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Bob Cole, the Voice of Hockey in Canada for a Half-Century, Dies at 90

TORONTO (AP) — Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half century who served as the soundtrack for some of the national sport’s biggest moments, has died. He was 90. Friend and fellow broadcaster John Shannon said Cole died…

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‘One Tree Hill’ Star Sophia Bush Confirms Relationship With Ashlyn Harris: “My Sexuality Exists on a Spectrum”

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush confirmed her relationship with Ashlyn Harris on Thursday, self-authoring a Glamour cover story which also delved into her divorce from Grant Hughes and personal fertility journey. “I finally feel like I can…

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Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore Reveal Iconic Movie Roles They Turned Down

Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore are looking back at their acting careers and revealing some iconic movies they passed on. The singer made a surprise appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and in a preview clip, Jackson…

Jerry Seinfeld Says ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Finale Cameo Elevated ‘Seinfeld’ Conclusion: “We’re in the Conversation Now”

Jerry Seinfeld was delighted to join his friend Larry David for Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s finale, the comedian said this week, adding that the series’ Seinfeld tie-in helped elevate his own show’s conclusion. “I think connecting the two…

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London Pub The Black Dog Is at “Max Capacity” Following Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Song

Taylor Swift has brought fame to yet another location: The Black Dog. In the Grammy-winning artist’s most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, one of her songs is named after the local London pub. Since the album’s release on April…

Wayfair Dropped Early Way Day Deals Ahead of Its Biggest Home and Decor Sale of the Year

The retailer — home to Kelly Clarkson's namesake home furnishings line — is releasing daily deals leading up to the event's official start on May 4.

How Safe Is Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction in L.A. Trial?

With an appeals court overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction in New York, all eyes are now looking toward the integrity of a California judge’s decisions that led to a Los Angeles jury’s verdict finding him guilty of rape. Weinstein’s…

Patrick’s Roadhouse Is Closing: Its Namesake Actor Mourns the Loss

Los Angeles’ iconic seaside diner Patrick’s Roadhouse at the edge of Pacific Palisades may have slung its last hash brown. Amid a long-term lease negotiation, and after the financial battering of the pandemic, the half-century-old…

Zendaya on Why She Has Been “Nervous” About ‘Challengers’

Zendaya briefly opened up about how she has been “nervous” leading up to the release of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. The Emmy-winning actress took to Instagram to share a carousel of photos and videos behind the scenes of her upcoming…

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Hugh Grant Made an Audition Tape for Tony the Tiger Role in ‘Unfrosted’ That Left Jerry Seinfeld “Stunned”

While Jerry Seinfeld and his writing partner Spike Feresten didn’t necessarily have an initial plan for the casting in Unfrosted, the pair knew they had to have Hugh Grant as Frosted Flakes’ mascot Tony the Tiger. The director and writer…

Freelance Casting Assistants Launch Attempt to Unionize With Teamsters

Freelance casting assistants are launching an attempt to unionize with the Teamsters. Nearly 150 New York- and Los Angeles-based casting assistants are supporting the drive to unionize with Teamsters Local 399 and Teamsters Local 817, the…

Streaming Ratings: ‘3 Body Problem’ Repeats as Overall No. 1

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem delivered its second straight No. 1 showing among streaming titles, leading the rankings for the last week of March. The acquired series top 10 had several new entrants, thanks in part to a change in how Nielsen…

Billie Eilish, Green Day, Sia Among 250-Plus Artists Backing Bill That Would Reform Live Event Ticketing

More than 250 artists, including Billie Eilish, Green Day, Sia and Cyndi Lauper, signed a letter Thursday urging the Senate Commerce Committee to support a bill that would reform the ticketing system for live events. The Fans First Act,…

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Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor Pay Hits Nearly $84M in 2023

Endeavor chief Ari Emanuel received a roughly $84 million pay package last year — between his base salary, bonus, stock awards and other compensation — the company disclosed in its proxy filing on Thursday. President Mark Shapiro received …

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ to Get the Big-Screen Treatment in 2025

Gabby and her cats are coming to the big screen next year. DreamWorks Animation and Universal revealed Thursday that Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie will open nationwide on Sept. 26, 2025. The live-action/CGI series has been a smash hit for…

