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Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterThe documentary short competition has long been a prime stage for nonfiction talent, and thanks to the renewed interest of streamers and new platforms, the format is as lively as ever. This year’s nominees encompass a wide range of subjects, from female sports pioneers to homelessness, love in a warzone and childhood bullying.

The US version of the Eurovision Song Contest has secured some big-name contestants, with Michael Bolton, Macy Gray, Jewel and Sisqó all confirmed to be competing in the inaugural competition, which launches this month.

Ginger Zee and her husband, Ben Aaron, rarely share photos of their children on social media anymore, so when they took to Instagram with a family snapshot on Thursday, fans were surprised. The GMA meteorologist shared a photo of the group, including their two young sons, Miles and Adrian, riverside in Baltimore, Maryland. MORE: Ginger Zee's husband shares the most epic throwback baby bump photoThe foursome were wrapped up and the boys were wearing hats and matching jackets.WATCH: Ginger Zee's husband undergoes agonizing procedure and we can barely watch They were also both holding a unique cuddly toy, which appeared to be a replica of the floating tourist attraction in the background of the photo. Ginger explained more in the caption which read: "There is no question we should have a @mrtrashwheel in every city.PHOTOS: Meet the kids of the Good Morning America stars: Ginger Zee, Lara Spencer and moreMORE: Ginger Zee makes risky fashion statement as GMA fans weigh in"Millions of pounds of trash that comes from the streets, washes into rivers and eventually the ocean — is diverted with this solar & tide driven invention." Ginger and Ben rarely share photos of their children anymoreMr. Trash Wheel is a trash interceptor and is described on Wikipedia as being, "a vessel that removes trash from the Jones Falls river as it empties into the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland."Ginger revealed that their visit was part of a new project she's working on and added: "Can't wait to share all these adventures soon — we are gearing up for earth month with @natgeo planet possible— taking an eco road trip.

Chris Willman Music WriterAs “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing the 50 U.S. states, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs.Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of competitors — including Jewel (representing Alaska), Macy Gray (Ohio), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), the Crystal Method (Nevada), Sisqo (Maryland) and Allen Stone (Washington) — along with dozens not so well known outside their local territories.Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were recently announced as co-hosts for the show.

the debut series of American Song Contest.In a take on the Eurovision Song Contest, 56 artists from across the nation will be competing to find America’s favorite song.There are some huge stars jumping straight into the competition for the pride of their home state, battling it out against lesser-known musicians.Macy will be representing Ohio while Thong Song legend Sisqo is performing for Maryland.

A Maryland man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly abducting two young children from their home.

Poking fun! Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith had the best reaction when Laverne Cox brought up “entanglements” on the SAG Awards red carpet.

Well, this story just took an even darker turn — and that’s quite a feat considering…

Jenna Dewan has shared a series of throwback pictures to her time as a cheerleader- but fans couldn't over how she looked exactly the same, 20 years on.MORE: The Rookie’s Jenna Dewan shares 'thrilling' new project with fans"When you are from Texas pom poms are your main accessory #fbf," she captioned the post which featured three pictures, two of her in high school and one as a young girl in a cheerleader uniform and two big white pom poms.WATCH: Nathan Fillion's The Rookie co-star Jenna Dewan shares surprising detail with fansHer high school snaps showed her in a blue, white and red dress with her high school 'Grapevine' emblazoned over the chest with matching poms poms, while another picture saw her on one knee with a big smile on her face as she cheered for the 'Colts'."Love the throwbacks! You look exactly the same," commented one fan while others shared their cheerleading memories: "Those shoes! We had the ASICS too!!! Staple cheer item!!"MORE: Inside Jenna Dewan's stunning $4.7million family home with fiancé Steve KazeeMORE: The Rookie's Jenna Dewan's before-and-after photos have to be seen to be believed"Haha! Those shoes! I had the same on my dance team in the late 90s!" shared another.Jenna grew up in Maryland and was a varsity cheerleader.

Late 16 & Pregnant star JordanCashmyer's cause of death has been revealed over a month after her untimely passing at the age of 26.Cashmyer died from 'fentanyl, despropionyl fentanyl and cocaine intoxication,' as confirmed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Healthto UsWeekly.It is unclear whether or notCashmyer's overdose wasintentional or accidental, so the manner of death is 'undetermined.' Cause of death:Late 16 & Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer's cause of death has been revealed over a month after her untimely passing at the age of 26Cashmyer, who struggled with addiction and had previously attempted suicide, died on January 15, leaving behind an orphaned baby daughter, Lyla, and her first child, Genevieve, whose birth she documented on the MTV reality series in 2014.Her death came just four months after her fiance and the father of her six-month-old daughter died. Cashmyer's family were the first to confirm her cause of death of January 28 by revealing that she'd lost her battle with 'addiction.'Family described the mother-of-two's struggles with addiction as a 'plague', while pleading for donations to help fund her funeral expenses and to help with the care of her now-orphaned baby daughter.

One month after Jordan Cashmyer’s passing, her cause of death has been revealed.

"16 and Pregnant" star Jordan Cashmyer's official cause of death has been determined by a medical examiner. Jordan died of fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Health confirmed to Fox News Digital. Her manner of death was undetermined.

We knew when we first heard about the passing of 16 & Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer last month that it was drug-related based on her family’s statement. Now it has been confirmed that the reality star died from a cocaine and fentanyl overdose. She was just 26 years old.

Volatile Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard potentially faces a suspension or firing for punching a Wisconsin assistant coach today during the postgame handshake line.

Paul McCartney will launch a 13-city U.S. tour in April – his first since 2019 – with a May 13 stop at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on the roster.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is expanding the Love & Marriage franchise with Love & Marriage: DC, the first spinoff of its successful reality series Love & Marriage: Huntsville, from Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment.

Modest Mouse have announced a new North American tour with The Cribs, due to take place this spring.The two bands have long had a link, with the Wakefield trio recruiting the Portland band’s Joe Plummer to add some percussion to some tracks in 2007. Later, in 2008, Johnny Marr completed his touring duties with Modest Mouse and left the line-up to join The Cribs, with whom he played for three years.Now the groups are hitting the road together for a number of gigs across North America, which will begin in Baltimore in April.

Bel-Air— that reimagines the '90s NBC sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.It's quite the Hollywood story for the West Philadelphia born-and-raised (for real) who takes over the role Will Smith made famous more than 30 years ago. “The parallels are wild,” Banks tells Glamour. “I lived in Maryland as well.

Logic has dropped off a brand new track called ‘Breath Control’ – you can watch the song’s one-take video below.It’s the latest preview of the Maryland rapper and producer’s upcoming new album, ‘Vinyl Days’. He first announced the project last month, sharing a clip of himself in his home studio working on a beat for it.“This is JAY-Z‘s microphone,” he says at the beginning of the clip, as he takes a mic out of a zip case.

Uprooted,” which investigates the 1986 unsolved hanging death of Keith Warren, a 19-year-old Black man from Silver Spring, Md. But nobody wanted the project. Then, after George Floyd was murdered in May 2020, Speaks and McDonough began receiving phone calls.“Suddenly people came out of the woodwork and were interested and wanted to have a conversation about making the series,” Speaks recalls.

In its final act as it permanently sunsets, the BHT Foundation has gifted more than $522,000 to 19 community organizations in an emotional, often tearful final grant reception held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m.More than half of the disbursement has been earmarked for two organizations: The DC Center for the LGBTQ Community and AIDS Action Baltimore.