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posted new photos Monday showing the bedazzled dress, which Monroe wore to sing “Happy Birthday Mr. President” in 1962 to then-President John F. Kennedy.

Wall Street Journal op-ed suggesting marijuana use is connected to a rise in violent crime was raked over the coals on social media Sunday, with many comparing it to the infamous 1936 propaganda film “Reefer Madness.” The article, written by WSJ editorial board member Allysia Finley, cited studies claiming that schizophrenia and other mental disorders among underage pot smokers have increased. Backing that claim, an addiction specialist based at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego said cannabis-related emergency room cases increased 53% in the three years after California legalized recreational use.

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It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

On the front page of the NY Times Sunday Review, a simple sentence repeats 15 times on a black background: “Authorities said the gunman was able to obtain the weapon legally.” Beneath each sentence is the body count and location of a mass shooting that has taken place in the past decade. America is still reeling from yet another mass shooting with 19 children and two adults dead in an elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas.

Gorillaz have announced details of a North American tour in September and October.These gigs will be the Damon Albarn-led group’s first US and Canadian live dates since 2018 and extends their ongoing world tour, which is currently in South America.Albarn and his 14-piece live band – who will be “aided and abetted by a varying cast of guest performers” – will bring Gorillaz to life across 21 arena shows in the US and Canada, kicking off in Vancouver on September 11.The run will visit such cities as Seattle, Salt Lake City, LA, Austin, Chicago and Boston before wrapping up in Miami on October 23. EARTHGANG will support Gorillaz on all dates except Orlando and Miami, where Jungle will be special guests.Tickets for Gorillaz’s North American tour will go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday (May 20), and you’ll be able to buy tickets here.

Wanda Sykes is still "traumatised" by Will Smith's Oscars slap. The 58-year-old comedian has revealed she is struggling to process the actor's decision to slap Chris Rock at the Academy Awards ceremony in March after the comic had joked about his wife Jada's hair. Speaking during a comedy gig in Orlando, Wanda said: "I'm still traumatised.

Wanda Sykes still isn’t over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterSen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill on Tuesday that aims to revoke Disney’s copyrights, as Republicans are seeking to outdo each other in attacking the “woke” corporation.Hawley’s bill would dramatically rewrite U.S.

Katy Perry received quite the surprise from her fiancé Orlando Bloom as she returned home from American Idol, and it left her stunned.MORE: Katy Perry pays tribute to rarely seen mother on American IdolThe singer took to her Instagram Stories to show off the jaw-dropping gift that he'd sent for her in honor of Mother's Day.It was clear that she had just returned after filming, as the ties from her champagne-colored mini-dress were visible as she walked, and her astonishment was palpable.WATCH: Katy Perry's Mother's Day surprise from Orlando Bloom"Oh my fricking god," she exclaimed as she walked up to the dinner table, revealing a giant heart of flowers sitting on the table."Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom," she said, panning out to show off the massive present, clearly amazed and touched by the gesture.MORE: Katy Perry's sheer Met Gala gown had secret tribute to fiancé Orlando BloomThat wasn't the only way he showed his appreciation, however, as the Lord of the Rings star also shared a post on social media honoring her as well.He posted a throwback clip of Katy in a patterned maxi dress wearing lit angel wings and a cape, along with a light-up flower crown, as she danced to the sounds of people playing in the background.A post shared by Orlando Bloom (@orlandobloom)Orlando shared a magical video of Katy as a tribute"Magical mamma," he captioned his post, to which the Unconditionally singer simply responded with a "lol," while a fan wrote: "Literally an angel."Another simply said: "Beautiful," while a third called her: "The best mamma," and a fourth added: "I love it.

stunned the crowd at the Met Gala on Monday night when she showed up sporting Monroe’s iconic 1962 dress.However, the cosmetics mogul also received an actual piece of the Hollywood starlet’s blonde hair as a gift.The Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! Museum in Orlando shared a video on their Instagram account Tuesday showing the reality star receiving a lock of screen icon’s infamous mane.“During @KimKardashian’s Met Gala dress fitting at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! HQ, our team surprised her with a silver box that contained an actual lock of Marilyn’s iconic platinum hair,” the museum explained in their post.The “Some Like It Hot” actress’ frock that she wore to sing “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy six decades ago was in the care of the Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! before Kardashian took it for a spin.“The Ripley’s team also filled her Met Gala dressing room with a trove of Marilyn Monroe and JFK memorabilia to help inspire her look,” they continued.The clip featured the mother of four opening a little blue box stuffed with tissue paper and looking very shocked when she saw the hair strands.“This is so cool,” Kardashian said.

acquiring a dress Marilyn Monroe wore?” — some Monroe experts were not happy when Kim Kardashian ascended the steps Monday at the Met Gala while wearing the Hollywood legend’s most iconic dress.The reality star, 41, borrowed the sparkly beige gown the goddess wore in 1962 to sing “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy from Orlando’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, which previously paid $5 million at auction to get ahold of the famous frock.Kardashian even forced herself to lose weight to fit into the curvaceous lewk and later changed into a replica of it to keep on partying the night away.

