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Alexei Navalny's death came on quite suddenly, just days after he appeared via video conference at a trial.News Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Has Died — Who Was His Wife?
Alexei Navalny was imprisoned in the Arctic Circle on political charges, and his death came on quite suddenly.Television 'Ghost's' Showrunners Decided a Major Character Should Find Peace Following Season 2
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Jack Antonoff's ex, Lena Dunham, discovered that he dated and went to prom with Scarlett Johansson. Lena was shocked when she found out.Music Taylor Swift Has a Team of Top-Notch Bodyguards to Keep Her Safe
Taylor Swift's security team is considered one of the best in the business. Her security detail may cost upwards of $3 million a year.Entertainment Dana White Stormed Off Howie Mandel's Podcast After Less Than a Minute
"Thank you for all the kind words, I appreciate it. I am so f--king tired of doing podcasts. I am literally done with them. I am not doing any more podcasts.”Television Jamie Kellett Left 'FBI: International,' but Why Did the Character Transfer?
Jamie Kellett is set to transfer to Washington, but she survived the explosion that ended Season 2. The departure was a creative move.Entertainment Jennifer Lopez Is Willing to Let Bygones Be Bygones When It Comes to Ayo Edebiri
Jennifer Lopez said that Ayo apologized "with tears in her eyes" over the years old comments. Ayo's old comments were pretty harsh.Television A Big Death on 'FBI' Has Some Wondering Whether the Actor Wanted to Leave
"The consequences of this tragedy will linger throughout the season. One of our characters feels responsible for this person's death."Music Alicia Keys' Vocal Crack at the Super Bowl Has Been Edited Out in Playback
Some fans appreciated that Alicia Keys' voice cracked at the Super Bowl, in part because it meant that she was really singing live.Television Fort Worth News Anchor Laura Harris Is Still Recovering from a Rotator Cuff Injury
Laura Harris had surgery on her rotator cuff, and she's firmly in recovery, even though her arm is still in a sling.Music Elle King's Dolly Parton Opry Tribute Was a Wreck, but Dolly Is All About Forgiveness
Dolly Parton wanted to quell some of the online backlash against Elle King for her inebriated performance at the Grand Old Opry.Entertainment Long-Time 'Morning Edition' Host Bob Edwards Is Dead at 76, but Why Did He Leave NPR?
After over two decades with NPR, Bob Edwards made a bold career move and decided that he'd rather host his own show somewhere else.Politics Joe Biden Has Joined TikTok in an Effort to Reach Out to Younger Voters
Joe Biden signed an executive order banning TikTok from all government devices, but now he has an account. Who's running Biden's account?FYI Facebook Chirps Now When You Scroll. I'd Like It to Stop. Please, God, Make It Stop
Facebook users are less than thrilled by the new chirping sound feature, which was actually designed to make them more engaged.Sports Football Players Have Tails During Games Purely to Make a Fashion Statement
During Super Bowl LVIII, Brandon Aiyuk seemed to be wearing a tail. Does it serve a purpose? The NFL has pretty strict uniform rules.Sports Travis Kelce Yelled at Andy Reid During the Super Bowl and It's Already a Meme
Travis Kelce and Andy Reid seemed to have let the spat go following their victory over the San Francisco 49ers.Sports The 2024 Puppy Bowl Was Dedicated to Sweetpea, the Smallest Player Ever
The Puppy Bowl is filmed in October, months ahead of when it airs opposite the Super Bowl. Sweetpea was a special needs puppy.Entertainment Donald Glover Has Three Sons and Is Happily Married After Surprise Wedding
"I don’t even know what, really, the word is to describe it. It was just expanding: the empathy and compassion and the terror and the joy of it."Sports Iowa Basketball Phenom Caitlin Clark Is Dating Iowa Basketball Royalty
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Prince William reportedly had no interest in seeing his brother when he returned to the U.K. to see their dad.Sports Kobe Bryant Started His Career as Number 8, but Why Did He Switch to Number 24?
