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The NBA All-Star Game is still searching for answers despite new format

Feb. 17, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Shaq’s OGs won the 74th annual NBA All-Star competition Sunday night, reaching the target score of 40 faster than Chuck’s Global Stars. Did any of that make sense to you? As the NBA concluded its All-Star weekend in San Francisco on Sunday, featuring a brand-new game format consisting of four teams (three made up of the 24 All-Stars, one made up of rising stars) playing a mini-tournament of games to 40 points, the consensus conclusion among participants and observers is that the league is still searching for an answer to revive its midseason showcase.

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Cecily Strong shows off baby bump at 'SNL 50,' plays pregnant 'Weekend Update' character

Feb. 17, 2025

Strong's character wondered out loud if she really wanted to "bring a baby into this world" or if she should "keep her in here for another three-and-a-half years." Cecily Strongis expecting her first child: 'Very happily pregnant from IVF at 40' Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The segment then revealed the father of the child was none other than Drunk Uncle, the "Weekend Update" character played by Bobby Moynihan. Colin Jost expressed surprise that Drunk Uncle was going to be a dad, to which he replied, "Hey, if Alec Baldwin can do it."

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Donnie Wahlberg knows where Hollywood couples 'go wrong' in their marriages

Feb. 17, 2025

Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have been married for nearly a decade, and the actor knows where Hollywood couples "go wrong" in their marriages. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last year and have been very vocal about their mutual adoration over the years. The couple renew their vows yearly on their wedding anniversary. Since Wahlberg has a good track record with his marriage, the "Blue Bloods" star told Fox News Digital where he believes couples in Hollywood "go wrong" in their marriages.

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Donnie Wahlberg knows where Hollywood couples 'go wrong' in their marriages

Feb. 17, 2025

Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have been married for nearly a decade, and the actor knows where Hollywood couples "go wrong" in their marriages. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last year and have been very vocal about their mutual adoration over the years. The couple renew their vows yearly on their wedding anniversary. Since Wahlberg has a good track record with his marriage, the "Blue Bloods" star told Fox News Digital where he believes couples in Hollywood "go wrong" in their marriages.

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Dallas Mavericks assistant coach arrested in assault investigation

Feb. 17, 2025

The assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks was arrested by Dallas police Sunday morning. Darrell Armstrong, 56, was arrested as a suspect on an aggravated assault charge. He is not in jail, according to DPD. Dallas Police responded to a call in the 1000 block of Ross Avenue at about 3:45 a.m. Preliminary investigation determined that Armstrong and the victim were in an argument when he hit the victim with a gun and threatened to shoot, according to the police report.

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Paul McCartney, at 'SNL 50,' rouses celebrity-studded crowd with 'Carry that Weight'

Feb. 17, 2025

"Saturday Night Live" celebrated 50 years on the air over the weekend. Once a scrappy up-start comedy hour, the show is now considered must-see late-night TV. What's more, it has proven itself a reliable launching pad for the funny men and women of tomorrow. Responsible for introducing audiences to stars like Tina Fey, Adam Sandler and Steve Martin, the 50th anniversary special, which aired Sunday, brought many of those big names back together. Some returned to the stage to revive fan-favorite sketches while others merely watched on in the stands. One particularly notable moment came when ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed a mashup of "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End."

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'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder says farm life gives him balance he can't find in Hollywood

Feb. 17, 2025

"Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder admits that living on a farm is "hard work," but he wouldn't have it any other way. During an interview with Fox News Digital, The Brother's Bond Bourbon co-founder explained that there's a certain level of "respect" that comes with living on a farm that "populated, urban areas" just don't understand. "It's a lot of work, but the reality of it is like, especially with these fires that just happened in California. You know, for me, that's how I grew up. Right here in Louisiana. For me, it gives me a sense of balance."

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Aubrey Plaza appears at 'SNL 50' special, in first appearance after Jeff Baena's death

Feb. 17, 2025

"Saturday Night Live" turned 50 this weekend, and to celebrate all its most famous alumni returned to the stage. From fresher faces like Kate McKinnon and John Mulaney, to seasoned veterans like Adam Sandler and Tina Fey − studio 8H welcomed back some of comedy's biggest names. Among them was also Aubrey Plaza, once an intern on the show and a page for NBC, making her first public appearance since the death of her husband Jeff Baena earlier this year.

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The 12 most shocking Oscar moments ever (from Will Smith to 'La La Land')

Feb. 17, 2025

Anything can happen at the Academy Awards. Just ask comedian Chris Rock, who was unceremoniously slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars after cracking a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Subsequent ceremonies have been much tamer, although plenty of contenders will figuratively duke it out at this year's awards, which features one of the most competitive best picture races in years.

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Daily Briefing: 'Domingo' made it to SNL's 50th anniversary

Feb. 17, 2025

We're spending the holiday morning scrolling hilarious moments from the 50th anniversary episode of "Saturday Night Live." A deadly powerful storm battered the much of the Southeast. Federal workers spent the weekend grappling with an uncertain future in the aftermath of mass layoffs.