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Black comedian in whiteface mocking Erika Kirk sparks backlash
Husband Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September 2025.
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Trump critic, comedian Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Prize at Trump Kennedy Center
“I’d just like to say that it is indeed humbling to get anything named for a man who’s been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain,” Bill Maher said
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Iconic comic book writer Chuck Dixon says industry disdain for his conservatism never kept him down
His imagination drew the attention of Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone. And when his industry looked askance at his conservative views, he kept busy on his own terms.
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Popular child entertainer Ms. Rachel advocates for closing ICE detention center in Texas
Ms. Rachel is reportedly working with immigration rights advocates and lawyers “to close Dilley and make sure that kids and their parents are back in their communities where they belong.”
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Martial arts and acting legend Chuck Norris dead at 86
Norris was hospitalized early this week after a medical emergency in Hawaii.
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Chuck Norris hospitalized in Hawaii: TMZ
Norris is known primarily as an action movie star and as the subject of a series of jokes attributing superhuman toughness and ability to him.
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Oscars viewership drops 9%, first decline in 5 years
The drop occurred after a four-year increase in viewership for the Oscars, and followed declines for this year’s Grammy Awards and Golden Globe Awards
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Cesar Chavez events canceled, suspended amid allegation of sexual abuse by 1960s labor union icon
There are roughly 125 places named after Chavez nationwide – including schools, roads, parks and community centers.
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Kennedy Center board approves Trump's plans to close venue for two years for renovations
The board also approved making Matt Floca the center's chief operating officer and executive director, replacing former interim director Ric Grenell, who Trump appointed to the role last year.
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Ric Grenell to officially leave post Monday as leader of Trump Kennedy Center: report
The leadership change is reportedly expected to occur at a Trump Kennedy Center Board of Directors meeting at the White House on Monday
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Actress Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress award at 2026 Oscars
She won for her role in the film, “Weapons.”
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WATCH: Movie stars walk red carpet at Oscars 2026
The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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National Park Service announces return of Independence Day fireworks to Mount Rushmore
"We look forward to celebrating at the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial!" South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden said