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Image Credit: Getty Images Roberta Flack, the iconic vocalist who rose to stardom in the 1970s with hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Where Is the Love,” passed away on Monday, as confirmed by her publicist. She was 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” wrote Elaine Schock, her publicist, in a statement. “She died peacefully surrounded by her family.” Find out more about her and her personal life below. Who Was Roberta Flack? Born on February 10, 1937, in North Carolina, Flack was the daughter of a church…

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, February 20, following a routine inspection of the Orchard Theatre’s roof on September 4, 2023. The inspection revealed that reinforced autoclave aerated concrete (RAAC) panels installed at the time of the theatre’s construction had deteriorated, rendering the building unsafe for users. The theatre has remained closed since the discovery. Further inspections, carried out as part of both the original roof works and additional refurbishment proposals, revealed that significant further works are required to meet modern regulations and current health and safety operating standards. In a statement, the council reaffirmed its…

Image Credit: Neon New Year, New Winners! As the year began, so did award show season. The 2025 Golden Globes kicked off the lineup of Hollywood’s biggest award shows. From wins by actresses like Zoe Saldaña and Demi Moore to films such as Wicked taking home awards, many are wondering if nominees who left empty-handed will get another chance at the next major event: the 2025 Oscars.  Hosted by TV personality and comedian Conan O’Brien. the Oscars are set for March 2, 2025. According to Variety, the 61 year old stated, “America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new…

Image Credit: Getty Images The Academy is preparing for its biggest night to celebrate the best films, performances, short films, documentaries, and other outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry at the upcoming Oscars. The 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood will feature Conan O’Brien as host. The Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang expressed their excitement on ABC, “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year.” They added, “He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his…

Image Credit: Getty Images for ESSENCE Joy Reid, known for her MSNBC show The ReidOut, is being removed from the network’s primetime lineup, according to multiple outlets. The news comes amid a wave of departures by prominent journalists and news anchors from major cable networks, including NBC’s Hoda Kotb, CBS’s Norah O’Donnell, CNN’s Chris Wallace, Fox News’s Neil Cavuto, and several others. Amid the show’s cancelation, viewers are wondering if Joy was fired by MSNBC. Find out more about Reid and her status with the network below. Who Is Joy Reid? Reid is a progressive political commentator, TV host, and…

Image Credit: Patrick Randak/NBC Lester Holt is stepping down from his position as managing editor and anchor of NBC Nightly News, with his exit coming in the summer of 2025. The veteran journalist and esteemed anchor is not leaving the network, however. He will focus on his role on Dateline after leaving Nightly News. Thanks to his years-long experience with the major news network, Lester has amassed a substantial net worth and, of course, an impressive salary. Learn more about Lester’s career below. Who Is Lester Holt? Lester is an accomplished journalist and actor, having appeared in a slew of…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images for InStyle Sydney Sweeney has been a rising star in recent years. While she’s been acting since childhood, she began to gain widespread recognition in 2018 for roles in The Handmaid’s Tale and Sharp Objects. More recently, she’s only grown in fame with critically-acclaimed roles in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood and the HBO shows Euphoria and The White Lotus, both of which she earned Primetime Emmy nominations for in 2022. Sydney and Jonathan have been engaged since 2022. (Stefan / BACKGRID) In addition to her Emmy nominations, 2022 was also a very special year for Sydney, as she also got engaged…

The work will affect trains from Monday (February 24) and Friday (February 28). We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Engineering work is taking place overnight this week at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday (February 24 to February 27): From 11.50pm until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks. Replacement buses will run between: Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except East Malling Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images The 2025 Oscars are just around the corner! With the nominations revealed in January, anticipation is rising for the night that celebrates the best films, performances, short films, documentaries, and other outstanding achievements in entertainment. You’ve probably watched all the big flicks this year, so which film do you think will take home the coveted gold statue, and which actors will shine in the spotlight? Find out all the latest details about one of Hollywood’s biggest nights below as you prepare for your upcoming Oscars viewing party! Were the Oscars Postponed? The 2025 Oscars…

Image Credit: Patrick Randak/NBC Lester Holt is one of the several famous news anchors leaving their positions at major news networks. However, he isn’t going far. The longtime NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor announced his exit from the daily news program on February 24, 2025, and he revealed where his next job will be. Now, just one question remains: who will replace Lester on Nightly News? Find out what we know so far about who could replace Lester on NBC Nightly News below. Did Lester Holt Quit NBC? No, Lester is not leaving NBCUniversal. He is only leaving…