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July 16, 2026
Terrence Howard, Guillermo Iván, Kate Bosworth Set to Star in Legal Thriller ‘Broken Ones’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Terrence Howard, Guillermo Iván and Kate Bosworth are set to star in “Broken Ones,” a new legal thriller from writer-director Timothy Gagliardo. Inspired by the memoir of producer and co-writer Ale...
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July 16, 2026
‘The Uprising’ Trailer: Andrew Garfield Leads a Rebellion Against King Richard II in Paul Greengrass’ Historical Thriller
Focus Features has released the trailer for “The Uprising,” a new historical drama starring Andrew Garfield. The film’s official logline reads: “Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a f...
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July 16, 2026
Netflix Comedy Series ‘I Suck at Girls’ Casts Anna Konkle, Taegen Burns and More
Anna Konkle, Taegen Burns, Tory Kittles, Brianna Reed, J.J. Nolan and Paul Scheer have been cast in Netflix’s new comedy series “I Suck at Girls.” Konkle and Burns will both be series regulars, whi...
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July 16, 2026
Hal Williams, ‘227’ Star and ‘Sanford and Son’ Regular, Dies at 91
Hal Williams, the TV veteran who appeared in American sitcom staples like “227” and “Sanford and Son,” has died, according to his manager. He was 91. “227” ran from 1985 to 1990, and followed a gro...
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July 14, 2026
‘Behemoth!’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal Plays a Classically Trained Cellist in Tony Gilroy’s Music Drama
Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for “Behemoth!,” a new drama film from Tony Gilroy about a family of Los Angeles musicians. The film’s logline reads, “A gifted cellist, Alex Serian, r...
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July 14, 2026
‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon
Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m abo...
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July 14, 2026
Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Death
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed President Donald Trump for the reaction he gave to the press following the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham died on...
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July 14, 2026
Paramount CEO David Ellison Backing Bipartisan Federal Film Tax Incentive
Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison has been quietly backing a bill to launch a federal film tax incentive, with lawmaker support on both sides of the aisle, multiple sources told Variety. Ellison...
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July 13, 2026
Hudson Williams Confronts Autograph Hounds Who Followed Him Home in Viral Video: ‘Please F—ing Leave’
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams told off a group of autograph hounds who followed him to a private residence in Paris for his signature. The confrontation was captured in a now viral video sh...
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July 11, 2026
Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day
Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875 North Americ...
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July 9, 2026
Scott Foley Reacts After Prime Video Canceled ‘It’s Not Like That’ After One Season: ‘I Think I’m Just Disappointed’
“It’s Not Like That” star Scott Foley posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which he shared his thoughts after the drama series was canceled at Prime Video after one season. “Well, ...
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July 9, 2026
CAA Slams Meta for Using Opt-Out Policy for AI Platform Muse Image, Which Can Create Content Using Public Instagram Accounts
CAA released a statement Wednesday night calling out the privacy risks of Meta’s new AI model Muse Image, which gives users the ability to create an AI photo of someone just by plugging in their pu...
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July 9, 2026
Justin Baldoni Speaks Out on Blake Lively Legal Battle: ‘There Have Been so Many Painful Things That Have Been Spoken Into Existence’
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which they opened up about the legal battle with Blake Lively over the events surrounding the production of...
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July 9, 2026
Patrick Dempsey Gave ‘Real Thought’ to Running For Senate in Maine After Graham Platner Scandal: ‘I’m Concerned About the Direction Our Country Is Heading’
Patrick Dempsey wrote in a recent op-ed for the Portland Press Herald that he gave “real thought” to running for Senate in Maine after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner was hit with sexual assa...
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July 8, 2026
Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’
Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing ma...
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July 5, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’
Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging t...
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July 5, 2026
Tom Holland Thought Christopher Nolan Hated His ‘Odyssey’ Performance on His First Day Filming: ‘I Thought I Was Totally S—-ing the Bed’
Tom Holland recently told Fandango that he thought director Christopher Nolan hated his performance on his first day filming “The Odyssey” because he kept calling cut. In reality, Nolan’s cuts were...
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July 4, 2026
‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Was Offered Roles in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ but ‘Couldn’t Get Out’ of Filming ‘ER’
“The Pitt” star Noah Wyle recently told the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that he missed out on roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Good Night, and Good Luck” because he couldn’t get out of filmin...
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July 4, 2026
Vin Diesel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Fast Forever’: ‘We’ve Been Grinding’
Vin Diesel took to Instagram on Thursday to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final film in “The Fast and Furious” franchise. It hits theaters on March 17, 2028. “I...
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July 4, 2026
Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: Everything We Learned About the Star-Studded Ceremony at Madison Square Garden
As you’ve probably heard, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married on Friday and summoned a firestorm of non-stop media coverage. In case you’ve had a hard time keeping pace, let this be your guid...
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July 4, 2026
Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Scares Up $16 Million on Friday
Universal and Illumination’s army of Minions is taking over the box office for Independence Day weekend. “Minions & Monsters” claimed the No. 1 spot on Friday with $16 million from 4,243 North ...
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July 4, 2026
AMC Theatres CEO Shares Detailed Account of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: ‘It Did Not Look Like Madison Square Garden’
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron took to X on Friday night to share a detailed account of what went down inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding. “It did not look like Madiso...
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July 3, 2026
Adam Sandler Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding. The reveal came via a press release obtained by Variety in the minutes following Swift and Kelce’...
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July 3, 2026
Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson and More Pictured Heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. A-listers who have been p...
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July 3, 2026
‘Solo Leveling’ Movie ‘Beyond the System’ From Crunchyroll and Aniplex Now in Production
Crunchyroll and Aniplex have unveiled that the new theatrical anime film “Solo Leveling: Beyond the System,” based on the popular Korean novel and webtoon series, is now in production. “Solo Leveli...
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July 3, 2026
Prince William Joins ‘New Heights’ Podcast on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Day
Travis Kelce posted a surprise “New Heights” interview with Prince William on Friday, the day he’s set to get married to his popstar fiancé Taylor Swift at New York’s Madison Square Garden. “We tho...
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July 3, 2026
Kjell Nilsson, Who Played Lord Humungus in ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’, Dies at 76
Kjell Nilsson, the Swedish bodybuilder and actor who played the masked bruiser Lord Humungus in George Miller’s 1982 classic “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,” died on July 2 after four years of kidney...
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July 3, 2026
Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair Postponed Due to Extreme Heat
Yet another wrinkle has appeared in President Donald Trump’s plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. On Friday afternoon, the Great American State Fair was forced to temporarily shut down due ...
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July 1, 2026
Tim Heidecker and The Onion Are Taking Over InfoWars, Even if They Legally Can’t: It’s ‘Been a Long, Hard Struggle’
David vs. Goliath. Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed. The Onion and Tim Heidecker vs. InfoWars and the Texas court system. It’s an underdog story we all know. Our hero, the preeminent satirical newspap...
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July 1, 2026
Kathy Griffin Claims She Was ‘Banned’ From ‘The Tonight Show’ for Being ‘Too Controversial’ and Slams Jimmy Fallon for Hosting Conor McGregor
Kathy Griffin took to Instagram on Tuesday to claim that she’s been banned from Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” She also slammed Fallon for hosting UFC legend Conor McGregor, who was found liable in...
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