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Famous birthdays for Aug. 17: Sean Penn, The Kid Laroi
1 of 3 | Sean Penn attends the premiere of "September 5" at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on November 14. The actor turns 65 on August 17. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Mathematician Pierre de Fermat in 1601 -- Frontiersman Davy Crockett in 1786 -- Movie producer Samuel Goldwyn in 1882 -- Actor Mae West in 1893 -- Watergate figure W. Mark Felt, known as "Deep Throat," in 1913 -- Actor Maureen O'Hara in 1920 -- Aviator Francis Gary Powers in 1929 -- Writer Ted Hughes in 1930 -- Writer V.S. Naipaul in 1932 File Photo by Gerry Penny/EPA-EFE -- Actor Robert De Niro in 1943 (age 82) -- Filmmaker Julian Fellowes in 1949 (age 76) -- Actor Robert Joy in 1951 (age 74) -- Actor Tim Bagley in 1957 (age 68) -- Musician Belinda Carlisle (Go-Go's) in 1958 (age 67) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Writer Jonathan Franzen in 1959 (age 66) -- Journalist Eric Schlosser in 1959 (age 66) -- Actor Sean Penn in 1960 (age 65) -- Musician Gilbert J. Clarke (Guns N' Roses) in 1962 (age 63) -- Musician Steve Gorman (Black Crowes) in 1965 (age 60) -- Musician Jill Cunniff (Lucious Jackson) in 1966 (age 59) -- Actor Helen McCrory in 1968 -- Actor/musician Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids on the Block) in 1969 (age 56) File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI -- Musician Posdnuos (De La Soul) in 1969 (age 56) -- International Tennis Hall of Fame member Jim Courier in 1970 (age 55) -- TV personality Giuliana Rancic in 1974 (age 51) -- Actor Mark Salling in 1982 -- Actor Brady Corbet in 1988 (age 37) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor Austin Butler in 1991 (age 34) -- Former WWE wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, who also competed under the name Paige, in 1992 (age 33) -- Musician Phoebe Bridgers (boygenius) in 1994 (age 31) -- Actor Taissa Farmiga in 1994 (age 31) -- Actor Won Ji-an in 1999 (age 26) -- Musician The Kid Laroi in 2003 (age 22) File Photo by James Atoa/UPI
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Tiffany Haddish Jokes About ‘Single' Jennifer Lopez Amid AMAs Performance
's opening performance at the 2025 American Music Awards was undoubtedly one for the books, but it had Tiffany Haddish hilariously feeling a bit envious. The singer and songwriter stole hearts, as well as kisses from her backup dancers, while taking the stage at the star-studded event, which was held at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26. The spicy performance was quick to get the internet talking, while Haddish jokingly asked Lopez to 'save a dancer' for her. Jennifer Lopez delivered an unforgettable opening performance at the 2025 American Music Awards, and Tiffany Haddish had a few words to say about it. On Monday, the 55-year-old pop star stole the show with her epic opening number. Lopez belted out 23 songs in six minutes in a spectacular medley of hit tracks. The singer also made jaws drop when she locked lips with her backup dancers during the performance. Expectedly, the spicy moment had the celebrities and netizens talking. Haddish, too, did not hold back from sharing her thoughts. The 45-year-old comedian and actor took the stage to present the award for Favorite R&B Song. This is when Haddish got candid about her reaction to Lopez's sizzling act. The actor first gushed, 'How cool is it to have a total superstar like hosting the AMAs?' Haddish then joked that this year's edition of the awards ceremony should be dubbed the 'JMAs.' She continued to praise Lopez's performance, saying, 'Our host has just danced to 23 hits in six minutes.' Haddish added, 'Just from that opening number alone, Jenny from the Block has got all her steps in for the day, and she got all her kisses in.' The comedian then joked, 'Save a dancer for me, She added, 'You ain't the only one out here single.' In other news, Jennifer Lopez has been occupied with her back-to-back gigs since her divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized in January. The post Tiffany Haddish Jokes About 'Single' Jennifer Lopez Amid AMAs Performance appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Homewood Public Library hosting ‘Book-A-Que' event to kick off summer reading
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Public Library is hosting an event next week to kick off their teen and adult Summer Reading programs. On Friday, May 30, the library will 'Chalk the Block' and 'Book-a-Que.' This combined event includes food trucks and a chalk art contest that teens and adults can sign up for. The event will last from 5-8 p.m. Swamp Dogg, outsider artist who found his sound in Alabama, at center of new documentary playing in Birmingham Summer Reading lasts until August 3. You can register for the program at the event or on the Homewood Public Library's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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Ye, Def Jam, 50 Cent & More React to Irv Gotti's Death: ‘A Force That Reshaped the Soundscape of Hip-Hop and R&B'
After news broke of the death of Murder Inc. Records co-founder Irv Gotti on Wednesday (Feb. 5), tributes poured in from the hip-hop world, including from the label where he got his start, Def Jam. Gotti started out in A&R at the hip-hop label, before co-founding the culture-dominating Murder Inc. imprint with his brother, Chris Gotti. In a statement posted to Instagram, Def Jam said the label was 'deeply saddened' by Gotti's death at age 54. More from Billboard Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54 Inside The Game's Visit to Altadena to Help Rebuild After L.A. Wildfires Who Should Kendrick Lamar Bring Out as a Special Guest at His Super Bowl Halftime Show? Vote! 'Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti,' the statement reads. 'His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in partnership with Murder Inc., helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&B. His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work. Ye — who worked with Gotti on the 2019 song 'Brothers,' from the exec's anthology series Tales — took to Instagram to post the news and share a simple white dove emoji. In true 50 Cent style, the rapper posted a photo of himself smoking next to a grave headstone that reads 'RIP' alongside the Instagram caption: 'I'm smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him LOL.' The second photo in his post is a red-carpet pic of the late mogul, who had a contentious relationship with the G-Unit rapper over the years. Other tributes came from Hot 97 and Apple Music host Ebro Darden, as well as Loud Records founder Steve Rifkind, Empire's Tina Davis and more. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