Roku Narrows Quarterly Net Loss to $51M As Monthly Users Top 81M

Roku reported total net revenue of $882 million in the first quarter, up 19 percent year over year. Both platform revenue and devices revenue saw a year-over-year increase of 19 percent in the first quarter results reported Thursday, with…

YouTube Delivers $8.1B In Quarterly Ad Revenue, Beating Wall Street Expectations

Even as linear TV continues to struggle, the video advertising market on YouTube continues to grow. The Google-owned video platform on Thursday reported advertising revenue of $8.1 billion in Q1 2024, up more than 20% from $6.7 billion in…

‘Humane’ Review: Jay Baruchel Stars in Caitlin Cronenberg’s Tense but Underbaked Dystopian Thriller

This directorial debut from David Cronenberg's daughter revolves around a father who enlists in a controversial government depopulation program.

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Pet Shop Boys on Calls From Madonna, Partying With Liza Minnelli and the Kylie Minogue Collab That Wasn’t

Look around and you just may find yourself amid a Pet Shop Boys renaissance. Of course, the English duo — consisting of Neil Tennant, 69, and Chris Lowe, 64 — never went anywhere. They have been steadily putting out music since their…

Sony Pictures Taps Jill Ratner as General Counsel

Jill Ratner is moving from Disney to Sony. The executive is joining Sony Pictures Entertainment as executive vice president and general counsel. She steps into a role vacated by Leah Weil, who announced in January she would transition to…

The Pioneer Woman’s Spring Launch Is a Mother’s Day Dream

The beloved chef and TV personality has blessed fans with a brand-new Walmart-exclusive drop for spring entertaining and gifting.

The Onion Sold to Tech Exec Jeff Lawson

Satirical news site The Onion has a new owner. G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller announced on Thursday that the company had sold the publication to a Chicago-based company called Global Tetrahedron, which is comprised of “four digital media…

Kid Cudi Cancels Tour Due to Broken Foot After Jumping Off Coachella Stage

Kid Cudi has canceled his tour after he broke his foot when he jumped off the Coachella stage. The rapper took to Instagram to share the news two days after he told his fans he had broken his foot at the musical festival. He explained that…

‘Beef,’ ‘The 1619 Project’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Winners

The Television Academy has announced its recipients for the 17th Television Academy Honors, which recognizes seven television programs and their producers “who have leveraged the extraordinary power of storytelling to propel social change…

Melanie Lynskey Says Husband Jason Ritter is “Sacrificing” His Acting Career for Her Success

Melanie Lynskey is praising husband Jason Ritter for putting his own acting career on hold for her success. “He’s the most supportive person in the world,” the Yellowjackets star told People magazine about Ritter, whom she began dating in…

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Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman to Voice Star in Charles Dickens-Themed ‘King of Kings’ (Exclusive)

Kenneth Branagh has spent much of his career bringing to life the works of British writers William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. Now he will not get a chance to play a different famed scribe. Branagh will voice star as Charles Dickens…

This New Japanese-Minimalist Hotel in DTLA Is the Perfect Base For Exploring the Arts District

Add Kodō Hotel to the list of the best and most unique places to stay in Los Angeles. Modern, minimalist and boasting just nine rooms, the boutique hotel opened earlier this year in downtown L.A.’s Arts District along South Santa Fe Avenue…

Village Roadshow Renews Production Deal With Kevin Garnett’s Banner

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group has renewed its production partnership with Content Cartel Production Studios, NBA legend Kevin Garnett’s film and TV banner. In late 2021, Garnett’s Content Cartel inked a first-look development deal…

Dan Rather Returning to CBS News for First Time Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago

Dan Rather is returning to CBS News. Nearly 20 years after stepping down as the anchor of the CBS Evening News, and 18 years after he last appeared on the network, the anchor will return to a CBS program. This time, he will be the subject…

Why Weinstein’s Conviction Was Overturned: The Judge’s “Egregious” Decisions

The surprise ruling by New York’s highest court to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges hinged on a series of decisions by the case’s trial judge, who was accused of making a series of “egregious” errors…