Taraji P. Henson Shows Support for 'Empire' Costar Jussie Smollett, Cites Emmett Till: 'Free Jussie'

Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images Sharing animagewith “#FreeJussie” written in white font on top of a black background, the actress pleaded for Jussie’s freedom, writing, “I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime.” Brad Barket/Getty Images “He has already lost everything, EVERYTHING!” Henson continued. “To me as an artist not able to create that in itself is punishment enough....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Brian Cordova

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran Step Out for Dinner Together at Zero Bond in New York City

Photo:PapCulture/BACKGRID; JosiahW / BACKGRIDA reunion was in order forTaylor SwiftandEd Sheeran.On Thursday night, the longtime friends and collaborators were spotted grabbing dinner at the members-only club Zero Bond in New York City.Swift, 33, was sporting a rust-toned dress with a satin skirt and black platform loafers, while the “Bad Habits” musician, 32, opted for a more casual look in a white T-shirt and black jeans.Taylor Swift on Aug. 17, 2023 in New York City....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Daniel Sanchez

Taylor Swift Announces 'Midnights (Til Dawn Edition)' Featuring 'Karma' Remix with Ice Spice and More

Taylor Swift.Photo:Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty MeetTaylor Swiftat midnight — again. On Wednesday, the singer-songwriter announcedMidnights (Til Dawn Edition), a deluxe version of her latest album featuring a remix of fan-favorite track “Karma” featuring rapperIce Spice. “Um. SO much to tell you. I’m a massive fan of this brilliant artist and after getting to know her I can confirm: she is THE ONE to watch,” wrote Swift, 33,on Instagram. “So delighted to say that Karma Featuring the incredible@icespicewill be out TOMORROW night at MIDNIGHT ET as a part of the new Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) deluxe album that you can pre-order now at store....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jennifer Mathis

Taylor Swift Honors Pride Month with a Special Performance at Historic LGBT Bar Stonewall Inn

Taylor Swifthonored pride month with a special performance. Swift, 29, made a surprise appearance on Friday night at AEG and Stonewall Inn’s pride celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, taking the stage at the legendary gay bar to perform one of her biggest hits — “Shake it Off.” Just moments before Swift came out, Ferguson asked himself, “What would 2019 Jessie say to 1989 Jessie?” — a clear reference to her album1989....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Karen Schmidt

Taylor Swift Says Re-Recording 'Bad Blood' Remix with Kendrick Lamar Felt 'Surreal and Bewildering'

Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.Photo:Kevin Mazur/WireImageIt’s still mad love betweenTaylor SwiftandKendrick Lamar.Hours afterdropping1989 (Taylor’s Version)on Friday, the pop superstar took to Instagram and thanked Lamar for getting back in the studio to re-record their remix of “Bad Blood,” first released in 2015, for the new project’s deluxe edition.“Watching@kendricklamarcreate and record his verses on the Bad Blood remix was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life,” wrote Swift, 33, alongside a photo of herself with the “Humble” rapper, presumably around 2015....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1685 words · James Fields

Taylor Swift Shares 'The Archer' Performance from 'The Eras Tour (Extended Version)' Ahead of Its Release — Watch!

Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour.Photo:John Medina/Getty John Medina/Getty Ahead of theon-demand releaseofThe Eras Touron Dec. 13, fans are getting a tease of the unseen footage featured in the extended, rental version of the film. On Tuesday,TODAYpremiered a clip of the pop superstar’s performance of the fan-favorite track off 2019’sLover, “The Archer,” which was originally omitted from the theatrical release. In the brief clip, the Grammy winner, 33, is in the midst of performing herLoverset — dressed in herpastel-colored Atelier Versace bodysuit— and seen gliding down the stadium show’s long runway....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Lydia Price

Taylor Swift Shut Out at 2019 Grammys as Fans Threaten Boycott: 'Taylor Sweetie I'm So Sorry'

