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Netflix Showrunners Talk Shop and Compare Notes on the Art of Pitching
The rituals of pitching, the magic of casting and the joy of working with mature actors were among the subjects tackled in a panel session…
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Rashid Johnson’s Own “Poem for Deep Thinkers”
It’s an epic display of small ideas. But what gives the exhibition its coherence is Johnson’s consistent—if tonally varied—engagement with…
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John Singer Sargent’s Scandalous “Madame X”
Summer is a season ripe for scandal; people tend to be overheated and understimulated, looking to mist their crisping minds with idle…
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EMA grants conditional licence to RGE, TotalEnergies’ Indonesian solar project to import electricity to Singapore
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Friday (May 30) granted a conditional licence to Singa Renewables, a joint venture (JV) between RGE…
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‘Forever,’ ‘Paradise’ Among This Year’s African American Film Critics Association TV Honors Winners
Netflix’s “Forever” and Hulu’s “Paradise” led the list of winners as the African American Film Critics Association revealed its annual…
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Anyma Releases Third Album ‘The End of Genesys’ Featuring Grimes, Ellie Goulding, Yeat
Electronic musician Anyma has released his third project, “The End of Genesys,” the closing chapter in his trilogy of melodic techno…
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Miley Cyrus Follows Her Muse on the Thrilling Yet Challenging New Album ‘Something Beautiful’: Album Review
Miley Cyrus has always followed her muse. Since at least her 2013 reinvention “Bangerz,” she’s tried on multiple personas and styles,…
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K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim
Global superstar Lisa, who rose to fame with Blackpink and is now balancing that group with a successful solo recording career and move…
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Luke Humphries: Premier League Darts winner on personal struggles, Phil Taylor's advice and Luke Littler
Victory was also payback for Humphries after he lost last year's final to Littler as their rivalry continues to grow. Since first playing…
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French Open 2025: Jack Draper beats Gael Monfils after Jacob Fearnley sets up Cameron Norrie clash
Over the past year, Draper has developed into a leading player who has genuine ambitions of landing the biggest prizes in the sport. The…
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The new ‘Hunger Games’ movie is holding an open casting call—and TikTok’s wacky auditions do not disappoint
If you’ve ever fancied your chances in The Hunger Games, now you have the opportunity to volunteer as tribute. Lionsgate Films just…
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This Whimsical Lighter Is Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Movie (Literally)
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Disney+ Launches ‘Always-On’ Subscriber Perks and Sweepstakes, Including Chance to Attend ‘Freakier Friday’ Premiere and Free Four-Night Cruise
Disney is unleashing a bunch of discount offers and sweepstakes aimed at spurring more Disney+ and Hulu subscription sign-ups and…
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Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich Release New Off-court Tennis-inspired Collection
Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich come together again to celebrate off-court tennis style with an apparel, accessories and footwear…
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Ella Toone: England midfielder said she didn't properly grieve after her father's death
After nine weeks out, Toone was back with a bang. She scored six goals in her first five games back for United, including a stunning…
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‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in Netflix Movie
Netflix has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club,” directed by Chris…
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Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks’ Prime Video Thriller ‘The Better Sister’ Quickly Loses the Plot: TV Review
There have been several TV series recently centering on the intricacies of sisterhood. From Netflix’s “Sirens” to Peacock’s “Long Bright…
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Is “The Phoenician Scheme” Wes Anderson’s Most Emotional Film?
Wes Anderson’s new film, “The Phoenician Scheme,” is a funny-ha-ha comedy, but there’s nothing funny about its story, which involves a…
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Jack Whitten Went Hard in the Paint
He poured the paint in layers and combed through it with an Afro pick. Or he froze and shattered it, reassembling the shards into new…
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Netflix’s ‘Dept. Q’ Is an Emotionally Fraught Crime Thriller That Never Lets Up: TV Review
It takes a particular type of tenacious human being to doggedly pursue clues long after things have stalled, and Netflix‘s latest crime…
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‘Pharmageddon’ Documentary Addresses Pharmaceutical Industry Concerns
“Pharmageddon,” a provocative documentary directed by Donal O’Neill and produced by British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, was launched…
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Marc Marquez's MotoGP comeback from 'nightmare' to title contender
Some fans are hailing Marquez's return to title-contending form as a comeback for the ages. It is not hard to see why. Since winning his…
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How Actress Samantha Williams Harnesses the Headstrong Heroine In Tony-nominated ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’
“I’m just happy that our work is being recognized. [It’s] super crazy,” says actress Samantha Williams on a Zoom call, just hours after…
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New Balance, Men in Blazers to Highlight Soccer Stars in Partnership Deal
New Balance is turning its sights on soccer. The sports brand is partnering with Men in Blazers Media Network, or MIBMN, the largest…