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Sam Rubin, Longtime KTLA Entertainment Reporter and Anchor, Dies at 64
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Shakira Wins Legal Battle in Spain Over Tax Evasion Charges
Prosecutors told the court that the pop sensation's activities show a "lack of evidence" that she intentionally manipulated her earnings to the point of fraud in the case involving her 2018 return.
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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys Placed Under Conservatorship Following Wife’s Death
Melinda Ledbetter famously extracted the virtuoso musician from his former psychologist via a court-ordered separation and then became his manager until her death in January.
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Nick Offerman Brings Laughs, Songs and Famous Friends For Climate Change Comedy Show
The Netflix is a Joke show, titled 'Nick Offerman and Friends vs Climate Crisis,' was held in support of the NRDC and featured Nicole Byers, Kumail Nanjiani and Mae Martin.
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When the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef Burns Out “This Can’t End Well”
When USC professor and hip-hop scholar Todd Boyd remembers hearing Tupac Shakur’s scathing diss track “Hit ‘Em Up,” he knew one thing: “This is not going to end well.” The West Coast anthem was released in June 1996 and Shakur viciously took aim at his East Coast rivals, including the Notorious B.I.G. with claims — […]
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‘Beef’ Creator on Forming “Korean Avengers” for RM Music Video and Watching BTS Member Bounce Back After Accident on Set
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin says he’s enjoying the opportunities his Emmy-winning Netflix series has brought him — including his latest project: directing a music video for BTS superstar RM. Lee collaborated with RM on “Come Back to Me,” a beautifully shot six-minute music video that feels like a short film. The song, which begins […]
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Eurovision: Israel’s Entrant Booed During Rehearsal
Eden Golan, Israel’s entrant for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, was booed during rehearsals Thursday, with the crowd in Malmö, Sweden, chanting “Free Palestine” during the singer’s performance. Ahead of the Eurovision semifinal, Golan was performing her song “Hurricane” when sections of the crowd turned on her and the jeering began. In video clips posted […]
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The Hollywood Reporter Lands 44 SoCal Journalism Awards Noms, Including Best Print Journalist and Website
The Hollywood Reporter has landed 44 nominations for the 66th annual SoCal Journalism Awards, including print journalist of the year for Rebecca Keegan and best website. Other nominations were bestowed upon THR’s Songwriter Roundtable, podcasts Awards Chatter and It Happened in Hollywood, and the Live Feed and Heat Vision blogs, in addition to THR’s original […]
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Harvey Weinstein Will Remain Jailed In New York While Awaiting Rape Retrial
While the New York courts decide whether convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein should return to California while he awaits a retrial for his overturned 2020 conviction, the former movie mogul will remain jailed in the Empire State, it was decided on Thursday. The courts must decide if Weinstein, who was previously convicted on rape charges in […]
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Taylor Sheridan Drama ‘Lioness’ Renewed at Paramount+
The Lioness will roar again for Paramount+. The Paramount Global-backed streamer has handed out a second-season renewal for the Taylor Sheridan drama starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman. Additionally, Morgan Freeman — who appeared in two episodes of the rookie season — has been promoted to series regular for the sophomore run. “Our Paramount+ audience […]
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Cate Blanchett Becomes Second Aussie to Receive Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will receive the Donostia Award at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival. The Australian star, known for her roles in films such as The Aviator, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and more recently the Oscar-nominated Tár, will also feature on the official poster for the festival, created by graphic designer […]
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Venice Film Festival to Honor Peter Weir With Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
The Venice Film Festival will honor Australian director and screenwriter Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, Master and Commander) with its Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st edition, running Aug. 28 to Sept 7. The decision was made by the board of la Biennale di Venezia, based on a proposal made by festival director Alberto Barbera. “The Venice Film […]
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Lady Gaga Reveals ‘Chromatica Ball’ Release Date Nearly Two Years After Announcement
Lady Gaga’s long-awaited Chromatica Ball will finally hit screens this month following a two-year wait, the singer announced Wednesday. The concert film, originally announced in 2022, will include footage from Gaga’s global Chromatica Ball stadium tour, which featured music from her 2020 album, Chromatica. The movie premieres on HBO on May 28, and will subsequently […]
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Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Maggie Smith Supporting Her Following Mother’s Aneurysm: “It’s Everything”
Whoopi Goldberg took a moment this week to spotlight her friendship with Maggie Smith, recalling a time when the British actress offered support amid news that Goldberg’s mother’s health had taken a turn for the worse. Goldberg told People she was performing in the stage adaptation of Sister Act in London when her late brother, […]
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Intruder Detained Outside Drake’s Toronto Mansion One Day After Shooting
An intruder was detained in Toronto on Wednesday after allegedly attempting to gain access to Drake’s mansion. The incident comes one day after the rapper’s security guard was shot outside the same residence. “Officers were called after a person attempted to gain access to the property,” a police spokesperson told CityNews. “Officers were called after […]
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Macklemore Stands With Pro-Palestine Protesters, Calls Out Biden in New Song
Macklemore has released a new song, praising pro-Palestinian college protesters and calling out President Biden amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The single is titled “Hind’s Hall” after the name given to Hamilton Hall by Columbia University students who occupied the building in protest. Hind was a 6-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed while fleeing […]
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