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Porn star Stormy Daniels gives an interview about her alleged affair

Jimmy Kimmel has tried to coax a confession out of Donald Trump’s alleged porn star lover using puppets as the mystery continues to surround their relationship. Stormy Daniels remained coy about whether she had a fling with the US president during an appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Cold War drama 'The Americans' premieres

The Americans premiered in the United States on after 6 seasons. Over the course of its run, the series was considered among the best of its era by critics, winning the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama 3 times. Executive producers Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.

Liam Neeson's unexpected action hit 'Taken' is released

On its opening day in North America, the movie grossed $9.4 million, scoring the best opening day ever for Super Bowl weekend. The movie was released under the title of 96 Hours in Germany, Io vi troverò (I Will Find You) in Italy and Заложница (Hostage) in Russia. Taken grossed $145 million in North America and $81.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $226.8 million, against a production budget of $25 million.

Brandy is sued for wrongful-death

Marouane Hdidou, the husband of a waitress who died in a car collision involving singer-actress Brandy, has filed a wrongful death claim against her. This is the 3rd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Brandy Morris in connection to the death of Awatef Aboudihaj, whose parents and two children have already filed their own claims.

Gabrielle is at #1 on the UK singles chart with 'Rise'

"Rise" is a single by Gabrielle. It was her second number one single on the UK Singles Chart. The song was the title track and second single from her third studio album. Written by Gabrielle, Ollie Dagois, and Ferdy Unger-Hamilton and produced by Jonny Dollar, the song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in January 2000.

Britney starts a two-week run at #1 with '...Baby One More Time'

The song was officially sent to the American radio stations in October 1998. In November 1998, "...Baby One More Time" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 17 and topped the chart two and a half months later for two consecutive weeks, replacing R&B-singer Brandy's "Have You Ever?"

INXS are at #1 on the US singles chart with 'Need You Tonight'

Need You Tonight is the 4th song on INXS's 1987 album Kick as well as the first single from the album released worldwide. It is the only INXS single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also achieved their highest charting position in the United Kingdom, where the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart; however, this peak was only reached after a re-release of the single.

39th Golden Globe Awards

Steve Gordon's Arthur received the awards for Best Musical or Comedy Film, the film's theme song Best That You Can Do was honored the Best Original Song, and two of its actors, Dudley Moore and John Gielgud also received awards for their performances in the film.

American Music Awards of 1981

The awards winners consist of legendary names in the music industry, such as Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson or Kenny Rogers. Queen won the Favorite Pop/Rock Single award for their chart-topping song Another One Bites the Dust.

Edison Lighthouse are at #1 on the UK singles chart

"Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" is a popular song by "one-hit wonder" Edison Lighthouse. The single hit the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart on the week ending on 31 January 1970, where it remained for a total of five weeks. It also became the first number one single of the 1970s.

The Beatles' rooftop concert

The Beatles' rooftop concert was the final public performance of the English rock band the Beatles. On 30 January 1969, the band, with keyboardist Billy Preston, surprised a central London office and fashion district with an impromptu concert from the roof of the headquarters of the band's multimedia corporation Apple Corps at 3 Savile Row. In a 42-minute set, the Beatles played nine takes of five songs before the Metropolitan Police asked them to reduce the volume. Footage from the performance was used in the 1970 documentary film Let It Be.

The Shirelles becomes the first girl group to have a US #1

"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded in 1960 by the Shirelles, who took their single to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is also notable for being the first song by a black all-girl group to reach number one in the United States.

'City Lights' premieres at Los Angeles Theater

City Lights was directed by Charlie Chaplin, who is also starring. It is considered the best of Chaplin's production and one of the best films ever made. In 2007, City Lights came in 11th place on the American Film Institute's list of best American films ever made.

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