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Stray Kids score their sixth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as HOP debuts atop the list dated Dec. 28. It’s the sixth leader for the group, making the pop ensemble the first act to debut at No. 1 with its first six chart entries in the nearly 69-year history of the chart. The Billboard 200 began publishing on a regular, weekly basis in March 1956. Stray Kids previously opened atop the chart with ODDINARY and MAXIDENT (both in 2022), ROCK-STAR and 5-STAR (both in 2023) and ATE (earlier in 2024). Further, with a sixth No. 1, Stray Kids tie BTS, Linkin Park and…

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Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 02:14 PM ETCloseTim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus.LANDOVER, Md. — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out of Sunday’s 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders with a concussion.Hurts left the field midway through the first quarter after his head collided with the turf as he was hit by linebacker Frankie Luvu while going to the ground following a 13-yard run.After being evaluated…

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When I published my book recently I reached out to my friend, Tamron Hall, the award winning Talk Show host of “The Tamron Hall Show.” She in her generosity agreed to write the Foreword. I was surprised that she had encountered certain obstacles when she first came to Chicago as a reporter and broadcaster. Tamron is smart, beautiful, out-going and a hard worker. I had no idea that she had not been accepted as such in the beginning. Her story let me know that even when it seems like a person has everything going for them, a compassionate word or…

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As Stray Kids’ new album HOP debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Dec. 28), they become the first act to debut at No. 1 with their first six charting albums. The Billboard 200 began publishing on a regular, weekly basis in March of 1956. Stray Kids previously debuted atop the chart with ODDINARY and MAXIDENT (both in 2022), ROCK-STAR and 5-STAR (both in 2023) and ATE (earlier in 2024). Previously, Stray Kids were tied with the late rapper DMX, who saw his first chart entries debut at No. 1 between 1998-2003: It’s Dark and Hell Is…

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Colin Jost roasted his wife, Scarlett Johansson, during the latest “Saturday Night Live” skit as the actress watched from backstage. In the “Weekend Update” segment, comedians Michael Che and Jost read jokes they wrote each other on live TV. “I want to dedicate this next joke to my boo, Scarlett Johansson,” Jost hesitantly said, as the camera cut to the Disney star, who shook her head while watching from backstage. Colin Jost roasted his wife, Scarlett Johansson, during a “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring Michael Che. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images The “Black Widow” star watched from backstage. Saturday Night Live/YouTube “No!…

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Jennifer Jopez spent quality time with her 16-year-old child Emme as she geared up to celebrate Christmas apart from her estranged husband, Ben Affleck. The “On the Floor” songstress and the teenager stepped out for retail therapy at Ralph Lauren and the Uniquities Consignment House antique store in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday. Lopez looked chic in a long cream coat, a white top and jeans for the outing, accessorizing with sunglasses and a crocodile Birkin handbag. Jennifer Lopez and her 16-year-old child Emme stepped out to shop in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday. BACKGRID The two went to the…

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’Tis the season for party dresses! The holiday bashes are currently in full swing, and this week, the best dressed stars were those who leaned into evening dressing. A-listers such as Florence Pugh, Ariana Grande, and Kim Kardashian all embraced glitz with their formal wear—and they chose sculptural silhouettes and rich textures to help further elevate their going-out frocks.Shortened shapes or skin-bearing cutouts, for one, added a dash of spice to the mix. Kim Kardashian attended a holiday bash in Los Angeles wearing a red leather Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown, featuring grommets and cutouts for a sexier slant. In…

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Until she didn’t.  While the 21-year-old didn’t explicitly name names, she mentioned a public relationship she had not long after her teenage romance with Kylie Prew.  “It kind of seemed like it was the best, but it really wasn’t the best,” Siwa acknowledged. “And then, after it ended, it was really not the best. And it just scared me from sharing relationships publicly.”  So in between that partnership and her coupling with Wilson, she continued, “I was in one serious relationship, but like two flings, and no one knew about any of them. So I will take it. Well-achieved.” Whether…

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Colleen Hoover showed her support for Blake Lively after the actress filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and for allegedly trying to “destroy” her reputation. The “It Ends With Us” author took to her Instagram Story Saturday to address the bombshell allegations following rumors of drama between the two co-stars on the set of the book’s film adaption. “@blakelively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself and the actress hugging. Colleen Hoover, seen here in August, supported Blake Lively after the actress…

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Phil Collins is sharing a health update in greater detail than ever before. Years ago, the legendary Genesis drummer had to cancel shows due to his worsening health. Fans fear for Phil Collins’ health. After a 50 year career, he is no longer able to play the drums. Retirement is his only option. Drumming led directly to a number of his ailments. Singer Phil Collins performs on stage during “The last domino” tour of the British rock band Genesis at the Paris La Defense Arena, in Nanterre, northeastern France, on March 16, 2022. (Photo Credit: THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)…

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