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Legendary boxer George Foreman, Olympic gold medalist, and Grill spokesperson dies at 76

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‎George Foreman, the legendary boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador for the George Foreman Grill, has passed away at the age of 76. The boxer’s family confirmed his death in a heartfelt message posted on Instagram. ‎ ' George Foreman. ' ‎Variety via Getty Images  ‎ ‎The family’s statement read, “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully left us on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he led a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose." ‎ ‎Foreman was widely respected not just as a boxing champion, but also as a humanitarian, a two-time heavyweight world champion, and an Olympian. The family described him as a man of discipline and conviction, a protector of his legacy who fought tirelessly to uphold his good name, especially for the sake of his family. ‎ ...

Kanye West drops new song 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine' featuring Diddy, North West, King Combs, and Jasmine William

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‎On Saturday, Kanye West released his latest track titled "Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine," a song that includes features from Sean "Diddy" Combs, his son King Combs, West’s daughter North West, and Chicago artist Jasmine William. The over four-minute-long track was shared by the controversial rapper on his X (formerly Twitter) account. ‎ ‎Sean ' Diddy ' Combs and Kanye West in 2016. ‎Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Live Nation ‎ ‎In the post, West described the song as a collaboration that brings together an eclectic mix of family and music industry figures, writing: “LONELY ROADS STILL GO TO SUNSHINE new song by PUFF DADDY feat. His son KING COMBS my daughter NORTH WEST and new Yeezy artist from Chicago Jasmine William.” ‎ ‎The song opens with a recording of a phone conversation between West and Diddy, which sets the emotional tone of the track. In the conversation, a voice believed to be Diddy expresses gratitude to West for looking a...

How Gene and Betsy Hackman's dog died revealed in autopsy report

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‎An autopsy report on the dog found dead with actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Hackman, in their Santa Fe home suggests dehydration and starvation as the likely causes of the animal's death. The report, obtained by The Associated Press from the state Department of Agriculture's veterinary lab, indicates signs of partial mummification. Despite the severe decomposition, no evidence of trauma, poisoning, or infectious disease was found. ‎ ‎Gene Hackman and wife Betsy at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003. ‎Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage ‎ ‎The dog, a kelpie mix named Zinna, was one of three dogs belonging to the Hackman couple. Zinna's body was discovered in a crate in a bathroom closet near Betsy Hackman’s body, with two other dogs surviving the ordeal. Zinna’s stomach contained only small amounts of hair and bile, and the report noted that her stomach was largely empty. ‎ ‎The deaths of Gene and Betsy Hackman were ruled to be from natural causes. Gene Hackman, who ha...

Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death revealed: Cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's with hantavirus complication

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Gene Hackman, the legendary Hollywood actor, passed away at the age of 95, with officials from New Mexico confirming on Friday that severe cardiovascular disease was the primary cause of death, compounded by advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Hackman, who enjoyed a four-decade career in Hollywood, spent his final years with his wife, Betsy Hackman, in their Santa Fe home. Tragically, Betsy Hackman passed away earlier, succumbing to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—a severe respiratory disease caused by viruses transmitted from rodents. Gene Hackman and wife Betsy at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Hackman and his wife were discovered on February 26 during a wellness check in separate rooms of their home. Police reported that neither of the individuals showed signs of external trauma, although Hackman’s pacemaker data indicated he had passed away at least a week prior to their discovery. The pacemaker recorded its last heartbeat on February 17, showing an ab...

Amber Rose reveals why Kanye West dresses his lovers 'provocatively' and reflects on his dark side

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In a candid interview on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast, Amber Rose opened up about her past relationship with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shedding light on why many of Ye's lovers dress provocatively. She specifically discussed Bianca Censori's revealing outfit at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which she suspects was styled by Ye, despite the rapper's denial of involvement. ' Amber Rose. ' amberrose/Instagram Rose claims that Ye deliberately chooses provocative outfits for his partners, including herself and Kim Kardashian, to create a sense of desire and attraction. "Kanye is for sure dressing her like that," Rose asserted. "He did the same thing to me and Kim." Rose went further, saying that Ye's motivations are not just about fashion but about fueling his ego. "He wants all his friends to want his girlfriend," she explained, adding that Ye aims for his partner to be the most desirable person in the room. ...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs indictment expands allegations of exploitation and sexual abuse

