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Actor Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine

The 37-year-old Bailey said it was a "huge honor" to receive the pop culture accolade previously awarded to stars including Chris Hemsworth and George Clooney.

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Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51

The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer melded genres and opened doors as he stretched the boundaries of Black pop traditions. ...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction

Combs, 55, was stoic as US District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the 50-month sentence at the end of a day-long hearing in Manhattan federal court. ...

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Nicole Richie: From tabloid antics to saving bees, 'ugly produce'

Nicole Richie has evolved from her days with pal Paris Hilton in which she landed in the tabloids for being involved with brawls, possession of drugs and driving under the influence of alcohol.

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British royal Kate plants garden for children's hospice

Senior British royal Kate joined families at a children's hospice to plant a garden this week, supporting what she described as "amazing" work made even more difficult by the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago
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Belgian pop singer takes office job as COVID-19 wrecks debut

Just before the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, Belgian pop singer Dana Rexx was hopeful of breaking through with her first single release in April and a tour of Asia planned.

5 years ago
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Ricky Martin now 'in a good place' after putting up brave front amid uncertainty, anxiety

The first two weeks of quarantine was “overwhelming” for Ricky Martin, who has had to grapple with the pervading sense of “uncertainty, fear, anxiety and grief”.

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Brec Bassinger finds her inner superhero in ‘Stargirl’

Superheroes are arguably the bread and butter of pop culture around the world, with each nation seemingly boasting their own flavor and take on the genre.

5 years ago
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Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thought she had finally found a date for her wedding, but has now had to postpone it for a third time due to an EU summit, she said Thursday. 

5 years ago
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Miner becomes millionaire after finding biggest tanzanite stones

A Tanzanian small-scale miner has become a multi-millionaire after uncovering two of the biggest of the country's precious tanzanite stones ever found and selling them to the government.

5 years ago
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Harry and Meghan sign with A-list agency to hit the speaking circuit

Prince Harry and wife Meghan are ready to hit the speakers' circuit after signing with an agency that works with former US President Obama and other high-profile clients, according to a person familiar with their plans.

5 years ago
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Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes

Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing discrimination and Middle Eastern beauty standards that favor light skin and straight hair.

5 years ago
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Annie Lennox launches online auction to support women affected by coronavirus

The Scottish singer-songwriter has announced a new online sale, dubbed the Circle Music Auction, whose proceeds will be distributed globally through her non-profit organization the Circle.

5 years ago
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Former pope Benedict to return to the Vatican on Monday

Former pope Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on Monday from Germany, where he is visiting his sick brother, the Regensburg bishopric said.

5 years ago
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Japan cities recognize 900 LGBT couples since 2015: Survey

A total of 900 couples of sexual minorities have been recognized in Japan since 2015 when some local governments started issuing certificates for such partnerships, a Kyodo News survey showed Saturday.

5 years ago
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Gay Indian comic busts biases without judgment

Indian stand-up comic Vasu Primlani does not shy away from her sexuality in her gigs - even though until very recently, being gay put her at odds with the law.

5 years ago
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George Floyd death sparks Asian American soul-searching

The death of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis police custody sparked nationwide protests -- and a sense of reckoning in the Asian American community, which has historically fraught, even violent, ties with African Americans.

5 years ago
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Greta says anti-racism protests show society at 'tipping point'

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said Saturday the Black Lives Matter protests showed society had reached a "tipping point" at which injustices are finally addressed.

5 years ago
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Lebanese film director keeps faith after COVID-19 dashes Cannes dreams

Lebanon's Jimmy Keyrouz said he took heart from the themes of his movie "Broken Keys", which tells its own story of finding hope in the midst of disaster.

5 years ago
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Sarah Charista takes the lead in choral conducting

Indonesian musician Sarah Charista makes history as the first woman and Asian to stand on stage as the choral conducting fellow for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.  

5 years ago
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Netflix founder gives $120 million for US black college scholarships

Netflix chief Reed Hastings and his philanthropist wife on Wednesday gave $120 million to historically black US colleges to fund full-ride scholarships for students.

5 years ago
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chalked up nearly $42,000 in security fees in Canada

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might finally be putting down roots in sunny Los Angeles, Markle's home state, but the couple still has loose strings that need tying up in Canada, reports Cosmopolitan.

5 years ago
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British royals reappear in public for first time since lockdown

Britain's Prince Charles and his son Prince William made their first public appearances on Tuesday since the start of the coronavirus lockdown in March, visiting frontline healthcare workers to thank them for their response to the epidemic.

5 years ago
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Music helps pull Alicia Keys 'out of a rut'

No longer bound by a yearning to please everyone, Alicia Keys has never been more comfortable in her own skin.

5 years ago
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Barbra Streisand makes George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter Disney stockholder

Barbra Streisand made George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna a shareholder of Disney after giving her stocks of the entertainment company.

5 years ago
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Actress' comments reignite long debate on racism in Mexico

"How dark! No! How ugly!" a Mexican social media star exclaimed after accidentally using a filter that darkened her face during a live broadcast on Instagram.

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Beyoncé to Class of 2020: Make them see you

The Class of 2020 saw its academic journey culminate amid challenging and unprecedented circumstances.

5 years ago
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Queen marks official birthday with scaled-back parade at Windsor

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official birthday on Saturday in subdued style, with a scaled down version of the traditional "Trooping the Colour" ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

5 years ago
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Protests show 'progress' on diversity, says 'Star Trek' icon Takei

George Takei, the pioneering Asian American "Star Trek" actor and LGBTQ icon, said massive anti-racism protests this month show the US is "making progress" on diversity, but warned the pandemic is renewing deep-rooted prejudices.

5 years ago
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Tracee Ellis Ross sings for the first time, breaks out of mom Diana Ross' shadow

Originally meant as a theatrical release, but debuted as a premium VOD release because of the coronavirus pandemic, "The High Note" stars Tracee as Grace Davis, a superstar singer.

5 years ago
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Stormzy pledges 10 million pounds to black causes over the next decade

British rapper Stormzy said on Thursday he will donate 10 million pounds over the course of a decade to causes that empower black people.

5 years ago
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One is online: Queen joins first official video call

Queen Elizabeth II has kept up with technology throughout her reign, and on Thursday made her debut on a digital platform that has become ubiquitous during the coronavirus outbreak -- the video conference call.

5 years ago
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Taylor Swift stresses importance of voting to fight police brutality, racism

Pop star Taylor Swift spoke up about how racial injustice is deeply ingrained in the government, which is why people’s votes are crucial in fighting racism in the United States.

5 years ago
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