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Celebrities Archive

Archives for February 2016

Culture
Kesha’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Luke is now in courtKesha’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Luke is now in court
Culture

The judge has denied the singer’s request to be released from her contract with the producer, whom she says “sexually, physically, and verbally abused” her.

By Kelsey McKinney and Tanya Pai
I’m a black actor. Here’s how inequality works when you’re not famous.
Features

The director stands up, smiling broadly, walks over to me, and says, “Great, great job, Bear. I’d like for you to do it again. This time I want you to imagine if you were a black man and someone was saying all of these things to you.”

By Bear Bellinger
Culture
Beyoncé didn’t just steal the Super Bowl halftime show. She made it a political act.Beyoncé didn’t just steal the Super Bowl halftime show. She made it a political act.
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Culture

Now ladies, get in formation.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Super Bowl 50 halftime show: here’s Beyoncé‘s stunning performanceSuper Bowl 50 halftime show: here’s Beyoncé‘s stunning performance
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Culture

Beyoncé was, once again, the best part of the Super Bowl.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Watch Lady Gaga slay “The Star-Spangled Banner”Watch Lady Gaga slay “The Star-Spangled Banner”
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Culture

It wasn’t Whitney, but Gaga did an excellent job.

By Alex Abad-Santos
The 17 best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
Culture

Here’s a ranking of the most definitive Super Bowl performances of all time.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Kelsey McKinney