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Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "parasocial" as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the one-sided emotional connections people form with celebrities, fictional characters, or AI chatbots. Colin McIntosh noted that public interest in ‘parasocial’ surged after Taylor Swift's engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce, reflecting fans' sense of personal bond with celebrities. The term's recognition increased further after streamer IShowSpeed and a fan described as his “No. 1 parasocial” drew attention, while experts like Simone Schnall and Veronica Lamarche explained the psychological impact of these relationships and the evolving role of AI chatbots.

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HaileyBieber

Hailey Bieber celebrated her 29th birthday with an intimate candlelit dinner hosted by Rhode Beauty, enjoying a themed setup and a five-tiered baby pink cake. Celebrity friends Kendall Jenner and Justine Skye attended...

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MonteSierpe

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Analogue

Analogue announced the restock and preorder availability of its upgraded 4K Nintendo 64 version, the Analogue 3D, starting at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET Monday. The restocked units will ship after December 2, prioritizing...

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BaileyHikawa

Apple has collaborated with artist and designer Bailey Hikawa to create the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a MagSafe iPhone accessory prioritizing accessibility. This limited-edition grip, priced around $70, attaches...

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ClintBentley

"Train Dreams," directed by Clint Bentley and based on Denis Johnson's novella, premiered on Netflix. Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier, an orphan working various labor jobs in the early 20th century Pacific...

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Omar El Akkad won the nonfiction award at the 2025 National Book Awards for his book One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, which criticizes Western responses to the Gaza conflict. Rabih Alameddine...

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HaymitchAbernathy

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KateWinslet

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TikTok

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OliverBlume

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DanielRadcliffe

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MatildaBrindle

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BradleyJackson

The Season 4 finale of Apple TV's "The Morning Show" featured Bradley Jackson enduring 28 days of captivity in Belarus and facing torture while refusing to reveal a whistleblower. Alex Levy uncovered discrepancies in...

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TomHanks

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KhloéKardashian

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AlfonsoRibeiro

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Wed
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ZacEfron

Zac Efron made a surprise appearance at the semi-finals of 'Dancing with the Stars' to support his brother Dylan Efron, who performed a Tango and a Cha Cha, scoring 27 and 28 out of 30 respectively. Judges Carrie Ann...

Wed
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MinkaKelly

Minka Kelly appeared on "Today With Jenna & Friends" where Jenna Bush Hager asked about her relationship with Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons. Kelly redirected the conversation to her upcoming Netflix...

Wed
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MaurizioCattelan

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WeirdAlYankovic

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ArianaGrande

Ariana Grande announced that her upcoming "Eternal Sunshine" tour will be her last for a long time, with plans from June 6 to September 1, 2026. She expressed excitement about this tour on "Good Hang with Amy Poehler,"...

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KelseaBallerini

Kelsea Ballerini released her new EP "Mount Pleasant" and performed it live for the first time at "The Mount Pleasant Experience" pop-up show in Nashville. Chase Stokes, Ballerini's boyfriend since January 2023, posted...

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MartinCompston

The BBC has confirmed that "Line of Duty" will return for its seventh season, with filming set to begin in Belfast in the spring of 2026. The new six-part series will see Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian...

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RolandWeissmann

Roland Weissmann, CEO of the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, is working intensively to secure diplomatic support for Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The European Broadcasting Union will...

Tue
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MatthewRhys

Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix series "The Beast in Me," which explores themes of obsession and danger through a cat-and-mouse game between his character and author Aggie Wiggs. Rhys praised Anthony...

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1Cuz

Rapper 1.Cuz discussed his fears and experiences without his typical white mask in an interview on SVT's "Frågan är fri". He revealed his past prison sentence for weapons offenses and his close friendship with Ed...

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FortniteCrew

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Tue
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AAPRocky

Vanity Fair's latest Hollywood Issue highlights male actors like A$AP Rocky and Michael B. Jordan, emphasizing a new, more human portrayal of men in film. The issue has sparked debates for its lack of female...

Tue
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IsabelleTomatis

Isabelle Tomatis announced that PlayStation's Black Friday deals will include PS5 bundles starting at $399.99 and up to 75% off selected PS4 and PS5 games. Discounts also apply to accessories and PlayStation Plus...

