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The Artist Formerly Known As Kanye West Has Legally Changed His Name Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/Oct. 19, 2021 12:00 pm EST Kanye West is one of the most notable music icons of all time, as well as one of the richest self-made Black people in the history of the United States. He owes his $6.6 billion net worth to his musical career that has won him 22 Grammys; his fashion business, which started with him being the first non-athlete to get a shoe deal with Nike and includes his Yeezy clothing line with Adidas; his record label and production company, G....

The Heartbreaking Death Of Chris Daughtry’s Daughter Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images By Azure Hall/Nov. 14, 2021 1:39 pm EST On November 13, singer Chris Daughtry confirmed the death of his 25-year-old daughter, Hannah. He expressed his grief in an Instagram post, explaining that he is “still processing” and is “absolutely devastated and heartbroken.” The singer has postponed his tour in light of the news. “I will be taking a break from social media to be present with my family as we attempt to heal from this devastating loss,” he wrote....

The Origins Of The Confused Nick Young Meme Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Joey Keogh/Nov. 10, 2021 11:18 am EST There are plenty of prolific memes floating out there on social media, the origins of which are frequently equal parts bizarre and fascinating. And if you’re out of the loop, you’ll find that many online jokes and conversations might go flying right over your head. From the woman yelling at cat meme and the “tell me without telling me” meme to the change my mind meme and the Willy Wonka meme, being extremely online has never been more fun....

The Real Reason Jason Sudeikis Dropped Out Of College Feature Flash Photoagency/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Dec. 8, 2021 10:40 am EST Whether you know him as the beloved soccer coach from “Ted Lasso” or from his long-running stint on “Saturday Night Live,” Jason Sudeikis has been making us all laugh out loud for decades. According to IndieWire, Sudeikis caught his big break when he joined “SNL” as a writer in 2003 and went on to become a full-time cast member in 2005, ultimately working for the show for 10 years....

This Chicago P.D. Cast Member Is A Former Scientologist Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Nov. 22, 2021 5:20 pm EST The One Chicago universe enraptures viewers each week, but what some viewers may not know is that one of its leading stars was a Scientologist. According to the Church of Scientology’s website, scientologists follow four moral codes which direct followers’ day-to-day lives, morals, and ethics. They believe that “everyone can win,” though joining their church costs thousands — and sometimes millions — of dollars, per Business Insider....

Twitter’s Ratio Phenomenon Explained XanderSt/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Oct. 28, 2021 12:05 pm EST Some call Twitter an echo chamber and hold disdain for it, and others find community within the social media platform. It’s not hyperbolic to say that Twitter can change one’s life. The ability to express one’s self to the world can bring about societal change, but it can also help one find like-minded people, job opportunities, romantic partners, and more....

What You Don’t Know About The Law & Order Movie Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images By Preston Smith/Nov. 15, 2021 12:56 pm EST If you never knew “Law & Order” had a movie in its franchise, you’re not alone. “Exiled: A Law & Order Movie” brought back established characters, including Chris Noth’s Detective Mike Logan, which helped incorporate the film into the series’ universe. Because the film is so closely connected to the series, it was created as a television film, meaning it had no theatrical release and instead premiered on NBC, just like “Law & Order....

Why Elton John’s Latest Royal Award Has Fans In A Frenzy Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Nov. 11, 2021 1:39 pm EST After a career spanning five decades and scads of awards, it’s hard to imagine that Elton John could achieve any greater honors in his lifetime. And yet he has. On November 10, 2021, the acclaimed singer-songwriter was installed as a member of the royal Order of the Companions of Honour (via USA Today)....

90 Day Fiancé Star Mike Reveals The Biggest Hurdles He Faced With Ximena - Exclusive TLC By Louisa Marshall/Dec. 10, 2021 10:44 am EST A self-proclaimed “everyday average person,” Mike decided to give love a shot on an international dating app. It was the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he — like so many people out there — was looking for love but didn’t really know where to start. After all, not being able to leave the house made dating even more difficult than it usually is....

Does The Jeopardy! Crew Have A Favorite For Alex Trebek’s Permanent Replacement? Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Samantha Coulter/Oct. 28, 2021 12:56 pm EST Ever since the tragic passing of “Jeopardy!” Host Alex Trebek, the famed quiz show has struggled to nail down a replacement. After testing multiple rounds of rotating guest hosts, the series selected executive producer Mike Richards to assume full-time hosting duties (via NPR). However, this decision was immediately met with backlash....

