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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd. West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina. Whether he is actually seeking the nation’s highest office remains a question. Tubman is one of the most respected figures of 19th century America. An African American who escaped slavery, she helped enslaved Black men and women travel north to freedom and f...

Cursed is the latest fantasy adventure series to hit Netflix. The show features a number of notable actors in its cast, including Gustaf Skarsgård, who plays Merlin. The actor may look familiar to viewers, so here’s a breakdown of who he is and what else he’s been in. Gustaf Skarsgård in ‘Cursed’ | NetflixGustaf Skarsgård comes from a celebrity family If his last name sounds familiar, that’s because Gustaf Skarsgård comes from a famous Hollywood family. He is the son of Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, who is known for his roles in films like Thor, The Avengers, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.   But Stellan isn’t the only famous person in Gustaf’s family. His older brother, Alexander Skarsgård is an award-winning actor who’s worked in popular pro...

Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo are on track for a fourth successive U.K. chart crown with "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)". But they've got a battle on their hands. The Kiwi producer and U.S. R&B artist lead the U.K. sales blast with their viral hit, which races to an early lead of 1,500 combined sales lead over Joel Corry & MNEK's dance track "Head and Heart." After 48 hours of the new chart week, "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" takes top spot on the Official Chart: First Look Top 20. "Head and Heart" is "catching up," the Official Charts Company reports. If the pair can outpace the incumbent, it'll be both artists' first No. 1. Elsewhere, DJ Khaled is set to score the two highest new entries this week as his Drake-assisted tracks "Popstar" and "Greece" start at N...

Superstar Mahesh Babu is having the best time with his children in Corona times. With pictures being shared on social media, he is showing how much he loves them and cares for them. But like any other father, Mahesh has that extra love towards his daughter Sitara. Monday happens to be Sitara’s birthday and like always, he is the first person to wish her too. Taking to Twitter, Mahesh tweeted a video is a compilation of the best moments, he spent with her. “So fast so 8.I love you like you will never know. Wishing you a very happy birthday. #SituPapaTurns8,” wrote Mahesh as caption to the video. Gautham Ghattamaneni also took to his Instagram handle and wrote, “My piggyback partner @sitaraghattamaneni Wishing you a very happy birthday Love you #bondedforlife....

Exclusive Johnny Ortiz -- who starred alongside Kevin Costner in "McFarland, USA" -- is currently sitting behind bars after being charged with premeditated attempted murder charges ... TMZ has learned. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ortiz and another man, Armando Miguel Navarro, allegedly tried to kill a man named Brian Duke "for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further and assist in criminal conduct by gang members." Navarro is the one accused of pulling the trigger, and while it's unclear exactly what role Ortiz played in the crime ... prosecutors felt it warranted ...