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SadieSink

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TychoBrahe

The Abrafaxe characters celebrate their 50th birthday and the 600th edition of the comic magazine Mosaik, which is the oldest continuously publishing German comic. The upcoming issue features a longer Abrafaxe adventure...

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SarahMullally

Leaders of the conservative Global Anglican Future Conference (Gafcon) are pushing for a final break from the Anglican Communion following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of...

Tue
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BerlinBotanicalGarden

Berlin's Botanical Garden will celebrate the festive season with its "Christmas Garden" starting November 19. This year's event features over 30 unique light installations and special offerings for children, and runs...

Tue
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VeronicaMaggio

Veronica Maggio and Viagra Boys lead the nominations for the P3 Guld awards, each receiving three nominations. Maggio expressed her joy about her nominations for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Backspegeln"...

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VeronicaMaggio

Veronica Maggio will perform at Stadion in Stockholm next year, celebrating ten years since her record-breaking concert in 2016. Tickets for the anticipated event will go on sale November 20, while Maggio is also...

Tue
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ArianaGrande

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attended the North American premiere of "Wicked: For Good" and dealt with an aggressive fan named Johnson Wen who was later sentenced to nine days in jail for public nuisance. Despite...

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JackWhite

Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon will headline the NFL’s Turkey Day halftime shows on November 27. The performances will take place during key matchups, with CeCe Winans singing the national anthem and Eminem...

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LievSchreiber

Liev Schreiber was hospitalized after suffering a massive headache and debilitating migraine. He spent the night for testing and was reported able to speak, walk, and use his limbs fully. Schreiber's representative...

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JoeBradley

In the latest episode of "Below Deck Mediterranean", Joe Bradley decides to eliminate Anna and Mariely from the crew, leading to awkward moments. The charter concludes with a $25,000 tip, allowing each crew member to...

Tue
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ColinMcIntosh

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "parasocial" as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the one-sided emotional connections people form with celebrities, fictional characters, or AI chatbots. Colin McIntosh noted...

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ArianaGrande

Ariana Grande will host Saturday Night Live for the third time, with Cher as the musical guest. This marks Cher's return to the show after nearly 40 years, coinciding with her Christmas album released this year.

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ShigeruMiyamoto

Shigeru Miyamoto unveiled the first three images from the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, which he is producing with Avi Arad. The images feature Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan...

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DianeLadd

Diane Ladd, the Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated actress, passed away at her home in Ojai, California, at the age of 89. Her daughter Laura Dern described her as her "hero" and recalled Ladd's health struggles linked...

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JohannSebastianBach

Germany celebrated the performance of two newly identified pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179. This marked the first performance in 320 years at St Thomas...

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GameAwards

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USNationalArchives

The US National Archives released over 4,600 pages of newly declassified records regarding Amelia Earhart's disappearance in the South Pacific. The files include details on Earhart's last communications, search efforts,...

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MartinaMaxiSchmidt

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JohnsonWen

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FelixEitner

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MetGala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its upcoming Costume Institute exhibition, titled "Costume Art," will open in conjunction with the Met Gala. Featuring nearly 200 artworks and garments, it explores themes such...

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LaurenceDesCars

The Louvre Museum has closed the Campana Gallery due to structural weaknesses in the beams supporting the second-floor ceilings. Laurence des Cars announced the closure during a hearing following concerns about museum...

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NateTheHate

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PeterSettman

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MinkaKelly

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LeaMichele

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TomCruise

Tom Cruise and Debbie Allen received honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood. The event celebrated Cruise's cinema contributions, marking his first win after a 40-year career....

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KarenHuger

Karen Huger has made her first public appearance since her release by attending BravoCon 2025 where she expressed gratitude to NBCUniversal and Bravo. She was freed early from prison after serving half of her two-year...

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BillyBobThornton

Season 2 of Landman launched on Paramount+ with the first episode titled "Death and a Sunset." Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, who faces bank pressures after becoming president of M-Tex Oil following Monty...

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DoloresCatania

Bravo announced the inaugural season of 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' (RHORI) set to premiere in 2026. Andy Cohen revealed the first look during the 'Ask Andy' panel at BravoCon 2025, showcasing a group of Rhode...

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AdelinaTattilo

The Netflix series "Mrs. Playmen" recounts the life of Adelina Tattilo, who founded the erotic magazine Playmen in 1967 after the ban of Playboy in Italy. The series portrays her journey from a devout Catholic to a...

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