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Taylor Swift makes history once again
Taylor Swift Makes History Again With Major Songwriting Honor Taylor Swift has added another milestone to her already remarkable career. The global superstar was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 26, 2026, becoming the youngest-ever inductee at 36 years old. The honor recognizes Swift’s songwriting achievements and her lasting connection to Nashville, the city where she began building her career as a teenager. Her latest achievement was highlight

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Representation grows among female dairy farmers
Female Dairy Farmers Gain Recognition as New Campaign Highlights Their Essential Work Women are making their mark in agriculture, and a new campaign is bringing their stories into the spotlight! As the world recognizes the contributions of women in farming, Undeniably Dairy is celebrating the women behind America's dairy industry through its Portraits of Modern Dairy campaign. Created to offer a closer look at the people responsible for producing one of the world's most famil

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Oct 122 min read


Meet the Woman Bringing 4th Trimester Care to American Moms
The first few weeks after giving birth can be physically exhausting, emotionally overwhelming and filled with sleepless nights. While much of the attention naturally shifts to the newborn, new mothers are also recovering, adjusting and learning how to navigate an entirely new chapter of life. One Chicago entrepreneur wants to change how families experience that transition. Taylor Michelle Ivey, a trained birth and postpartum doula, founded The Fourth Trimester Postnatal Retre

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Oct 93 min read


Ella Langley BREAKS Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Hot 100 Record
Ella Langley has officially made Billboard history. The country singer’s breakout hit “Choosin’ Texas” has spent its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Langley the longest-running No. 1 song in the chart’s history. The milestone moves her past Mariah Carey’s holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which previously held the record with 22 weeks at the top. For Langley, 27, the achievement marks another extraordinary moment in a career that has skyro

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Sep 232 min read


Ciara Wants to Bring People Together and Spark Important Conversations About Health
Ciara is known for making people move, but at this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival, the singer is also using her platform to encourage people to talk about something that can be much harder to discuss: sexual health. Ahead of her performance in Las Vegas, Ciara spoke with ET about her partnership with Gilead Sciences, which is focused on bringing greater attention to sexual health and HIV prevention. For Ciara, the goal is to make conversations around health feel more acces

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Sep 222 min read


11-year-old fashion prodigy creates American Girl doll fashion collective
At just 11 years old, Brooke Sumpter is already making her mark in the fashion world. The young designer, who learned how to sew when she was only 4, has now taken her creativity from childhood sewing projects to a national fashion collaboration with American Girl and Harlem’s Fashion Row. Her Cherry Blossom Couture Collection gives girls the chance to dress their American Girl dolls in designs created by a fellow young girl with a passion for fashion. The collection official

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Sep 142 min read


Sherri Shepherd talks 'Angel in the Rubble'
Sherri Shepherd is taking on one of the most emotionally challenging roles of her career with Angel in the Rubble, a new Lifetime film based on the extraordinary true story of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last person rescued alive from the World Trade Center rubble following the September 11 attacks. Shepherd not only stars as Guzman-McMillan but also serves as an executive producer on the film, which premieres September 12 on Lifetime as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approach

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Sep 93 min read


Southwest Pilot Retires After Decades of Giving Back to Students
After 38 years in the cockpit, Southwest Airlines Captain Nancy Martin-Belitz is preparing to retire — but her most meaningful legacy may be found far beyond the skies. For decades, Martin-Belitz has made it her mission to show young students that a career in aviation is within reach. Through Southwest’s Adopt-A-Pilot program, she has brought the excitement of flight into fifth-grade classrooms, turning lessons about math, science and geography into real-world experiences. No

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Sep 33 min read


How This Woman Went From Footlocker Exec to Trailblazing Pilot
Carole Hopson proves that it's never too late to pursue the dream you've been carrying with you. After building an impressive corporate career—including a decade as a vice president at Foot Locker—Hopson made a dramatic career change. At 58 years old, she achieved a lifelong dream and became a commercial airline captain. From the boardroom to the cockpit Hopson had already reached a high level professionally before making the leap into aviation. But becoming a pilot was a dre

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Aug 142 min read


Exclusive first look at Julia Robert's new ad campaign for Lancome
Julia Roberts is back in front of the camera for a glamorous new campaign with Lancôme, giving fans an exclusive first look at the latest collaboration between the Hollywood icon and the luxury beauty brand. A timeless beauty icon Roberts has been a longtime face of Lancôme, and the new campaign continues the partnership with her signature effortless, elegant style. The actress brings a sophisticated, classic look to the campaign while showcasing Lancôme's latest beauty offer

