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Pelé, Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

 
Legendary country singer Loretta Lynn dies at 90

In a statement provided to The Associated Press, her family said she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.

R. Kelly sentenced in sex trafficking case

Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.

 
Verdicts announced in Johnny Depp, Amber Heard libel trial

A jury on Wednesday ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.

Mickey Gilley, helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86

“He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side,” said a statement from Mickey Gilley Associates. One of three remaining Gilley’s nightclubs is in Las Vegas.