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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex, gives $25 million to Minnesota nonprofits
Mackenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, said she gave $4 billion in four months.
Celebrities
Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college 'mess-up'
Maybe Olivia Jade Giannulli had hoped for kid-glove treatment in choosing the family vibe of "Red Table Talk" for her first public comments about the college admissions scandal involving her famous parents.
Music
Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since John Lennon's death
Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle's death after being shot outside his New York City apartment building.
Celebrities
SiriusXM, Howard Stern sign five-year contract extension
Howard Stern has reached a five-year deal with SiriusXM to continue making his show for the satellite radio company through the end of 2025.
Movies
Christopher Nolan calls Warner's streaming plan 'a mess'
One of Warner Bros.' most important filmmakers has come out strongly against the company's decision to debut its films on HBO Max.
National
Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
Public health guidance to avoid big parties in the age of coronavirus is about to collide with what is typically one of America's biggest celebrations of all: the swearing-in of a new president.
Celebrities
David Lander, 'Squiggy' on 'Laverne & Shirley,' dies at 73
Actor David L. Lander, who played the character of Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy "Laverne & Shirley," has died after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, his wife said. He was 73.
Celebrities
Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'
A 15-year-old Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence and created apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems has been named Time Magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year."
Celebrities
Colorado teen scientist is Time's Kid of the Year
Gitanjali Rao, a sophomore at STEM School Highlands Ranch in suburban Denver who lives in the city of Lone Tree, was selected from more than 5,000 nominees.
Books
Alison Lurie, prize winning novelist, dead at 94
Alison Lurie, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist whose satirical and cerebral tales of love and academia included the marital saga "The War Between the Tates" and the comedy of Americans abroad "Foreign Affairs," died Thursday at age 94.
Movies
With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual
This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear. It's a frothy, festive run of the year's final premieres and screenings — all part of a carefully orchestrated dance to court tastemakers and, ultimately, academy voters.
Celebrities
Volunteer bitten by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A female volunteer who regularly feeds big cats was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger Thursday morning at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Florida, which was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," officials said.
Celebrities
Rapper Casanova surrenders in federal racketeering case
The rapper Casanova remained in federal custody Thursday after surrendering to law enforcement in a gang-related federal racketeering case, authorities said.
National
New Queen Latifah drama gets post-Super Bowl debut showcase
Queen Latifah's upcoming drama series has scored a touchdown. CBS says "The Equalizer" will get the coveted post-Super Bowl slot next February to showcase its debut.
Music
Rapper G Herbo charged in fraud plot to buy trips, puppies
The rapper G Herbo, his promoter and others have been charged in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for trips on private jets, exotic car rentals, luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.
National
Biden eyes defeated candidates for key administration roles
In politics, there can sometimes be an upside to losing.
Music
YouTube announces lineup for discussions on racial justice
Mark Cuban, Anthony Anderson and Skylar Diggins-Smith will take part in a series of panel discussions on YouTube that are focused on racial justice.
Music
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu.
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