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PoliticsUSA
Trump and Scott Turner.

Trump Nominates Former NFL Cornerback Scott Turner to Lead HUD, Backed by $50 Billion in Opportunity Zone Experience

Former NFL cornerback Scott Turner, age 52, received President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on Friday, bringing his $50 billion Opportunity Zone oversight experience to an agency responsible for addressing the nation’s housing needs and sheltering more than 4.3 million low-income families through public housing, rental subsidy, and voucher programs. ...

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Entertainment
Sydney Thomas.

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Netflix Fight Sees Sydney Thomas Surge to 1.7 Million Followers and Viral Stardom

Sydney Thomas, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, turned the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Netflix boxing match into her career launchpad on November 15, 2024. Her Instagram following surged from 236,000 to over 695,000 within days. TikTok metrics showed similar growth, gaining over 350,000 new followers overnight. Current Instagram followers: 745,000+ Current TikTok followers: 1 Million+ ...

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Sports
Los Angeles Lakers Vs New Orleans Pelicans. Photo Source: NBA

Lakers Earn Fifth Straight Win as Davis Dominates, Rookie Knecht Shines with 27 Points, and LeBron’s Clutch Threes Secure Fourth in the West

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth consecutive win with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, propelling them to fourth place in the Western Conference. The game showcased strong performances from both LeBron James and rookie Dalton Knecht. LeBron James, at 39, contributed 21 points, with two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes.. ...

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EntertainmentMusic
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

APT Tops Billboard Global 200 for Fourth Week: ROSÉ and Bruno Mars Hit 146M Streams, Breaking K-Pop Solo and Global Chart Records

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’s ‘APT’ has secured its fourth consecutive week at #1 on Billboard Global 200 with 146.4 million streams (down 10%) and 14,000 units sold (up 2%) during November 8-14, 2024. The track, which debuted on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from ROSÉ’s upcoming solo album ‘Rosie’ (due December 6), has ...

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EntertainmentNewsUSA
Left side: Robert Pattinson. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0), Right Side: Zendaya (CC BY 3.0)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Film A24’s ‘The Drama’ in Boston, Offering $216 Casting Roles for Extras

A24’s newest production, “The Drama,” continues filming across Boston this fall. Leads Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will work on scenes through November. The production has opened opportunities for residents while bringing steady activity to multiple city neighborhoods. “We’re looking for distinctive faces,” states casting director Kate Antognini in her open casting call notice posted online. ...

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EntertainmentNewsTV
JJ Maybank. Photo Source: Netflix

Outer Banks Season 4 Finale: JJ Maybank’s Heartbreaking Death Sparks Fan Uproar, Paving Way for a Dark Season 5 with Revenge and New Twists.

The sun has set on one of Outer Banks’ brightest stars. In the season 4 finale of Netflix’s teen adventure series, JJ Maybank, played by Rudy Pankow, meets a tragic end at the hands of his biological father, Chandler Groff. The shocking twist came during a tense confrontation in Morocco, where JJ sacrifices himself to ...

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EntertainmentFilmNews
Left: Denis Villeneuve at the Cannes Festival. Photo Source: Georges Biard. Right: Quentin Tarantino. Photo Source: Quentin Tarantino

Tarantino vs. Villeneuve: The Diverging Visions Behind Dune’s Cinematic Legacy

The auteur versus adaptation debate hit IMAX-sized proportions when two directing titans – the indie darling turned genre-bender Quentin Tarantino and master of sci-fi spectacle Denis Villeneuve – found themselves in a frame-worthy exchange about Frank Herbert’s space opera. On Bret Easton Ellis’s podcast, the Pulp Fiction director, known for his 70mm celluloid crusade and ...

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EntertainmentNews
Tom Holland.

Tom Holland and Christopher Nolan Team Up as Spider-Man 4 Sets July 2026 Blockbuster Duel

The buzz in Hollywood’s inner circles intensified as Universal Pictures dropped major casting news – Tom Holland and Matt Damon are teaming up for Christopher Nolan’s next directorial venture, targeting a July 17, 2026, theatrical bow. Fresh off his Oscar triumph with Oppenheimer, ($975 million worldwide box office), Nolan’s putting together another tentpole production, with ...

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NewsSports
Carlos Sainz

Sainz’s Mexico Triumph Ends Ferrari’s 34-Year Drought as F1 Title Race Tightens Amid Verstappen-Norris Clash

Carlos Sainz’s Mexico City Grand Prix triumph was a spellbinding spectacle amidst high-octane drama that had fans on the edge of their seats. The Spaniard’s pole-to-checkered flag masterclass ended Ferrari’s 34-year Mexican dry spell, etching his name in the annals of Formula 1 history. Sainz’s post-race elation was palpable: “I wanted one more win with ...

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EntertainmentUSA
Taylor and Garrett from Love is Blind Season 7.

Love Is Blind DC Finale Sees 2 Marriages, 1 Split—Catch the Surprises That Shaped Season 7’s End

Final Episode Results The October 23, 2024 finale of Love Is Blind Season 7 concluded at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia, approximately an hour and 15 minutes from Washington. Two couples exchanged vows while one relationship ended before reaching the altar. The Couples’ Stories Taylor and Garrett Find Their Formula Clean energy policy consultant ...