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September 22, 2018

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Justin Theroux Is on the Prowl

By Alex Williams

Being married to “America’s sweetheart” didn’t work out. So Mr. Theroux is back in New York, hanging with his buddies, and being maniacal in Netflix’s “Maniac.”

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 19, 2018, covering September 22, 2018.

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    Album cover for Egypt Station by Paul McCartney

    Egypt Station

    Paul McCartney

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    Album cover for Kamikaze by Eminem

    Kamikaze

    Eminem

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    Album cover for Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle

    Look Up Child

    Lauren Daigle

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    Album cover for Zoo by Russ

    Zoo

    Russ

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    Album cover for Scorpion by Drake

    Scorpion

    Drake

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Notable Deaths

Chas Hodges

2018Chas Hodges, English musician and singer (born 1943)[†]

Charles Nicholas Hodges was an English musician and singer. He was the lead vocalist, pianist and guitarist of the musical duo Chas & Dave, whose most successful singles include "Rabbit" (1980) and "Ain't No Pleasing You" (1982). Earlier in his career, he was a member of Joe Meek-produced instrumental group the Outlaws and the country rock band Heads Hands & Feet. As a session musician, he backed Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis and Labi Siffre.

Edna Molewa

2018Edna Molewa, South African politician (born 1957)[†]

Bomo Edith Edna Molewa, formerly known as Edna Sethema, was a South African politician and member of the African National Congress. Molewa became the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs of South Africa on 31 October 2010, as part of a cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma. On 25 May 2014 her Ministry has been divided and she was appointed Minister of Environmental Affairs. She succeeded Buyelwa Sonjica. Prior to her death, Molewa was studying towards a Bachelor's of Arts Honours in Developmental Studies through the University of South Africa.

2018Mike Labinjo, Canadian football player (born 1980)[†]

Michael Labinjo was a Canadian professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He played professionally for the Calgary Stampeders, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins.

Historical Context for September 22, 2018

In 2018, the world population was approximately 7,729,902,781 people[†]