It is one of the world's most iconic dresses, worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang "Happy Birthday" to president John F. Kennedy.

A mum-of two has revealed how a Disney ride souvenir photo exposed her husband’s affair with their nanny.

The Walt Disney Co. has remained publicly silent since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law last week dissolving a special district set up 55-years ago to let the company self-govern much of the area around Walt Disney World.

A Florida man has been sentenced to write a 25-page essay on the 2016 Pulse Nightclub massacre after he defaced a newly unveiled rainbow memorial intersection in Delray Beach, Florida. Alexander Jerich, 20, received his writing sentence on Thursday, April 21 after he purposely left a 15-foot skid mark across a memorial rainbow intersection, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, unveiled on June 12, 2021.  As Jerich was driving across the intersection he did a burnout, leaving the indelible skid mark.Judge Scott Suskauer, believing Jerich to be ignorant of the meaning of the memorial, ordered him to research and write about the 49 people who died at Pulse Nightclub and about the people and loved ones they left behind. He also asked for Jerich’s analysis as to why the LGBTQ community receives such hate.“I want your own brief summary of why people are so hateful and why people lash out against the gay community,” Suskauer said.According to the Palm Beach Post, Jerich pled guilty in March to criminal mischief and reckless driving.

Double the Papi Juancho, baby! Maluma has unveiled his wax figure in Medellin, Colombia.

Maluma has unveiled his wax figure in Medellin, Colombia.On Monday, the «Hawái» singer laid eyes on his likeness for the first time at the Medellin Museum of Modern Art (MAMM). Maluma 2.0 is an exact replica of the global superstar, sporting a custom double breasted suit by Versace and black Bottega Veneta shoes.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday to abolish Disney’s self-governing district in Orlando, punishing the company for its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.The bill would dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which covers nearly 40 square miles of Orange and Osceola counties and encompasses the Disney theme parks and resorts.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe Florida Legislature voted Thursday to terminate Disney’s self-governing district in Orlando, in a move intended to retaliate for the company’s opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.The House of Representatives approved the bill on a vote of 70-38, a day after the measure passed through the state Senate. The bill is expected to be signed by Gov.

Associated Press. On Wednesday, the legislation passed the Florida Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who during a fundraising pitch yesterday said that “Disney and other woke corporations won’t get away with peddling their unchecked pressure campaigns any longer.” It’s the latest move in a political battle after Disney publicly condemned Florida’s passage of its controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.Representatives for Disney did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

Bad Bunny has been forever immortalized, joining a long list of celebrities to be recreated in wax form.2 time Grammy Award-winning Latin singer-songwriter and producer, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio--better known as Bad Bunny--revealed his two new wax figures this week at Madame Tussauds in New York City. The wax museum celebrated the reveal with a side-by-side photo session of Bad Bunny and his figures, making fans in-person and online do a double-take.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised the stakes in his fight with Disney on Tuesday, announcing that he would call on the Legislature to terminate the company’s self-governing district in Orlando.DeSantis has been fighting with Disney over the company’s opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which forbids classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade.

Christine Brown is wishing her daughter Truely happy birthday on her special day! The Sister Wives star took to Instagram on Wednesday to share her excitement for Truely’s big day. “It’s this cool kid, Truely’s birthday today!” the mom-of-six captioned a post of five photos of the pre-teen. “She’s 12 years old and just so amazing, creative, kind, brilliant and SO FUN to hang out with!” Christine gushed, adding “#happybirthday” and “blessedmom” hashtags for a tender touch.

Amanda Holden has delighted fans with a beautiful picture of her family enjoying a "truly magical" time at Disney World in Orlando. The TV personality, 51, is currently holidaying with her husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters - Lexi, 16, and 10-year-old Hollie - in Florida, US.

The Walt Disney Co. initially took heat for not taking a public position on Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill — and now they are under fire for doing just that.