Here’s The Hallmark Holiday Movie You Should Watch If You’re A Libra Rido/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Dec. 16, 2021 4:37 am EST Like the scales that symbolize their sign, people born in the astrological sign of Libra embody fairness and justice. And no wonder, these are the folks born between September 23rd and October 22nd, that delightfully balanced not-too-hot, not-too-cold time of year. According to Astrostyle, Libras are also a very social bunch, making them the perfect Christmas party guest, and are also known to adore the arts, the finer things in life, and anything romantic....

How Ansel Elgort Really Met His Girlfriend, Violetta Komyshan Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Linda DiProperzio/Dec. 27, 2021 12:47 pm EST Actor Ansel Elgort landed his big break with a supporting role in the 2013 remake of “Carrie,” per IMDb. Since then, he’s gone on to star in a slew of popular films, including “The Fault In Our Stars,” “Men, Women and Children,” and the “Divergent” series, according to the outlet. And things are continuing to look up for the Hollywood star, who was cast as Tony in Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story....

How Did Olivia Jade’s Parents React To Her DWTS Elimination? Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Nov. 9, 2021 4:03 pm EST Olivia Jade Giannulli may have created a name for herself by becoming a popular social media influencer with followers on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. However, she’s also well-known because of her famous parents. Giannulli just happens to be the daughter of fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli and former “Full House” star Lori Loughlin (via Yahoo)....

The Heartbreaking Way Princess Diana Spent Her Last Christmas Antony Jones/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Dec. 21, 2021 11:59 am EST Princess Diana reportedly loved the holidays and especially enjoyed watching her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, take part in all of the festivities. According to People, Diana once wrote a letter to a friend in 1990 about how her sons were eager for Christmas fun. “The boys are thrilled at the prospect of Christmas on the horizon and have searched high and low for any parcels that might be coming their way!...

Zahara Jolie-Pitt’s mother, Angelina Jolie, helps her stay connected to her heritage Junko Kimura/Getty Images In 2009, Angelina Jolie took a then 4-year-old Zahara Jolie-Pitt back to Ethiopia for the “first time … since her adoption” (per People). According to a “close family friend” who was interviewed by People, the mission of the trip was to “[keep] up that culture for [Zahara]” and to find a location for a clinic that would be named after Zahara and dedicated to AIDS and tuberculosis (TB)....

The Surprising Number Of Movies That Jimmy Fallon Has Appeared In Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/Oct. 20, 2021 6:19 pm EST You may be used to seeing Jimmy Fallon as a late-night host and “Saturday Night Live” cast member, but he’s actually got quite the filmography as an actor. In 1998, the same year that Fallon joined the “SNL” cast, he’d already landed his first — albeit small — role on the Michael J....

The Truth About Carrie Ann Inaba’s Health Over The Years David Livingston/Getty Images By Hope Campbell/Nov. 24, 2021 11:51 am EST Carrie Ann Inaba has served as a longstanding judge on the hit reality show “Dancing With the Stars” for most of its 30-season run. Though she can be critical and honest, she’s always quick to offer her comments to contestants with a smile. Per Oprah Daily, the former choreographer and dancer has been entertaining audiences since she was a child in her native Hawaii, before pursuing a music career in Japan and appearing as a “Fly Girl” on the series “In Living Color” (alongside Jennifer Lopez) in the 1990s....

The Truth About Jimmy Fallon And David Letterman’s Relationship Arturo Holmes/mg21/Getty Images By Hope Campbell/Nov. 2, 2021 12:09 pm EST It’s no secret that David Letterman and Jay Leno weren’t the best of friends when Letterman hosted “The Late Show With David Letterman” on CBS and Leno hosted “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on NBC. Yes, they were time-slot rivals in the late-night comedy game, but Letterman also wanted Leno’s job when it first became available....

What Really Led To Emily Wickersham’s NCIS On-Screen Divorce Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images By Preston Smith/Nov. 5, 2021 5:51 pm EST “NCIS” remains one of network television’s most beloved procedurals, and it continues to get twistier as it goes. The series grows new legs every so often, reaching wider audiences. For example, CBS changed the “NCIS” time slot for Season 19 and there are many “NCIS” spin-off shows in different cities. Because of this, fans have fallen in love with countless characters over the years, but some, such as Emily Wickersham’s Eleanor Bishop, have fallen out of love on-screen....

What We Know About Meghan Markle’s YouTube Reading Of The Bench Brightly Storytime/YouTube By Sam Cohen/Oct. 27, 2021 4:49 pm EST In May 2021, Meghan Markle announced that she had written a children’s book titled “The Bench,” based on a poem she had originally penned for her husband, Prince Harry, and their son, Archie (via Glamour UK). As she described to NPR in June, the inspiration stemmed from a Father’s Day gift she purchased for Harry....