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South Africa's Banyana Banyana, already semifinal-bound after wins over Malawi and Angola, faced a shock 1-0 deficit when Makhotso Moalusi scored for Lesotho in the 30th minute at Polokwane's Seshego Stadium. The 19-year-old Mphelo equalized eight minutes later on her second cap, restoring parity in the Group A finale of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship 2025. Coach Desiree Ellis started young players like captain Dineo Magagula, with Banyana dominating possession amid vocal fan support as the second half kicks off.

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Thorisho Mphelo celebrated her first international goal with a pile-on from teammates, pulling South Africa level after Lesotho's surprise opener stunned Seshego Stadium.

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Rolling Stone Brasil's Kadu Soares wrote that the Puerto Rican star's sold-out show shattered cultural barriers, blending perreo beats with Brazilian funk and uniting a diverse crowd in shared Latin experiences. Many online countered that Brazil has long embraced its Latin place through telenovelas, RBD, Shakira, and songs like Ney Matogrosso's 'Sangue Latino,' without needing reggaeton to remind them. Critics quipped back at the magazine, resurfaced Anitta explaining Brazil's Portuguese-speaking Latin status, and stressed national pride in its unique carnival and soccer spirit.

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Bad Bunny packed São Paulo's Allianz Parque with 45,000 fans on February 20, calling it the realization of a dream. But the magazine's review praising him for helping Brazil claim its Latino identity drew sharp online pushback.

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Twitter user @barbarismcrit labeled an opinion on Puerto Rican artist Benito as 'too woke,' sparking discussions on whether criticism portraying Benito as a conquistador or privileged due to his whiteness is woke, ignorant, or xenophobic. Commenters debated power dynamics between Puerto Rico and the US, rejecting the notion that Benito's perceived whiteness grants privilege in that context. The conversation highlighted disagreements on applying US-centric worldviews to Latin America and accusations of hypocrisy among critics.

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Charlton Athletic beat Stoke City 1-0 on Wednesday night, easing their relegation fight with a goal from substitute Tyreece Campbell in the 81st minute. Despite Stoke dominating possession and firing off 14 shots, Charlton's defense held firm, led by captain Alex Docherty and keeper Kamil Kaminski. Manager Nathan Jones, who once led Stoke, celebrated passionately, even mouthing an expletive at away fans that drew attention online, before praising the electric home crowd and Campbell's potential.

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With nine minutes left, Tyreece Campbell latched onto a flick-on and rounded the keeper to spark wild celebrations at The Valley.

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Cardi B made history selling out two nights at LA's Kia Forum for her Little Miss Drama Tour, supporting her album Am I the Drama?, with high-energy sets, surprise guests like Tyla, and fans cheering 37 songs. A 34-second video shared by Tye Hollywood captured Cardi in a pink cheerleader outfit dancing with performers, but viewers zeroed in on a blonde dancer's skin-tight bodysuit straining against her exaggerated backside, prompting comments like 'Her ass looks like it hurts' and jokes about it touching toilet water. The mockery fueled Cardi-Nicki fan wars, even as Cardi plans her own BBL reduction in Colombia after years of enhancements, while the unidentified dancer stayed unbothered amid the group hype.

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In a fun pre-show dance clip from Cardi B's Kia Forum gig, one dancer's wildly rippling backside stole the spotlight—and sparked endless online roasts about how much it must hurt.

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie defended a pass thrown by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The incompletion prevented a potential touchdown. Fans debate whether McDuffie made a great recovery and pass breakup or if Smith-Njigba beat him on the route due to Darnold's underthrown ball.

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During a February 10 East Sussex County Council meeting, Councillor Anne Cross announced the gesture for residents at Crowborough Training Camp, a former army site now housing single adult males who arrived by small boat, with plans to expand to over 500. She called the anonymous cards a common refugee charity practice and urged locals to connect, countering what she sees as misinformation fueling fear near nearby schools. The plan drew sharp backlash from MP Nus Ghani, local councillors, and residents who labeled it irresponsible and risky for children, while Cross defended its compassionate aim amid ongoing protests.

