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Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block fame will host both shows, featuring performances by De La Soul, Deborah Cox, Lisa Lisa, Rakim, Tracie Spencer, Melba Moore, Raheem DeVaughn, Rakim and comedian Royale Watkins.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025 -
The resulting fame in her native country — Coventry accounts for seven of Zimbabwe’s eight Olympic medals and its only golds — provided Coventry a window into the wider world of sports politics.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump, Musk’s biggest political ally, and his administration seem to be taking it on themselves to protect the brand’s reputation.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Providers can enforce access controls, while AI can confirm service reputation through on-ledger trust scores.—
Evan J. Schwartz,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rob, Eric and Adam achieved renown in the 1990s as extreme skiers and were featured in more than 20 films.—
David Goodman,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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There’s karaoke as well, and celebrity fans like Brad Paisley and Ed Sheeran have been known to pick up the mic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.—
Bill Roberson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2023
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For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2023
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At Davos Worldwide, his eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche and other global leaders outlined the Four Pillars for Lasting Peace: 1.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both bring a sweet wistfulness to the show with a song about those who might dream but are not destined to receive glory or even a thank-you-for-your service.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Famousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famousness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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