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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had plenty to celebrate Monday night. The couple stepped out for dinner in New York City to mark Kelce’s 37th birthday, making it their first birthday celebration as a married couple. Swift and Kelce arrived in a black SUV in Manhattan’s SoHo district before heading into Torrisi, an Italian restaurant where they were greeted by photographers. For Kelce, the birthday dinner came with another reason to celebrate. His Kansas City Chiefs were fresh off a Sunday victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, giving the NFL star a double celebration — his birthday and “Victory Monday.”…

Sam McDowell, the six-time All-Star pitcher who became one of the most feared arms in Cleveland baseball history, has died at 84. McDowell spent 11 of his 15 Major League Baseball seasons with the then-Cleveland Indians, building a reputation around a vicious fastball and a strikeout-heavy approach that made him one of the American League’s most dominant pitchers. His best season came in 1965. That year, McDowell became the first modern-era pitcher to strike out 300 batters in fewer than 300 innings. He also led the American League with a remarkable 2.18 ERA. The performance cemented his status as one…

Kroy Biermann Jr. has pleaded not guilty to all seven felony charges he is facing in connection with an alleged sexual assault, TMZ reports. The 15-year-old, the oldest son of reality stars Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, entered the pleas through his attorney, Jason B. Sheffield, according to court documents. KJ also waived a formal arraignment. Page Six first reported the latest development in the case. KJ was arrested in August after a female classmate told police that he allegedly assaulted her in April at a family changing room inside a fitness center. According to the police report, the girl…

President Donald Trump has approved a firing squad execution for former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the convicted gunman behind the 2009 Fort Hood massacre that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others. Hasan was sentenced to death after being convicted of carrying out the attack at the Texas military installation. His execution would mark a rare and historic moment for the U.S. military, which has not carried out an execution in decades. The decision comes days after a botched lethal-injection attempt in Tennessee involving convicted murderer Christa Pike. Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital before being taken…

If Yankees fans were waiting for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second-guess his costly throw in Game 2, they’re going to be waiting a while. After the Tampa Bay Rays beat New York 5-2 Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS, Chisholm was asked what he would do differently after a disastrous first inning that featured three Yankees errors. His answer was blunt: he’d probably make the same throw again. “I’d probably still throw it, honestly,” Chisholm told reporters. “The play that was trying to be made. I feel like I could’ve made an even better throw.” The…

Sean “Diddy” Combs just took another financial hit in court — but his legal team is pointing out that it could have been significantly worse. A judge has ordered Diddy to pay $477,700.50 in attorneys’ fees to NBCUniversal after the company successfully defended itself against his lawsuit over the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” But NBCUniversal originally wanted considerably more. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the company sought $990,292 to cover its legal bill. The judge ultimately determined that a substantial portion of the requested fees was excessive and unreasonable, reducing the award by more…

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars in “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” has died at 102. Saint died of natural causes Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, according to The New York Times. Her breakthrough came in 1954 when she starred opposite Marlon Brando as Edie Doyle in “On the Waterfront.” Saint won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role, while the film took home eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Five years later, Saint took on another career-defining role in Alfred…

The Michael Jackson estate spent millions of dollars on the late pop star’s children in 2024, according to a newly obtained annual accounting report filed by estate executor John Branca. The documents detail the estate’s expenses, benefits and financial performance for the year, offering a rare look at where some of Michael’s money went more than 15 years after his death. Michael’s children — Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson — are beneficiaries of his estate, along with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson. According to the accounting, Paris received roughly $6.3 million in benefits during 2024. The amount included tax payments and…

Bill Harris, one of the men involved in the infamous kidnapping of Patty Hearst, has died at 81. Harris died September 10 in San Francisco, according to The New York Times. Harris became nationally known in 1974 as a prominent member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the radical left-wing group that abducted Hearst from her Berkeley, California, apartment. Hearst, then a 19-year-old newspaper heiress, was held captive by the group and forced to record a message criticizing her family. She later appeared to embrace the SLA’s ideology and became involved with the organization. One of the most notorious moments of…

Three friends of Nolan Wells are taking a TikTok creator to court after allegedly being branded as the people responsible for the teenager’s death. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour filed a defamation lawsuit Tuesday in Mississippi against Sandra L. Butler, who allegedly operates the TikTok account “gods_bestgirl” and identifies herself online as “Royalty.” The three men claim Butler repeatedly accused them of killing Wells during a July 4 boating trip, allegedly saying they fled the scene, tampered with Wells’ phone and lied to cover up what happened. The lawsuit alleges Butler…

Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on “Days of Our Lives,” has died at 62. The Missouri medical examiner told TMZ that Kelker-Kelly died October 3. His cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Kelker-Kelly launched his acting career in 1987 on “Another World,” where he played Sam Fowler. Five years later, he landed the role that would make him a familiar face to soap opera viewers. Kelker-Kelly joined “Days of Our Lives” in 1992 as Bo Brady, taking over the character from Peter Reckell. During his run on the NBC soap, Kelker-Kelly played Bo opposite Kristian…

The University of Arizona has reportedly suspended six fraternities as the school investigates a series of alleged misconduct violations involving their members. According to media reports, Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman sent letters to six of the university’s 30 fraternities notifying them of the suspensions. The chapters named in the reports are Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Theta Xi and Phi Gamma Delta. Among the allegations outlined in Lieberman’s letter was an especially troubling claim involving new members who were allegedly forced to consume large quantities of alcohol and live goldfish. The letter also…

Kevin Hart’s infamous 2017 sex tape controversy could be dragged back into the spotlight as part of the comedian’s latest legal battle. According to court documents, Hart’s former assistant Miesha Shakes wants Montia Sabbag, the woman involved in the sex tape controversy, to testify in her ongoing case against the comedian. Shakes is seeking to question Sabbag about the circumstances surrounding the 2017 incident and the investigation that followed, according to the court filings. The request comes amid a separate legal fight between Shakes and Hart. Hart sued his former assistant, accusing her of breaching a non-disclosure agreement by discussing…

From Michael Jackson’s first solo single and Toto’s “Africa” to Janet Jackson, Joy Division, King Sunny Adé, Ludacris and major Billboard milestones, October 7 has left a distinctive mark on music history. October 7 has repeatedly been associated with important turning points in popular music. The date reaches across generations and continents, connecting the early solo career of Michael Jackson with the emergence of post-punk, the evolution of contemporary R&B, the international reach of African music and the commercial power of modern hip-hop. Some of the day’s significance comes from recordings actually released on October 7. Other milestones are chart…

Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t exactly feeling confident about his chances of getting a new contract with the New York Knicks before the 2026-27 season begins. Asked Monday about the status of extension negotiations, Towns delivered a blunt assessment. “It don’t look good,” he said when asked whether a deal could be completed before the start of the regular season. The situation is particularly striking because Towns is coming off the biggest achievement of his career with the Knicks. New York won the 2026 NBA championship, ending a 53-year title drought, with Towns playing a major role alongside Jalen Brunson. Yet the…

Colin Kaepernick is pulling back the curtain on some of the experiences that shaped him long before he became one of the most recognizable figures in American sports activism. In his memoir, The Perilous Fight, Kaepernick recounts childhood encounters with racism, clashes with authority, a college paternity dispute and the pressure he says he faced from football executives over his appearance and individuality. One of the most disturbing memories dates to when Kaepernick was just eight years old in Turlock, California. He recalls being tied to a tree by older white playmates who shouted racial slurs at him until a…

Halle Berry is asking a judge to restore the 50/50 custody arrangement she previously shared with ex-husband Olivier Martinez as their ongoing legal battle over their 12-year-old son, Maceo, intensifies. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Berry is seeking to reinstate a custody agreement from August 2023 that gave her and Martinez equal physical custody. She also wants her previous tie-breaking authority restored and is asking the court to require Martinez to participate in their court-ordered co-parenting therapy. Berry’s filing comes days after Martinez sought sole custody and a temporary restraining order, alleging that Berry physically abused Maceo. A…

Jamie Foxx is making his return to stand-up on his own terms—and that apparently does not include sitting down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Foxx explained why he has no plans to appear on the popular podcast, pointing to an internet culture that increasingly rewards controversy and viral moments. For Foxx, that pressure can push guests toward saying things that generate attention rather than having meaningful conversations. “It seems like you get in trouble,” Foxx said of the podcast environment. “It seems like if you don’t say something really crazy,…

Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer whose smooth baritone helped define the quiet storm sound of the 1980s, has died. He was 70. Jackson died Monday night, October 5, just three days after celebrating his 70th birthday. His death was confirmed Tuesday through a statement posted to his verified Instagram account. A specific cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” his family said in a statement, remembering the singer as a “generous soul” who maintained a lifelong connection with fans around the…

Lucki has broken his silence after suffering a facial injury during a violent confrontation near ComplexCon in Los Angeles. The Atlanta rapper addressed the incident Monday, October 5, in an Instagram post showing bandages covering part of his face. Rather than offering a detailed account of what happened, Lucki joked about his missing vehicle and said it allegedly contained hundreds of thousands of dollars and his debit cards. He then appeared to direct a question toward the Los Angeles Police Department. “LAPD tryna have some fun?” Lucki said. Lucki also acknowledged that he was still trying to understand everything that…