gonna swoon over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s winning romance.

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Donna Kelce doesn’t think she’ll be in a Super Bowl suite with Taylor Swift - why?

Donna Kelce may only have one son in the Super Bowl this year, but that hasn’t lowered her level of excitement or pride regarding her son Travis, who is headed to his second Super Bowl in two years with his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Rapper and activist Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after Grammy wins

Rapper and social activist Killer Mike was arrested Sunday evening near the site of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on a night when he took home three of the coveted statues.

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Jay-Z calls out the Recording Academy in Grammys speech

Jay-Z used his speech at the Grammy Awards to get some things off his chest.

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Demi Moore gives update on Bruce Willis

Though Bruce Willis and Demi Moore divorced more than 20 years ago, they remain close.

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Martin Short shuts down speculation he and Meryl Streep date

No, Martin Short and Meryl Streep are not dating.

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Britney Spears supports Justin Timberlake’s new music

Britney Spears is showing appreciation for Justin Timberlake’s new song.