Nicki Minaj blocks Kanye West collab New Body release
Kanye West vented in a Vegas listening session after Nicki Minaj refused to clear her verse for New Body delaying his album Vultures. He claimed Minaj rewrote her verse three times for Monster and cited support to her career. Minaj replied on Instagram live she is focusing on Pink Friday 2 and the train has left the station.
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Barben? No Barbie World star teases new songs and exits
A daily celebrity rundown notes Barbie World rapper’s skepticism about releasing a three year old track titled New Body with West Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign. It also reports Mayim Bialik quitting as Jeopardy host while Ken Jennings remains sole syndicated host for season 40.
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A Book on Every Bed Literacy Gift Tradition Grows
Readers are urged to give books to children during Christmas and holidays. The piece recalls David McCullough's inspiration and shares edited stories from Jacqueline Woodson LeVar Burton Carla Hayden Marguerite de Angeli Brad Meltzer and a rural New York literacy campaign. Readers are invited to email Amy Dickinson or write to Ask Amy.
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Dear Abby column on fair workload and living arrangements
Dear Abby answers readers about unequal work demands in a marriage, a sister moving in with anti vaccination views, and whether a noncustodial ex should be named on graduation announcements. The columnist advises direct terms for living with restrictions and notes vaccination is a personal choice.
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Wonka opens strong with 39 million in US-Canada
The Willy Wonka prequel starring Timothée Chalamet earned 39 million in its opening weekend across the United States and Canada, outpacing other new releases. Warner Bros markets Chalamet’s star power while expecting solid holiday family audience turnout, with positive reviews and an A-minus CinemaScore.
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West Ridge Road resurfacing project planned for 2025
Lorain County announces design work for West Ridge Road between Russia Road and State Route 113 in Elyria and Carlisle and Elyria Townships. Construction planned spring 2025 with traffic maintained. Project cost about 1.45 million dollars. 63 percent funded by an FAA grant via NOACA. Contact Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 for details.
Brownhelm Road Resurfacing Plan Aims for 2025 Start
Brownhelm Township plans to resurface Baumhart Road from Cooper Foster Park Road to the city limits. Work is set to begin in spring 2025 with traffic maintained during construction. No additional right of way is required. Estimated cost 594,885 with 80 percent funded by a federal highway administration grant via Northeast Ohio Area Wide Coordinating Agency. For info contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 or rklaiber loraincounty.us.
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