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Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Some key moments in the story: Jan. 29…
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Studio behind “Empire” show says it understands “seriousness” of Smollett situation and is “considering our options”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Studio behind “Empire” show says it understands “seriousness” of Smollett situation and is “considering our options”
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New Harry Potter roller coaster opening at Universal Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Harry Potter fans should get ready to rev their engines. A new roller coaster modeled after the character Hagrid’s motorcycle will open at Universal Orlando Resort in June. The theme park…
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Ex-‘Idol’ contestant to live with parents before drug trial
Antonella Barba, a former “American Idol” and “Fear Factor” contestant who was arrested last year in Virginia with nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl will be allowed to live with her parents in New Jersey while awaiting trial.
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‘Pike Logan’ author Brad Taylor signs with new publisher
NEW YORK (AP) — “Pike Logan” novelist Brad Taylor has a three-book deal with a new publisher. William Morrow, a HarperCollins Publishers imprint, announced Thursday that it had signed the author for the next three…
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Police: “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett sent himself racist and homophobic letter and was dissatisfied with his salary
CHICAGO (AP) — Police: “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett sent himself racist and homophobic letter and was dissatisfied with his salary.
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WATCH: Chicago police discuss ‘Empire’ actor’s arrest
Chicago police held a news conference Thursday morning to discuss the arrest of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Watch the full video.
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CORRECTS: Chicago police: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police report
CHICAGO (AP) — CORRECTS: Chicago police: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police report. (Corrects APNewsAlert that had a missing word )
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Oscars 2019: Beyond the stats, why diversity matters
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Dorinne Kondo, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION) With the Academy…
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Break dancing proposed as new Olympic sport for Paris 2024
Break dancing is one of four sports suggested for inclusion in the Games — alongside surfing, climbing and skateboarding.
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Nestle and other brands pull YouTube ads over child exploitation fears
Nestle and other major companies have pulled their ads from YouTube after a video blogger raised concerns that pedophiles were using the platform to trade information and draw attention to clips of young girls.
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Iraqi rapper gives angry youth in city of Basra music outlet
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — A youth-led protest movement in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra, which saw riots last summer over failing services and soaring unemployment, has found an artistic outlet in the words…
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Architecture meets the arts at Building Museum’s design-focused film festival
Over the years, the National Building Museum’s Great Hall has been made into a beach, a beehive and an iceberg. And this weekend, it will go through yet another transformation when it becomes a theater for D.C.’s 2019 Architecture and Design Film Festival.
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Rewriting Oscar History: Who should have won in all the major categories?
The right movie doesn’t always win. WTOP film critic Jason Fraley sets the record straight.
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AP Top Entertainment News at 11:14 p.m. EST
Case against Jussie Smollett resembles detailed movie script Oscars producers say the show is in ‘good shape’ for Sunday Emotional ceremony honors Hall, Stenberg, Layne and Lewis The Latest: Lawyer call Smollett man of character,…
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