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March 10th, 2026
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Travis Scott, Young Thug Petition Supreme Court Over Use of Rap Lyrics in Death Sentence
Travis Scott and Young Thug are asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a Georgia case where rap lyrics were used as evidence in a death penalty conviction. The artists argue the practice unfairly criminalizes an entire genre of music, treating creative expression as a confession. The petition signals a broader fight over whether rap lyrics receive the same First Amendment protections as other art forms.
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Stacy London and Clinton Kelly Launch New Fashion Rewatch Digital Series and Podcast With Simple Alien (EXCLUSIVE)
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are expanding their fashion commentary empire with "Why'd They Wear That?", a new digital series and podcast dissecting iconic Hollywood on-screen style. The project, produced by content studio Simple Alien, reunites the beloved "What Not to Wear" duo following their successful Amazon Prime Video comeback last year. The venture signals a savvy pivot from personal styling advice to broader pop culture fashion critique.
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‘Sunny Nights’ Review: Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden Shine in Hulu’s Comedic Spray-Tan Thriller
Two cash-hungry Indiana siblings head to Australia chasing fortune in Hulu's new eight-episode dark comedy, starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden. The spray-tan industry serves as an unlikely backdrop for what critics are calling a thriller with genuine comedic bite. With two reliably sharp performers at the helm, "Sunny Nights" looks like one of the more original streaming offerings of the season.
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Noah Kahan Defends Chappell Roan After Her Confrontation With Photographers
Noah Kahan threw his full support behind Chappell Roan following her public clash with paparazzi, calling the photographers "scummy, manipulative, and parasitic" in a blunt Instagram post. The endorsement adds a prominent voice to a growing conversation about how rising artists are treated by tabloid media. Kahan's willingness to name the behavior plainly signals a broader shift in how musicians are pushing back against invasive press tactics.
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How a New Documentary Helped Crack a Brutal Cold Case in L.A.’s Gay Porn World
A decades-old murder in Los Angeles's gay porn industry — long dubbed the "gay Black Dahlia" — has finally been solved, and a documentary is responsible. Director Rachel Mason's personal investigation for "My Brother's Killer," premiering at SXSW, cracked the cold case that had stumped detectives for years. The film marks a rare instance of documentary filmmaking directly producing a criminal breakthrough.
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