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This year's Chicago Underground Film Festival has come and gone, welcoming next year's festival to a new venue. Full story here:
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This year's Chicago Underground Film Festival will be underway next week! CUFF comes in hot for its 33rd rendition, notably with documentaries "Nova '78" and "A Stranger Has No Eyes," the latter having its world premiere on closing night.
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Solya, a Texas-born singer-songwriter, recently performed a sold out show at Chicago’s iconic venue, Subterranean. The show featured a sold out show with dans belting all the lyrics. All the details here:
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BREAKING:

Scientology Leader David Miscavige Dealt Major Blow in Leah Remini Lawsuit

The ruling clears the way for Remini to seek discovery from Miscavige and his close aides, something Scientology attorneys have fought hard to prevent in the past.

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Country star Jelly Roll and Podcaster BunnieXo settle their divorce in a matter of weeks. Full details on the split:
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This year's #MetGala featured a "Fashion is Art" dress code, and highlighted the "Costume Art" exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute. Forty-Ninth Block Media details the event's many parties and festivities during the first weekend of May:
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Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her breakup from NBA Star Klaus Thompson earlier this week. She later announced her exit from Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge!” Full details:
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Diddy's $100M lawsuit against NBCUniversal was dismissed by a New York judge, though his legal team is still appealing his original conviction. FULL STORY:
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What's Tea? Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods have fired some staff due to concerns about leaks to the press following Woods' DUI arrest last month. The golfer has since checked into rehab in Switzerland.
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d4vd has been arrested and charged for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl he allegedly had a romantic relationship with. The singer pleaded not guilty, and will appear in court later today. FULL STORY:
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Most of Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni were thrown out by the judge. Lively now has to present her case in a more narrow scope during trial, which is set to begin in May.
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In a February 2026 video, Amanda Batula can be seen wiping West Wilson’s face while at Salt Hank’s, an NYC sandwich shop. This came before the duo officially announced their “connection.”

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What's Tea? "Summer House" stars West Wilson and Amanda Batula announce their romance after weeks of speculation. Read the full rundown here:
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What's Tea? "Summer House" stars West Wilson and Amanda Batula announce their romance after weeks of speculation. Read the full rundown here:
https://t.co/ICyKRrhJDm

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What's Tea? Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday (Mar. 27) on suspicion of DUI. The golfer's SUV had rolled over following a car crash near his Florida home. Full details here:
https://t.co/qdyiAEK72w

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky died of cancer at 43-years-old. The Ukrainian-born businessman died of cancer last week, according to a statement from the company.
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Chance the Rapper wins his countersuit again his former manager, Pat Corcoran. Corcoran initially sued for unpaid commissions.

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Last weekend, the Oscars took over the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles with both "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" winning big that night. As the ceremony went off-air, celebrities celebrated at Vanity Fair's afterparty.
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Lil Nas X spoke with reporters outside of the courthouse. He also asked a nearby busker, named Jensen Pawley, for a song. He later gave Pawley $100 after he sung a rendition of Radiohead’s “Lucky.”

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Lil Nas X appeared in court today for his August arrest, and his lawyers asked for his case to transfer to a diversion program. The singer would later speak with reporters outside of the courthouse after the hearing.
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Lil Nas X appeared in court today for his August arrest, and his lawyers asked for his case to transfer to a diversion program. The singer would later speak with reporters outside of the courthouse after the hearing.
https://t.co/1FmnknGgXT