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King Charles III spoke about deep historical wounds in respect of Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. During his speech, Charles called on the Commonwealth to take responsibility jointly for what he described as the painful legacies of a colonial past that shaped so many of…
On October 23, 2024, the showbiz world said goodbye to Ron Ely, the actor of the title character in NBC’s Tarzan series in the 1960s. Ely died at 86, leaving behind him a life of athleticism, Hollywood adventure, and family tragedy. This was announced through social media by his daughter, Kirsten Ely, in a heartbreaking…
The Broadway adaptation of Delia Ephron’s memoir Left on Tenth, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, opened this October 2024. This combined Ephron’s quick wit with a warming tale about second love. Critics have given the show a mixed set of reviews, hence questioning its trajectory and emotion. Plot Overview The story takes its roots…
Frankie Muniz is, of course, best known for his starring role in the very popular Malcolm in the Middle, but he has just taken a dramatic career turn: this year, he is committing full-time to NASCAR. A love for racing isn’t new for the former child star, who has had an abiding passion for motorsports…
News of country star Zach Bryan breaking up with girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry, born Brianna LaPaglia, a social media influencer, sent shockwaves in 2024. Among country music’s most promising stars, Bryan’s candid nature had for some time been part of his charm, at least to his fans; this emotional recent confession about his breakup was new…
It wasn’t until 2024 that Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” finally rekindled one of hip-hop’s most enduring feuds with Canadian rapper Drake. Both have long enjoyed a history of competing with each other within hip-hop, and this song became that moment in their rivalry that really showcased Kendrick’s lyrical mastery, making him the apparent victor…
On October 21, 2024, the rock world lost its original voice of Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno, at 66 years old. With a raw, punk-infused style, he was the charismatic frontman who had much to do with the creation of Iron Maiden’s early sound, especially on the group’s first studio albums, Iron Maiden from 1980 and…
J Balvin: An International Icon Beyond Music The night of the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards proved nothing short of spectacular, and one of the most touching moments was when Colombian superstar J Balvin received his award in recognition of the Spirit of Hope. The award, in memory of the late Selena Quintanilla, recognizes artists…
It is with great glee that the Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence, announced her pregnancy for her second child, alongside her husband, Cooke Maroney. Already parents to a son named Cy born in 2022, the couple announced this news this October 2024. Lawrence’s baby bump was recently captured during an outing in Los Angeles, bringing on…
Former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne dies at 31 on 16.10.2024. Initial findings show that Payne’s death was due to polytrauma resulting from the fall through a third-storey balcony from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Polytrauma is defined as multiple traumatic injuries complicated by intracavitary and extracavitary bleeding. Indeed, shock has been a widespread…
