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<b>Venus Williams Honored with Barbie Doll Celebrating Her Legacy   </b>

Venus Williams Honored with Barbie Doll Celebrating Her Legacy

NewsmakersAugust 14, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Venus Williams has long been recognized as one of the greatest athletes in tennis history, a champion whose influence extends far beyond the baseline. Now,…

<b>Texas Tops Both AP and Coaches Polls in Historic Preseason First    </b>

Texas Tops Both AP and Coaches Polls in Historic Preseason First

NewsmakersAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Texas will open the 2025 college football season as the No. 1 team in the nation in both the AP Top 25 and the Coaches…

<b>Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to Acting in Son’s Directorial Debut, <i>Anemone</i>     </b>

Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to Acting in Son’s Directorial Debut, Anemone

NewsmakersAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Daniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Academy Award winner who announced his retirement from acting in 2017, is set to return to the screen in Anemone, a…

<b>Legends of Stage, Song, and Screen Take Center Stage in 2025 Kennedy Center Honors</b>

Legends of Stage, Song, and Screen Take Center Stage in 2025 Kennedy Center Honors

NewsmakersAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Five cultural icons spanning country music, rock, disco, drama, and film were announced this August as the recipients of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors—an elite…

<b>Mira Sorvino Makes Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in <i>Chicago</i>    </b>

Mira Sorvino Makes Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago

NewsmakersAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Mira Sorvino, the Academy Award-winning actress, is about to realize a lifelong dream by making her Broadway debut this fall in the iconic musical Chicago….

<b>Billy Joel Reveals Brain Condition, Puts Beloved Motorcycle Collection Up for Auction  </b>

Billy Joel Reveals Brain Condition, Puts Beloved Motorcycle Collection Up for Auction

NewsmakersAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Billy Joel is preparing to close a chapter of his life that blends personal passion with public connection. The legendary singer-songwriter, 76, recently revealed that…

<b> Amy Schumer Recovering With Humor After Undergoing Back Surgery   </b>

Amy Schumer Recovering With Humor After Undergoing Back Surgery

NewsmakersAugust 11, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Amy Schumer is on the mend after undergoing back surgery, sharing her journey with fans in the candid and comedic style that has become her…

<b>Maluma Pauses Concert to Scold Parent for Bringing One-Year-Old Without Ear Protection </b>

Maluma Pauses Concert to Scold Parent for Bringing One-Year-Old Without Ear Protection

NewsmakersAugust 11, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Colombian pop star Maluma made headlines during his recent +Pretty +Dirty World Tour stop in Mexico City when he paused the show to address a…

<b>Prince Harry and Meghan Extend Netflix Deal to Produce New Slate of Films and Series   </b>

Prince Harry and Meghan Extend Netflix Deal to Produce New Slate of Films and Series

NewsmakersAugust 11, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have renewed their multi-million-dollar partnership with Netflix, securing a continuation of one of the most…

<b>Canadian Teen Victoria Mboko Stuns Naomi Osaka to Win Montreal Open in Fairytale Run  </b>

Canadian Teen Victoria Mboko Stuns Naomi Osaka to Win Montreal Open in Fairytale Run

NewsmakersAugust 11, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

MONTREAL — In a breathtaking display of skill and composure, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko etched her name into tennis history by defeating four-time Grand Slam champion…

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