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Tupac Shakur will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 7.

Tupac Shakur To Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Almost 27 Years After His Death

Toymaker Mattel is taking the new “Barbie” movie from the big screen to store shelves with a new set of dolls that look just like the film's stars, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Mattel Releases Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling Dolls for “Barbie” Movie

A white bison was recently born at Bear River State Park in Wyoming.

A 1-in-10 Million White Buffalo Calf Has Been Born in a Wyoming State Park

A family in Mississippi is demanding answers from their local police department after an 11-year-old boy was shot moments after he called 911 seeking help.

Mississippi Family Demands Answers in Case of 11-Year-Old Shot by Police After Dialing 911

Photo: Angela Bassett, portraying Tina Turner in 1993 film 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' (Touchstone Pictures)

Among the countless tributes to Tina Turner that have been shared in the last day, one from Angela Bassett certainly stands out.

Angela Bassett, once Oscar nominated for playing Tina Turner, honors Turner's passing

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After a lengthy stretch that saw Jeff Bridges battling both cancer and COVID at the same time, the 73-year-old actor says he’s now in better spirits.

Jeff Bridges’ tumor has shrunk to the ‘size of a marble’

The poet who gained national attention after famously reciting her piece "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration spoke out on social media Tuesday, after reports that a Florida school had banned elementary students from reading her poem.

Florida Elementary School Pulls Amanda Gorman’s 2021 Inaugural Poem After Parent Complains

One of the Boston Marathon’s most beloved recurring athletes, Rick Hoyt, died Monday at the age of 61.

Rick Hoyt, Who Competed in Races Pushed by His Father, Dies at 61

It’s being called a miracle in the jungle after 3 kids and a baby, were reportedly found alive more than 2 weeks after surviving a deadly plane crash in Colombia.

Intrigue Continues Over 4 Missing Children Said To Have Miraculously Survived in Amazon for 2+ Weeks After a Plane Crash

Artificial intelligence could play a big role in the future of filmmaking, according to Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.

Tom Hanks Says Artificial Intelligence Could Make Actors Immortal on Film

The saying goes: 'Everything is bigger in Texas.' And now, 2 established Texas brands are teaming up in hopes of going big with a summertime treat.

Yuck or Yum: Blue Bell Is Releasing Dr Pepper-Flavored Ice Cream

Bachelor Nation is reaching out to an older crowd with a new spinoff called “The Golden Bachelor,” which is expected to premiere this fall.

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Tupac Shakur To Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Almost 27 Years After His Death

The hip-hop legend was fatally shot 4 times in Las Vegas at the age of 25 on September 13, 1996.

Mattel Releases Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling Dolls for “Barbie” Movie

The dolls will celebrate the two stars’ signature looks in the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig film that drops on July 21.

A 1-in-10 Million White Buffalo Calf Has Been Born in a Wyoming State Park

The new calf is believed to be the first white bison to ever be born at this specific park.

Mississippi Family Demands Answers in Case of 11-Year-Old Shot by Police After Dialing 911

Nakala Murray said her son was shot in the chest while coming around the corner of a hallway by Indianola officer Greg Capers.

Angela Bassett, once Oscar nominated for playing Tina Turner, honors Turner's passing

Bassett shared memories of the two's special relationship in an Instagram post following the rock legend's death.

Jeff Bridges’ tumor has shrunk to the ‘size of a marble’

Very welcome news for The Dude after several years of health battles.

Florida Elementary School Pulls Amanda Gorman’s 2021 Inaugural Poem After Parent Complains

A parent filed a formal complaint in March, writing that it was "not educational and have indirectly [sic] hate messages."

Rick Hoyt, Who Competed in Races Pushed by His Father, Dies at 61

The father-son duo were a fixture of the Boston Marathon, participating most years between 1980 and 2014.

Intrigue Continues Over 4 Missing Children Said To Have Miraculously Survived in Amazon for 2+ Weeks After a Plane Crash

The plane crashed on May 1 due to suspected engine failure, killing 3 adults on board.

Tom Hanks Says Artificial Intelligence Could Make Actors Immortal on Film

The actor addressed how AI would inevitably affect actors’ contracts as they negotiate with studios and other entities over their likenesses as intellectual property.

Yuck or Yum: Blue Bell Is Releasing Dr Pepper-Flavored Ice Cream

2 established Texas brands are teaming up in hopes of going big with a summertime treat.

A New Version of “The Bachelor” for Older Adults Is on the Horizon at ABC

ABC describes this new installment of the franchise as showcasing “a whole new kind of love story – one for the golden years.”