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Anne Hathaway says doctor warned her that ‘Hot Ones’ interview could induce early labor
Hathaway was advised against going on the YouTube interview series, in which celebrities are asked questions as they eat increasingly hot and spicy chicken wings. 
Madonna’s big night, Taylor Swift’s record and a Dolly Parton tribute at MTV VMAs
A telecast delay didn’t slow the show’s momentum, with host Snoop Dogg describing the event as “the biggest party the VMAs has ever seen.”
Taylor Swift surpasses Beyoncé to become most decorated solo artist in MTV VMAs history
The “Life of a Showgirl” singer won the inaugural Artist Director Honors and video of the year awards Sunday.
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’
Brunson was joined by musical guest Katseye. There were two new featured players, Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter, for Season 52.
Here’s who’ll be on ‘SNL’ when season 52 starts tonight
Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter will join “Saturday Night Live,” the show announced, while Chloe Fineman previously said she was leaving.
Even as a new ‘Great British Bake Off’ judge, Nigella Lawson can’t escape the memes
Viewers were excited about the iconic food writer’s debut. But many also poked fun at her mannerisms.
Netflix turns Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory into a real-life ‘social experiment’
The reality show drew backlash earlier this year from fans over its decision to use an AI-generated replica of Gene Wilder’s voice.
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
The song’s laid-back sound, cross-genre appeal and heartache narrative are a few reasons for its success but its chart dominance still comes as a surprise.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘We all got played’: Hollywood torn over Paramount-Warner deal
The deal resolved the last remaining major obstacle standing in the way of the merger. But it didn’t put an end to the drama in the entertainment industry.
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape of teen girl
The 20-year-old is part of an extreme trend where young men try to maximize their physical attractiveness.
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other.
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