Taylor Swift Surprises 96-Year-Old Superfan in Missouri
World War II veteran Cyrus Porter in New Madrid, Missouri, received an unexpected visit from Taylor Swift after a news story about his Swifty devotion. Swift performed Shake It Off for Porter and guests, with selfies and hugs marking a joyful Christmas moment praised by his grandson. The event drew social media posts praising the pop star’s kindness.
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Kanye West returns to Twitter with holiday family card
Kanye West posts a Christmas card with wife Kim Kardashian and children North and Saint in front of a large tree. He reflects on gift and self perception, noting discomfort with fame while stating he remains the same as everyone else deep down. The piece also lists celebrity ages and sales data compiled by Maria Puente for USA Today.
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Carrie Fisher remembered as Princess Leia a lasting icon
Outpourings of love followed the death of Carrie Fisher at 60. The star who defined Princess Leia in Star Wars for decades spoke of loving the role in interviews and memoirs while balancing film work, writing and personal battles. Her Star Wars family led the tributes with Harrison Ford, George Lucas, J. J. Abrams and Mark Hamill among those remembering her wit and fearless presence. Fisher battled addiction and mood disorders but remained candid about her life and art, leaving a lasting legacy in film and literature.
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