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Prosecutors have expanded the indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing the music mogul of coercing employees into working long hours under threats of physical, financial, and reputational harm. Among the serious claims, one alleges Combs forced an employee to engage in sexual acts with him. Sean ' Diddy ' Combs. Paras Griffin/Getty Images The updated indictment, issued on Thursday, does not introduce new charges or victims but provides further details about the alleged operations through which Combs reportedly trafficked and assaulted women using his business network. This includes new insights into the racketeering conspiracy charges against the rapper and entrepreneur. Combs' legal representative, Marc Agnifilo, vehemently denied the allegations, stating, “He looks forward to his day in court when it will become clear that he has never forced anyone to engage in sexual acts against their will. Many former employees stand by him, ready to test...

Rapper Jay-Z sues woman, 38, over 'false' rape allegations dating back to 2000

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Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Carter, has filed a new defamation lawsuit following an accusation that almost derailed his career. The rapper and business tycoon, whose reputation was called into question by serious allegations, is now suing the woman who previously accused him and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault. ' Jay-Z. ' Phillip Faraone/Getty Images On Monday, Jay-Z filed a 25-page complaint in Mobile, Alabama, asserting that the claims against him were “false” and “malicious,” accusing the woman of fabricating the story to cause maximum damage to his reputation. According to the suit, the woman filed a strategic and calculated claim that she later admitted to being false, claiming that she was coerced into pursuing the allegations. The accusations stem from a lawsuit filed in December, which claimed that the woman was assaulted by Carter and Combs at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards when she was just ...

Millie Bobby Brown claps back at critics: Addresses body shaming and online bullying during movie press tour

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Millie Bobby Brown, the British actress famous for her role as Eleven in Netflix's Stranger Things, has had enough of the media and online critics commenting on her appearance. On Monday evening, she posted a powerful video on Instagram, publicly addressing the ongoing body shaming and harsh commentary she’s faced throughout her press tour for her new movie The Electric State. In a bold move, Brown even named specific journalists responsible for writing stories about her appearance. Millie Bobby Brown takes a stand against body shaming and online bullying. Getty Images In the nearly three-minute-long video, Brown reflected on growing up in the public eye. “I’ve been in the spotlight since I was 10, and yet, it seems like some people refuse to grow up alongside me,” she said. “Instead, they expect me to remain the same as I was on Stranger Things season one, and when I don’t, I become a target for criticism.” Brown went on to read headlines from recent articles that focu...

Zoe Saldaña responds to Mexico's criticism of Emilia Pérez and apologizes to offended audiences

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Zoe Saldaña defended Emilia Pérez's portrayal of Mexico, while also expressing regret over the feelings of those who were offended. In an interview after the 2025 Oscars, the actress addressed a reporter’s question about the Mexican community’s reaction to the film, particularly given Mexico's central role in the narrative. "I’m very, very sorry that you and many Mexicans felt hurt. That was never our intention," Saldaña said. Zoë Saldaña at the 2025 Oscars. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images The actress explained that the film’s message came from a place of love. “We were not making a film about a country. We were telling the story of four women,” she said. While acknowledging the controversy, Saldaña disagreed with the notion that Mexico was at the core of the movie. "For me, the heart of this film was not Mexico," she elaborated. "It was about universal women." Saldaña, who portrayed lawyer Rita Mora Castro in the film, emphasized t...

Mikey Madison wins 'Best Actress' at the 2025 Oscars, beating Demi Moore in a surprising victory

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Mikey Madison, star of Anora, won the Best Actress award at the 2025 Academy Awards, beating out frontrunner Demi Moore, who was widely expected to win for her role in The Substance. Madison’s win came as a surprise to many, with the actress delivering a heartfelt speech at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night. Mikey Madison accepts the best actress award for ' Anora ' at 2025 Oscars. Kevin Winter/Getty Images “I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me,” Madison shared during her acceptance speech. In Anora, she portrayed a Brooklyn sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only to face danger from his powerful family. Madison expressed her admiration for the sex worker community, stating, “I just wanted to recognize and honor the sex worker community. I will continue to support and be an ally. Meeting incredible women from this community has been one of the highlights of this experience.” Madison also opened up about how her ...

