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Diddy files $50 million defamation suit against grand jury witness

January 22, 2025

Diddy files $50 million defamation suit against grand jury witness

Sean "Diddy" Combs filed $50 million defamation lawsuit against grand jury witness Courtney Burgess, lawyer Ariel Mitchell and NewsNation parent company Nexstar.

Trump inauguration performer Gavin DeGraw salutes 'businessman running largest economy in world'

January 22, 2025

Trump inauguration performer Gavin DeGraw salutes 'businessman running largest economy in world'

Gavin DeGraw, best known for his song "I Don't Want to Be," which became the theme for "One Tree Hill," said he was proud to support President Trump at his inauguration.

Sting postpones multiple concerts due to illness preventing him from singing

January 22, 2025

Sting postpones multiple concerts due to illness preventing him from singing

Sting, who has postponed multiple concerts due to a temporary throat infection, took to social media to thank his fans for their concern.

Flight passengers celebrate President Trump by singing 'YMCA' in viral video

January 22, 2025

Flight passengers celebrate President Trump by singing 'YMCA' in viral video

An airline passenger has gone viral for posting a video showing her Southwest flight playing "YMCA" upon landing in D.C. on the eve of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Billy Ray Cyrus explains Trump inaugural ball performance that concerned fans

January 21, 2025

Billy Ray Cyrus explains Trump inaugural ball performance that concerned fans

After a shaky performance at President Donald Trump's inaugural ball that sparked concern among fans on social media, Billy Ray Cyrus said his onstage mishap was just part of “rock 'n' roll."

Trump inauguration: Jewel surprises MAHA Inaugural Ball with performance

January 21, 2025

Trump inauguration: Jewel surprises MAHA Inaugural Ball with performance

Jewel surprised President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. supporters Monday with a performance at the MAHA Ball at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.

Garth Hudson, The Band's last surviving member, dead at 87

January 21, 2025

Garth Hudson, The Band's last surviving member, dead at 87

Musician Garth Hudson passed away Tuesday. The keyboardist was the last surviving member of Canadian-American rock group, The Band. Hudson was 87.

John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dead at 65

January 21, 2025

John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dead at 65

John Sykes died from cancer at age 65. The guitarist played for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake before joining Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.

Carrie Underwood triumphs at Trump inauguration after musical mishap

January 20, 2025

Carrie Underwood triumphs at Trump inauguration after musical mishap

Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

Trump inauguration brings Hollywood stars, MAGA celebrities to nation’s capital: PHOTOS

January 20, 2025

Trump inauguration brings Hollywood stars, MAGA celebrities to nation’s capital: PHOTOS

Celebrities flocked to Washington, D.C., in celebration of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.