More than 50 years later, it’s still difficult to underscore how important the civil rights movement was to ending racial discrimination, thanks largely to the work ofDr. Martin Luther King Jr.andMalcolm X. The iconic civil rights leaders' “dueling philosophies” are at the heart of the latest installment of National Geographic’s eight-part anthology seriesGenius: MLK/X,premiering Feb. 1. The cast includes Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X, Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King and Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz....

Newly-released body camera footage shows the dramatic moment police beat down a hotel door in Texas to rescue an 8-year-old girl, who had beenkidnapped in broad daylight. “Fort Worth Police Department! Open the door!” an officer can be heard yelling. “Hey! Here she is! We got her, we got her,” the officer tells his team in the video as he picks up the girl, covers her with a towel, and carries her out of the room....

Drew Barrymoreis taking fans on a trip down memory lane. The Golden Globe winner, 47, reunited withDee Wallace, who played her mother in 1982’sE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, as they reminisced about the film ahead of its 40th anniversary Monday onThe Drew Barrymore Show. “That was the first day on the set and I’m sitting in this really high director’s chair,” Wallace, 73, recalled of a photo of the two of them. “And Drew comes up to me and she says, ‘Hi, I’m going to sit on your lap now....

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.Photo: Gabrielle Union/instagram Dwyane WadeandGabrielle Unionare taking on the viral “Run in Opposite Directions” TikTok challenge with their daughter,Kaavia James. In a TikTok video shared on Union’s Instagram on Friday, theBring It Onstar, 48, and Wade, 39, both held Kaavia’s hand before letting go and running opposite ways. The 2-year-old initially went after her dad, but made a last-minute U-turn to run after her mom....

Ask around aboutPeeps— the sugary marshmallow treats that go into many an Easter basket this time of year — and love-‘em-or-hate-‘em opinions form as fast as those that greet the enduring (and, some might say, equally indestructible) Christmas fruitcake. But the reception now greeting Peeps on display at theRacine Art Museumin Wisconsin is “over the moon,” says Lisa Englander, the museum’s director of guest relations. “When groups come in, we have to stop the children from running....

Wax Ed Sheeran; Real Ed Sheeran.Photo:Tristar Media/Getty, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Tristar Media/Getty, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Ed Sheeran’s got his very own wax figure now. The “Shape of You” singer’s wax figure was unveiled earlier this week at the Panoptikum Hamburg wax museum in Germany. In true Sheeran fashion, the wax figure sports a black T-shirt, jeans, red sneakers and has a guitar over its shoulders. It also has Sheeran’s signature shaggy, red hair and short beard....

Eddie Murphyis sharing why he made reference to theWill SmithOscarsslap at theGolden Globesthis week. As Murphy was honored with theCecil B. DeMille Awardat the 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony Tuesday, the comedian/actor surprised the audience with ajoke about last year’s Academy Awardsand the moment when Smith, 54, hitChris Rockonstage over a comment about Smith’s wife,Jada Pinkett Smith. As the actor wrapped his speech, Murphy shared a “blueprint” for success that he has followed his “whole career,” saying: “It’s very simple, just do these three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business — and keepWill Smith’s wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!...

Eddie Murphy‘s family is getting bigger! “Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child in December,” a rep for Murphy said in a statement. Butcher, 39, was photographed wearing a floral maxi dress thataccentuated her growing belly. The Australian actress looked comfortable as she kept her hair down and wore flip-flops while enjoying a Starbucks drink. MEGA. Inset: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty...

Photo: Emily Ratajkowski/Instagram; Inset: Jerod Harris/Getty Emily Ratajkowskiis celebrating her “sweet” son turning one! Ratajkowski — who shares her son with husband Sebastian Bear-McClard — gave fans a glimpse at Sylvester’s first year of life. “1 year of Sly,” she wrote. “happy birthday to my sweet boy.” Ratajkowski said the day of her son’s birth was “the most magical day of my life,” before adding that he “has brought me joy and magic I’d never imagined....

50 Centis now immortalized on the Walk of Fame. On Thursday, the “Candy Shop” rapper, 44, born Curtis Jackson III, was honored with his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. During the ceremony, palEminemmade an appearance to speak about his friendship with 50 Cent — and how he knew he was destined for great things the moment they met in 2002. “I think one of things I noticed when he first walked into the room was his presence,” said Eminem, 47, born Marshall Mathers....

Photo: Hailie Jade/Instagram Hailie Jade Scottis soaking up the Arizona heat! The 27-year-old influencer and daughter ofEminemtook to Instagram on Wednesday toshare a sizzling set of photosfrom her vacation with her sister,Alaina Marie Scott, alongside the caption, “weekend recap 💃.” She proudly showcased various getaway travel looks, including a photo of her in a green, figure-hugging animal print dress and a picture of her posing in a pink, split-thigh halter dress while out atCala Scottsdale....

Sasha Farber and Emma Slater attend the Birthday Celebration for Keo Motsepe on November 30, 2019.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty Paul Archuleta/Getty There are no hard feelings betweenEmma Slaterand her exSasha Farber. Slater, 34, shared that being a pro dancer alongside Farber, 39, onDancing with the Starsis “not a nightmare at all” more than six months aftershe filed for divorce. “We support each other so much that I want the very best for Sasha,” she toldE!...

Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan.Photo: Lori Harvey/Instagram 01of 08Steve Harvey on his first impression of Michael B. JordanLori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan.Michael B. Jordan/InstagramSteve Harveyspoke withEntertainment Tonightabout the first time he metMichael B. Jordan, and much to his surprise, the actor was not what he had expected (in the best way possible).“This guy is is not a representative. He is genuinely who he who he looks like he is,” Harvey said about daughterLori Harvey’s boyfriend....