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LOS ANGELES—Oscar winner George Clooney and other top Hollywood stars have offered $150 million to the SAG-AFTRA actors union as part of a proposal to end the actors’ strike as it nears its 100th day. Their offer, confirmed by Clooney’s spokesperson on Thursday, would provide the union an extra $150 …

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it is exploring a rule to crack down on hidden fees, also called junk fees, that it says are proliferating throughout the U.S. economy. Junk fees are unnecessary, unavoidable, or surprise charges that inflate costs while adding little to no value, the FTC said …

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump filed a motion on Friday to temporarily lift the gag order imposed on him in the federal criminal case while he seeks a ruling from an appeals court. Hours later, Judge Tanya Chutkan approved an administrative stay, or pause, on her gag order while …

A handful of House Republicans have announced their bids for the speakership, while others weigh up their chances, after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the GOP’s nominee, failed in his third try at the leadership role on Friday. The Republican plan to empower the speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), …

The U.S. annual budget deficit has increased 23 percent from last year, to just under $1.7 trillion, prompting one fiscal policy expert to remark that “we are a nation addicted to debt.” The budget deficit was $320 billion higher this year than the last, hitting $1.695 trillion, according to the …

Megan Thee Stallion and her former label have finally put their legal dispute to rest after landing on an agreement. On Thursday (October 19), Billboard reported that attorneys representing 1501 Certified Entertainment announced that both parties involved have “mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences,” with the Houston Hottie now being released …

DJ Drama‘s upcoming Pusha TGangsta Grillz tape has had rap fans excited since its announcement, but the anticipated tape may have now fallen through the cracks. Both Drama and King Push confirmed plans for the project during a December 2022 Twitter Spaces chat. However, 10 months have passed and there aren’t any rumblings …

Shawty Redd and Jeezy had one of the strongest rapper–producer alliances in Hip Hop, but their relationship soured on account of their affiliations  — the veteran beatmaker has now shared new details about the fallout. During an Instagram Live on Wednesday (October 18), the 42-year-old recalled a specific incident in Houston responsible for …

2Pac‘s murder trial has been hit with yet another delay, as Duane “Keefe D” Davis has been granted yet another continuance in the case. TMZ was on hand when Davis — represented by his new counsel, Las Vegas attorney Ross Goodman — was granted a two-week continuance for his arraignment. Davis, who is …

Jussie Smollett’s emotional rollercoaster of the last few years has taken its toll and the Empire star has reportedly now checked into rehab. According to TMZ, reps for Smollett confirmed that the actor and singer entered an outpatient program at a rehab treatment facility earlier this week. “Jussie has had an extremely difficult past …