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The ‘First Celebrity Athlete,’ a Century Before Social Media

A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris…

Salt-N-Pepa Demands Its Master Recordings in Lawsuit

The rap group accused Universal Music Group of ignoring federal copyright law by not giving up the original copies of its earliest work.

Liam Payne Left a $32.3 Million Estate and No Will, Reports Say

Mr. Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died after falling from a third-story hotel balcony in October.

Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says

The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined that the country star should be pardoned, but the decision is in the hands of the governor.

The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?

Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.

Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts

H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.

He’s the N.F.L. Player. She Gets the Autograph Requests.

By documenting the up-and-down lifestyle of a professional athlete’s wife, Allison Kucharczyk has surpassed the fame of her journeyman husband.

Netflix’s Christmas: NFL Games and Beyoncé Halftime Show

As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas.

‘The Fire Inside,’ an Emotional Boxing Biopic, Overcame an Early Knockdown

‘The Fire Inside,” a screenplay by Barry Jenkins about Claressa Shields’s challenging path to Olympic gold, was dropped by its initial studio during the pandemic.

Liam Payne’s Cause of Death, the 911 Call and More: What We Know

A hotel desk manager called 911 with concerns about Payne, the former One Direction singer, shortly before he fell from a third-floor balcony. The results…