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Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges at 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards Red Carpet on November 19, 2025.

Everything We Know About Lainey Wilson’s Relationship with Husband Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges

Wilson married the former football star in May 2026.

By Catherine Caruso

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Lainey Wilson

The country star is a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year.

By Tyler Piccotti, Catherine Caruso

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alex murdaugh is led out of a courthouse in handcuffs at his sentencing hearing on march 3

Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned

By Colin McEvoy, Tyler Piccotti

Key art for Netflix documentary “The Crash'”

The Murder of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan

By Catherine Caruso

Dalton Eatherly Booking Photo

Who Is Dalton Eatherly?

By Catherine Caruso

kouri richins, a utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, looks on during her murder trial at the summit county courthouse in park city, utah, monday, feb. 23, 2026. (ap photo/spenser heaps, pool)

Where Are Kouri Richins’s Children

By Tyler Piccotti

Notable Now

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Taylor Frankie Paul and Her TV Controversies

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Shane Gillis

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Billie Eilish

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Attends His Party Convention

Shinzo Abe

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True Crime

perfect wife: the mysterious disappearance of sherri papini keith and sherri papini’s seemingly idyllic family life is shattered when sherri vanishes from their rural california neighborhood, triggering a frenzied search that becomes news around the world. but once sherri is found, a new nightmare begins. (disney)keith papini, sherri papini

Where Is Kidnapping Hoaxer Sherri Papini Now?

The 43-year-old now claims she was actually abducted.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Mackenzie Shirilla in Netflix's “The Crash”

Where Is Mackenzie Shirilla Now?

kouri richins, a utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, looks on during her murder trial at the summit county courthouse in park city, utah, monday, feb. 23, 2026. (ap photo/spenser heaps, pool)

All About Kouri Richins, Her Trial and Sentencing

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a family photo of buster, paul, maggie and alex murdaugh from the murder trial of alex murdaugh at the colleton county courthouse in south carolina

A History of Alex Murdaugh and His Family

Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio

Trial Delayed for ‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn

Portrait Of Gianni Versace

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: The True Story of His Tragic Death

FBI investigating the home of Larry Millete his retrial begins May 11

What to Know About Larry Millete and His Trial

this undated photo from wise county sheriff's office shows tanner lynn horner horner, 31, was arrested friday, dec 2, 2022, on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing to killing a 7 yearold texas girl and telling authorities where to find her body, according to wise county sheriff lane akin the girl's stepmother had reported her missing on wednesday from the family home near paradise, texas wise county sheriff's office via ap

All About Tanner Horner, Athena Strand’s Killer

d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2025 in Paris, France.

Who Is D4vd?

People You Should Know

2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

Salma Hayek, Rashida Tlaib, and Rami Malek are just a few notable Arab American trailblazers who have made their mark on society and culture.

By Catherine Caruso

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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard

elvis presley during his military service at a us base in germany

15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang

jim carrey saturday night live

10 Comedians Who Never Made the ‘SNL’ Cast

By Tyler Piccotti, Rachel Chang

famous women

51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker, Catherine Caruso

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Athletes

Former NBA player Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete, has died

Jason Collins

Ronda Rousey at a preview event for her fight with Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey

Martin V Acuna

The True Story of Boxer Christy Martin

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Billie Jean King and the “Battle of the Sexes”

Musicians

The Deathbed of Mozart 1791' (late 19th century). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer on his deathbed surrounded by his wife and friends. The sheets of music are presumably those of his Requiem which was unfinished at the time of his de

The Mystery of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Death

Michael Jackson starred in the 1984 music video for "Thriller"

Inside Michael Jackson’s Thriller Music Video

michael jackson file photos by kevin mazur

Michael Jackson

phil collins sitting to the right of his ex wife andrea bertorelli and their daughter

How Phil Collins Wrote “In the Air Tonight”

Culture

george takei smiles wearing gray suit

15 Trailblazers to Honor for AAPI Heritage Month

By Catherine Caruso, Ale Russian

bong and marge

Plane Flown by 'Ace of Aces' Pilot Finally Found

By Michael Natale

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Amelia Earhart

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Bronze statue of a woman holding a child.

5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women

By Sara Kettler

Scientists

dr j allen hynek holding pipe and ufo report, flying saucers

J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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dr. lise meitner

8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

mae jemison smiles at the camera while standing in front of a photo background with designs and writing, she wears a red top with gold hoop earrings a gold necklace

Mae Jemison

Political Figures

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George Washington

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes That Show Her Determination and Fortitude

kamala harris campaigns for president in raleigh, north carolina

11 Groundbreaking Women in U.S. Politics

file photo ronald reagan turns 93

Ronald and Nancy Reagan's Timeless Love Story

Activists

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10 Powerful Greta Thunberg Quotes

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The Women’s Rights Movement and the Women of Seneca Falls

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10 Inspiring Malala Yousafzai Quotes

A historical illustration depicting a person speaking passionately to an audience.

Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech May Not Have Contained That Famous Phrase