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Tandy Culpepper is a veteran broadcast television, radio, and online journalist. He has reported extensively for multiple outlets including CNN Radio, CNN.com, People.com, He was senior correspondent for CNN's internationally-syndicated television news service, Turner Entertainment Report.
<b>Shedeur Sanders Impresses in Preseason Debut for Browns</b>

Shedeur Sanders Impresses in Preseason Debut for Browns

NewsmakersAugust 9, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, made a memorable NFL debut on Friday night, taking the field as the starter in their…

<b>Brandon Blackstock, Talent Manager and Ex-Husband of Kelly Clarkson, Dies at 48</b>

Brandon Blackstock, Talent Manager and Ex-Husband of Kelly Clarkson, Dies at 48

NewsmakersAugust 9, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Brandon Blackstock, the former talent manager and ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at age 48 after a private, multi-year battle with cancer. His…

<b>Sean “Diddy” Combs Reportedly Seeks Role as Domestic Violence Counselor in Sentencing Bid</b>

Sean “Diddy” Combs Reportedly Seeks Role as Domestic Violence Counselor in Sentencing Bid

NewsmakersAugust 9, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly is seeking to take on a role as a domestic abuse counselor as part of his defense strategy ahead of sentencing….

<b>Michael Lydon, Founding Editor of Rolling Stone and Chronicler of Rock’s Early Years, Dies at 82</b>

Michael Lydon, Founding Editor of Rolling Stone and Chronicler of Rock’s Early Years, Dies at 82

NewsmakersAugust 9, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Michael Lydon, a founding editor of Rolling Stone magazine and an influential voice in chronicling the birth of rock ’n’ roll, has died at the…

<b>Eddie Palmieri, Revolutionary Maestro of Latin Jazz and Salsa, Dies at 88</b>

Eddie Palmieri, Revolutionary Maestro of Latin Jazz and Salsa, Dies at 88

NewsmakersAugust 7, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Eddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist and composer whose fusion of Latin rhythms with jazz harmonies redefined the sound of salsa and Latin jazz for generations,…

<b>Jessie Smollet Returns to TV First Time Since His Arrest in 2019 for Faked Hate Crime</b>

Jessie Smollet Returns to TV First Time Since His Arrest in 2019 for Faked Hate Crime

NewsmakersAugust 7, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Jussie Smollett is set to return to television in a move that is likely to generate both attention and controversy. The former Empire actor, whose…

<b>Brian Robbins, Co-CEO of Paramount, Exits Company Following Merger with Skydance</b>

Brian Robbins, Co-CEO of Paramount, Exits Company Following Merger with Skydance

NewsmakersAugust 7, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Brian Robbins is stepping down from his role as co-CEO of Paramount Global amid the company’s merger with Skydance Media. His exit comes just days…

<b>Britney Spears Ex Kevin Federline Memoir<i>You Thought You Knew</i> Out In October</b>

Britney Spears Ex Kevin Federline MemoirYou Thought You Knew Out In October

NewsmakersAugust 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Kevin Federline is stepping into the spotlight with a memoir titled You Thought You Knew, scheduled for release on October 21, 2025. The book marks…

<b>Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? Is It A Case Of Kryptonite Gone Bad? <i>Lois & Clark</i>‘s Dean Cain Joins Ice “To Preserve Truth, Justice, And The American Way!”</b>

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? Is It A Case Of Kryptonite Gone Bad? Lois & Clark‘s Dean Cain Joins Ice “To Preserve Truth, Justice, And The American Way!”

Newsmakers, UncategorizedAugust 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Dean Cain—yes, the 1990s Clark Kent himself—has officially traded his cape for a career in mass deportation. In a video posted to social media, the…

<b><i>SNL</i> & <i>Barry</i> Star Bill Hader Reveals Anxiety Issues Kept Him Away From <i>SNL50</i> Reunion Show</b>

SNL & Barry Star Bill Hader Reveals Anxiety Issues Kept Him Away From SNL50 Reunion Show

NewsmakersAugust 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Bill Hader has confirmed that his absence from the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special was due to anxiety, not a scheduling conflict as previously…

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