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William Shatner says he looks forward to seeing 'the vastness of space'

When asked how he would prepare for the Oct. 12 mission with Jeff Bezos' space travel company, the 90-year-old Star Trek actor jokingly said, "I had some apple pie last night."
Image: William Shatner.
Image: William Shatner.
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Shannen Doherty awarded $6.3M in State Farm fire suit

A federal jury in Los Angeles found that the insurance giant’s failure to pay policy benefits for Doherty’s Malibu home were “unreasonable and without proper cause.”
\"BH90210\" Press Conference
\"BH90210\" Press Conference
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China’s ‘Battle at Lake Changjin’ beats James Bond at box office with $203 million

“No Time to Die,” the latest movie in the James Bond franchise, made $119 million at the global box office last weekend.
China's National Day Holiday Movies
China's National Day Holiday Movies
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Letterman show announcer Alan Kalter dies at 78

Kalter, nicknamed "Big Red," took over as Letterman's announcer in 1995 and remained with the show until Letterman ended his tenure in 2015.
Image: Alan Kalter
Image: Alan Kalter

William Shatner to boldly go to space on Blue Origin rocket

Blue Origin has announced that William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk on the original "Star Trek" will launch to the edge of space with three other passengers on October 12. 
William Shatner to boldly go to space on Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner to boldly go to space on Blue Origin rocket

Bretman Rock poses as a Playboy bunny in history-making magazine cover

The social media influencer and makeup guru is the first gay man to appear on the magazine's cover.
Bretman Rock has become the first gay man to grace the cover of Playboy Magazine.
Bretman Rock has become the first gay man to grace the cover of Playboy Magazine.

Howard U launches $5.4 million Chadwick A. Boseman scholarship

The scholarship, funded by Netflix, will benefit students of the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts, which was named for the esteemed alumnus in May.
Actor Chadwick Boseman gives a Wakanda salute to the crowd as Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies on May, 12, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Actor Chadwick Boseman gives a Wakanda salute to the crowd as Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies on May, 12, 2018 in Washington, DC.

William Shatner, 90, going to space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

“I’ve heard about space for a long time now. I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle," the actor said.
Image; WIlliam Shatner, NBCUniversal Press Tour Portraits
Image; WIlliam Shatner, NBCUniversal Press Tour Portraits

Oprah Winfrey tells Hoda Kotb that she has three close friends

Oprah Winfrey joins Hoda Kotb's podcast "Making Space" with Maria Shriver, one of her three longtime friends.
Oprah Winfrey joins Hoda's podcast 'Making Space' with friend Maria Shriver
Oprah Winfrey joins Hoda's podcast 'Making Space' with friend Maria Shriver

Netflix's 'Squid Game' is a sensation. Here's why the internet can't get enough.

The show is a hot topic on social media, where the hashtag "#SquidGame" on TikTok has been viewed more than 22.8 billion times.
A scene from Netflix's \"Squid Game.\"
A scene from Netflix's \"Squid Game.\"

Britney Spears says she's healing after father is suspended as conservator

A judge ruled last week to suspend Jamie Spears as conservator of the singer's estate, describing the arrangement as "toxic."
Britney Spears accepts speaks at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 12, 2018.
Britney Spears accepts speaks at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 12, 2018.