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Entertainment

Black artists music wouldn't be the same without

Black artists music wouldn't be the same without

  • Nicole Caldwell

The best movies of 2025 so far

The best movies of 2025 so far

  • Madison Troyer

100 of the best books by Black authors

100 of the best books by Black authors

  • Aleichia Williams-Norberto

Busch Gardens from the archives

Busch Gardens from the archives

    Busch Gardens opened in Williamsburg in May 1975. On May 16, 1975, more than 6,000 guests visitors led by Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. and television personality Ed McMahon, dedicated and officially opened “The Old Country at Busch Gardens.”

    Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - August edition

    Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - August edition

      We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through August.

      Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - July edition

      Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - July edition

        We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through July.

        Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - June edition

        Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - June edition

          We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through June.

          Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - May edition

          Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - May edition

            We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through May.

            Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - April edition

            Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - April edition

              We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through April.

              Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - March edition

              Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - March edition

                We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through March.

                12 super football movies: from 'North Dallas Forty' to 'Rudy'

                12 super football movies: from 'North Dallas Forty' to 'Rudy'

                  In anticipation of the Super Bowl, take a look at some of the best football movies over the years.

                  Stars we've lost in 2023

                  Stars we've lost in 2023

                    Here's a look back at all of the well-known actors, actresses, athletes, musicians, and more who died in 2023.

                    St. Louis police ran red light before crashing into bar, lawyer says

                    St. Louis police ran red light before crashing into bar, lawyer says

                      St. Louis police ran a red light just seconds before running into a bar in the city's Carondelet neighborhood, said an attorney for the bar owners. Video via Javad Khazaeli.

                      Part 2: US Golden Globe Nominations announcement, Dec. 11, 2023.

                      Part 2: US Golden Globe Nominations announcement, Dec. 11, 2023.

                        US Golden Globe Nominations announcement. Credit: GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS/DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS

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                        Movies & Television

                        Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                        Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                        Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

                        Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

                        Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

                        Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

                        What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' special

                        What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' special

                        Shopping

                        5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                        5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                        Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                        Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                        Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                        Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                        Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                        Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                        Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                        Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                        Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                        Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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