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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Ella Mai and Jayson Tatum and family || Image credit: @ellamai @jaytatum0. Grammy-winning singer Ella Mai and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum have welcomed their first child together. The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private, surprised fans with the happy news. After the Boston Celtics star and the...

Ella Mai and Jayson Tatum Secretly Welcome 1st Baby!

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Horoscope for Friday, August 23rd

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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Actress Taraji P. Henson recently made headlines for visiting Russell Simmons’ Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort in Bali. Simmons expressed his gratitude for Henson’s presence on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message alongside a photo of the two together. Friendship and healing energy. In his post, Simmons praised...

Taraji P. Henson faces backlash after visit to Russell Simmons’ wellness resort

9x GRAMMY® award winning, 2x Oscar nominated and 1x Emmy award winning artist, producer, actress and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous. The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S...

Mary J. Blige ft Fabolous – Breathing

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Rap music has become a powerful cultural force, influencing generations and leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. From its roots in the Bronx during the 1970s to its global dominance today, rap has evolved into a genre that transcends boundaries, uniting people with its rhythmic beats, poetic lyrics, and bold messages. The best rap songs are those that not only define the genre but also resonate with listeners, telling stories of struggle, triumph, and the human experience. This article explores the top 15 most popular rap songs of all time, a list that spans decades and showcases the diversity and depth of the genre. From iconic tracks that introduced rap to the mainstream to groundbreaking anthems that continue to inspire, these songs represent the very best of what rap has to offer. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the genre, these tracks are essential listening, offering a glimpse into the heart and soul of rap music. Prepare to dive into the beats, rhymes, and rhythms that have shaped the world of hip-hop and continue to define its legacy.

15 Best Rap Songs of All Time

JAY-Z has taken the proper steps to ensure that whoever ends up acquiring Dame Dash‘s shares of Roc-A-Fella Records understands what will happen to the biggest asset included in the sale. In a legal document uncovered by TMZ Hip Hop, Hov’s attorneys have notified the courts that once the...

JAY-Z Confirms He Will Take Full ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Rights Back In 2031

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

Made famous in 2000 by former First Lady Laura Bush, these cowboy cookies are an updated twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie, trading raisins for chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. (We've swapped out the shortening as well!) To take it a step further, you can also toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced nuttiness. Here's what you'll need for about 18 cookies:

Cowboy Cookies

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

9x GRAMMY® award-winning, 2x Oscar-nominated, and 1x Emmy award-winning artist, producer, actress, and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single, “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous. The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas. The...

Mary J. Blige Drops Hot New Single “Breathing” Feat. Fabolous

Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, Alexis Pauline Gumbs’ Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde, and Moon Unit Zapa’s Earth to Moon all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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In the first half of the twentieth century, radical bookstores took many forms and often served as part of larger, multichannel campaigns. Nazis, as well as Communists and Socialists, organized festivals and parades, dances and concerts, and schools and camps to disseminate critiques of American democracy and American capitalism. Bookstores served as their intellectual hubs, the places where ideologies circulated—and places granted at least a veneer of respectability.

Bigoted Bookselling: When the Nazis Opened a Propaganda Bookstore in Los Angeles

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	LL Cool J shares his idea of what may make a successful biopic of his life and career. Speaking on the idea of an autobiographical film with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith, the rapper explained how he is not quite sold on the idea, after playing a clip of Snoop Dogg explaining his own story will be formatted for audiences soon.LL Cool J Presents Joe Budden With Gold Plaque For "Pump It Up"




	“I can’t tell mine without telling yours first ’cause it wouldn’t be no me without you,” said the California native, detailing that he has approached LL Cool J with...

LL Cool J Wants This Star To Play Him In Biopic

The following is from Gayl Jones' The Unicorn Woman. Jones was born in Kentucky in 1949. She attended Connecticut College and Brown University, and has taught at Wellesley College and the University of Michigan. Her landmark books include Corregidora, Eva’s Man, The Healing (a National Book Award finalist and New York Times Notable Book of the Year), Palmares (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction), and The Birdcatcher (National Book Award finalist).

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The work ethic is unparalleled. Westside Gunn doesn't take long breaks between albums. The Buffalo rapper has been one of the most prolific artists of the 2020s. He's dropped five projects in the last two years, in addition to tons of guest features. Gunn has been teasing the release of Fly God Is an Awesome God 3 for months, but he decided to treat the fans to a little something extra on August 18. Westside Gunn took to Instagram to announce that he'll be dropping another album before Fly God Is an Awesome God 3. This one was reportedly laid down in a single day.

Westside Gunn Claims His Upcoming Album Was Recorded In A Day

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Glynne Walley on the Hakkenden

For tens of thousands of years, human beings have been using fictional devices to shape their worlds and communicate with one another. Four thousand years ago...

Glynne Walley on the Hakkenden

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