George Clooney Responds After Trump Weighs In on the Family’s Move to France

The exchange began, as many do now, online. On December 31, Donald Trump commented publicly on reports that George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney, and their two children had obtained…

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Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang Launch StoryKind Podcast for Young Readers

For many kids today, stories arrive in fast bursts: short videos, quick clips, swipe and scroll.Two of the most trusted voices in children’s literature think there’s still room — and…

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A Wedding, a Miscarriage, and the Line Between Compassion and Boundaries

Three years after her younger sister’s miscarriage, a bride-to-be found herself asking a question many families quietly wrestle with: how much should one person’s grief shape everyone else’s milestones? The…

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After a Year of Health Challenges, Jessie J Returns to the Stage on New Year’s Eve

On New Year’s Eve, amid the familiar warmth of a televised tradition, Jessie J returned to the spotlight with a performance that felt quietly personal. Appearing on Jools Holland's Annual…

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Chevy Chase on Surviving Heart Failure — and Living With What It Took From Him

For much of his career, Chevy Chase was the person audiences counted on for sharp timing and quick wit. Laughter came easily, even when things behind the scenes did not.…

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The Quiet Film That Introduced Reese Witherspoon — and Changed Everything

Some films arrive without much noise and stay with you anyway.The Man in the Moon was one of those. Released in 1991, the tender coming-of-age drama unfolded slowly, set against…

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Christian Slater Says Fame Means Little at Home — and That’s Exactly How He Likes It

At an awards ceremony filled with speeches, spotlights, and industry applause, Christian Slater offered a surprisingly quiet truth. Speaking at the 2025 Gotham Awards and in a series of recent…

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New Year’s Eve in Times Square Gets a Post-Midnight Tribute to U.S. History

For generations, New Year’s Eve in Times Square has followed a familiar rhythm: the countdown, the cheers, the glittering ball, and a city exhaling together at midnight. This year, something…

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A Family Pushes Back on Song Sung Blue, Saying the Film Gets Their Story Wrong

When Song Sung Blue arrived in theaters in December, it was framed as a tender musical drama about love, loss, and devotion to music. But behind the warm applause and…

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Jennifer Lopez Shrugs Off Online Criticism During Opening Night of New Vegas Residency

On a warm December night in Las Vegas, the lights came up and Jennifer Lopez did what she’s been doing for decades: stepped into the spotlight with confidence. But this…

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