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SUMMARY  Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at age 54, according to a statement posted Friday on his verified Instagram account, which said he died in his sleep of natural causes. The death of Nicholas Brendon marks the loss of a defining figure from … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Olivia Rodrigo has publicly addressed long running speculation about an alleged feud with Sabrina Carpenter, saying there is no conflict between them and describing their relationship as positive following years of online scrutiny. Rodrigo’s remarks come after renewed attention on the Olivia Rodrigo Sabrina Carpenter feud narrative, which has circulated since … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion turned Hollywood action star best known for “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at age 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii, his family said Friday. Norris’ death marks the end of a decades long career that bridged competitive martial arts, film stardom and television success. … Read more

SUMMARY  SEOUL, South Korea — BTS released its fifth studio album, “Arirang,” on Friday, March 20, marking the group’s first full length project in three years and nine months following members’ military service and solo careers. The BTS Arirang album arrives at a pivotal moment for the global music industry, underscoring the group’s continued influence … Read more

SUMMARY  Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Jessi Ngatikaura on March 19, formally ending their marriage after a year marked by separation, reconciliation attempts and public allegations of emotional abuse, according to statements confirmed by PEOPLE. The Jordan Ngatikaura divorce marks a significant development for fans of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where the … Read more

SUMMARY  Phuket, Thailand — Jordan Wright, a former star of ITV’s The Only Way is Essex, was found dead in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, on Saturday, March 14, at age 33, Thai authorities said.  Wright, who appeared in 17 episodes of TOWIE in 2018, had previously debuted on MTV’s Ex on … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Tom Holland reprises his role as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the fourth standalone film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, set for theatrical release July 31, marking his first solo outing since 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios released the first trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand … Read more

SUMMARY  CHICAGO — British pop singer Charli XCX will headline the 2026 Lollapalooza music festival, scheduled for July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park, organizers announced March 17.  She will share the top billing with Canadian pop artist Tate McRae and New Zealand singer Lorde, marking a mix of established stars and rising talent.  The four day … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Autumn Durald Arkapaw, director of photography for Sinners, became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography during the 98th Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15.  Arkapaw’s achievement marks a nearly 100 year milestone in the category’s history and highlights ongoing efforts to increase … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Michael B. Jordan won his first Academy Award for Best Actor Sunday night, receiving widespread acclaim for his dual portrayal of Smoke and Stack in the action thriller “Sinners.”  The film, a box office and Academy favorite, has already taken home four awards, positioning it as a strong contender for Best … Read more