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Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, said at a news conference in Stockholm that Han was receiving the honor “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” Read more
Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty on Sept. 17 to a three-count indictment charging him with using his business empire to transport women and male sex workers across state lines to take part in recorded sexual performances called “Freak Offs.” Read more
In a complaint submitted to the Superior Court in Los Angeles, a woman identified as Jane Roe said she had provided hair and makeup services to Brooks from 2017 to 2020. Read more
Melania Trump’s comments are a political bombshell coming in the final weeks of a presidential campaign in which Donald Trump’s threats to women’s reproductive rights have played a central role. Read more
Dr. Mark Chavez of San Diego entered the plea during an appearance in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. He could face up to 10 years in prison at his sentencing, which was scheduled for April. Read more
The impending lawsuits, announced Tuesday in Houston, would be the latest in a wave of legal filings against the disgraced 54-year-old hip-hop mogul since federal prosecutors in New York unsealed an indictment in September. Read more
“I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and it’s because of music and what music has brought to me,” he said. “Just about everything that has happened that’s been good has been connected in some way to music.” Read more
The 1976 Radford High graduate and husband David Sayre, founder of Sayre Public Relations, celebrate their 25th anniversary next year. Read more
Amos’ death, which was due to natural causes according to a press release, was not disclosed until today. Read more
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Smith was the breakout star of “Downton Abbey,” playing Lord Grantham’s elderly and still stubbornly Victorian widowed mother, Violet Crawley, the dowager countess. Read more
The Grammy and Oscar-winner announced the 13-track album “Harlequin” on Tuesday, just days ahead of its Friday release. Read more
With the 54-year-old mogul in federal custody since his arrest Sept. 16, the woman becomes the 11th person to accuse Combs of sexual assault in civil litigation since his former girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura, sued him last year. Read more
The unusual turn of events began when The Guardian published a wide-ranging interview with Jackson timed to promote the European leg of her concert tour. Read more
Bush, the creative force behind movie hits such as “Encanto,” “Zootopia,” and writer of the original Oscar-nominated hit “Moana” takes the reins from Jennifer Lee, who will return to filmmaking full-time to steward the wildly successful “Frozen” franchise. Read more
Going forward, though, home for Combs will most likely be the Metropolitan Detention Center, a hulking concrete structure in Brooklyn that houses more than 1,200 people and has a reputation for poor conditions. Read more
The charges against Combs were revealed a day after he was arrested in a Manhattan hotel room, following an investigation that has been active since at least early this year. Read more
A tale of political machinations, “Shogun” also won acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their categories. The series earned 19 total awards, a record for a single season of a drama. Read more
The post seemed certain to alienate millions of the singer’s devoted fans less than eight weeks ahead of the presidential election. Read more
Many Native American and First Nations communities hold powwows throughout the year, as they are an opportunity for members of tribal nations to dance, sing, socialize and honor their cultures. Read more
Keoni Kramer has spent over 30 years as a professional stuntman in movies, TV shows and live performances. Read more
Timberlake, 43, agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser traffic violation than driving while impaired, multiple media reports say. Read more
