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Drake turns Iceman into a triple-album surprise
The Toronto rapper released Iceman at midnight alongside Habibti and Maid of Honour, a 43-song drop that followed fireworks, a CN Tower spectacle and a livestream watched by hundreds of thousands
Lisa Ann Walter Turns Her Career Surge Toward Stand-Up
The “Abbott Elementary” and “Parent Trap” actor is returning to live comedy during what a source summary describes as a midcareer renaissance
Amazon MGM says search for next James Bond is underway
The studio says it will not comment on specific casting details yet, while reported contenders include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson
Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix
Archewell is developing a feature adaptation of Maj Adam Jowett’s No Way Out, about British troops defending a compound in Musa Qala in 2006
Drake turns CN Tower icy blue for Iceman album rollout
The Toronto rapper used a YouTube livestream, waterfront fireworks and city landmarks to mark the release of his ninth album, along with two surprise projects
Drake drops three albums, revisits Kendrick Lamar feud
Iceman arrives alongside Habibti and Maid of Honour, a 43-track release with Central Cee, 21 Savage and PARTYNEXTDOOR among its collaborators
Bonnie Tyler stable but seriously ill after emergency surgery in Portugal
A spokesman said doctors remain positive the 74-year-old Welsh singer will make a full recovery after intestinal surgery in Faro
Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news pioneer, dies at 87
Turner built a media empire that included CNN, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies, owned Atlanta sports teams and became a major philanthropist
Lizzo says new album is coming as legal fight continues
In a CBS Mornings interview, the singer said her album Bitch is due June 5 and reiterated that she will not settle the lawsuit filed by former dancers
Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.