3.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles during 2025 Oscars night

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The 2025 Oscars night was filled with excitement and surprises, but it wasn't just the awards that took people by surprise. As Hollywood's elite gathered for the star-studded event, a 3.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the North Hollywood area at around 10:13 p.m. PT, according to the USGS. General Atmosphere at the 97th Oscars. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images While the main event took place at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, the tremor was felt throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. The earthquake struck just hours after the Oscars concluded, but many stars were still attending afterparties, making for a memorable night all around. At the 33rd Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, performer Chappell Roan was on stage when the earthquake hit. However, those in attendance seemed unaware of the tremor. On the red carpet at the Governors Ball, another insider reported that people at the exclusive post-Oscars party co...

Brat Brit Awards 2025: Charli XCX's four wins and Chappell Roan's two big honors

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2025 has truly been a remarkable year for British music, with standout artists making waves across the industry. Charli XCX, Jade, Lola Young, and Little Simz are just a few of the big names leading the charge. As a result, the 2025 Brit Awards were always destined to be memorable, especially given how the event has evolved over the years. In contrast to some tame moments in recent history, the Brit Awards this year proved to be an exciting spectacle—far removed from the infamous 1989 ceremony, when the live broadcast was halted for nearly two decades after a chaotic event. ' Charli XCX ' at the BRIT Awards on March 1 , 2025. Dave Benett/Getty Images This year's ceremony was packed with incredible performances, from Sabrina Carpenter to Sam Fender and, of course, Lola Young, who had us all hooked with her chart-topping hit that’s been on repeat since May 2024. It wasn’t surprising when Charli XCX took home the most accolades of the evening. Her wins included Ar...

Harrison Ford withdraws from 2025 Oscars presentation due to shingles

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Harrison Ford has announced he will not be attending this year's Oscars. The 82-year-old actor, who was originally scheduled to present at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night, made the decision to withdraw after receiving a shingles diagnosis. ' Harrison Ford. ' Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount+ Ford’s shingles diagnosis came on Friday, and he is reportedly doing well, focusing on rest and recovery. Shingles is a viral infection that typically leads to a painful rash, as noted by the Mayo Clinic. Earlier this year, Ford made appearances at events such as the Captain America: Brave New World and 1923 season two premieres in Los Angeles. During the 1923 red carpet event, Ford shared his appreciation for working on the show, describing it as “old-fashioned movie-making” with minimal CGI and a focus on authentic, physical storytelling. He expressed his enjoyment of the "viscerality" of the project and the natural settings involved. The Oscars cer...

Did carbon monoxide poisoning kill Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa? Shocking new details confirmed!

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Gene Hackman’s family believes carbon monoxide poisoning may have been the cause of his tragic death, according to his daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman. The beloved Hollywood actor was found deceased at his Santa Fe, New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Law enforcement officials initially stated there were no signs of foul play at the scene. ' Gene Hackman ' and wife ' Betsy Arakawa. ' Kevin Winter/Getty Images In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Elizabeth Jean Hackman shared that the family suspects carbon monoxide poisoning may have been involved. The family’s home, where they had lived since 2004, is reported to be a modern property, having been built in 2000. However, it remains unclear if there were any issues with the home’s gas system, such as leaks or prior service calls. Gene Hackman, who retired from acting years ago, had been living a quieter life with Betsy, pursuing his passions for writing and painting. Elizabeth did ...

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed

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Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress best known for her role in Gossip Girl, passed away from natural causes, with police sources indicating that complications following a liver transplant may have contributed to her death, ABC News reported. The 39-year-old star was discovered unresponsive by her mother in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle on Wednesday morning, just after 8 a.m. local time. ' Michelle Trachtenberg. ' Getty Images for The Art of Ely Authorities confirmed to DailyMail.com that there is no suspicion of foul play, while TMZ reported that Trachtenberg had struggled with alcohol-related issues in the past. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the precise cause of death, according to the medical examiner's office. The police issued a statement detailing their response: "On February 26, 2025, at approximately 08:01 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place in the Midtown North precinct. Upon ...

Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor, dies at 39

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Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her iconic roles as the devious Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and as Dawn Summers, Buffy’s determined younger sister in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at the age of 39. ' Gossip Girl ' and ' Buffy the Vampire Slayer ' actor Michelle Trachtenberg has died at 39. Richard Shotwell/Invision/Associated Press Trachtenberg's body was discovered in her New York City apartment early Wednesday morning by her mother, just after 8 a.m., as confirmed by Hollywood Above. Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester on ' Gossip Girl. ' Giovanni Rufino/The CW/Courtesy Everett A native New Yorker, Trachtenberg began her acting career at the age of three, making her first appearance in a Wisk detergent commercial. Throughout her childhood, she appeared in various TV series like The Adventures of Pete & Pete and films such as Harriet the Spy (1998). She became widely recognized for her role as Dawn Summer...

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially single following divorce settlement

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced and legally single. The Los Angeles County Superior Court formalized their divorce on Friday, February 21, confirming their legal single status, according to the Associated Press. On January 6, the couple finalized their divorce settlement. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend Amazon Studios ' world premiere of ' AIR ' at Regency Village Theatre on March 27 , 2023 in Los Angeles. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic According to court filings, Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, reached an agreement through mediation in September, avoiding the long legal fights that have plagued previous high-profile celebrity divorces. Lopez and Affleck started dating in 2002, after meeting on the set of Gigli. They got engaged but cancelled their wedding in 2004. Nearly two decades later, they renewed their love in 2021 and married in a Georgia ceremony the following year. "I never thought that he and I would get back together,...

Kate Hudson reveals why she regrets Devil Wears Prada decision

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Kate Hudson still regretted passing down a job in The Devil Wears Prada. The actress, who was first approached to play Andy Sachs (which Anne Hathaway eventually played), recently told Capital FM that she wished she had made her schedule work to feature in the 2006 picture starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Kate Hudson. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association "That was a horrible decision. And it seems like a timing issue. "I couldn't do it, and I should have, but I didn't," Hudson said. "When I saw that one, I thought, awful. However, everything occurs for a purpose. There is a reason behind that. That was really like, 'I should've made that work.'" The Devil Wears Prada, directed by David Frankel, was based on Lauren Weisberger's novel of the same title. It follows ambitious writer Andy, who moves to New York City and begins working as an assistant to one of the city's most promi...

Elon Musk accused of ignoring child's medical crisis by Grimes

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The indie electro-pop artist and producer Grimes publicly asked Elon Musk, her ex-partner and the father of her three children, to pay attention to what she claims is a medical emergency affecting one of their children. ' Grimes ' and ' Elon Musk. ' Getty Images "Please respond to our child's medical dilemma. I apologize for doing this publicly, but it is no longer appropriate to overlook this problem. This deserves immediate attention," Grimes, actual name Claire Elise Boucher, said in a since-deleted post on Musk's X (previously Twitter) on Thursday. The Canadian singer and Musk share three children: X Æ A-Xii, three-year-old daughter Exa Dark Siderael, and two-year-old boy Tau Techno Mechanicus. "If you don't want to speak with me, please designate or recruit someone who can, so that we can move forward with this. "This is urgent, Elon," Grimes said on X, without mentioning the severity of the medical problem. Grimes a...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorney steps down amid high-profile case

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Anthony Ricco, an attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs, has filed a move to leave the mogul's legal team. In a petition in the Southern District of New York, Ricco did not include an affidavit or proof for why he could not continue in the case, only a brief declaration that he would no longer be able to "effectively serve." Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Bryan Steffy/WireImage "Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs, consistent with the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice," the letter reads.  Ricco points out that his decision to resign from representing Combs will not cause the trial to be delayed, which is presently slated to begin in May. Combs would still be represented by five other attorneys, including Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos.  Combs was accused in September and charged with sex trafficking...