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Oprah Winfrey undoubtedly has a lot to be thankful for, but as she marks her 70th birthday on 29 January, we take a look at what she says has given her all that she has - gratitude.The media mogul and Oscar-nominated actress once famously said she wasn't grateful because she's "a gazillionaire", but her habit of practising gratitude was "the way I got to be a gazillionaire". While she has almost unprecedented levels of wealth and success (particularly for a woman), she came from very humble beginnings and was raised by her maternal grandmother on a pig farm in Mississippi for the first six years of her life.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The day has arrived: Today, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will take on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII. The Baltimore Ravens go head to head with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, which kicks off at 3 p.m.

Kyle Shanahan and his team the San Francisco 49ers are taking center stage tonight to take on the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game.

Offset has announced his first-ever solo headline North American tour in support of his latest record, ‘Set It Off’.The Migos rapper released his highly-anticipated second album last year, featuring verses from his estranged wife Cardi B as well as Travis Scott, Future, Latto and more. Now, Offset has announced his upcoming tour by posting a video teaser to his Instagram.The video was a doctored scene from the 1996 cult classic film Set It Off, in which Queen Latifah‘s character robs a car.

We’ve already been seeing the upsetting and harmful consequences that can come from the use of artificial intelligence — but this grandfather’s claims make it all the more scary. Earlier this week, Harvey Eugene Murphy

Dr. Phil McGraw’s new cable broadcasting network Merit Street Media will launch two live news shows next month.

EXCLUSIVE: Tyriq Withers is set to star alongside Marlon Wayans in Monkeypaw’s Goat for Universal with Justin Tipping.

, Love Is Blind season 6 is officially on the way.For the uninitiated: Love Is Blind is an “experiment” in which singles date without seeing what each other looks like, choosing their final partner based on personality alone. Eventually, some couples do get engaged—sight unseen—and it's only once there's a proposal that they finally get to meet face-to-face.The trailer for the new season dropped on Jan. 23, and we're already getting a peek at —and of course, the drama—set to arrive when it premieres on Feb.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced a new single called ‘Hiss’ – check out the posts below.The Houston rapper is due to share the song this Friday (January 26), and it is available to pre-save/pre-add here.Megan posted the official cover artwork and the track’s release date on social media yesterday (January 22). She included an egg and a dragon emoji in the update (see below).‘Hiss’ will follow on from the artist’s previous solo single ‘Cobra’, which came out last November, and continues with the snake theme.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Glen Powell and his “Hit Man” co-writer and director Richard Linklater stopped by the Variety Studio presented by Audible at the Sundance Film Festival, where Powell celebrated his role in reviving the romantic-comedy genre. “Anyone But You,” his Sony-backed rom-com with Sydney Sweeney, has earned $64 million at the domestic box office and crossed the $100 million mark worldwide. It’s a huge win for the $25 million movie at a time when many people were writing off the genre as dead.

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are gearing up for their game against the Baltimore Ravens!

Playoff football is finally back, as the Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional round. With that being said the Raven seemingly will be without their star TE Mark Andrews. After going down in week 11 to an ankle injury, Andrews has not played since.

After five years away from Walford, EastEnders fans are in for a treat as soap legend Patsy Palmer has officially been spotted on set after agreeing to reprise her iconic role in the BBC soap. Patsy, who is best known to fans for playing Bianca Jackson in the soap revealed earlier this month that she had agreed to return to the soap and bring a touch of her trademark charm back to Walford.

The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Neil Young and Crazy Horse are among a litany of huge names announced for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.Also at the top of the bill are The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Chris Stapleton, Hozier and Jon Batiste.The festival, which takes place over two weekends between April 25 and May 5 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, goes out of its way to celebrate the rich musical heritage of the city.Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at https://t.co/dApNCrvPYZ. pic.twitter.com/Ba5Q8QDwNG— New Orleans JazzFest (@jazzfest) January 18, 2024Representing the city’s cultural legacy are names such as Irma Thomas, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Dixie Cups, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty and Cyril Neville.Also set to feature at the festival are The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Queen Latifah, Greta Van Fleet and Heart.Tickets for both weekends of the festival and all VIP packages can be found here.In November, the Stones confirmed details of a huge US tour for 2024, opening with a show in Houston on April 28, and continuing for 15 more dates going into the summer, wrapping up in Santa Clara, California on July 17.

Shawn Barber has tragically passed away at the young age of 29.

women’s soccer. The 27 year old Mexican-American player has extended her contract for three years with Houston Dash for $1.5 million total. She’s now the highest paid athlete in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).Lionel Messi makes a little girl in El Salvador cry in heartwarming videoTom Brady soon to be Ivanka Trump and Jeff Bezos’ neighborA post shared by María Sánchez (@mariagsanchez17)Sanchez’s new contract has an option for a fourth year on the team.