24 is notably one number above a pretty legendary player who wore 23 for most of his career in the NBA.Music Renowned Conductor Seiji Ozawa Was Married Twice Over the Course of His Life
Seiji Ozawa split his time between Boston and Tokyo so that his children could grow up with their Japanese heritage.Influencers Joe Rogan Describes Himself as an Agnostic, but He Was Raised Religious
Joe Rogan expresses his views for hours at a time on his podcast, but many want to know more about how the wildly successful host views religion.Movies Some People Think Moana Will Be Trans in 'Moana 2,' but She Definitely Won't Be
'Moana 2' is coming in 2024, but following the news that it would hit theaters, many wanted to know whether the character would be trans now.Influencers Did Bobbi Althoff and Drake Have an Affair? She's Getting Divorced
Rumors suggest that Drake and Bobbi Althoff may have had an affair, leading fans to wonder what really happened between the two of them.Music Rumors Are Swirling About Rapper Chuy Montana — Is He Dead?
Rumors are swirling about rapper Chuy Montana, leading many to wonder what happened to the up and coming musician and whether he's OK.Influencers Colleen Ballinger's Ex-Husband Josh Opens Up About Their Marriage
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TikTok users are going band for band on the platform, but many who see the trend are confused by what exactly everyone is talking about.Human Interest Prince Harry's Path to Becoming King Isn't Straightforward, but It's Possible
Following the news that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, some are wondering whether Prince Harry could still become king.Music Toby Keith and The Chicks Feuded for Years Over the Politics of the Bush Era
Following the news of Toby Keith's death at the age of 62, many wanted to better understand his feud with The Chicks and how it ended.Music Toby Keith's Label Signed Taylor Swift to Her First Major Recording Contract
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Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant Pump closed in July 2023, and 'Vanderpump Rules' fans want to know why the iconic restaurant closed down.Music Toby Keith's Politics Weren't as Clear-Cut as You Might Think
Toby Keith was an outspoken political voice during the Bush years, but his political views weren't so cut-and-dried. Details ahead.Entertainment Toby Keith Left Behind Three Kids and Four Grandchildren — Get to Know His Family
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Ethan Payne may be leaving Sidemen, which has led some fans to wonder what happened to him and why there has been speculation about his departure.Music Toby Keith and His Wife Tricia Were Married for 40 Years Prior to His Death
The news of country star Toby Keith's death on Feb. 5, 2024, has many wanting to learn more about his personal life, including his wife Tricia.Music Toby Keith Performed Live Just a Few Months Before His Death at 62 Years Old
Following the news that Toby Keith has died at just 62 years old, many wanted to know when and where the country star's last performance was.Entertainment Ben Kissel Left 'LPLH' and is Focusing on His Mental and Physical Health
Ben Kissel left 'The Last Podcast on the Left' and is now focusing on his mental and physical health. He hasn't publicly addressed his absence.Sports Christian McCaffrey's Mom Knows What Side She's on Ahead of the Super Bowl
Christian McCaffrey's mom is boycotting Taylor Swift ahead of the Super Bowl. Let's meet the parents who raised the 49ers running back.Music Tracy Chapman Stepped Away From Singing to Avoid Being in the Spotlight
Tracy Chapman's return to public view at the 2024 Grammys was one of the ceremony's highlights, but why did she quit singing to begin with?Entertainment The Slushie Trend Is Taking Over TikTok, but Where Did the Trend Come From?
The slushie trend is taking over TikTok. Many people are confused about the trend. We've got all the details about why the trend is so dominant.Music Killer Mike Was Handcuffed and Questioned by Police at the 2024 Grammys
Killer Mike's victory during the Grammys pre-show ceremony was cut short after he was handcuffed by police following a physical altercation.Entertainment Praise Be! Elisabeth Moss is Pregnant With Her First Child — Who's the Father?
In January 2024, Elisabeth Moss revealed on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' that she is pregnant with her first child, but has yet to identify who the father is.Reality TV Linda Hogan Still Has a Sizable Net Worth Thanks to Her Reality TV Exploits
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda may be best known for the man she used to be married to, but many want to know what the reality star's net worth is.Television 'Good Day Atlanta' Host Buck Lanford Has to Step Away From the Show, but Why?
Buck Lanford has been absent from 'Good Day Altanta' for several weeks, leading some to wonder what happened to the show's regular host.FYI 23andMe Seems to Be on the Verge of Disappearing Following a 2023 Data Breach
23andMe stock has cratered following a data breach and mounting lawsuits, leading many to wonder what happened to the once prominent startup.Music Bruce Springsteen May Not Be Jewish, but He Has Been Described as "Jew-ish"
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