Taylor Swiftstayed away from the 2019 Grammys, and it seems her most diehard fans will, too.Despite achieving huge success with her sixth studio albumReputation, Swift was only nominated for one award at the Grammys this year.Reputationwas recognized in the best pop vocal album categorybut losttoAriana Grande‘sSweetener.“The fact thatTaylor Swiftwas snubbed yet again is just f—- sad. Sweetner didn’t achieve A QUARTER of what Reputation achieved but it still won. Taylor sweetie I’m so sorry,” one person tweeted Sunday....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Kristin Skinner

Tech CEO, 26, Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 List Found Slain in Her Baltimore Apartment

Pava LaPere was found dead in her Baltimore apartment on Sept. 25.Photo:PavaMarie/Instagram PavaMarie/Instagram Baltimore police are searching for a suspect in the murder of a tech company CEO who was found dead in her apartment Monday morning. At apress conference Tuesday, police said they issued a warrant for the arrest of 32-year-old Jason Dean Billingsley in connection with the death of Pava LaPere, the 26-year-old founder and CEO of EcoMap Technologies....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Nina Mckee

Teen Fatally Injured in Crash with Classmate Gets Emotional Send-Off as He's Taken to Donate Organs

Photo: Courtney Kaplan A few months before Michael Sigler was involved in the crash that left him on life support, the 18-year-old made a trip to the Las Vegas DMV with his mom Courtney Kaplan to get his motorcycle driving license. The motorcycle was something that Michael had wanted for years after observing his father ride around on one. When he finally turned 18, the teen used his own money to purchase the two-wheeler but needed the proper documentation to drive it....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Barry Roberts

Teen with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Lives Out Dream to Design His Own Jordan Sneakers: 'So Cool'

Jordan Carranza.Photo: Make-A-Wish foundation A 13-year-old boy recently got to live out his dream in the most stylish of ways — and he’s got an empowering message to go along with it. Meet Jordan Carranza: a 13-year-old boy from Central Valley, who is currently battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). From the time he was young, Carranza — who uses a wheelchair to get around — has known two things for certain: “Nike has always been my favorite brand, and I have always wanted to make a shoe,” he said in a statement....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Danielle Page

Teenaged Good Samaritan Dies Trying to Save Driver Who Crashed into Florida Canal

Photo: cbs miami Two Florida teenagers are dead after one crashed their car into a local canal, and the other jumped in to save him. On Tuesday after 10 p.m., a lost 18-year-old driving a Lexus — later identified as Venkata Sai Krishnamurthy — plunged into a Sunrise canal,WSVNreported. Krishnamurthy was reportedly leaving a basketball game and heading to a Taco Bell at the time of the incident. He was getting directions while on his phone when he crashed, according to the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Jaime Nguyen

Teenager Shot 7 Times at School Dances & Sings at Colts Game: She's Showing 'How Strong She Is'

Photo: Darron Cummings/AP/REX/Shutterstock Ella Whistler, who was shot seven times at her middle school at age 13 in May, wowed the crowd at an Indianapolis Colts game while performing on the field as a cheerleader and singer. In the accompanying video, the 8th-grade student energetically skipped, flipped her hair, bopped to the music and clapped as she delivered a spot-on routine with the Colts’ cheerleaders. “Our honorary coin toss captain, Ella Whistler, is representing Noblesville West Middle School’s cheer & dance teams in this special performance!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Joshua Hernandez

Tenn. Teen Says Teacher's Abduction, Sex Abuse Had 'Devastating and Permanent' Impact

On Wednesday,Elizabeth Thomashad the opportunity toconfront her kidnapper, telling teacherTad Cummins, 52, how vulnerable she was when he groomed her for sex abuse — and how monstrous his crimes were. “Mr. Cummins, what you did to me is unspeakable. I don’t know that any words could ever accurately express how much pain I have suffered and continue to suffer because of you.” Last April,Cummins pleaded guiltyto federal counts of transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual conduct and obstruction of justice....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Stephen Andrade