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PHOTO: Halyna Hutchins, director of photography for "Rust," poses for a selfie photo in this picture obtained from social media.

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Culture October 22, 2021

Halyna Hutchins, cinematographer killed on the 'Rust' set, was a 'rising star' in the film world

PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth waves as she leaves after attending the ceremonial opening of the sixth Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, in Cardiff, Wales, Oct. 14, 2021.

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Royal Family October 21, 2021

Queen Elizabeth was hospitalized for 'preliminary investigations'

PHOTO: Paris Hilton speaks on upcoming legislation to establish a bill of rights to protect children placed in congregate care facilities, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2021.

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Culture October 20, 2021

Paris Hilton discusses 'painful and traumatic' time at youth treatment center

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Wellness October 15, 2021

Miscarriage and stillbirth: Everything you need to know but were too nervous to ask

PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears arrives for a film premiere in Hollywood, Calif., July 22, 2019.

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Culture September 30, 2021

Jamie Spears responds to suspension as Britney Spears' conservator

PHOTO: Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry attends the The 2021 Met Gala in New York, Sept. 13, 2021.

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Culture September 27, 2021

Steph and Ayesha Curry share 10 must-read children's books

PHOTO: Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend the 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards at The Taglyan Complex, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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Culture September 22, 2021

Britney Spears' attorney says Jamie Spears could 'impede' prenuptial agreement plans

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Culture September 10, 2021

'Encanto': All the details of Disney's new film revealed

PHOTO: People participate in a "Bans Off Our Bodies" protest at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 1, 2021.

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Wellness September 3, 2021

Bumble, Match pledge to support people seeking abortions in Texas

PHOTO:Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" in Hollywood, Calif., July 22, 2019.

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Culture August 19, 2021

Britney Spears under investigation for alleged battery