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Vanna White extends her time at the puzzle board on 'Wheel of Fortune' for two additional seasons

Sep 21, 2023 / Associated Press

Vanna White will remain with "Wheel of Fortune'' for two additional seasons. Followig the announcement earlier this year that Pat Sajak would make ...
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Taylor Swift and her 'Anti-Hero' top MTV VMAs in a show dominated by hip-hop, K-pop and Latin jams

Sep 13, 2023 / Associated Press

Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for her “Anti-Hero” music video on a night full of surprises. S...
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'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76

Sep 2, 2023 / Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. A statement on Buffett's official website an...
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ESPN's 'College GameDay' is facing changes and increased competition from Fox

Sep 1, 2023 / Associated Press

“College GameDay” has continued its reign as the preeminent Saturday college football pregame show. But the ESPN franchise goes into it...
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Publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker has died

Aug 26, 2023 / Associated Press

A publicist says the enduring and dapper game show host Bob Barker has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99 and was a household name for ...
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'Barbie' for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide

Aug 22, 2023 / Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Still haven’t seen “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”? This Sunday, you’ll be able to catch up for...
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Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character, steps down

Aug 22, 2023 / Associated Press

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Nintendo of America ...
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Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship

Aug 15, 2023 / Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL tackle Michael Oher has filed a petition in a Tennessee probate court saying the couple he thought adopted...
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Mega Millions winner could net $1.25 billion as top lottery prize is still up for grabs

Aug 2, 2023 / Associated Press

The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds and won the massive lottery prize. The winning numbers...
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$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawing offers shot at 7th largest prize ever

Aug 1, 2023 / Associated Press

An estimated $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs, giving lottery players a chance to snap an unlucky streak that has stretched...
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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $910 million after no one wins top prize

Jul 26, 2023 / Associated Press

The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $910 million after a drawing without a winner extended a stretch of bad luck dating back to April...
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with a possible cash payout of $422 million

Jul 24, 2023 / Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions top prize has jumped to an estimated $820 million after there was no jackpot winner in the latest drawing....
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The wait is over as Powerball finally has a winner for its jackpot worth over $1 billion

Jul 20, 2023 / Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion. The winning numbe...
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Jason Aldean's new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it

Jul 20, 2023 / Associated Press

Country music star Jason Aldean has released a controversial music video for his latest single, “Try That In A Small Town." Country Music Tel...
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No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot reaches $1 billion

Jul 18, 2023 / Associated Press

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawin...
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It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

Jul 18, 2023 / Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It is Taylor Swift's world, and we're just living in it. The popstar has officially earned more No. 1 albums than any woma...
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Powerball prize grows to $900 million after no jackpot winner drawn

Jul 17, 2023 / Associated Press

Another Powerball drawing ends with no winner, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million. No ticket for Saturday’s drawing mat...
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Toby Keith's shows at his Oklahoma music venue mark return to stage after revealing cancer diagnosis

Jul 6, 2023 / Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Country music star Toby Keith was back on stage over the Fourth of July weekend with his first shows since revealing las...
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Joey Chestnut shakes off rain delay and defends title at Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest

Jul 5, 2023 / Associated Press

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July...
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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Jul 4, 2023 / Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnic...
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Ryan Seacrest will host 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak retires next year

Jun 28, 2023 / Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacre...
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Who will have the 2023 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Jun 22, 2023 / Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and school is out: It’s time to prepare the song of the summer. There's Mi...
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Singer Bebe Rexha says she's OK after being hit in the face on stage by thrown phone

Jun 20, 2023 / Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Bebe Rexha says she's OK after being hit in the face and injured by a cellphone hurled from the audience at a hometo...
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Pat Sajak announces 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host

Jun 13, 2023 / Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be hi...
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Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne headline iHeartRadio festival

Jun 6, 2023 / Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown and Lil Wayne are among the headliners this fall at the 2023 iHeartRad...