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Amy Schumer shares story of having uterus, appendix removed to treat endometriosis

"I'm feeling really hopeful and I am really glad that I did it, and I think it's going to change my life," Schumer said on Instagram from her hospital room.
Amy Schumer appears on NBC's \"TODAY\" show on April 11, 2018.
Amy Schumer appears on NBC's \"TODAY\" show on April 11, 2018.

Mayim Bialik wants to 'decrease the drama factor' as 'Jeopardy!' host

"I'd like to be as much of a neutral to pleasant presence as host," the actor says.
The Kelly Clarkson Show - Season 2
The Kelly Clarkson Show - Season 2
5h ago

Harvey Weinstein again pleads not guilty to rape and sex assault charges

Weinstein had pleaded not guilty to the same charges in July, shortly after being extradited to Los Angeles from New York.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing in Los Angeles on July 29, 2021.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing in Los Angeles on July 29, 2021.

Millions tune in as K-pop stars BTS address U.N. gathering

Video of the group's speech on the United Nations’ official YouTube channel has been viewed more than 6 million times.
Image: RM of South Korean boy band BTS speaks during the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2021.
Image: RM of South Korean boy band BTS speaks during the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2021.
7h ago

'Friday' actor Anthony 'A.J.' Johnson dies at 55

Following the news of Johnson's death, Ice Cube, Loni Love and other celebrities paid tribute to him on social media.
Anthony Johnson in a scene from the movie \"I Got the Hook Up.\"
Anthony Johnson in a scene from the movie \"I Got the Hook Up.\"
20h ago

Emmys 2021 as it happened: Emmy Awards winners, major moments and more

We're blogging the big wins, buzzy speeches and memorable moments from the awards show.
Illustration of photos from: Ted Lasso, Lovecraft Country, The Crown, Pose and Saturday Night Live
Illustration of photos from: Ted Lasso, Lovecraft Country, The Crown, Pose and Saturday Night Live

A Black trans woman could win an Emmy. Her nomination comes after years in her role.

“Pose” star Mj Rodriguez is the first transgender performer nominated for a lead acting role.
Samira Wiley in Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale," Bowen Yang in NBC's "Saturday Night Live," and Mj Rodriguez in FX's "Pose."
Samira Wiley in Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale," Bowen Yang in NBC's "Saturday Night Live," and Mj Rodriguez in FX's "Pose."

Chris Rock reveals he has Covid, urges people to 'Get Vaccinated'

"Trust me, you don't want this. Get vaccinated," the actor and comedian tweeted.
Chris Rock speaks alongside then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and actress Rosie Perez during a press briefing on Covid-19 in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 28, 2020.
Chris Rock speaks alongside then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and actress Rosie Perez during a press briefing on Covid-19 in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 28, 2020.

LeVar Burton says 'Jeopardy!' host gig 'wasn't the thing that I wanted after all'

"We're trying to figure out what the right game show for LeVar Burton would be," he said on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah."
Image: \"Jeopardy!\" guest host LeVar Burton on the set of the game show.
Image: \"Jeopardy!\" guest host LeVar Burton on the set of the game show.
3d ago

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star sentenced to 17 years for fraud

Fayne, who appeared on several episodes of the popular reality show, ran a multistate Ponzi scheme from March 2013 to May 2020, then filed for a fraudulent loan to cover repayments, prosecutors said.
Maurice \"Mo\" Fayne attends a party in Atlanta on July 18, 2018.
Maurice \"Mo\" Fayne attends a party in Atlanta on July 18, 2018.

Inside the debate over using 'Latino,' 'Latinx' or 'Hispanic'

Despite debates over which term best describes a population of 62.1 million, embracing their identities on their own terms is empowering and necessary.
Image: Broken shards show the features of different Latina women with different hair, eye color and skin tones.
Image: Broken shards show the features of different Latina women with different hair, eye color and skin tones.