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Athol Fugard, South Africa’s Giant Playwright, Dies at 92

South Africa “has lost one of its greatest literary and theatrical icons, whose work shaped the cultural and social landscape of our nation.”

D’Wayne Wiggins, Founding Member of the R&B Group Tony! Toni! Tone!, Dies at 64

The group was behind the songs “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and "(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow."

California’s Gavin Newsom Opposes Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports, Splitting With Progressives

Newsom made his declaration in an extended conversation with conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years Who Inspired ‘Jolene,’ Dies at 82

Parton met Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat the day she moved to Nashville at 18.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Launches Political Comeback With a Run for New York City Mayor

Cuomo previously faced a barrage of sexual harassment accusations, which he has denied.

Angie Stone, Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer, Dies in Car Crash at 63

Stone was a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence.

Andrew Tate, Who Faces Rape and Trafficking Charges in Romania, Has Left for the U.S.

The Tate brothers are also charged with forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are Officially Divorced and Single

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved their divorce settlement on Jan. 6, and declared that it would take effect on Feb. 21, after California's required six months passed since Lopez filed to dissolve their two-year-old marriage.

Lady Gaga to Perform a Free Concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach in May

In 2017, she canceled a performance at Rock in Rio for medical reasons.

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Firing Handgun at Former Friend and Avoids Years in Prison

The rapper risked more than 24 years in prison if he had been convicted.

Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Musical Legend, Dies at 77

Del Barrio was a two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee.