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Even as a new ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge, Nigella Lawson can’t escape the memes
Viewers were excited about the iconic food writer’s debut on season 17 of the baking competition show. But many also poked fun at her mannerisms.
Netflix turns Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory into a real-life ‘social experiment’
The reality show drew backlash earlier this year from fans over its decision to use an AI-generated replica of Gene Wilder’s voice.
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
The song’s laid-back sound, cross-genre appeal and heartache narrative are a few reasons for its success but its chart dominance still comes as a surprise.
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape of teen girl
The 20-year-old is part of an extreme trend where young men try to maximize their physical attractiveness.
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other.
‘Block the Merger’ push continues as Paramount settles with state AGs
About 20 opponents of the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger took their fight to the New York Attorney General’s Office Monday.
New Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45
Gilbert, who had been receiving treatment for cancer for several years, died “peacefully in his sleep” Sunday morning, the pop punk band said. 
Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters
A moviegoer in Burbank, California, was arrested after he allegedly pepper-sprayed another patron who was using his phone in the theater, police said.
California tightens disclosure rules for influencers who post political ads
A new law will allow authorities to impose administrative, criminal and civil penalties on social media users who don’t make clear when they’re paid to post.
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first concert since Macklemore controversy
“Today has honestly been the best show of my life” Sheeran told the Philadelphia crowd. “I’ve felt so much love from you guys, and I am so grateful.”
White House TikTok post goes silent after scathing Zara Larsson critique
The administration had used her song “Midnight Sun” to celebrate ICE-led deportations, but the post had gone mute by Friday morning.
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