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Singer Billie Eilish revealed her

Billie Eilish reveals new look ahead of July 30 album release

June 15, 2021
Netflix’s documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal delves into how actors Lori Loughlin (left) and Felicity Huffman (right) relied on William “Rick” Singer (center) to get their undeserving children admitted to top universities.

Netflix documentary Operation Varsity Blues explores how the wealthy subvert the college admissions process

June 8, 2021
Rachel Zegler (left) plays Maria and Ansel Elgort plays Tony in the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story, scheduled for release in December of 2021.

West Side Story fans eager for remake’s December release

May 26, 2021
After nearly 30 years together, Daft Punk is calling it quits.

Daft Punk’s 30 years of electronic dance music are over

April 20, 2021
The Weeknd called the Grammy Awards

Grammy nominations leave several entertainers angered

March 8, 2021
TikTok influencers Charli and Dixie Damelio angered many followers by hypocritically traveling for a vacation during the pandemic.

TikTok stars under fire for traveling during pandemic

February 20, 2021
Ariana Grande's latest album, Positions, will not disappoint her fan base and should expand it somewhat.

Ariana Grande seeks to expand fan base with Positions

December 24, 2020
Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

November 10, 2020
HBO's Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflix's Schitt's Creek wins nine

HBO’s Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek wins nine

September 30, 2020
Lady Gaga won five MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, giving her a total of 18 for her career.

Social justice, Coronavirus, and Lady Gaga dominate the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards

September 9, 2020
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