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Sherri Shepherd learned Monday that her daytime talk show Sherri will end its run after four seasons, and the announcement came just hours after Kelly Clarkson confirmed she will conclude The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven seasons. Executives at Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the company that produces Sherri, said they made the decision because daytime television continues […]
After 25 years in the shadows, Reshona Landfair stepped forward this week to tell the world what happened when she was just 14 years old and in a videotape with R. Kelly that later fueled criminal cases and intense public scrutiny. She shared her story in a newly released memoir and a series of high-profile […]
Law enforcement officers in Arizona stepped up their search this week after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home under suspicious circumstances. Officials described the situation as a possible abduction and urged the public to help find her. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe someone […]
R&B singer Eric Benét ignited a firestorm online by publicly shaming celebrities who have stayed quiet amid intense controversy surrounding recent federal immigration enforcement actions and the arrests of journalists. In a blunt social media post on January 30, Benét wrote “F— you!” and accused high-profile figures of choosing comfort over courage. Benét’s message came […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, and new research reveals that women will feel the impact more strongly than men. A joint study from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI finds that AI tools are replacing routine work in clerical and administrative fields where women make up most of […]
R&B singer Ray J delivered a stark update on his health this week, saying he’s on eight different medications to combat serious heart problems and may need a pacemaker or defibrillator in the near future. The 45-year-old artist shared details of his treatment plan with TMZ, explaining that doctors advised him to take a strict […]
Akon will headline the afterparty following a private screening of Melania Trump’s upcoming documentary, bringing a high-profile music moment to a tightly curated cultural event. Organizers confirmed that the Grammy-nominated artist agreed to perform a short set for invited guests after the film presentation, which focuses on Trump’s life, public image, and time in the […]
Scammers are exploiting college financial aid systems nationwide by creating “ghost students”—fake identities enrolled in classes solely to secure federal and state aid, investigations show. These fraud rings have siphoned off millions of dollars in taxpayer funds, triggered hundreds of active probes, and left real students and families scrambling to protect their information. Federal and […]
Amazon announced it will cut about 16,000 jobs across its corporate workforce, marking one of the biggest layoffs in the company’s history and the second major reduction in just three months. The tech giant made the announcement Wednesday, framing the cuts as part of a broader effort to reshape operations and boost efficiency. Amazon’s Senior […]
The School District of Philadelphia continued remote instruction this week as several Archdiocesan schools prepared to welcome students back to classrooms on Thursday, marking a split approach to in-person learning across the city. District officials said they will keep buildings closed while they monitor safety conditions and staffing levels. Teachers continued to deliver lessons online, […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is set to honor the legacy of the late rap icon DMX with a new podcast that delves into the legendary artist’s rise to fame. The podcast, hosted by fellow New York rapper Jadakiss, promises to provide an intimate and unfiltered look at DMX’s life, from his early struggles to his […]
A legal dispute has formed between Pharrell Williams and his former Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo. Hugo has filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he was excluded from their shared business ventures and denied significant earnings, amounting to as much as $1 million in royalties and revenues from their N.E.R.D. projects. The lawsuit, filed on […]