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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘General Hospital’ Wins Best Daytime Drama
'The Kelly Clarkson Show' won a leading five awards, as 'Beyond the Gates' also took home four trophies.
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LAPD Arrests Two for Murder of Christina Downer, Sister to ‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie
Police arrested Downer's boyfriend, Delorean Bijon Brandon, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski on Thursday.
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Selma Blair Apologizes for Plane Arrest: “Not One Day Have I Intended to Hurt or Frighten Anyone”
The actress was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Oct. 11 after an alleged incident on a Delta plane that resulted in two flight attendants being injured and one being sent to the hospital.
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Russell Brand Treated Consent as “an Obstacle to Remove or Ignore,” Prosecution Tells Jury in Rape Trial’s Closing Arguments
The judge will only accept a unanimous verdict on three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault — all of which Brand denies.
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Russell Brand’s Wife Gives Evidence in Rape Trial: “Caring and Kind, Wonderful Father”
Laura Brand, who dated the defendant in 2006 before they rekindled their relationship in 2015, said she “feels very seen by him.” Her husband denies three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Dolores Huerta, Influential Labor Leader, Feminist and Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 96
The UFW co-founder coined the "Sí, se puede!" rallying cry as she worked to improve working conditions in fruit and vegetable fields.
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Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive)
“Kathleen is a legend,” says LA28 chairperson and president Casey Wasserman in making the appointment, while the veteran producer called the Olympics “a touchstone in my life.”
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Environmental Media Association and Its Awards Show to Become Part of Nonprofit United by Nature
The inaugural United by Nature Awards will be held in April 2027 to coincide with Earth Month.
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Russell Brand Takes the Stand in Rape Trial: “I Know What ‘No’ Means”
Brand, who denies all of the charges against him, said at Southwark Crown Court that he has not persuaded anyone to testify on his behalf.
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The Hollywood Reporter Tops National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards With 96 Noms, More Than Any Other Outlet
THR is a finalist for best publication, best website and journalist of the year in two categories.
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Alexander Brothers Each Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
Judge Valerie Caproni rejected prosecutors’ request for life sentences, calling it “draconian,” as 11 victims addressed the court.
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R.J. Mitte’s Mother Shares Tribute After His Death: “We Are Lost Without Him”
The 'Breaking Bad' actor and activist died earlier this month at age 34.
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Russell Brand Trial: Judge Reduces One Charge to Attempted Indecent Assault as Star Says ��I Led a Very Promiscuous Life”
“I had sexual encounters in countless locations and scenarios, often with people I had just met,” said Brand, who denies the rape and sexual assault charges, in a police statement.
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Nicki Minaj Lands Press Secretary Buzz After Mock Briefing on Air Force One
The president offered a different sort of compliment for the outspoken rapper and supporter at his Michigan rally.
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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Fired Diddy and Epstein Prosecutor and Ex-FBI Director’s Daughter Maurene Comey
Comey sued the Justice Department and others, saying her 2025 termination violated the constitutional separation of powers, the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
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Russell Brand Trial: Former PA Recalls “Insane Sexual Appetite” and Says “He Never Seemed Happy After”
Brand, who denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault, arrived at Southwark Crown Court dressed in a suit and sunglasses.
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