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In a decisive conclusion to a closely watched trial, rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of felony assault charges stemming from a 2021 incident in Hollywood. The verdict, delivered at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, marked the end of a nearly four-week trial that captured significant media attention.

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Tom Hanks has found himself at the center of controversy following his portrayal of a Trump supporter on the SNL 50th-anniversary special. The Oscar winner reprised his role as Doug, a MAGA-hat-wearing contestant on the parody game show Black Jeopardy, a character he first played in 2016. However, the skit did not sit well with conservative viewers, who accused SNL of perpetuating outdated stereotypes about Trump supporters.

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Colombian pop sensation Shakira has once again proven her resilience, returning to the stage in Lima, Peru, after a brief health setback forced her to cancel a scheduled performance. The singer, known for her electrifying stage presence and signature hip-shaking moves, had to postpone Sunday's concert due to an abdominal issue that required hospital admission. However, just a day later, she was back in action, performing at the National Stadium in front of thousands of adoring fans.

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her roles in various films and Netflix's "Bloodhounds," tragically passed away at the age of 24 in her home in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Authorities have confirmed that she died by suicide, a heartbreaking revelation reported by multiple news agencies, including The New York Times and The Korea Times. The Korean National Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

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Jenna Nicole Mourey, known professionally as Jenna Marbles, was a YouTube trailblazer. She launched her channel in 2010 and quickly gained a massive following for her funny and relatable videos, amassing over 20 million subscribers and garnering approximately 2 billion views as of 2020. Her videos, such as “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking,” were her own style of comedy that people adored worldwide.

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With the exception of Bill Hader's eagerly anticipated comeback, this SNL 50 show has almost everything. Numerous members of the Saturday Night Live cast from all seasons, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Pete Davidson, returned to the Studio 8H stage on February 16th for the show's 50th anniversary special, reenacting some of their most famous roles. There were a few noteworthy omissions, though. One cherished cast member who was absent, in addition to original cast member Dan Aykroyd, was Bill, who appeared frequently on the sketch comedy program from 2005 to 2013.

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