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Congresswoman Brings the Gavel Down for Chris Brown & Usher
Rep. Jasmine Crockett made it official: she entered Chris Brown and Usher into the Congressional Record at their Texas show.
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Justin & Hailey Mark 8 Years, New Chapter With Baby Jack
The Biebers are in full family mode.
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Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' Celebrates the Underdog Story Behind the Underdog
A new film digs into how Stallone and a shoestring budget created one of cinema's greatest comebacks.
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MrBeast Hit With $100K Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Late Rapper's Photo
The YouTube giant faces legal heat for allegedly profiting off a deceased artist's image without permission.
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Emmy Season Parties Are Back and LA Is Buzzing
While the awards shine, the real action happens off-camera at the after-parties.
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Congresswoman Brings the Gavel Down for Chris Brown & Usher
Rep. Jasmine Crockett made it official: she entered Chris Brown and Usher into the Congressional Record at their Texas show.
Justin & Hailey Mark 8 Years, New Chapter With Baby Jack
The Biebers are in full family mode.
Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' Celebrates the Underdog Story Behind the Underdog
A new film digs into how Stallone and a shoestring budget created one of cinema's greatest comebacks.
MrBeast Hit With $100K Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Late Rapper's Photo
The YouTube giant faces legal heat for allegedly profiting off a deceased artist's image without permission.
Emmy Season Parties Are Back and LA Is Buzzing
While the awards shine, the real action happens off-camera at the after-parties.
Courteney Cox Directs Her Daughter Coco on Evil Genius Set
Friends star steps behind the camera to work with her 22-year-old daughter on a crime thriller.
Dakota Johnson & MGK Spotted Together in NYC — Taylor Swift's Crib the Spot
Two single stars link up at an unexpected location.
MCR Might Actually Be Cooking Something New
My Chemical Romance hinted at fresh material during their tour finale—and yeah, it's been a minute.