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Jay-Z said he’ll just do the Super Bowl Halftime Show himself

Jay-Z is taking center stage at Super Bowl LXI in 2027! The rap mogul will headline the halftime show, sparking excitement over a possible Beyoncé appearance at the Valentine’s Day spectacle.

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Gladys Knight’s family and inner circle don’t see eye to eye on her condition

Family concerns over Gladys Knight’s health are intensifying after troubling onstage moments, with relatives raising questions about her well-being while colleagues insist the music legend still finds joy and purpose in performing.

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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34

“Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte has died at 34, leaving behind a powerful legacy of acting, disability advocacy and a fight for authentic representation that touched millions.

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What if ‘A Different World’ were set in the Trump era? We’re about to find out

“A Different World” returns 39 years after its original debut, bringing back beloved characters while introducing a new generation of Black students navigating race, identity, culture and college life in a changing America.

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Tupac often talked about dying young. That’s part of why his murder still haunts us

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting, his murder trial has revived questions about the rapper’s final days—and the haunting way his music and interviews repeatedly confronted his own mortality.

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Hayden Panettiere’s complex relationship with stardom started young

Hayden Panettiere spent nearly her entire life in the spotlight, rising from a baby commercial performer to “Heroes” and “Nashville” stardom while confronting addiction, postpartum depression, family estrangement and the crushing pressures of fame before her death at 36.

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50 Cent steps into the ring with ‘Fightland’

With crime, revenge and high-stakes boxing at its core, Fightland delivers a gritty British drama backed by executive producer 50 Cent and a cast ready to go the distance.

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Facing drama and politics, Essence Fest looks to make a comeback

As the Essence Festival returns to New Orleans, organizers face high expectations after last year's criticism, with attendees watching closely to see whether the iconic celebration can reclaim its place as the premier gathering of Black culture and community.

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What really happened to Lizzo’s career?

As Lizzo's latest album struggles commercially, the Grammy-winning singer faces renewed scrutiny over her evolving public image, ongoing legal battle with former dancers, and changing relationship with fans.

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Peabo Bryson, timeless tenor of Disney ballads and R&B legend, dead at 75

Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson, known for Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at age 75.

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