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| Rod Wave's 'Don't Look Down' tops U.S. album chart | Rapper Rod Wave's Don't Look Down is the No. 1 album in the United States this week. Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Alex Warren's WILDCHILD, followed by Ella Langley's Dandelion at No. 3, Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love at No. 4 and Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem at No. 5. Rounding out the top tier are Noah Kahan's The Great Divide at No. 6, Ultimate Dolly Parton at No. 7, Drake's ICEMAN at No. 8, Olivia Dean's Art of Loving at No. 9 and Karol G's No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto at No. 10. |
| Reports: Lady Gaga gives birth to first child | Pop music star Lady Gaga has given birth to her first child with her fiance, entrepreneur Michael Polansky, according to multiple media reports. Page Six, People.com and EW.com confirmed the news Friday as photos of the singer carrying the baby in a sling across her chest, as she walked in California, circulated online. The child's sex, date of birth and name have not been disclosed to the public. The couple have been dating since 2019 and engaged since March 2024. They have not commented on the baby news. |
| Famous birthdays for Sept. 12: Emmy Rossum, Sydney Sweeney | Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: -- Explorer Henry Hudson in 1575 -- Critic H.L. Mencken in 1880 -- Actor/musician Maurice Chevalier in 1888 -- Publisher Alfred A. Knopf in 1892 -- Nobel chemistry prize laureate Irene Joliot-Curie in 1897 -- U.S. |
| Nashville authorities vote to rename airport after Dolly Parton | Nashville airport authorities have voted to begin the process of renaming Nashville International Airport after late country music star Dolly Parton. On Friday, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board of commissioners voted unanimously in a 6-0 vote to modify its existing naming policy, the first step in renaming the airport after Parton. "While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the board said in a press release. The renaming is "a multifaceted process," with the board to share more definitive plans for next steps and implementation in the coming months. |
| Reports: 'Ransom Canyon' canceled after two seasons on Netflix | Ransom Canyon won't return for Season 3. Deadline reported Thursday that the romantic drama starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly has been canceled after two seasons on Netflix. Sources cited declining viewership and cost of production for the cancellation. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news. Ransom Canyon is based on the Jodi Thomas book series. The show follows Staten Kirkland (Duhamel) and Quinn O'Grady (Kelly), longtime friends and possible love interests, as they try to revive their small Texas ranching town of Ransom Canyon. Season 2, released in July, ended with Quinn turning down a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Oliver (Ben Robson), leaving her free to pursue a relationship with Staten. |