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In the past, both Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo alike have been celebrated for their own individual efforts. The former is a commanding soul singer Continue Reading
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It seems that now more than ever, the role of distance defines so many of our relationships. As COVID-19 outbreaks spread across the globe, we Continue Reading
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Celebrities are voicing their support for the #FreeBritney movement. The goal of the viral movement is to let Britney Spears have more control over her life Continue Reading
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Their Second Child: Report
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel allegedly welcomed their second child after a "top-secret" pregnancy. A new report from The Daily Mail published on Saturday (July 18) revealed that Continue Reading
‘Glee’ Stars Visit Naya Rivera Memorial at Lake Piru
Glee stars Dot Marie Jonas, Iqbal Theba and Brad Ellis visited the fan-made memorial for Naya Rivera at Lake Piru. The actors visited Lake Piru on Continue Reading
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Machine Gun Kelly Says He Received a Missed Call From His Late Father Two Weeks After His Passing
Machine Gun Kelly (born Richard Colson Baker) claimed that he received a missed phone call from his late father two weeks after he passed away. The Continue Reading
2020 American Music Awards To Take Place Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The 2020 American Music Awards is set to take place this winter amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dick Clark Productions announced on Friday (July 17) Continue Reading
Tamar Braxton Rushed to Hospital Following Apparent Overdose: Report
Tamar Braxton was reportedly rushed to the hospital after an apparent drug overdose. Braxton was reportedly at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Los Angeles with her Continue Reading
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Victoria Shen, the Massachusetts-based noise artist known as Evicshen, is a wildly ambitious and unpredictable musician. Working with electronics for more than a decade, she Continue Reading