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'Despicable Me 4': Mega Minions bring mega bucks to holiday box office

LOS ANGELES — Audiences are going bananas for Universal Pictures' and Illumination's "Despicable Me 4."

The latest installment in the popular family film franchise opened to $27 million Wednesday at the domestic box office, according to estimates from a studio source and measurement firm Comscore. That number is expected to rise to roughly $...Read more

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Diddy is the subject of federal criminal investigation in New York, report says

NEW YORK — A federal grand jury in New York City is hearing evidence in a criminal investigation involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to a new report.

Two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News the disgraced music mogul and his legal team have been notified by authorities in the Southern District of New York that he’s the ...Read more

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs selling LA mansion, leaving town after federal raids

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs is selling his Los Angeles mansion — and reportedly wants out of town for good — months after Homeland Security raided the property as part of a federal sex trafficking probe.

The hip-hop mogul, 54, is attempting to sell his pad for $70 million, a decade after he purchased it for $40 million, sources with...Read more

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Ellen DeGeneres addresses 'mean girl' allegations in final stand-up tour

In her final stand-up tour, Ellen DeGeneres is denying the “mean girl” allegations that put a swift stop to her mainstream success.

The 66-year-old former daytime talk show host, who has taken a backseat from the spotlight since ending her eponymous show in 2022, told her crowd in Santa Rosa, California, that while she’s “many things,�...Read more

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Travis Kelce masterminded Eras Tour cameo alongside girlfriend Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce was the mastermind behind his surprise onstage appearance during girlfriend Taylor Swift’s leg of London Eras Tour shows last month.

The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast how the cameo came to be — though Travis’ version would have been for a different ...Read more

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Matthew Perry, who made $1M per 'Friends' episode, had $1.5M in his personal bank account

Matthew Perry, who at one point made $1 million per episode of “Friends,” had just $1.5 million in his personal bank account when he died last fall.

The five-time Emmy nominee had $1,596,914.47 in his personal account when he died last October, according to an inventory and appraisal document obtained by People.

The amount is in addition ...Read more

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Ray J says he's 'suicidal' after shirtless meltdown outside BET Awards

Ray J has fans concerned for his mental health after posting on Monday that he’s “suicidal,” following multiple confrontations at the BET Awards the previous night.

In a long, cryptic note to his Instagram story, the “I Hit It First” singer, 43, said things “went bad” at the awards ceremony Sunday and “then later on too,” ...Read more

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Television Q&A: Is 'The Bear's' designation as comedy intended as joke?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: I enjoy “The Bear.” However, I don’t understand its designation as a comedy. I don’t find it funny, but very sad at times. How did it end up with the comedy classification instead of drama?

A: Basically, the studio decided it is a comedy and submitted it accordingly for awards. Defining shows...Read more

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A Detroit guide to 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,' from WJLB to Bob Seger

DETROIT — From Little Caesars Arena to WJLB, the new "Beverly Hills Cop" film, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," is well connected to Detroit.

Here's a guide to the film's many Detroit sights, sounds and references.

Detroit Red Wings: The movie's first big set piece is a robbery at Little Caesars Arena, during a Red Wings game. Eddie Murphy's ...Read more

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Luke Bryan reveals which stars are in talks to replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol'

A chair is opening behind the "American Idol" desk — and judge Luke Bryan has a few ideas about who might fill it next.

"I've said several names. I think Pink has been in the talks, Miley Cyrus has been in the talks, Meghan Trainor has been in the talks," he told Billboard on Monday.

But that's not a promise. Bryan described Disney as "...Read more

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LZ Granderson: A fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie is great, but Eddie Murphy is the real gift

As Eddie Murphy was receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor about a decade ago, he made this joke about the longevity of his career: "It hasn't been lost on me that usually when people have evenings like this the person is really, really old when they get these awards. … To be standing here alive and looking like myself still is ...Read more

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Pink cancels Summer Carnival concert due to health issue

Pop star Pink has thrown in the towel on at least one Summer Carnival Tour stop, citing the advice of her doctors.

The day before the Grammy winning singer/songwriter was set to headline Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, she announced the show’s cancellation due to an unspecified health issue.

“I am so sorry that I have had to cancel ...Read more

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Jamie Foxx shares new details about mysterious hospitalization that left him 'gone for 20 days'

Jamie Foxx opened up this week, sharing new details about the mysterious health emergency that left him “gone for 20 days” last year.

Foxx was in Atlanta filming the Netflix film “Back in Action” in April 2023 when he became incapacitated in what his daughter, Corinne, called a “medical complication.”

While Foxx still hasn’t ...Read more

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: The heat is (back) on

As we near the quarter-century mark, Hollywood keeps reaching back and drawing ideas from the 20th century, resurrecting “Top Gun,” “Bad Boys” and now “Beverly Hills Cop.” But while two of those blockbusters opened to big box office in theaters, “Beverly Hills Cop: Alex F” is premiering on Netflix. I won’t weigh in on whether ...Read more

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Playing the hits, one more time

The heat is back on in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," the fourth installment in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise and the first in 30 years, which essentially works as an audience-friendly remake of the 1984 original.

"Axel F" brings back the characters, songs and story beats of the first film, which made Eddie Murphy a box office star and ...Read more

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Law versus lyrics: Rapper BG must have all future songs reviewed by US government

Rapper BG, who is living under federal supervision after his release from prison, is also having his lyrics supervised.

The "Bling Bling" artist must provide the federal government with copies of his upcoming songs before they are produced or promoted, and if the lyrics are considered inconsistent with his rehabilitation, prosecutors may move...Read more

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Review: The heat is off in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'

In the middle of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," the fourth appearance of Eddie Murphy's wisecracking detective, Foley attempts to con his way into a posh hotel by adopting a fake persona, just as he did in the 1984 original. After slipping into a fake accent for a few seconds, he gives up.

"I'm too tired," he says to the desk clerk. That attitude...Read more

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Sound Advice: A sonic toothbrush worth brushing up on

Q. I’ve enjoyed the TLOVII sonic toothbrush you recommended years ago, but replacement brush heads are getting hard to find and I think I’m ready to try something new anyway. Any recommendations?

—T.B., Beaver, Pennsylvania

A. I'll start with a sheepish admission. I recently had a cleaning and checkup but it had been over two years since...Read more

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How the power of the Minions and Gen Z propelled the 'Despicable Me' franchise

LOS ANGELES — It was a spectacle (and for some, a menace) when droves of suit-clad young men showed up to theaters for 2022's "Minions: The Rise of Gru."

Against all odds, the #Gentleminions social media phenomenon showed that the Minions — up until that point, a staple of Facebook memes shared by very-online moms — could evolve as a ...Read more

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She won best new artist at the Latin Grammys. Now, Joaquina will perform alongside Andrea Bocelli

In a world consumed by social media facades, Joaquina’s artistry shines through the affectations.

Though she is often compared to her contemporary Olivia Rodrigo, Joaquina’s teen angst hits a different, solemn tone. Her first EP, “Los Mejores Años,” is a testament to her meticulous approach to writing lyrics and recording music. In an ...Read more