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'American Idol' alum David Archuleta says God told him to come out publicly

The pop singer said he initially struggled to reconcile his sexuality with his Mormon faith.
David Archuleta opened up about his experience coming out, in an interview with NBC's "TODAY" show.
David Archuleta opened up about his experience coming out, in an interview with NBC's "TODAY" show.

Mike Richards out as executive producer of 'Jeopardy!' 

Mike Richards will no longer serve as the executive producer of "Jeopardy!" or "Wheel of Fortune." Richards was ousted as the host of "Jeopardy!" over previous controversial comments he made about both women and Jewish people. Michael Davies who executive produced "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" will step into the role temporarily.
Mike Richards out as executive producer of 'Jeopardy!' 
Mike Richards out as executive producer of 'Jeopardy!' 

Child actor Matthew Mindler, 19, died by suicide, coroner says

Mindler, who starred in the 2011 film "Our Idiot Brother" with Paul Rudd, had been reported missing from Millersville University in Pennsylvania days before his death.
The Cinema Society & Altoids Host A Screening Of The Weinstein Company's \"Our Idiot Brother\" - Inside Arrivals
The Cinema Society & Altoids Host A Screening Of The Weinstein Company's \"Our Idiot Brother\" - Inside Arrivals
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Students hit by Ida turn to TikTok to share their experiences

Students said making TikToks and finding ways to laugh during the storm helped them cope with the reality of what was happening outside their windows.
Image: A person walks past debris on the sidewalk after Hurricane Ida passed through on August 30, 2021 in New Orleans.
Image: A person walks past debris on the sidewalk after Hurricane Ida passed through on August 30, 2021 in New Orleans.

Chadwick Boseman played a superhero on screen. Off screen, his death probably saved lives.

"The No. 1 thing that came out of his death," one doctor said, was more patients "asking specific questions like, ‘What do I need to look for as symptoms?’"
Chadwick Boseman attends the European premiere of Black Panther in London on Feb. 8, 2018.
Chadwick Boseman attends the European premiere of Black Panther in London on Feb. 8, 2018.

China is cracking down on its 'chaotic' celebrity fan culture

The country's top internet watchdog has said it will bar platforms from publishing lists that rank celebrities and will also regulate the lucrative industry of fan merchandise sales.
Actor Ryan Zheng Kai takes a selfie with fans on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 1st Hainan International Film Festival on Dec. 11, 2018, in Sanya, Hainan province, China.
Actor Ryan Zheng Kai takes a selfie with fans on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 1st Hainan International Film Festival on Dec. 11, 2018, in Sanya, Hainan province, China.

'Mr. Corman' shows a white man and his Latino roommate – but that's not the story

“He happens to be Latin and it has nothing to do with his life or with the struggle of it," Castro told NBC News. “A lot about this character goes against stereotypes."
Image: Miley Delgado and Arturo Castro in "Mr. Corman."
Image: Miley Delgado and Arturo Castro in "Mr. Corman."

Ed Asner, television legend and 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' star, dies at 91

He played the same grizzled newsman on two programs, the drama "Lou Grant" and the comedy "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
Ed Asner as Lou Grant in the series, \"Lou Grant\" in 1977.
Ed Asner as Lou Grant in the series, \"Lou Grant\" in 1977.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry, reggae pioneer who was producer for Bob Marley, dies at 85

Perry was an eccentric, revolutionary Jamaican producer, songwriter and performer whose influence extended far beyond reggae music.
Jamaican reggae musician, singer and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry performs in Zaandam, Netherlands, on April 8, 2018.
Jamaican reggae musician, singer and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry performs in Zaandam, Netherlands, on April 8, 2018.

Child actor Matthew Mindler found dead near college campus

Police had been searching for Mindler, 19, since Thursday after he was reported missing.
The Cinema Society & Altoids Host A Screening Of The Weinstein Company's \"Our Idiot Brother\" - Inside Arrivals
The Cinema Society & Altoids Host A Screening Of The Weinstein Company's \"Our Idiot Brother\" - Inside Arrivals

OnlyFans reverses ban on sexually explicit content after backlash from content creators

The platform allows creators to set up paywalls for users, making it a lucrative place where content creators have more control. CNBC technology reporter MacKenzie Sigalos explains the sudden shift in content policies.
OnlyFans reverses ban on sexually explicit content after backlash from content creators
OnlyFans reverses ban on sexually explicit content after backlash from content creators