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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Idol from The Weeknd Gets Series Order at HBO

The Weeknd doesn’t do anything small, from his notoriously catchy songs (we’ve still got “Blinding Lights” stuck in our heads) to his famously big stage productions. Why would his acting career be any different?

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RIP Malikah Shabazz

Sad news: Malcolm X’s youngest daughter, Malikah Shabazz, died on Monday, CNN reported. She was 56.

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Halle Berry, The Rock to Be Honored at 2021 People’s Choice Award

John Wick star Halle Berry and Red Notice star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are set to be honored at this year’s People’s Choice Award.

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What's Worse: Having Someone's Name Tatted on Your Face, or Having That Name Be 'Larry'?

What’s in a name? Well, if you’re Summer Walker, it’s worth tattooing on your face—and if this is love, we don’t want it. Earlier this month, the already heavily inked singer-songwriter blessed fans with a slew of new breakup songs and empowering messages on her sophomore studio album Still Over It, which debuted at…

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Iman Shumpert Comes Through in the Clutch to Become 1st NBA Player to Win Dancing With the Stars

For years, former Brooklyn Nets guard Iman Shumpert publicly lamented the fact that he never was put in a position to showcase his full repertoire on the basketball court. Thankfully, he’s had a completely opposite experience off of it, as he’s dabbled in music, fashion, and other interests. But on Monday night, the…

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