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Former ‘Empire’ actor Smollett enters not guilty plea

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself.

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Rapper Pop Smoke slain in Hollywood Hills, reports say

An up-and-coming rapper known as Pop Smoke was fatally shot during a break-in early Wednesday at a Hollywood Hills home, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing an unidentified law enforcement source.

Grand jury indicts actor Jussie Smollett on 6 new charges

He was originally charged with disorderly conduct last February for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators.

Fred Silverman, legendary TV executive, dies at 82

His gift for picking shows that resonated with viewers prompted Time magazine to dub him “The Man with the Golden Gut” in a 1977 profile.

Jim Lehrer, ‘NewsHour’ host and debate moderator, dies at 85

For seven straight presidential elections, he was the sole journalist sitting across from the candidates for the first debate of the general election campaign.

Van Gogh self-portrait is genuine, experts determine

Researcher Louis van Tilborgh said Van Gogh used painting as both a way of portraying his mental breakdown and of helping him to recover.

Prince Harry, Meghan charting new path as UK royals

A statement said that the royal couple intend to become financially independent, shunning public support, to underpin their work on charities.