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Emma Mayer is a Newsweek Culture Writer based in Wyoming. Her focus is reporting on celebrities, books, movies, and music. She covered general news and politics before joining the culture team and loves to cover news about new books, films, Taylor Swift, BTS, and anything else she might be obsessing over at the moment. Emma joined Newsweek as a...
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Entertainment
Art Spiegelman Discusses the Legacy of ‘Maus’ Amid ‘Fascist’ Book Bans
The award-winning cartoonist spoke with Newsweek about his books being banned in schools across the country and how that has impacted his art.
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Entertainment
Who Is Neal Bledsoe? Actor Quits Channel After Candace Cameron Bure Remarks
“I hope GAF will change, but until everyone can be represented in their films with pride, my choice is clear,” Bledsoe said.
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Entertainment
Kyrie Irving Tweets ‘Being Free’ Image After Nike Deal Ends
“There’s nothing more priceless than being free,” read the caption of a gif that the Nets star tweeted on Monday. Nike confirmed that the partnership has ended.
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Real ID Deadline Extension Leads to Jokes About Flying Cars, Mars Mission
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that the deadline for REAL ID enforcement is now May 7, 2025.
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What is #CandyChallenge? K-Pop Group Starts New Dance Trend
NCT Dream shared a video dancing to their upcoming song, along with the hashtag #CandyChallenge, encouraging fans to join in on the dance.
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Charlamagne Tha God Slams Kanye West for Still Wearing Balenciaga
Balenciaga has been under scrutiny for a controversial ad campaign involving children, and Kanye has been criticized this week for his comments about Hitler.
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Britney Spears’ Birthday: A Look Back at Her Remarkable Year
Friday marks the singer’s 41st birthday and a little over a year since she was released from her 13-year conservatorship.
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‘Apologize to Lisa’ Trends as BLACKPINK Fans Call Out Spotify
Lisa of BLACKPINK was attacked online after being mistakenly named Spotify’s Most Streamed K-Pop Soloist of 2022.
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Republican Jewish Group Tells Conservatives: ‘Enough Is Enough’ With Kanye
On Thursday, the rapper claimed that he made antisemitism “popular” and gave praise to Adolf Hitler on Alex Jones’ InfoWars show.
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Entertainment
Tory Lanez Trial in Alleged Megan Thee Stallion Assault Starts: What’s Next
Jury proceedings have begun and testimony is set to be heard in the Canadian rapper’s trial in connection with the shooting.
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‘GMA’ Hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Romance Rumors: Fans Cite ‘Evidence’
Both “Good Morning America” hosts shut down their Instagram accounts on Wednesday following reports that they were together.
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Macron State Dinner Menu: What Biden Is Serving French President
The White House is preparing to host its first state dinner under the Biden administration on Thursday.
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Stevie Nicks Writes Handwritten Note for Christine McVie: ‘Don’t Forget Me’
Christine McVie, a keyboardist, co-lead vocalist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, passed away on Wednesday at age 79.
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Christine McVie Mourned in Tributes for Late Fleetwood Mac Member
The legendary Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter and keyboardist passed away at the age of 79.
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Will Smith’s Skin Color Gives Him ‘Total Pass’ for Oscars Slap: Megyn Kelly
“If Will Smith were white and had assaulted Chris Rock, a black man at the Oscars, he would never work again a day in his life,” Megyn Kelly said on Wednesday.
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Entertainment
How Spotify Wrapped Compares to Apple Music and YouTube’s Year-End Reviews
Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, and YouTube Music Recap have all been released this week as the world looks back on what they’ve listened to in 2022.
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Entertainment
‘AHS’ Star Isaac Powell Talks Importance of Show’s LGBTQ Representation
Isaac Powell chatted with Newsweek about “American Horror Story” season 11 and his Broadway origins.
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Sports
Christian Pulisic as Captain America Pic Floods Twitter After Goal on Iran
The United States took the win against Iran 1-0 on Tuesday and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
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Entertainment
Calls Grow for Balenciaga to Face Punishment Similar to Kanye West
“I hope yall treat Balenciaga the same way y’all treated Kanye,” a Twitter user wrote. Balenciaga still faces criticism for its controversial ad campaign.
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Entertainment
Trump Disappointed But Biden Is Too Old, Says Gene Simmons of KISS
“I am an ageist, depending on the vibrancy and the mental alertness of what you’ve got,” the 73-year-old bassist said in regard to President Joe Biden.
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Business
Balenciaga Issues ‘Sincere Apologies’ for Ad Campaign: Read Full Statement
“Balenciaga reiterates its sincere apologies for the offense we have caused and extends its apologies to talents and partners,” the luxury fashion brand said.
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