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EntertainmentDafne Keen Reflects on Child Acting Pressures and Set Safety
Actress Dafne Keen revealed she was offered cocaine at wrap parties between the ages of 11 and 13 during an interview on the Inside of You podcast. The Logan star shared how those early experiences prompted her to stay sober and praised co-star Hugh Jackman for protecting her on set.
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EntertainmentNelly Recalls High-Stakes Spades Loss to Michael Jordan
During a podcast appearance, rap star Nelly recounted a high-stakes spades matchup where he and his brother squared off against NBA greats Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley. After an early lead led to heavy trash talk, the game turned, leaving Nelly asking his wife Ashanti for cash to cover his losses.
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EntertainmentAnthony Edwards Commercial Targets Drake in Sneaker Feud
NBA star Anthony Edwards has answered back once again to a previous Nike promotional clip featuring Kevin Durant and Drake. In a fresh for his signature shoe line, comedian Hasan Minhaj delivers targeted quips referencing Toronto, lawsuits, and brand competition.
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EntertainmentNkechi Okoro Carroll Writing NBA Romance 'Vineyard Haven'
Writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll is scripting a new feature romantic drama titled 'Vineyard Haven' for Amazon MGM Studios. Produced alongside Berlanti Schechter Films, the film follows two former teenage summer sweethearts who reconnect nearly a decade later when one has become an NBA star.
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MusicFunk Flex Responds to Madison Square Garden Altercation
Veteran Hot 97 disc jockey Funk Flex has publicly denied suffering physical harm during a confrontation with music executive Shadow Stokes and former radio host TT Torrez at Madison Square Garden. While Torrez's representative alleged that Flex physically assaulted her, Flex claimed the exchange was an attempt to provoke a civil lawsuit.
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MusicCharli XCX Welcomes Tinashe at Austin City Limits
Singer Tinashe made a surprise guest appearance during Charli XCX’s headlining performance at the Austin City Limits Festival on Friday, Oct. 9. The duo took the stage together at Zilker Park to perform songs from Tinashe’s newly released studio album, Popstar.
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EntertainmentNick Young Explains 7-Year Engagement Delays
Former NBA star Nick Young is drawing widespread social media reaction following an interview with Shannon Sharpe where he discussed why he and his fiancée of seven years, Keonna Green, have yet to walk down the aisle. Young cited weather conditions and venue preferences as the main reasons for postponing their nuptials.
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