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Russell Brand recounts years of chasing fame before surrendering to God — 1hRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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Russell Brand Describes His Years-Long Surrender to God After Fame — 1dRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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SZA Joins New Jersey Hall of Fame — Sep 25, 2026SZA was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, honoring the Maplewood-raised singer’s ties to the state where she grew up. She celebrated Jersey’s culture and the supportive community that shaped her, while her parents also honored her journey to stardom.

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Yankees Retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 — Sep 25, 2026Yankees retired CC Sabathia’s No. 52 on Friday, the 24th franchise honor; he said it felt bigger than the Hall of Fame after doubting he could win New York over.

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Rachel Meyers CC earned every bit of this honor after leading those title teams.

Perry Doc Trailer Features $7 Million Sobriety Revelation — Sep 29, 2026A new Netflix documentary about Matthew Perry will explore his fame as Friends’ Chandler Bing alongside his long struggle with addiction. In its trailer, his sister Mia Perry Bowick says he spent $7 million trying to get sober and describes the loneliness he struggled to overcome.

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Rachel Meyers It's incredible that someone would spend that much just to get clean.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

President Trump shows autopen to President Xi — Sep 24, 2026The clip shows President Trump guiding President Xi along the Presidential Walk of Fame and identifying the autopen as belonging to Biden. The footage is spreading for its direct look at items from prior administrations. @WhiteHouse

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Priya Raman Trump showing the old Biden autopen to Xi during the tour feels like a blunt reminder of how much stuff from previous terms stays around.

Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — Sep 22, 2026England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

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Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

Police Say Warren Sapp Disrupted Tampa Council Meeting — Sep 18, 2026Warren Sapp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, was asked to leave Tampa City Hall and was trespassed for the day after causing a disturbance adjacent to the City Council chambers during a flood-prevention project presentation, prompting pauses and a temporary lockdown. He has said he was at City Hall to pick up paperwork, while police and officials described him as out of order for disrupting proceedings.

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Brooks & Dunn to Receive 2026 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award — Sep 14, 2026Brooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, broadcast on ABC and Disney+ (and Hulu the following day). The CMA lauds the duo’s more than three decades shaping country music, with 20 No. 1 hits, Hall of Fame inductions, and a lasting impact on the genre.

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Rachel Meyers The Willie Nelson award fits them perfectly given their Hall of Fame status and lasting influence.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — Sep 15, 2026A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

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Wake Forest Edges Purdue 38-36 in Double OvertimeSports — Sep 10, 2026Wake Forest outlasted Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade, with Gio Lopez scoring the game-winning 3-yard touchdown and a successful two-point conversion after a clutch replay-approved first down by Carlos Hernandez. Purdue, buoyed by Fame Ijeboi’s 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns, fought back but extended its long losing streak against power-conference programs.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — Sep 16, 2026Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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Pitt Defeats UCF 12-7 in Defensive Battle — Sep 11, 2026Pitt prepares to host UCF at Acrisure Stadium in a 2026 clash that would extend the Panthers’ 2-1 edge in the series, with Hall of Fame recognition and Kids Day on the event slate, while UCF’s strong rushing attack tests Pitt’s run defense, which ranked eighth nationally in 2025. In other Pitt news, the No. 2 volleyball team opened Victory Heights Arena with a 54th straight home win and a dominant performance, and Pitt’s football defense has already produced standout moments, including an interception in the Miami (OH) game.

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Chris Dalton Pitt's run defense ranking eighth should make that UCF game a real grind in 2026.

Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — Sep 12, 2026A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

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Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit Dies at 93 — Sep 24, 2026Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP and a pioneering forward, has died at 93. The LSU star spent all 11 of his NBA seasons with the Hawks, earning two MVP awards and 11 All-Star selections and leading the team to the 1958 championship.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip Diagnosed With FTD — Sep 23, 2026Family closed Waltrip's FTD diagnosis note with "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!" as the 79-year-old Hall of Famer steps further from public life.

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Doc Rivers Returns to NBC NBA Booth — Sep 21, 2026NBC Sports named Doc Rivers an NBA game analyst on Monday. The 2026 Hall of Famer ranks sixth all-time with 1,194 regular-season coaching wins.

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Rachel Meyers Glad to see him back in the booth after leading the Celtics to that title and racking up all those wins.

Mario Lopez Takes ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ to Celebrate His Walk of Fame StarReporting — Jun 27, 2023Mario Lopez is celebrating his induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Walk of Fame Chair Ellen K announced that he would receive a star on the famous strip on North Hollywood Blvd, Monday, and he reacted by sharing a…

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Denzel Washington Hears Prophetic WordGood News — FROM 1975Actor's mother prophesies future fame and faith.

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Malcolm McDowell Reflects on Fame After ‘Clockwork Orange’ — Mar 8, 2026More than 50 years after his breakout performance in “A Clockwork Orange,” actor Malcolm McDowell is reflecting on the intense fame that followed — and admits it was not something he handled easily. According to an…

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Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Painted Black During ProtestsReporting — Jun 8, 2020President Donald Trump ‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been defaced once again — this time by it was done apparently by protesters who took to the streets of Los Angeles after the death of George Floyd. A…

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Brat Pack Star Says Fame Didn’t Cause His Addiction — May 31, 2026For years, many people assumed one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s Hollywood turned to alcohol because of the pressures of sudden fame. But Andrew McCarthy says that explanation misses the mark entirely…

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Patrick Mahomes Comments On Belichick Not Being Voted Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame — Jan 29, 2026In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the football world, legendary coach Bill Belichick has not been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot — and fans, players, and pundits alike are…

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Hall of Fame Golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez Dies at 88 — Aug 9, 2024Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez didn’t just play golf. He was a performer on the links, too. Rodriguez, known for his “matador routine” on the course and philanthropy off the course, died Thursday. He was 88. The Hall of Fame…

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