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McKinley Franklin editor Duane Earl Poole, writer of “Hart to Hart,” died on April 1 due to cancer. He was 74. Poole worked under Aaron Spelling’s team of writers and producers on television programs including “Hart to Hart,” “The Love Boat,” “Lottery!,” “Glitter” and “Hotel.” He also worked with Hanna-Barbera’s production team alongside Sid and Marty Kroft, where he contributed to children’s programs such as “The Great Grape Ape,” “A Flintstones Christmas,” “The Smurfs,” “Electra Woman and Dyna Girl,” “Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “C.H.O.M.P.S.”

Emanuel Okusanya The fast-rising Afropop singer Ayra Starr says she always knew she was destined for greatness. It didn’t take long: She’d signed with the major African label Mavin, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, headlined a U.K. tour and gotten cosigns from many of her idols, all before her 21st birthday this coming June. After her debut single “Away” shot her to stardom in her native Nigeria, her hit single “Rush” has surpassed 100 million streams on both Spotify and YouTube, and she just dropped a tag-team single with labelmate DJ Big N and singer Oxlade called “How Many Times.” It all began simply enough: She’d been singing with her brother for most of her life, and one day when she was 18, “I posted a video — it was the first original song I posted online,” she recalls, “and the next day my executive producer called me and invited me to the studio. Literally three days later I was signed.” The label in question is Mavin Records, the powerhouse Nigeria-based company that launched the global careers of industry icons such as Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Rema and others. Her career vaulted to the next level with “Bloody Samaritan” — an R&B banger that took off in the U.K. and caught the attention of Kelly Rowland, who later joined the remix and became a mentor to Starr. 

Lary Simpson, who launched a career in entertainment law at Tri-Star Pictures before leaving legal practice to join older brother Don Simpson in motion picture production, died Jan. 25 of cancer at his home in Noank, Connecticut. He was 77.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Three years ago, T.J. Newman was handing out peanuts and pouring drinks for airplane passengers. Last month, she was hustling between Zoom calls with Nicole Kidman and Jerry Bruckheimer as they tried to outbid each other for the rights to “Drowning,” her upcoming novel about a jetliner that crashes into the ocean. It’s all part of an improbable Cinderella story that’s taken Newman, a flight attendant-turned-bestselling writer, from manning first-class cabins to becoming one of Hollywood’s most in-demand talents.  Newman admits she still hasn’t accepted her change in fortunes. “Any time I board a plane, I still want to get up and collect trash or help someone put their bag in an overhead bin,” she says. “I have to remind myself: You can sit and order a drink instead of serving it.” 

Quentin Tarantino has weighed in on the debate around gun laws in the US, saying he owns a gun “for protection”.After a recent spate of shootings in the United States, calls are once again being made for gun reform.Asked about his opinion on the topic by El Pais, Tarantino said there are “always two sides” to the debate, adding: “We certainly don’t need as many automatic weapons as there are. There should be better laws.

and one-year-old son has made her more comfortable in her own skin.Jenner, who is reportedly (which isn't pertinent to this story but is ), opened up about how motherhood has impacted her thoughts on beauty, which is of course her job as the founder of . “[Motherhood has] made me love myself more. I see my features in my daughter and my son now, but you know, my daughter looks like me.

TV presenting legend John Leslie has carved an impressive and very different career path for himself following years of success on the small screen, since his first appearance on the Music Box channel in 1987. The 58-year-old presenter worked as a DJ in nightclubs in Edinburgh and Newcastle before his rise to stardom and was one of the most popular faces on television in his younger years.

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are still going strong. The couple has been together for the past couple of years, with White speaking about their relationship following his Olympic retirement and sharing some of his future plans. Are Nina Dobrev and Shaun White preparing for the next step in their relationship?Nina Dobrev & Shaun White share adorable and fun photos in their bathing suitsA post shared by Shaun White (@shaunwhite)In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, White talked about his relationship with Dobrev and teased their possible engagement.

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has reiterated his desire to play in the Champions League amid speculation over his future at the London side and after being linked with a summer move to Manchester United.

EXCLUSIVE: Harry Gamsu is heading back to Warner Bros. Discovery.

Thania Garcia Megan Thee Stallion has shared a deeply personal retelling of the ups and downs of her life since Tory Lanez shoot her in the foot back in 2020. In an essay penned by Megan for Elle, the Texas-born rapper states this is the “final time that I’ll address anything regarding the case in the press,” and said she doesn’t “plan to keep reliving the most traumatic experience of my life over and over again. I’m choosing to change the narrative because I’m more than just my trauma.” The piece starts with a similar assertion, solidifying that Megan sees herself as a survivor and not a victim “because I have truly survived the unimaginable,” she writes. “Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, but I overcame the public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged through the mud by that individual for the entire world to see.”

He's been on the wrong side of an Angeball thrashing - and James McPake says trying to decipher how to stop Celtic leaves him dizzy.

Channel 4 Gogglebox star spoke out on Instagram as she headed into work having ended her maternity leave. "And just like that maternity leave is over. .

Don’t call Megan Thee Stallion a victim.

Gogglebox star Georgia Bell has been flooded with support after reflecting on her first nine months of motherhood as she returned to work. Fans of the Channel 4 show are used to seeing the 22-year-old alongside her best pal Abbie Lynn each Friday night as they dish their opinions on the latest TV shows and breaking news.

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov says Jadon Sancho has failed to fulfil his potential since joining the Old Trafford outfit from Borussia Dortmund almost two years ago.

BTS member J-Hope is reporting for military duty. The K-pop star shared a selfie showing off his new buzz cut and a message for fans as he began his 18-month mandatory military service in South Korea on Tuesday.«I'll be back in good health,» reads the caption on his Instagram, translated from Korean. The artist, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, follows in the footsteps of the group's eldest member, Jin, who began his military service in December. Under South Korean law, all able-bodied men are required to perform 18 to 21 months of military service.

Janet Jackson can’t help but be happy to be a mom.

Strictly Come Dancing's power couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova first found love during the dancing competition in 2021.Two years later, the couple previously spoke to OK! about their plans to get married and have kids one day in their first photoshoot. Now, Kai and Nadiya have sat down to give us an update as they revealed what the secret is to their successful relationship. "Always being there for each other no matter what even when it gets hard.

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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A new podcast from Audible and Wondery investigates Michael Jackson’s staying power as a pop-culture force in the face of disturbing allegations. “Think Twice: Michael Jackson” is hosted by journalist and podcaster Leon Neyfakh and hip-hop radio veteran Jay Smooth. The 10-episode audio series is a co-production from Audible and podcast network Wondery (which are both part of Amazon), Prologue Projects and Jigsaw Productions. All episodes of “Think Twice” are slated to drop Thursday, April 27, exclusively on Audible (at this link) and ad-free for Prime members on the Amazon Music app (at this link).