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A video from the Lakers' 124-104 win over Dallas on February 12 shows James gyrating and hyping the crowd, prompting critics to blame his antics, flopping, and showmanship for a supposed NBA popularity drop compared to Jordan and Kobe eras. Defenders note Shaquille O'Neal danced similarly decades ago, and historical clips reveal Jordan's shushing and Kobe's flair. Despite the divide, the 2025-26 season boasts record viewership up 92% early on, $14.3 billion in projected revenue, and rising team values, signaling the league's success under James' entertaining evolution.

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LeBron James, at 41, lit up Crypto.com Arena with wild dance moves on the jumbotron before dropping 28 points in a Lakers rout of the Mavericks.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu greeted Christians and Muslims on February 18, 2026, as Ash Wednesday and Ramadan's first day coincided for the first time since 2012. In statements and a speech at Abuja's State House Mosque, he urged fasting, peace, good neighborliness, and prayers for Nigeria's progress amid economic and security challenges. While supporters praised the message of shared sacrifice, critics pointed to ongoing banditry and hardships as priorities needing action.

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On a rare day when Lent and Ramadan began together, President Tinubu stood before worshippers and made a heartfelt plea: 'If I have sinned you, forgive me, as Nigerians.'

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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The 19-year-old actress from Las Piñas secured her spot in Pinoy Big Brother Collab 2.0's Ultimate 8 by winning a key task, joining housemates like Krystal Mejes and Caprice Cayetano in the high-stakes phase. Her supporters, including #AshRave shippers, organized a 'Trending Party' with strict reply rules and positive affirmations to boost tags like #AshleySecuredUltim8. They shared heartfelt messages, nostalgic moments from the house, and vows of support, highlighting her bubbly personality and game smarts. Meanwhile, Big Brother Mzansi's Ashley Ogle celebrated her son Kenzo-Lu's Instagram debut with her loyal fanbase.

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Ashley Sarmiento's challenge win late Saturday sent her fans into coordinated cheers, sharing sweet clips of her bond with evicted housemate Rave Victoria.

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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The list from Iconic Football places Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at No. 1 for his four Premier League Golden Boots, 228 goals, and Invincibles titles, with Luis Suarez second for his Liverpool and Barcelona exploits, and Robert Lewandowski third on over 700 career goals. Lower spots like Harry Kane at 12, Erling Haaland at 13, and Didier Drogba at 14 draw sharp criticism from supporters highlighting their goal records and trophies. A graphic noting Mohamed Salah's four Premier League Golden Boots alongside Henry's adds to talks on what defines a top striker—pure finishing, versatility, or longevity.

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Thierry Henry tops a list of the 21st century's greatest strikers, but fans everywhere are fired up, insisting their heroes like Lewandowski or Haaland deserve the crown.

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On February 15, Doja Cat brought her Tour Ma Vie to Bogotá's sold-out Movistar Arena, opening with 'Cards' and powering through tracks like 'Kiss Me More,' 'Paint The Town Red,' and 'Demons' amid flames and vibrant costumes blending sequins, leopard prints, and more feathers. Fan clips captured her raspy delivery and sharp choreography, with the Colombian crowd delivering one of the tour's loudest responses yet. Backstage photos showed her in an elaborate white gown and headdress, as fans raved about her happy vibe. The 90-minute show follows recent South American dates and leads into Mexico City on February 18.

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Doja Cat hit the Movistar Arena stage in a burst of yellow feathers, voguing with mic in hand as 14,000 fans roared back her hits.

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On his SiriusXM show, Hall of Fame host Russo blasted Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy for benching Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter of a February 7 loss to Orlando, despite a 17-point lead. Jackson, in his Jazz debut after a trade from Memphis and earning $35 million this season, fueled Russo's fury over players sitting for load management. Russo shared his own grit—hosting a show in 2017 with a 104-degree fever from a ruptured appendix before collapsing—while fans praised the clip as peak sports radio, though some defended team-driven rest strategies.

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With Bruce Springsteen's 'Badlands' blasting, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo tore into the NBA for resting stars like Jaren Jackson Jr. during a big lead.

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On February 15, Doja Cat brought her Tour Ma Vie to Bogotá's sold-out Movistar Arena, opening with 'Cards' and powering through tracks like 'Kiss Me More,' 'Paint The Town Red,' and 'Demons' amid flames and vibrant costumes blending sequins, leopard prints, and more feathers. Fan clips captured her raspy delivery and sharp choreography, with the Colombian crowd delivering one of the tour's loudest responses yet. Backstage photos showed her in an elaborate white gown and headdress, as fans raved about her happy vibe. The 90-minute show follows recent South American dates and leads into Mexico City on February 18.

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Doja Cat hit the Movistar Arena stage in a burst of yellow feathers, voguing with mic in hand as 14,000 fans roared back her hits.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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