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Dave Kendall, Former Creator/Host of MTV’s Alternative Music Show ‘120 Minutes,’ Has Died
The British VJ helped boost indie and alt rock on the video network from 1989 to 1992.
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Hal Williams Dies: Beloved ‘Sanford And Son’ Actor Was 91
Veteran actor Hal Williams, who is probably best known for playing Officer “Smitty” Smith on Sanford and Son, died this morning at his home in Rancho Mirage, according to his representative. He was 91. As Smitty, Williams was one half of a crimefighting duo who appeared on 22 episodes of the classic show. His partner, […]
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Karol G Hilariously Pranks Best Friend by Claiming She Joined ‘Love Island’ Cast
The star told Daiky Gamboa she was “moving” her tour to join the hit dating show: “It would take my career to the next level.”
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Sam Neill’s Cause Of Death Revealed To End “Outright Falsehoods”
Sam Neill died from pneumonia, according to his agent. Philip Grenz, the longtime representative of the Jurassic Park actor, said he was disclosing the cause of death to end “inaccuracies and outright falsehoods” in media reporting. Grenz was not specific about the problematic press reports. Neill’s death at the age of 78 was confirmed on […]
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N.Y. Knicks Sweep 2026 ESPYS as Show Returns to New York: Full Winners List
SNL star Marcello Hernández proved to be a charismatic and effective host.
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YMU Signs ‘Rap Game UK’ Host Krept
EXCLUSIVE: YMU has signed Krept, one half of hip-hop duo Krept & Konan. The UK agency will rep Krept in talent management, commercial partnerships, brand strategy, digital, broadcast, live, publishing and intellectual property. As one half of Krept & Konan, Krept, whose real name is Casyo Valentine Johnson, has been making music for more than […]
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Ofcom Investigating TikTok Over Kids “Being At Risk Of Exposure To Harmful Content”
UK regulator Ofcom is investigating TikTok after raising “serious doubts” about the effectiveness of its ability to identify when a person is under 18. On the same day it published its first Age Assurance Report and coming a few months before TikTok is set to be banned for kids and teens, Ofcom said it has […]