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Steve Buscemi OK Following Random Attack in New York
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Jerry Seinfeld’s Commencement Speech Draws Cheers and Some Protest at Duke University
Though Seinfeld's speech continued without interruption, dozens of students walked out during his introduction.
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‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ ‘The Last of Us’ Among Top Winners at GLAAD Media Awards in N.Y.
'Heartstopper,' 'Rustin' and the 'Las Culturistas' podcast were also recognized at the ceremony on Saturday.
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Eurovision: Switzerland Wins the Most Divisive Song Contest In Competition’s 68-Year History
Israel's Eden Golan placed fifth in what was a relatively uneventful show at the Malmö Arena in Sweden, despite the most tumultuous build-up the contest has ever seen.
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Sam Rubin Remembered: Reporter Who Filled in for KTLA Legend on Day He Died Pays Tribute (Guest Column)
Over the nine years that I’ve been contributing to KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, I’ve been asked the same question over and over again by people who recognized me from the channel: “What is Sam Rubin really like?” The short answer is simple: With Sam, what you saw was what you got. As exuberant, enthusiastic and […]
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Eurovision: Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified After Allegation of “Intimidation”
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein has been disqualified ahead of the competition’s Grand Final on Saturday night. The performer was sent home after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew. In a statement, the organizers of the event said: “While the legal process takes its […]
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Zayn Malik Says He Regrets Not Enjoying One Direction Enough: “I Just Took Things Too Seriously”
Zayn Malik said this week he regrets not taking time to appreciate his time with boy band One Direction, adding that he’s “able to be happier now.” “The main thing that I always feel bad about when I look back over my life is not enjoying the band enough,” Malik said on the Zach Sang Show. […]
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Sam Rubin, Longtime KTLA Entertainment Reporter and Anchor, Dies at 64
Sam Rubin, the popular entertainment anchor on KTLA-TV’s morning show since 1991, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. He was 64. According to TMZ, Rubin died of a heart attack on Friday. He was on the air Thursday morning. “KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin,” the channel wrote […]
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Shakira Wins Legal Battle in Spain Over Tax Evasion Charges
Spain’s probe into pop sensation Shakira’s alleged tax evasion was dropped this week over a lack of evidence, according to multiple media reports on Friday. Shakira was the subject of an investigation launched in July by prosecutors in Spain (where she says she moved in 2015) who claimed in this case that she had used […]
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Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys Placed Under Conservatorship Following Wife’s Death
Beach Boys co-founder and virtuoso songwriter-producer Brian Wilson was placed under a conservatorship this week, following a petition from his family after his wife, Melinda Ledbetter, died in January. Wilson, 81, who was diagnosed with a “major neurocognitive disorder,” was placed under the conservatorship at a Tuesday hearing overseen by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge […]
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Nick Offerman Brings Laughs, Songs and Famous Friends For Climate Change Comedy Show
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman kicked off his Thursday night show at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre with a cheeky song about he was going to “keep it PG-13” for the night. While the sentiment didn’t last too long, the songs sure did. The show, titled Nick Offerman and Friends vs Climate Crisis, was part of […]
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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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