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Singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56
The “Spring Awakening” composer had been receiving medical care for an ailment that left him in “critical but stable” condition, his family said.
King Charles issues fiery response to Princess Diana’s brother over claims in new book
Charles Spencer claims the then-prince said his first wife would soon be forgotten in the days after her death.
Matthew Lillard ‘ashamed’ he returned to ‘Scream’ after Melissa Barrera fired for Israel-Gaza posts
The actor spoke to fans of the horror franchise, saying he was “on the wrong side of history” for returning after Barrera was dropped.
Singer Duncan Sheik in ‘critical but stable’ condition and receiving care
The singer-songwriter and Broadway composer didn’t detail what he is being treated for.
Macklemore donating $1 million to Palestinian relief efforts, invites Kraft to do the same
Macklemore said on Instagram he wants to “bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people.” 
FOR SUBSCRIBERSMacklemore has a bigger platform after being dropped from tour as Ed Sheeran suffers fallout
What’s known as the Streisand effect has elevated the rapper after he was forced off Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestinian comments.
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
Kardashian has sought to move on since the court last year found eight people guilty for their roles in what she described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.”
All support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks
Sheeran’s listed openers have left the tour after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft worked to have Macklemore removed. 
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore as celebs and politicians back rapper on pro-Palestine remarks
Macklemore has gotten support from a variety of public figures, including Ms. Rachel, Bella Hadid and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Nick Reiner prosecutors won’t seek death penalty in the killings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner, DA says
“That means that the maximum sentence that Mr. Reiner will be looking at is life without the possibility of parole,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.
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