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Lovers' message in a bottle found 13 years later and 2,000 miles away

The note was "like a little secret," said one of the people who opened it, "but now it has brought so much joy to so many people."
Bottle with a message inside found by Kate and Jon Gay on Scraggane Bay
Bottle with a message inside found by Kate and Jon Gay on Scraggane Bay

Justin Bieber releases new album, 'Swag,' with surprise drop

The 31-year-old singer shocked fans with the suprise album — his first since 2021's "Justice."
Sziget Festival 2022 - Day Three
Sziget Festival 2022 - Day Three

U.S. singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to lesser assault charge in U.K. court

Brown last month denied a more serious charge of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an “unprovoked attack” in a London nightclub in 2023.
Image: Chris Brown Appears In Court Charged With Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent
Image: Chris Brown Appears In Court Charged With Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent

Your favorite new K-pop groups are from a Netflix animated movie

Although Saja Boys and HUNTR/X are fictional groups from “KPop demon Hunters,” their music has soared to the top of the music charts in recent weeks.
Zoey, Rumi, and Mira wield weapons next to one another
Zoey, Rumi, and Mira wield weapons next to one another

'Love Island USA' star Cierra Ortega sorry for using anti-Asian slur, says ICE was called on her family

Cierra Ortega posted an "accountability video" on Instagram days after she was abruptly removed from the show.
Cierra Ortega smiling
Cierra Ortega smiling

She's unbothered, moisturized and happy: Moo deng turns 1

Totally unfazed that it was her birthday, she wandered around her enclosure, took a few naps and chewed her caretaker’s knees while she was hosed down.
Moo Deng, World Famous Pygmy Hippo, Celebrates First Birthday
Moo Deng, World Famous Pygmy Hippo, Celebrates First Birthday

Livvy dunne says co-op board rejected her bid to buy Babe Ruth's old NYC apartment

“I get a call. The co-op board denied me,” the former LSU gymnast and social media influencer told her 8 million followers. “I’m just disappointed, that’s all.”
Livvy Dunne.
Livvy Dunne.

Olivia Munn's mother diagnosed with breast cancer after actor's own cancer diagnosis

Munn urged others to take the free, online risk assessment that she credits with saving her and her mother's lives.
Olivia Munn's mother diagnosed with breast cancer after Munn's own battle
Olivia Munn's mother diagnosed with breast cancer after Munn's own battle

Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor

The company said the new addition expands its representation and encourages play extending "beyond a child’s own lived experience."

Tony winner 'Purpose' succeeds on the backs of its matriarchs

First-time director Phylicia Rashad and actor LaTanya Richardson Jackson lead the comedic drama.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards - Show
The 78th Annual Tony Awards - Show

'Love Island USA' star Yulissa Escobar reacts to Cierra Ortega's sudden departure

The former "Love Island USA" contestant, who faced similar backlash after her own removal, urged fans away from cyberbullying in an emotional plea.
Yulissa Escobar.
Yulissa Escobar.

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