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• Poison Tour Falls Apart After Revenue Dispute
  
  Poison's long-anticipated 40th anniversary tour was scrapped because of a band dispute  about tour revenue.
• Ellen DeGeneres Praises Protesters, Sparks Online Fury
  
  Ellen DeGeneres sparked backlash this week after posting a video supporting protesters in Minneapolis and condemning violence against demonstrators.
• Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Dead at 70
  
  Rob Hirst, the drummer and a founding member of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at 70 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Hirst had been diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer in 2023.
• Fmr CNN Host Don Lemon Reacts to Nicki Minaj Backlash Over Anti-ICE Protest
  
  Former CNN anchor Don Lemon clapped back at rapper Nicki Minaj after she used a homophobic slur to attack him over his reporting on protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
• Maher, Carvey Slam Celebrity Political Takes
  
  Comedians Bill Maher and Dana Carvey on Monday slammed celebrities and millionaires for lecturing ordinary Americans about politics. "[Celebrities] just make it worse. They just make it worse, celebrities do, when they speak."
• Springsteen Tells ICE to Get Out of Minneapolis
  
  Singer Bruce Springsteen, speaking at a charity event in New Jersey on Sunday, told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to "get the f*ck out" of Minneapolis. "If you believe in the power of the law...
• Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead at 93
  
  Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday. He was 93. "Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones," the foundation said on Instagram.
• Piers Morgan Breaks Hip, Jokes 'I Blame Trump'
  
  British broadcaster Piers Morgan fractured his femur and broke his hip after tripping on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant, jokingly pinning the mishap on President Donald Trump as he recovers in the hospital.
• Green Day to Open 60th Super Bowl
  
  NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act.Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday. The performance will celebrate six decades of...
• Thousands Celebrate Life of Grateful Dead Guitarist Bob Weir
  
  Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco's Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who died last week at age 78.Musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of...
• Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations: 'Absolutely Untrue'
  
  Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations "absolutely untrue." Media reports from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted...
• 'Jack Ryan' Clip Becomes an Explainer on Venezuela
  
  A scene from the television series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" has become a go-to explainer on Venezuela for millions of viewers after U.S. troops captured President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges.
• 'It Ends With Us' Author Colleen Hoover Updates Cancer Prognosis
  
  Bestselling author Colleen Hoover, known for books including "It Ends with Us," shared her cancer treatment milestone as she marked the final days of her radiation treatment on Monday.
• Zoe Saldana Becomes All-Time Highest-Grossing Actor
  
  Zoe Saldana became the highest-grossing actor in film history after the global success of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which pushed the combined box office total of her films to $15.47 billion, according to industry tracking firm The Numbers.
• Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Alleged Assault of Ride-Share Driver
  
  Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after an alleged altercation with a ride-share driver, Los Angeles police said. 
• John Forté, Grammy-Nominated Fugees Collaborator, Dead at 50
  
  John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to local police.
• Timothy Busfield Surrenders to Police Amid Child Sex Abuse Allegations
  
  Actor and director Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities in Albuquerque on Tuesday, days after police obtained a warrant charging him with child sexual abuse offenses tied to allegations from two preteen boys, officials said.
• Report: Jackson Browne's Son Died From Fentanyl, Meth
  
  Ethan Browne, the oldest son of musician Jackson Browne, died from the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Tuesday, ruling the death an accident, according to People.
• Tomlin Quits as Steelers Coach After 19 Seasons
  
  The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Steelers on Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit.
• Blake Shelton Addresses Gwen Stefani Divorce Rumors
  
  Blake Shelton pushed back against online rumors claiming that he and his wife, Gwen Stefani, are headed for divorce.
• Clint Eastwood Shut Down Matt Damon on Set
  
  Clint Eastwood bluntly shut down Matt Damon's request for another take while filming "Invictus," the actor said while recounting an early lesson from the veteran director.
• DHS Fires Back at Billie Eilish's Anti-ICE Posts
  
  The Department of Homeland Security pushed back against criticism from singer Billie Eilish, defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement after she reshared posts condemning the agency following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis last week.
• 'Dilbert' Comic Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68
  
  Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running workplace comic strip "Dilbert," has died after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 68. President Donald Trump shared the news on Truth Social, describing Adams as a "fantastic guy."
• Timothy Busfield Missing Since Child Sex Abuse Warrant Issued
  
  Actor and director Timothy Busfield remains missing three days after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant accusing him of sexually abusing two child actors.
• 'Dances With Wolves' Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Standing Trial in Las Vegas
  
  The jury trial for Nathan Chasing Horse, the former "Dances with Wolves" actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, is expected to begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege he used his reputation as a spiritual leader and healer to take advantage of...

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