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Born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone was one of six children in an Italian-French-Canadian household. Her mother's early demise compelled her to shoulder responsibilities, inadvertently nurturing her resilience. While many saw the American Midwest as a cradle of simplicity, Madonna eyed the world as her stage. She took to dance as a young girl, inspired by disciplined movements and the unspoken language of the body.

Marc Becker, CEO of the Tangent Agency and former Universal executive who worked on campaigns for films including “Despicable Me” and “Fast & Furious,” died Aug. 27 of cancer. He was 37.

Miranda Cosgrove is getting candid about her relative lack of experience with alcohol and drugs -- although it might not come as a huge surprise to her fans. The iCarly star recently sat down for a chat on the Good Guys podcast with former co-star Josh Peck and fellow host Ben Soffer, and Peck asked the perpetually upbeat Cosgrove, "Have you ever done anything bad? Like, do you drink? Do you do any of that?

Charlyne Yi. Amid many women coming forward with stories about sexual harassment and assault, actress and comedian Charlyne Yi shared her story on social media about a man in show business with a higher status who made her feel small. Earlier this week, she recounted her first interaction with David Cross, a more established comedian who is 20 years her senior, which took an offensive turn. “I think about the first time I met David Cross ten years ago & he made fun of my pants (that were tattered because I was poor),” the House actress wrote on Twitter.

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She arguably has one of the most famous derrieres in showbusiness. And Coco Austin is certainly proud of her most prized asset. The 35-year-old put her shapely behind on display in an orange G-string as she sunbathed with husband Ice-T, 56, on the beach in Barbados on Thursday.  Scroll down for video Leaving little to the imagination: Coco Austin showed off her ample assets in a skimpy orange bikini as she soaked up the sun with husband Ice-T in Barbados on Thursday 

Mexico This article is more than 5 years oldMexican police force armed with slingshots after guns confiscatedThis article is more than 5 years oldMunicipality mayor stages symbolic protest after state government deems local police force unfit for service Police in a troubled Mexican municipality have been equipped with slingshots and stones after state officials stripped officers of their weapons. Only 30 officers of the 130-member police department in Alvarado, on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, have passed control tests and been deemed fit for service, prompting the Veracruz state public secretariat to disarm the force, media reported.

Social media can be both an awful and uplifting place in the wake of a tragedy.  And now an online gallery has revealed some of the most inappropriate responses to serious events, including ones in which people have lost dozens of lives. The ill-judged posts include people showing off their holiday snaps in the wake of a mass shooting. One person decided it was time to show off the French flag on their bum cheek following the Paris attacks 

Redeem now TikTokers have been divided over "anti-wrinkle" straws. Frequent straw-sipping or smoking cigarettes can cause wrinkles around the mouth. Anti-wrinkle straws may work, but they're likely not worth the trouble. When it comes to anti-aging, there are some common concerns. People can feel self-conscious about forehead wrinkles or might wear extra sunscreen to prevent fine lines and dark spots.  But TikTok's latest anti-wrinkle obsession — and the proposed solution — has people torn.