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Aubrey Plaza is one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Hollywood, known for her sharp wit, deadpan humor and unconventional charm. Born and raised in Delaware, Plaza has always had a connection to current US President Joe Biden, who is also a Delawarean. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Plaza opened up about her rollercoaster relationship with the president, detailing how many times she’s met him in her life.   When Plaza was just 16 years old, she met Biden for the first time at a “Joe Biden youth-leadership conference.” With Biden serving as the keynote speaker, the conference was created to give young people a platform to discuss various issues. Plaza considers the conference to have been a formative event, with the opportunity to meet Biden standing out. “The whole point of the conference was to allow students to speak out on different issues,” she elaborated.  “They shuttled us from room to room, and there was a different speaker in each room, ...

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is a legendary rapper who has consistently ranked among the top rap artists of the past 20 years. His influence on the hip-hop genre is undeniable. His body of work is intricate and constantly changing due to his impressive combination of lyrical skill and masterful production. Jay-Z is also skilled at spotting up-and-coming musicians and introducing them to larger audiences. It’s difficult to choose just a few of Jay-Z’s best songs, but this article tries to showcase the entirety of his illustrious career. Only songs with Jay-Z’s name on them were taken into account when making the list, disqualifying cameos like Kanye West’s appearance on the legendary “Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)” from the list. The list also aims to demonstrate the diversity of his discography by featuring at least one song from each of his 13 studio albums. Readers will have to see for themselves which of Jay-Z’s many hit songs made the list to find out which song takes the to...

The Kid Laroi doesn’t shy away from experimentation, and his latest music video for “Love Again” is a prime example of that. The music video features a life-sized puppet as the lead actress, and the rapper interacts with the puppet throughout the video, demonstrating various emotions ranging from affection to anger. The doll has a unique personality and online presence. She has a TikTok account where she presents herself as a 20-year-old LA influencer and an Instagram account with the handle LondonD0ll where she shares photos with The Kid Laroi. This music video is the latest in a pop culture trend featuring life-size dolls that continues to grow in popularity. It’s a unique approach to the music video format that’s sure to keep fans talking. Kid Laroi’s “Love Again” music video adds a whimsical and funny twist to his work. It showcases his creativity and willingness to push boundaries, and fans of his music will love it. A life-sized doll is the main character in the song “Love Again,...

Stephanie Hsu, the Broadway musical “Everything Everywhere All At Once” breakout star, recently admitted in an interview with The New York Times that she was mistaken for Lana Condor at a red carpet event. Hsu accepted the error and pointed out that even her mother thinks she resembles Condor, who is best known for her role in the well-known Netflix film series  To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before . Even though mistaken identities can be embarrassing, Hsu handled it with class and humor. She also acknowledged that similarity between actors and actresses makes mistakes of this nature common in the entertainment industry. “She sent me a picture of Lana Condor a year ago and was like, ‘You look like this woman,'” Hsu stated regarding her mom.  “But after the Lana Condor thing happened, we were at a screening in New York, and a bunch of people kept going up to my publicist and [EEAAO director duo] the Daniels’ publicist, who are both Asian, and they were like, ‘Congratulations, your...

Prince Harry seems to be making headlines with his recent book tour and TV appearances. His memoir, entitled “Spare,” has garnered attention for being candid about his experiences in the royal family and his relationship with his younger brother, Prince William. In his lone American television appearance on 60 Minutes, Harry spoke with Anderson Cooper about a variety of subjects, including the physical altercation with his brother and the arduous process of coming to terms with the death of his mother Princess Diana, which reportedly involved the use of psychedelic drugs. “For a long time, I just refused to accept that she was— she was gone,” the prince stated. “Part of, you know, she would never do this to us, but also part of, maybe this is all part of a plan.”  While many have praised Harry for being honest and open about his experiences, others have criticized him for potentially causing further tension within the royal family. Regardless of the reaction, it’s clear that Harry’...

Andy Cohen and Ryan Seacrest have been rivals for years, with both men hosting popular New Year’s Eve specials on different networks. This year, the rivalry heated up when Seacrest accused Cohen of not waving to him during a broadcast. According to Seacrest, Cohen ignored him while filming the show on New Year’s Eve. But Cohen’s story is different. Cohen defended himself by saying that he simply “didn’t see him” on Wednesday’s episode of Radio Andy. He then asked his CNN co-anchor Anderson Cooper to support him. Cooper affirmed that Cohen was indeed preoccupied during the broadcast and, despite his best efforts, was unable to wave at Seacrest. “[Seacrest] said on the show that you very politely turned around and waved to him and mouthed to him, ‘Have a good show,'” Cohen shared with Cooper on the show. “And that I didn’t turn around.” Cooper, who waved to Seacrest, said it was because he “just happened to turn around” at the right moment to see him. “There were a couple times I loo...