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Jamie Foxx posted a Juneteenth greeting on Instagram on Thursday. The message was two words: “Happy Juneteenth.” Brief, yes. But greetings like this one carry a certain weight on the federal holiday. Foxx is one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment. His name attached to any acknowledgment of the date adds to the holiday’s growing cultural profile. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865. Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on that date. They announced the end of slavery in the state. The Civil War had already officially ended months earlier. The news simply hadn’t reached Texas. The date had…

The crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19. Chesnot/Getty Images Claude Guillemot, one of five brothers who co-founded Ubisoft in 1986, has died, the company confirmed. As first reported by Ouest France, Guillemot, 69, was one of two victims involved in a Cessna 421 plane crash in the afternoon of June 19. According to the report, local firefighters said the crash happened in a field near La Baule airport, on the western coast of France. Emergency responders said that the aircraft was on fire when they arrived and was…

Former President Joseph R. Biden and his wife Jill Biden can’t seem to distance themselves from T.J. Ducklo, despite reports that the spokesman has a history of bullying and sexually harassing a reporter. Mr. Ducklo is back with the Bidens, this time as chief spokesman. That’s surprising even to many on the left, who say his history should have made him persona non grata for the Bidens. “President Biden and Dr. Biden shouldn’t be surprised that so much of the national media — and even many Democrats — no longer take them seriously or show them the respect deserving of…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you’re tired of seeing rotating ads or Amazon’s preloaded graphics on your Kindle every time you put it to sleep. That’s understandable, especially if you’re voracious reader who’s been spending a lot of time on your ereader. In this piece, we’re going to walk you through how to change your Kindle sleep screen and even how to personalize it if you want.  How to remove Kindle Special Offers Kindles with Special Offers or lockscreen ads typically cost $20 less than the versions without them. These devices will show you…

Matt LeBlanc made a rare return to social media this week to honor legendary television director James Burrows following his death at age 85. The beloved director, whose career spanned some of television’s most iconic sitcoms, helped shape “Friends,” “Cheers,” “Will & Grace,” “Frasier,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and countless other hit series. For Matt LeBlanc, James Burrows’ death marked only the second time in years that the actor has shared a personal post on Instagram. MEGA LeBlanc took to Instagram on Friday to remember the television icon, who directed the pilot episode of Friends and several additional episodes throughout…

Image Credit: Pexels According to the Entertainment Software Association’s 2025 Essential Facts report, 205.1 million Americans play video games for at least one hour a week, and 60% of U.S. adults now play, with the average player age at 36. For adults looking for simple ways to switch off, that helps explain why quick formats, including a social casino, now sit in the same everyday space as streaming, scrolling and podcasts. Games are no longer limited to long sessions or dedicated hobbyists. They have become one of the small, accessible habits people reach for when the day starts to wind…

The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff race.  Since the Buccos haven’t had a winning season since 2018 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2015, the team is looking to end both droughts with some extra aggressiveness on the trade front. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Pirates “are open to trading” their Competitive Balance Round pick in the upcoming draft, as well as from their minor league system.  The Pirates were slotted into CBR-A this year,…

Celebrity hair colorist Jack Martin is mourning the death of his wife of more than three decades. “Last night, my world changed forever. My beloved wife, Dalia, took her last breath, and with her, a part of my heart left this world as well,” Martin wrote via Facebook on Thursday, June 18, announcing Dalia’s death. “How do I put into words what you meant to me? How do I summarize a love that took a lifetime to build? You were not just my wife. You were my safe place, my peace, my comfort, my closest friend, and the greatest love…

by Regina Avalos, June 20, 2026Photo Credit: Lorenzo Sisti / Prime © Amazon Content Services LLC Fallout has begun filming its third season, and viewers will see some new faces in the cast. Emily Mortimer, Manny Jacinto, and Thomasin McKenzie have joined the series. Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O’Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones star in the series inspired by the Bethesda video game. Prime Video shared the following about the series and the new additions: “Today, Prime Video…

Cape Verde will look to spring another surprise as they face Uruguay in Group H. Read our preview here.