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Pop Songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 Chime Join National Registry
The recordings, along with works by Tracy Chapman, Elton John and the rock band Chicago, are among the 25 selected for preservation by the Library...

At James Earl Jones Memorial, Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg Share Stories
At a gathering in the Broadway theater renamed to honor the star, speakers including Denzel Washington and Phylicia Rashad described Jones as an inspiration.

Why Morgan Wallen’s Abrupt ‘S.N.L.’ Exit Is Being Dissected
The pop-country superstar followed his departure from the stage with a social media post about needing to get “to God’s country.”

Dawn Robinson, En Vogue Alum, Says She’s Been Living in Her Car for 3 Years
“I needed to go through this fire,” said Robinson, whose R&B group delivered the hit songs “Hold On” and “Giving Him Something He Can Feel”...

For Some Fans, Demi Moore’s Upset Loss for Best Actress Stung
Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but lost to Mikey Madison of “Anora.”

Halle Berry and Adrien Brody Recreate Famous Oscars Kiss on Red Carpet
On the red carpet on Sunday night, Berry surprised Brody with a kiss, recalling one of the most memorable moments in Oscar history.

Drake Postpones 4 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates
Dates for Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland were postponed for a “scheduling conflict,” representatives for the rapper said. The tour coincided with the release of his...

A Lost Silent Film About Lincoln Was Unearthed by an Intern
“The Heart of Lincoln,” a 1922 movie directed by the pioneering filmmaker Francis Ford, was found at a stock-footage library on Long Island.

Ye Takes Back Apology and Calls Himself a Nazi in Social Media Rant
The rapper praised Hitler and took back an apology he made in 2023 for his past antisemitic remarks.

Irv Gotti: Key Milestones in the Life of the Rap Mogul
The producer, who died on Wednesday, built Murder Inc. into one of the most influential record labels of the early 2000s. His career was marred...