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ATLANTA — Ted Turner, the brash media mogul who founded CNN and transformed global news consumption with the world's first 24-hour cable news network, died Wednesday at his Florida home. He was 87.

LOS ANGELES — Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Orlando Bloom are teaming up for Reset, a high-stakes survival thriller that will begin filming in August, marking another major Hollywood project for the global superstar and a high-profile return to action for the Lord of the Rings veteran.

LOS ANGELES — Bruno Mars has matched one of his own longest chart-topping runs as his latest single "I Just Might" holds steady at No. 1 on Billboard's Radio Songs chart for a 10th week, equaling the longevity of past smashes like "That's What I Like" and cementing the 40-year-old superstar's enduring dominance in 2026.

LAS VEGAS — No Doubt kicked off its highly anticipated "Live at Sphere" residency on May 6, 2026, delivering a high-energy 21-song set that blended massive hits, deep cuts and emotional tributes inside the groundbreaking Las Vegas venue known for its immersive 16K LED dome.

LOS ANGELES — YouTube star, wrestler and outspoken collector Logan Paul has made headlines once again after spending a record $550,000 on an ultra-rare graded copy of Dragon Ball Chapter One, along with a highly sought-after first chapter of One Piece, marking his bold entry into the premium manga collecting scene.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Kelce has given fans a rare, heartfelt glimpse into his excitement for his upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift, declaring "I can't wait" during a lighthearted conversation on the latest episode of his "New Heights" podcast. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end's comments, made Tuesday while hosting golf superstar Rory McIlroy, have ignited fresh speculation about the couple's long-awaited nuptials.

ATLANTA — Ted Turner, the flamboyant media visionary who founded CNN and transformed global television with the world's first 24-hour news network, died Wednesday at age 87.

GOLD COAST, Australia — Australian fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow has ignited fresh headlines with her budding romance with 23-year-old model and actor Grayson Te Moana, confirming the pair are officially together less than a year after her high-profile divorce.

NEW YORK — Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly sharply criticized Katy Perry's extravagant 2026 Met Gala appearance, telling viewers on her show Tuesday that the pop star's otherworldly ensemble made her look like she "just saw aliens," sparking a viral debate about celebrity fashion choices and the boundaries of red carpet commentary.

LOS ANGELES — Justin Hartley's hit CBS drama Tracker is undergoing one of its biggest changes yet as production for Season 4 officially relocates from Vancouver to Los Angeles, taking advantage of a substantial California tax credit and opening new storytelling possibilities for the popular procedural series.

NEW YORK — The 2026 Met Gala raised a record-breaking $42 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, surpassing last year's previous high of $31 million and solidifying its status as one of the world's most powerful fundraising events in fashion and culture.

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift was conspicuously absent from the 2026 Met Gala on Monday night, choosing to skip fashion's biggest evening despite her history of memorable appearances, as the pop superstar focused on finishing her upcoming album and spending time with loved ones.

LOS ANGELES — Star Wars fans can finally secure their tickets starting today, May 6, 2026, for Star Wars Celebration 2027, the massive four-day fan event set to take over the Los Angeles Convention Center from April 1-4, 2027, marking the 50th anniversary of the original "Star Wars" film.

NEW YORK — Selena Gomez and her husband Benny Blanco were noticeably absent from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet on Monday night, with the couple choosing to prioritize work commitments and personal time over fashion's biggest annual event, according to multiple reports and the actress's recent social media activity.

NEW YORK — Persistent online speculation about a possible divorce between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has surged in recent weeks, fueled by the actress's high-profile legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, yet sources close to the couple insist their marriage remains strong and the rumors are unfounded.

NEW YORK — The nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday, spotlighting a resilient Broadway season marked by inventive revivals, heartfelt new plays and a handful of standout musicals despite fewer overall productions.

DETROIT — Marshall Mathers, the artist known as Eminem, continues to dominate hip-hop conversations in 2026 without a new studio album or confirmed world tour, fueling intense fan speculation while focusing on merchandise, re-releases and selective live appearances that keep his legend alive more than 25 years into his career.

LOS ANGELES — Olivia Rodrigo announced "The Unraveled Tour," a sweeping 65-date global arena run supporting her highly anticipated third studio album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," set for release June 12 via Geffen Records. The tour kicks off Sept. 25, 2026, with back-to-back nights at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, and stretches into May 2027 across North America, Europe and the UK.

NEW YORK — Sabrina Carpenter delivered one of the most literal and memorable interpretations of the "Fashion Is Art" dress code Monday night at the 2026 Met Gala, arriving in a custom Christian Dior gown constructed from shimmering rhinestone-trimmed film strips featuring scenes from the 1954 Audrey Hepburn classic "Sabrina."

NEW YORK — BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim delivered a luminous ode to wearable art Monday night at the 2026 Met Gala, stepping onto the Metropolitan Museum of Art carpet in a breathtaking custom blue Chanel column gown covered in thousands of sequined leaves that transformed her into a living mosaic under the "Fashion Is Art" theme.

The reality television star and entrepreneur, making her annual appearance at fashion's biggest night, collaborated with Jones and London-based designer duo Whitaker Malem for the avant-garde ensemble. The high-necked, molded breastplate — repurposed from a 1960s cast by the artist — hugged her form like armor while celebrating the dressed body as living sculpture.

NEW YORK — Pop star Tate McRae made a dazzling debut on fashion's biggest stage Monday night, gliding down the Met Gala red carpet in a luminous custom gold gown that perfectly embodied the "Fashion Is Art" theme and cemented her status as one of the evening's breakout style stars.

NEW YORK — Fashion's biggest night delivered pure artistry Monday as the 2026 Met Gala celebrated the Costume Institute's "Costume Art" exhibition with a "Fashion Is Art" dress code that turned the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps into a living canvas. Stars channeled paintings, sculptures and the dressed body itself, producing some of the most memorable looks in recent years.

NEW YORK — Supermodel and television personality Heidi Klum transformed into a living marble statue on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet Monday night, delivering one of the most memorable and theatrical interpretations of the evening's "Fashion Is Art" dress code.

LOS ANGELES — Kellie Pickler is making a poignant return to the "American Idol" stage on Monday, May 4, 2026, marking her first major televised appearance in more than three years since the tragic death of her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs. The fan-favorite from Season 5 will join fellow 2006 alumni for a special 20th anniversary reunion episode celebrating the show's Class of 2006.

LOS ANGELES — NBC has canceled the medical drama "Brilliant Minds" after two seasons, citing steep year-over-year viewership declines that made the Zachary Quinto-led series the network's lowest-rated drama on linear television.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Award-winning Contemporary Christian Music star Natalie Grant is recovering after a routine family outing turned into a medical emergency, with a simple slip-and-fall on a sidewalk leading to internal injuries, emergency surgery and a hospital stay.

INDIO, Calif. — Justin Bieber made a highly anticipated return to the stage at Coachella 2026, headlining the festival's main stage in his first major live performance in years, but the set left fans divided after the pop superstar spent portions of the show scrolling through YouTube clips of his younger self and singing along to old hits.

LOS ANGELES — Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit from a former housekeeper who alleges racial discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages and a hostile work environment at the reality star's Hidden Hills home, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint, brought by Juana Delgado Soto on April 29, 2026, names Jenner, Kylie Jenner Inc., staff supervisor Itzel Sibrian, Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services as defendants and marks the second such legal action against the billionaire beauty mogul in less than two weeks.