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Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for mistreatment over 1973 Oscar protest

5:14pm August 16, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Motion Picture Academy officials have apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she was subjected to when she declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973.

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'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday

4:44pm August 16, 2022

by Glen Weldon

The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect.

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A$AP Rocky faces 2 felony assault charges from an incident in Hollywood last year

2:37pm August 16, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has his arraignment in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday.

A star for late rapper Nipsey Hussle was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Aug. 15. The ceremony included speeches and remarks from members of the late rapper's family, including his sister, Samantha Smith (third from right), and hi

Nipsey Hussle gets Hollywood star on what would have been his 37th birthday

6:00am August 16, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The late rapper's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the 2,729th placed to date.

People ride a shopping cart down a street as a cloud of clothes and smoke billows behind them.

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T-boy swag: Claiming space where trans people feel we don't inherently belong

7:00am August 14, 2022

by Reanna Cruz

I've spent a lot of time figuring out my gender by clinging to objects. I dress like Turtle from Entourage – his presentation of gender embodies a distinct vibe that I wish to harness in my journey.

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Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash

6:01pm August 12, 2022

by Chloe Veltman

The actress, best known for her roles in 'Donnie Brasco' and the 1998 'Psycho' remake, leaves behind two sons.

L-R Sydney Bell, Charity Holloway, Arianna Davis, Ashley Williams, Jayla Sullivan, Asia Banks, and Kiara Mooring: some of the hopeful women competing to join Lizzo's Big Grrrls

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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

5:00pm August 12, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Voyeurs, FBoy Island, and more.

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Costco is taking over fashion TikTok

5:57pm August 11, 2022

Costco is a one stop shop for essentials like coffee, toilet paper and now name brand clothing. A growing community of Costco fans is sharing their favorite affordable fashion finds on social media.

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Roberta Colindrez (Lupe), Kate Berlant (Shirley), Abbi Jacobson (Carson), D'Arcy Carden (Greta), Melanie Field (Jo) and Molly Ephraim (Maybelle)

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New Peaches, new problems: 'A League of Their Own' makes a successful move to TV

1:04pm August 11, 2022

by Linda Holmes

The Amazon Prime series, co-created by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, is both a loving descendant of the 1992 film of the same name, and an ambitious effort to address its conspicuous gaps.

New York pop artist KAWS has designed boxes for the General Mills Monster Cereals Count Chocula, Franken Berry, Boo Berry and Frute Brute.

General Mills' classic Monster Cereals are back with a reimagined look

7:11am August 11, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

Artist KAWS has designed boxes — and collectible prizes — for Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Frute Brute, which are back for General Mills' seasonal release of Monster Cereals.