Barack Obama Surprises Korean and Vietnam War Veterans on Honor Flight to Washington

Barack Obama Surprises Korean and Vietnam War Veterans on Honor Flight to Washington

It's a Veterans Day they won't soon forget.  On a balmy 70-degree day in the nation's capital this past weekend, former President Barack Obama boarded an Honor Flight filled with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars that had just touched down from Madison, Wisconsin.  "Hello, everybody," his voiced boomed over the loud speaker. "What!" exclaimed one person. Another veteran gasped, his mouth wide open. The Honor Flight Networks "I just wanted to say thank you," the former president contin


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SZA Teams Up with Jon & Vinny’s to Feed Families Affected by SNAP Pause

SZA Teams Up with Jon & Vinny’s to Feed Families Affected by SNAP Pause

SZA is giving back to her community in a major way, stepping up to help those affected by the recent disruptions to SNAP benefits caused by the government shutdown. The Grammy-winning singer announced on social media that she’s joined forces with her favorite spot, Jon & Vinny’s Italian restaurant, to serve free meals to Los Angeles residents in need. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SZA (@sza) The “Saturn” artist revealed that the restaurant will be giving away “100 meals a


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NBA Roundup: Pistons Extend Win Streak to 7, Heat Win on Buzzer-Beating Alley-Oop

NBA Roundup: Pistons Extend Win Streak to 7, Heat Win on Buzzer-Beating Alley-Oop

Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three-pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted Detroit past Washington 137-135 on Monday, stretching the Pistons' win streak to seven games. In an unexpected thriller, the NBA's second-best team barely outlasted a Wizards club that fell to an NBA-worst 1-10 with their ninth consecutive loss. "We knew how big this game was for us," Jenkins said. "We wasn't going to let nothing stop us from getting this W." Cunningham made


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Syria to Join US-Led Coalition Against Islamic State After Trump Meeting

Syria to Join US-Led Coalition Against Islamic State After Trump Meeting

Syria will join the international coalition to combat the Islamic State group, marking a shift in US foreign policy in the Middle East, a senior Trump administration official has confirmed.  The announcement came as President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House - the first such visit from a Syrian leader in the country's history. In an interview with Special Report on Fox News, al-Sharaa said the visit was part of a "new era" in which the country would co-opera


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Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

The streets of west London have been filled with colour and sound for the first day of the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Musicians and dancers in bright costumes took to the tarmac for the children's parade, as the largest street party in Europe got under way. The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder.  J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in Frenc


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Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown just made one lucky fan’s day — and possibly her entire year. In a touching moment captured on video, the R&B superstar, alongside his daughter, surprised a young fan with a life-changing gift: $10,000 in cash and a brand-new car.The heartwarming exchange quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and celebrities alike for the singer’s generosity. The fan and her mother was greeted by Chris Brown’s daughter, Royalty Brown, where let them to duo know that’ll be meeting Chris himse


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The Dope List.  Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Dope List. Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Top Songs in the World (August 2025) As of August 2025, the global music scene is vibrant and ever-changing, with several new releases and recurring chart-toppers captivating audiences worldwide. Here’s a look at the songs dominating the charts, excluding any content about Gunna. 1. “The Subway” — Chappell Roan Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” soared to the top spot on numerous global charts this month. This track, fueled by strong streaming numbers and digital sales, is Roan's second chart-


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BBC Chief Tim Davie Resigns After Row Over Trump Documentary

BBC Chief Tim Davie Resigns After Row Over Trump Documentary

The director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation announced his resignation Sunday following a row over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump. Tim Davie and the BBC’s head of news, Deborah Turness, resigned after accusations that a documentary by its flagship Panorama programme edited a speech by Trump in a misleading way. “Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect, and we must always be open, transparent and accountable,” Davie said in a statement


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Listen to the 8 Songs Nominated for the 68th Grammys’ Song of the Year Award

Listen to the 8 Songs Nominated for the 68th Grammys’ Song of the Year Award

The Recording Academy has officially named the 2026 Grammy nominees, and now the world is waiting for February 1st to see who will take home an award during the Los Angeles ceremony. And one of the most highly anticipated categories is the Song of the Year category. Lady Gaga, Doechii, Rosé and Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny, HUNTR/X, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilishare all up for songs that really resonated, ruling the radio and replaying on our playlists all year. From cha


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Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees

Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees

Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year’s inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, adding their names to the pantheon of music’s most esteemed and beloved acts. New Yorker Lauper, who burst onto the pop scene with colorful punk looks and infectious tunes like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “Time After Time,” was inducted by “Pink Pony Club” singer Chappell Roan. Praising her “four-octave range” and unapologetic style, Roan t


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12 of the Best Films to Watch this November

12 of the Best Films to Watch this November

Here are the films to see this month, including the second instalment of Wicked, a new Knives Out mystery and several potential Oscar contenders. 1. The Running Man The Running Man is one of the dystopian novels that Stephen King wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Another of those novels, The Long Walk, was made into a film earlier this year, and The Running Man itself was turned into a vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987. But the dark new version, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun


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Kendrick Lamar Leads 68th Grammys With Nine Nominations

Kendrick Lamar Leads 68th Grammys With Nine Nominations

Kendrick Lamar is once again at the center of Grammy history. The Compton-born rapper leads this year’s nominations with nine in total, the most of any artist heading into the 68th Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on February 1st at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where Lamar will go head-to-head with Lady Gaga for Album of the Year in one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. Lamar’s nominated project, GNX, arrived with almost no warning last November and quickly becam


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Alan Carr Donates £87,500 ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Winnings to Neuroblastoma UK

Alan Carr Donates £87,500 ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Winnings to Neuroblastoma UK

A children’s cancer charity has thanked comedian Alan Carr for his “commitment, compassion and drive” after he donated the £87,500 prize pot from his Celebrity Traitors victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Neuroblastoma UK told the Chatty Man star “we can’t tell you how grateful we are” after he was crowned the winner of the hit BBC spin-off series during Thursday night’s tense final. Carr, who has been patron of the charity since 2016, said it was


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Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million to Support Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Delays

Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million to Support Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Delays

Tyler Perry is showing his generosity to the most vulnerable members of society. The filmmaker has donated more than $1.4 Million to several organizations that support families impacted by the possible loss of SNAP benefits. Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy, and Goodr received aid. Perry released an exclusive statement to PEOPLE about the importance of his generous act. “If you’ve never been poor, then you may


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Spotify Hit with New Lawsuit Over Alleged “Modern Payola” Scheme

Spotify Hit with New Lawsuit Over Alleged “Modern Payola” Scheme

Spotify is facing one of its most turbulent weeks yet. New lawsuits raise questions about the company’s credibility in the music industry. A class-action complaint accuses the streaming giant of neglecting to address widespread streaming fraud. Spotify has strongly denied the claims, calling them “baseless.” It insists that the company uphold fairness and accuracy through its detection systems. Although the lawsuit doesn’t name Drake as a defendant, it repeatedly cites him due to the sheer sca


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Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Biopic First Trailer Released

Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Biopic First Trailer Released

The first trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic chronicling the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, has officially been released. The teaser offers audiences their first glimpse of Jaafar Jackson stepping into his uncle’s legendary shoes. The trailer highlights several defining eras of Michael Jackson’s career, from his Motown beginnings to the record-breaking Thriller era. Viewers are treated to sweeping concert scenes, signature dance moves, and cinematic recreations of some of


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GloRilla Surprises Dad with a Jaguar for his Retirement

GloRilla Surprises Dad with a Jaguar for his Retirement

GloRilla recently transformed her professional success into a deeply personal tribute. On November 3rd she hosted a retirement celebration for her father, Edwin C. Woods Sr., honoring the end of his nearly three-decade career at the post office. Video from the event shows the 26-year-old artist ushering her dad into the spotlight before presenting her gift. In her remarks she said, “We celebrating my dad, his retirement,” and added, “I’m pretty sure the post office appreciate all your hard work


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Rihanna Shines in First Red Carpet Appearance Since Baby Rocki’s Birth

Rihanna Shines in First Red Carpet Appearance Since Baby Rocki’s Birth

Rihanna lit up New York City on Monday evening as she and A$AP Rocky enjoyed a glamorous date night. The outing marked their first red carpet appearance together since welcoming their daughter, Rocki Irish, in September. The stylish pair made their debut at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History. She described her ensemble as “postpartum-forward” and selected a striking outfit from the spring/summer 2026 collection by Alaïa: a floor-length black trench coa


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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and catastrophic wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, died Monday. He was 84. Cheney forged an unusually muscular job in the traditionally inconsequential role and was seen by many as a major power behind the throne, as Bush thrust America into the so-called war on terror, with a dark underbelly of renditions, torture and the controversial Guantanamo prison site. A hate-figure to


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