The Hollywood Reporter that Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer.Survivors include her sister, MJ, and her cat, Mr. Peaches, the outlet reports. The Post has contacted a rep for Marta for comment.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The NBA on MLK Day pays tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a slate of games that promote equality and activism.

Yasiin Bey has called Drake‘s work “shopping” music, arguing that it’s not hip-hop.Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, appeared on fashion podcast The Cutting Room Floor, where a TikTok clip from his conversation went viral.Host and designer Recho Omondi asked Bey whether he thought Drake was hip-hop, to which he sighed: “Why are you doing this to me?”The rapper expanded on his thoughts, explaining: “Drake is pop to me, in the sense like, if I was in Target in Houston and I heard a Drake song… it feels like a lot of his music is compatible with shopping.

Joe Flacco got the Cleveland Browns into the playoffs with his stellar play for the team after taking over as the starting quarterback.

RodeoHouston returns to NRG Stadium for 20 huge nights of rodeos and concerts featuring some of the biggest names in rock, pop, country, Hip-Hop, EDM, Latin and worship music.Headliners topping the bill this year include pop icons Jonas Brothers, rising Latin singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo, party starters Major Lazer, rock veterans Nickelback and Hip-Hop legend 50 Cent.They’ll be joined by country stalwarts Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Hank Williams Jr., Luke Bryan and Zac Brown Band among others.Plus, Houston hometown hero Bun B will headline one night, too.“I wanted people to see that rap and the rodeo could coexist in the room with no one feeling awkward,” Bun B told Houston’s CultureMap. “We’ll look back one day and won’t even remember when there wasn’t rap at the rodeo.

Sex Lives Of College Girls star who takes on the role of Regina George in the new movie musical, also recorded a song with rapper for the movie's soundtrack. And if you think you're a bigger Meg fan than Rapp…just know, you're not.During a press interview for the new movie, an Extra reporter asked about the collab, and Rapp was more than happy to rhapsodize about the Houston-born rapper. In her own unique way.“So sick.

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship Jan. 8, bringing home the school's 10th title. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, a University of Michigan alum, led his team through a 15-0 season.

Molly-Mae Hague has been told she looks 'happy again' as she shared a four-word message following what appears to be the end of her extended lavish break. The influencer quit the UK last month for a post-Christmas break in the Maldives.

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PVRIS have announced a 2024 UK, US and EU tour set to kick off in April.The tour is in support of the band’s latest release ‘Evergreen’. Kicking off on April 24 in Hanover, the band – comprised of vocalist Lynn Gunn and bassist Brian MacDonald – will make stops in cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Warsaw, Brussels, Prague, Vienna, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham.

Last year, Kevin Costner could not attend the Golden Globes where he won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his starring role in Yellowstone. While not nominated this year, he was back as a presenter, paired with America Ferrera of the most nominated movie, blockbuster Barbie.

Warning: This article contains details and accusations of sexual and physical abuseThe Houston rapper Viper has been arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping, after allegedly holding a woman hostage for several years.In court documents obtained by the Houston Chronicle, the rapper – real name Lee Carter – was arrested on Thursday (January 4).The alleged victim has said that Carter held her captive for four or five years, being forced to live in his garage. She says she was repeatedly sexually assaulted, forced to take crack cocaine and deprived of the ability to wash.Police had first been alerted to the case back in April 2023, when a kidnapping was reported.

Tributes have been paid to the "lovely couple" who were found dead at a property in Greenock yesterday.

Letoya Luckett is sharing her favorite moment from 2023 – and it was at the Renaissance World Tour!

The Eagles are returning to the road with special guest Steely Dan as part of their ongoing farewell ‘The Long Goodbye Tour’ which they’ve teased will run until 2025.Along the way, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Deacon Frey, Vince Gill and co. will swing into major cities — for possibly the final time — like Phoenix, St.

Molly-Mae Hague has left her fans in tears as they admitted to 'crying' over two different clips of her fiance Tommy Fury doting on their daughter - the difference being the clips were taken months apart.

EXCLUSIVE: New York-based cultural institution Villa Albertine and Unifrance have announced the selection of French features due to be showcased in the 9th edition of their joint Young French Cinema program.

Oops. ESPN has apologized for airing a brief video clip of a woman flashing her breast during its broadcast of the Sugar Bowl Monday in New Orleans.

A day after revealing on New Year’s Eve on Fox that the newly formed United Football League will kick off in June, co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia took to ESPN to unveil the cities and coaches for the inaugural season.

In a surprising turn of events, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury bumped into Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams while in the Maldives. The former Love Island stars, both 24, jetted off to the Maldives shortly after Christmas with their daughter Bambi and have been documenting their stay ever since.