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Aug 111 min read


Zendaya becomes highest grossing actor in the 2026 box office
Zendaya has become the highest-grossing actor of 2026 at the global box office, driven by a string of successful film releases throughout the year. A standout year Zendaya's box office milestone comes after starring in several major releases, including the blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which posted one of the year's biggest theatrical openings. Her performances across multiple high-profile projects helped propel her to the top of the annual box office rankings. A car

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Aug 61 min read


Coco Jones gets candid about her music, wedding planning
Coco Jones is opening up about balancing her music career with one of the biggest moments of her personal life: planning her upcoming wedding. Wedding plans are underway After fans noticed her bachelorette celebration photos and speculated that a wedding was approaching, Jones confirmed that she is officially preparing for her big day. Speaking with ABC Audio, the singer said she is “in the thick of” wedding planning and that the event is coming up quickly. She joked that whi

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Jul 311 min read


Ayesha Curry on Sweet July, Wedding Anniversary, Nonprofit, More
Ayesha Curry stopped by TODAY to share updates on her lifestyle and beauty brand Sweet July, reflect on her upcoming wedding anniversary with husband Stephen Curry, and discuss the charitable work that's close to her heart. Exciting news for Sweet July As the founder of Sweet July, Curry shared exciting developments for her growing lifestyle brand, which includes beauty, home, and wellness products inspired by her love of food, family, and self-care. Celebrating another anniv

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Jul 201 min read


Celebrating 25 years since 'Legally Blonde' with Reese Witherspoon
Twenty-five years after its release, Legally Blonde remains one of the most beloved and influential comedies of its generation. To mark the milestone, Reese Witherspoon joined Good Morning America to reflect on the film's enduring legacy and the impact of her iconic character, Elle Woods. Why Legally Blonde Still Resonates When the film premiered in 2001, many viewed it as a lighthearted comedy. Over time, however, it became a cultural phenomenon celebrated for its message th

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Jun 221 min read


Deidre Hall Talks Celebrating 50 Years on 'Days of Our Lives'
Soap opera icon Deidre Hall is celebrating an incredible milestone—50 years on Days of Our Lives—and says she has no intention of slowing down. Reflecting on five decades During an appearance on TODAY, Hall looked back on her remarkable career and expressed her deep affection for the long-running daytime drama. She shared: “As long as my key card opens the gate, I’m there. It’s my family, I love that place.” The actress credited the show and its cast and crew for creating a h

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Jun 191 min read


Laverne Cox opens up about past trauma, her healing journey and success in Hollywood
Laverne Cox is reflecting on her personal journey, discussing past trauma, healing, and her path to success in Hollywood during a recent interview with CBS Mornings. Breaking barriers in Hollywood Laverne Cox made history as: The first openly transgender actress nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award A standout star for her role in Orange Is the New Black One of the most visible transgender performers in mainstream entertainment Her performance helped open doors for greater rep

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Jun 51 min read


Shakira Opens Up About Raising Her Sons, Whether She's Ready to Date Again & Her World Cup Legacy
Shakira is opening up about her life as a mother, her decades-long global career, and how she continues to evolve personally and professionally while balancing fame and family. Life as a mother In a recent interview, Shakira shared that: Raising her two sons has made her stronger Motherhood has reshaped her priorities and perspective She remains focused on creating a stable, grounded life for her children Family continues to be her main source of motivation On dating and pers

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Jun 41 min read


Fashion Industry Embraces Women in Their 40s, 50s, Beyond
Following the recent Vogue cover featuring Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour, both 76, the fashion industry is being spotlighted for increasingly embracing women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and older across campaigns, editorials, and runway trends. What’s driving the shift According to style expert Zanna Roberts Rassi, the industry is evolving toward: More visibility for mature women in fashion media Celebrating personal style at every age Expanding representation beyond younger mode

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Jun 31 min read


Winnie Harlow on why she centered her new children's book around self-confidence
Model and entrepreneur Winnie Harlow is opening up about her new children’s book, Simply Winnie, and the personal message she hopes young readers take away from it. Focus on confidence and identity In her conversation with CBS Mornings, Winnie Harlow explained that the book is centered on: Building self-confidence at a young age Embracing individuality and differences Encouraging children to feel proud of who they are Sharing positive affirmations through storytelling Why she

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Jun 11 min read


Fatima Robinson on Choreographing Biggest Names in Music
Dancer and choreographer Fatima Robinson is looking back on her decades-long career, opening up in a conversation with TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones about working with some of the most influential names in music and shaping iconic choreography across generations. A legendary run in music and dance Over her 30-year career, Fatima Robinson has collaborated with major artists including: Michael Jackson Prince Beyoncé Backstreet Boys Her work has helped define the visual language of mo

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May 221 min read
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