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• Author Ron Stallworth: Racism in 'Black Klansman' resonates in Trump era
  "Black Klansman" author Ron Stallworth talks about the six Oscar nominations for the film based on his book about infiltrating the KKK as a black undercover cop.
• Famous birthdays for Feb. 20: Rihanna, Sidney Poitier
  Singer/actor Rihanna turns 31 and socialite Ivana Trump turns 70, among the famous birthdays for Feb. 20.
• Lady Gaga, Christian Carino call off engagement
  Lady Gaga and talent agent Christian Carino called off their engagement, the singer's representative confirmed Tuesday.
• Notable deaths of 2019
  Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Broadway legend Carol Channing and retired U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress, are among the famous people who have died in 2019.
• In photos: Oscar winning leading actors and actresses through the years
  From Ginger Rogers to Leonardo DiCaprio, these are some of the actors and actresses who gave an Oscar-winning performance in a leading role.
• Six-part miniseries to tell the stories of Joan and Jackie Collins
  Fable Pictures announced plans for a six-part television series to tell the real-life story of famed sisters Joan and Jackie Collins.
• Ariana Grande takes top 3 spots on Billboard Hot 100: 'So very proud'
  Ariana Grande celebrated on Twitter after becoming the first artist since the Beatles to rank No. 1, 2 and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• 'Arrested Development' to return to Netflix in March
  "Arrested Development" will resume its fifth season on Netflix starting on March 15, the streaming service announced on Tuesday.
• BTS to embark on 'Love Yourself: Speak Yourself' world tour
  K-pop group BTS will extend its "Love Yourself" tour with a series of shows at stadiums around the globe.
• Melody Thomas Scott remembers Kristoff St. John: 'We all adored him'
  Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki Newman on "The Young and the Restless," honored late co-star Kristoff St. John on "The Talk."
• 'The L Word' sequel series has 'a lot more to say'
  Original "L Word" creator Ilene Chaiken is excited for the drama's upcoming revival in order to feature prominent gay and lesbian characters once again.
• Kandi Burruss tears up over Andy Cohen's surrogacy advice
  "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss shared Andy Cohen's words of wisdom on "Busy Tonight" following the birth of the star's son.
• ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ cast includes Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Adam Devine
  Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton and Adam Devine are a part of the all-star voice cast set for Netflix's upcoming adaptation of "Green Eggs and Ham."
• Andy Cohen says road to fatherhood was 'complicated and challenging'
  "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen discussed his decision to have a child on "Today" following son Benjamin's birth.
• Mandy Moore on Ryan Adams marriage: 'I felt like I was drowning'
  "This is Us" star Mandy Moore discussed her "unhealthy dynamic" with Ryan Adams on the "WTF with Marc Maron" podcast.
• Colin Farrell to star in BBC adaptation of 'The North Water'
  Colin Farrell has signed up to star in an upcoming BBC television adaptation of Ian McGuire's novel "The North Water."
• Netflix cancels ‘Friends From College’ after two seasons
  Netflix has canceled its comedy series "Friends From College" after two seasons.
• Look: Martin Sheen, Allison Janney reunite with Dule Hill in Los Angeles
  Martin Sheen and Allison Janney supported former "West Wing" co-star Dulé Hill at his play in Los Angeles.
• Aaron Sorkin shuts down 'The Newsroom' reboot rumors
  "The Newsroom" creator Aaron Sorkin has "no plans" to revive the HBO series starring Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer and Olivia Munn.
• Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour dates due to pneumonia
  Ozzy Osbourne canceled shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan after delaying the European leg of his "No More Tears II" tour due to illness.

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• 'Roma' actress says she is proud of her roots after fellow actor uses racial slur
  Oscar-nominated Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio, who stars in the critically acclaimed film "Roma," said on Saturday that she was proud of her indigenous roots after a soap opera star used a racial slur to describe her.
• Queen to rock Oscars with live performance
  British rock band Queen will perform live at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, organizers said on Monday, following the blockbuster success of best picture nominee "Bohemian Rhapsody."
• Rock band Queen to open Oscars show
  British rock band Queen will open this weekend's Oscars show, a representative for the band said on Tuesday, ending the mystery over how the telecast would begin without a traditional host.
• Meghan Markle in New York for baby shower: report
  Meghan Markle, who is expecting her first child with Britain's Prince Harry in the spring, was in New York City for a baby shower on Tuesday, according to Harper's Bazaar magazine, which cited unnamed sources.
• Lady Gaga splits with fiance Christian Carino
  Pop superstar and Oscar nominee Lady Gaga has split with her fiance, her second broken relationship in three years.
• Justice Thomas assails landmark U.S. libel ruling that protects media
  Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark 1964 ruling that made it harder for public figures to sue for defamation, a precedent that has served as powerful protection for the news media.
• 'Green Book' enjoys biggest Oscar nominations bounce at box office
  Oscar-nominated dramedy "Green Book" has turned Hollywood awards race publicity into more box-office gold than each of the seven other films in the best-picture contest.
• Fashion's 'creative genius' Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85
  Haute-couture designer Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel and an icon of the fashion industry with his extravagant outfits and striking catwalks, has died aged 85.
• Pink Floyd's Waters slams Venezuela border aid concert
  Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters slammed an upcoming "Live Aid"-style concert to raise funds for humanitarian aid for Venezuela, calling the event a U.S.-backed effort to tarnish the socialist government in a video circulating on Tuesday.
• Karl Lagerfeld: fashion's prolific commander-in-chief
  Karl Lagerfeld enjoyed the stature of a god among mortals in the world of fashion, where he stayed on top for well over half of a century and up to his death, at an age almost nobody apart from himself knew with to-the-day precision.
• Keira Knightley film calls for unity in divided times
  Keira Knightley said her new film "The Aftermath", set in the bombed-out ruins of Hamburg just after the end of the Second World War, had important lessons on building bridges that were very relevant for today's divided societies.
• Lagerfeld made Paris the 'fashion capital of the world': LVMH's Arnault
  Bernard Arnault, the head of French fashion house LVMH, confirmed on Tuesday the death of Karl Lagerfeld and said he had made Paris the world's fashion capital.
• Chanel deputy director Viard to succeed Lagerfeld: Chanel source
  Virginie Viard, deputy artistic director of Chanel, will become chief designer of the fashion house following the death of haute couture icon Karl Lagerfeld, a source at Chanel said on Tuesday.
• Want to win an Oscar? Spend millions on the film campaign trail
  Making an unforgettable movie is not the only requirement to win the prestigious best picture Oscar. Add millions of dollars for TV and digital ads, plus actors' travel, hair and makeup for events to promote their work on the busy film campaign trail.
• Women in Hollywood see some gains after Oscars equality plea
  A year after best actress winner Frances McDormand used the Oscars stage to advocate for more women in front of and behind the camera, Hollywood is celebrating some progress - but remains far from reaching parity with men.
• Fiascos and fumbles: Oscar organizers stumble to restore glory
  First it was the furor over a proposed new "popular" film category, then it was the fiasco over planned host Kevin Hart, and last month the organizers of the Oscars were accused of intimidating celebrities not to present at rival award shows.
• Chicago police seek follow-up interview with 'Empire' actor
  Chicago police have shifted the direction of their investigation into actor Jussie Smollett's report of a hate-crime assault and are seeking to interview him again, after releasing two men detained for questioning in the probe, a police spokesman said on Saturday.
• Sexism still an issue, says Parton, as '9 to 5 the Musical' opens
  Nearly 40 years after playing a secretary who takes revenge on her sexist boss in "9 to 5", Dolly Parton again beat the drum for gender equality at the West End premiere of a musical version of her hit 1980 movie.
• Box Office: 'Alita: Battle Angel' Wins Dismal Presidents Day Weekend
  LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Fox's sci-fi adventure "Alita: Battle Angel" dominated in North America, but its opening weekend win isn't leaving the box office with much to celebrate. Tracking services estimate that this will be one of the lowest grossing Presidents Day weekends in years.
• Lead roles in Chinese saga 'So Long My Son' share best actor awards at Berlinale
  Wang Jingchun and Yong Mei won Silver Bears for best actor and best actress respectively for their joint lead roles as husband and wife in Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai's epic family saga "So Long My Son" at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday.

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