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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.

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.

Family: Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head

The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room. He’d performed in the area the night before as part of a stand-up tour.

 
‘Nomadland’ wins top picture at a social distanced Oscars

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a portrait of itinerant lives across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director.

Royal family ‘saddened’ by Harry, Meghan allegations

Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was saddened to learn of the challenges Harry and Meghan had faced in the past few years — and that they would address the issues privately.

 
‘Shell-shocked’ UK, royals absorbing Harry, Meghan interview

The implications for the interview — which will air in Britain on Monday night — are only beginning to be understood. Emily Nash, royal editor at Hello! Magazine.