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Anne Cross shared how she and her young grandchildren painted Valentine's cards for single adult male asylum seekers at a local camp, aiming to welcome them warmly amid community fears.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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Carr, a Trump appointee leading the FCC since early 2025, started the voluntary Pledge America Campaign on Friday, urging stations to air content on civics, local history, and American composers such as John Philip Sousa and Duke Ellington. It ties into the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force for nationwide celebrations through 2027, with stations able to sign up online without any mandates or penalties. Supporters see it as a boost for national pride amid youth's fading grasp of U.S. history, while critics worry about government nudges on free speech.

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With America's 250th birthday approaching on July 4, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is calling on broadcasters to weave in more patriotic programming—like daily history segments and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Former NFL punter Pat McAfee, now a sports media star with his ESPN show and WWE gigs, has signed on for acting roles guided by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel. He'll appear in a four-episode arc on Paramount+'s Tulsa King alongside Stallone and play a Marine drill instructor in Netflix's WWII drama The Mosquito Bowl, both slated for 2026. While supporters praise his charisma, skeptics question the Stallone comparison and worry about overexposure.

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Pat McAfee's larger-than-life energy from the NFL and WWE is heading to Hollywood, thanks to Ari Emanuel's bold plan to turn him into the next Sylvester Stallone.

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The photo from his 2004 Chilean film *Hermanas*, where he played thrift shop clerk Steve under his birth name Pedro Balmaceda, resurfaced via a fan account and still photographer jrockfoto. Fans loved a reply joking 'He was born to be 40,' leading to memes comparing it to his current 50-year-old silver-fox look and praise like 'some men are like wine.' It arrives amid buzz from recent New York photos of him with Rafael Olarra, though neither has commented, as admirers celebrate his glow-up from humble immigrant beginnings to stars in *The Mandalorian* and *The Last of Us*.

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A black-and-white still from Pedro Pascal's early film role catches him at 29, leaning on a cluttered thrift shop counter with messy hair and a world-weary gaze that fans say made him look 40.

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Bad Bunny's Spanish-heavy Super Bowl halftime show drew 128.2 million viewers and sharp criticism from conservatives like President Trump, who called it terrible, plus FCC scrutiny and calls for investigation over lyrics. A hoax meme falsely quoted him vowing never to attend another game, while reports claim Puerto Rico's pro-statehood government denied tax incentives for his upcoming film 'Porto Rico,' a historical drama about a revolutionary, potentially shifting production and jobs elsewhere. The island's economic department says credits are still under review, spotlighting divides between statehood supporters and independence advocates like Bad Bunny.

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A fake meme claiming Bad Bunny swore off football games after Super Bowl backlash spread quickly, but it's just unsubstantiated noise amid real tensions over his performance and a local film snub.

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The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, capping a perfect postseason with MVP Walker rushing for 135 yards and a stifling defense allowing zero turnovers. The win flipped the script on Seattle's Super Bowl XLIX loss to New England 11 years earlier, sparking fan nostalgia with clips of mic'd-up celebrations and a massive parade. NFC West rivals like the Rams and 49ers drew playful trash talk, from trophy case comparisons to jabs at playoff exits, while Walker eyes a repeat.

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Kenneth Walker III grinned ear-to-ear, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy with the Seattle Times front page proclaiming 'Super Bowl Champs.' Fans can't stop replaying the confetti-soaked joy from just seven days ago.

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Silver announced the Board of Governors will discuss expansion at March meetings, with decisions possibly by 2026 and new teams playing as early as 2027-28. To even conferences at 16 teams each, one Western franchise like Memphis, Minnesota or New Orleans could shift East. He also issued his strongest warnings yet on tanking, calling this season's practices the worst in recent memory, with fines already hitting the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, and potential remedies like stripping draft picks under consideration.

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At All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shared exciting updates on adding new teams, spotlighting Seattle and Las Vegas as top contenders.

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