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Actor/rapper Vince Staples to star in self-titled comedy series for Netflix

Vince Staples will star in a self-titled comedy series at Netflix loosely based on his life. Titled The Vince Staples Show, the series is a semi-biographical scripted comedy starring the actor and rapper, set in Staples’ hometown of Long Beach, Calif.  Staples will serve as an executive producer in addition to starring, and Kenya Barris — the creator of the hit ABC sitcom Black-ish – is also set to executive produce. No additional cast members have been announced.

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at age 96

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at the age of 96.  “The queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The king and the queen consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” a statement from the Palace read.  Queen Elizabeth’s son, Charles, has ascended the throne and will be known as King Charles III. Charles’s eldest son, Prince William, is now heir to the throne.