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‘The Comeback’ Returns! Lisa Kudrow Set for Season 3 of HBO Comedy Series
After having celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 5, “The Comeback” — the beloved comedy co-created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick…
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NBA MVP Joel Embiid Boards Anime Feature ‘Mfinda’ as Executive Producer: Companion Doc in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
Cameroonian-American Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid has joined the producing team of “Mfinda,” an upcoming anime…
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EXCLUSIVE: Madison Keys Joins Brilliant Earth as a Brand Ambassador Ahead of U.S. Open, Talks Tennis Icons and Her Upcoming Jewelry Collection
“I’ve always been a fan of from the very start. And I’ve also always been a pretty avid jewelry-wearer, as I’m sure many people can see,”…
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Neuchatel Fantastic Fest Champions Genre Cinema’s Ascent from Shadow to Spotlight
Set against a lakefront untouched by time, the Neuchâtel Intl. Fantastic Film Festival offers an annual snapshot of a genre landscape in…
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Ranked Choice at the Movies
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The Mesmerizing, Hard-Edge Paintings of Fanny Sanín
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Wimbledon 2025 draw: Emma Raducanu to face Mimi Xu in first round
Emma Raducanu has been drawn against teenage wildcard Mimi Xu in an eye-catching all-British first-round match at Wimbledon. If British…
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German Media Giant RTL to Buy Sky Deutschland in Deal That Will Create Business With 11.5 Million Subscribers
German media giant RTL Group has signed an agreement to buy Comcast-owned pay-TV platform Sky Deutschland. The deal brings together two…
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Lalo Schifrin: Mission Impossible theme composer dies aged 93
The Grammy Award-winning composer of the Mission: Impossible theme, Lalo Schifrin, has died aged 93, his family announced. The Argentine…
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Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive’ Singer Who Performed ‘Llorando’ in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, a singer-songwriter who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of “Llorando” in David Lynch‘s 2001 opus…
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Steven Spielberg Debuts Nail-Biting Action Footage From New Film at Emotional Universal Theater Dedication
Steven Spielberg is never going to retire. The legendary filmmaker promised this on Thursday night in Los Angeles, speaking at an intimate…
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Lorde Launches a Revealing, Rebellious, Rejuvenating New Chapter With ‘Virgin’: Album Review
Even though she’s dropped an album every four years, Lorde’s career has felt so start-stop that it’s surprising to realize we’ve had a…
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Documentary Emmys Winners List: Nat Geo, Netflix Lead, MSNBC’s ‘The Sing Sing Chronicles’ Lands Top Prize and Bill Moyers Is Paid Tribute
Just hours after news that legendary news broadcaster Bill Moyers had died, the icon was paid tribute at Thursday night’s documentary…
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Club World Cup 2025: Man City lay down marker with hammering of Juventus
Juve will have taken a psychological knock even before kick-off, seeing the name of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri on the team sheet - it was…
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Artists Equity Inks Overall Theatrical Film Agreement With Sony Pictures
Artists Equity, the independent studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, has signed an overall theatrical feature…
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Amanda Seyfried Says ‘I Auditioned Six Times’ for ‘Wicked’ Before Losing the Role: ‘I Worked My Ass Off for Years and Years on That Music’
Amanda Seyfried has made it no secret that she auditioned to play Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, but the extent to which she tried her…
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Avoiding Stupid People and Becoming a Finisher
We all have the power to make choices in life. We can choose to be stupid or we can choose to be smart. But one piece of advice I’ve found…
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Leo Woodall Joins Rachel Weisz in Netflix Limited Series ‘Vladimir’
Leo Woodall is set to star opposite Rachel Weisz in the upcoming Netflix limited series “Vladimir,” Variety has learned. The show was…
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Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy Join Emmy Rossum in Liz Meriwether Hulu Series Inspired by 1987 Movie ‘Black Widow’
Liz Meriwether has cast two key roles in her upcoming Hulu series. Variety has learned that both Lola Petticrew and Scott McNairy are now…
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LeAnn Rimes’ Teeth Fall Out Mid-Concert: ‘If You Catch Them, Please Return Them’
Country singer LeAnn Rimes bravely displayed her showmanship when her teeth popped out while performing mid-concert. She addressed the…
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New ‘Friday the 13th’ Vignette ‘Sweet Revenge’ Set From Filmmaker Mike P. Nelson (EXCLUSIVE)
Jason Voorhees’ next story is set to be told by “Silent Night, Deadly Night” reboot filmmaker Mike P. Nelson. Produced by “Friday the…
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“Prince Faggot” Sends Up Kink and Country
On a blue-lit stage, a naked man—blindfolded, trussed, and gagged—hangs like a deer from a pole. Pale and gleaming, he looks like a…
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Salty Pictures, Damai Entertainment Strike First Look Deal Starting With Thai Oscar Entry ‘Not Friends’ Chinese Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong-based film and TV studio Salty Pictures has signed a first look deal with Chinese entertainment powerhouse Damai Entertainment…
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Locarno to Celebrate ‘Barry Lyndon,’ ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Costume Designer Milena Canonero With Lifetime Achievement Award
The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate multi-Oscar-winning Italian costume designer Milena Canonero, who is admired for her work with…