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They’re Back: Skydance and Paramount Restart Talks

It’s back to the negotiating table. Shari Redstone’s National Amusements (NAI) and David Ellison’s Skydance Media are reengaging on talks that could lead to a change in ownership for Paramount Global, a source confirms to The Hollywood…

Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89

Robert Towne, the screenwriter as superstar whose Oscar-winning work on the 1974 classic Chinatown is widely recognized as the gold standard for movie scripts, has died. He was 89. Towne died Monday at home, publicist Carri McClure…

Ari Emanuel’s Aspen Assault on Joe Biden and the Dems

Ari Emanuel insists he’s a kinder and gentler man these days, but in the wake of June 27’s presidential debate, the hard-driving agency head is still fighting mad at Joe Biden and his top aides. Appearing before a packed house at the Aspen…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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‘OITNB’ Actress Lea DeLaria Calls on Biden to Assassinate Trump: “This Is a War”

DeLaria posted the message in the wake of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling: "Trump is Hitler and this is 1940. Take him the f--k out."

Lara Flynn Boyle on Giving Up Alcohol 5 Years Ago: “Those Disco Boots, They’ve Had Their Time”

When The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Lara Flynn Boyle for a rare interview in June 2021, she had a new movie to promote, Death in Texas, her first in five years. But Boyle was quick to swat away any chatter of a comeback by saying,…

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Donald Trump Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until September After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had…

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Kerry Washington Says Donald Trump’s Conviction Has Changed Her Thoughts About Justice System

Kerry Washington is getting candid about her thoughts surrounding Donald Trump’s conviction and how he’s still able to run for president. In a conversation with Bustle ahead of the release of UnPrisoned season two on July 17, she also…

ABC News Lands First Post-Debate Interview With President Biden

President Joe Biden is ready to meet the press following his disastrous debate performance last week. ABC News has scored the first, exclusive post-debate sit-down with the president, who is seeking to reassure voters about his health and…

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Irish “Heiress” Who Conned Reality TV Producer Extradited to Northern Ireland

Marianne Smyth, the American whose elaborate con of a reality television producer was the subject of a 2020 Hollywood Reporter story, has been extradited to Northern Ireland to face trial over a separate alleged scam she ran there. Smyth…

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‘Three Days of Fish’ Team on Why the Father-Son Drama Is Black-and-White and Uses Sparse Dialogue

Three Days of Fish, the sophomore feature outing from Dutch director Peter Hoogendoorn (Between 10 and 12) had its world premiere in the main competition of the 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) this…

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Inside the IATSE Basic Agreement Deal: New Streaming Residuals, More Safety Officers and AI Guardrails

Crew union IATSE is revealing more specifics of the tentative West Coast contract deal that it struck with Hollywood studios and streamers on Tuesday. In a summary of the three-year provisional agreement released over the weekend, the…

Monday, Jul 1

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Andy Cohen Joins Influencers Against Antisemitism Summit, Encouraging Creators to “Represent Jewish Culture With Pride to Your Followers”

“I am a proud American Jew,” Andy Cohen declared to cheers at the Voices For Truth: Influencers United Against Antisemitism summit in New York, where the TV host appeared first at the opening gala on Sunday and then moderated an…

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Six Flags and Knott’s Berry Farm Owner Cedar Fair Complete Merger, Creating Theme Park Behemoth

The theme park business has a new giant. Six Flags and Cedar Fair have completed their $8 billion merger, creating a live experiences behemoth that owns 27 theme parks, 15 water parks, 9 hotels and resorts as well as safaris, marinas and…

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Noaz Deshe on Creating His New Film ‘Xoftex’ With Asylum Seekers and Europe’s “Right-Wing Shift”

Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers in a Greek refugee camp awaiting updates on their status. That is the world director Noaz Deshe (White Shadow, which was executive produced by Ryan Gosling) chose as the setting for his second feature…

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Fox News Sued By Hunter Biden Over Fictionalized Trial Miniseries

Hunter Biden is suing Fox News over a fictional six-part miniseries in which it staged a criminal trial related to his foreign business dealings. In a lawsuit filed on Sunday in New York’s state Supreme Court, Biden alleges the series…

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Ride or Die: A24’s Upcoming ‘MaXXXine’ Thrills Fans with Hollywood Bus Tour

This story was created in partnership with A24. “Welcome, everyone, to Maxine Minx’s Hollywood Bus Tour!” chirped Lisa, our blonde and bubbly tour guide as she welcomed us onboard. I settled into my window seat, enjoying the breeze and…

Supreme Court Rules Trump, Former Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020…

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Sherri Papini Kidnapping Hoax Docuseries Set at ID

Sherri Papini is set to tell Investigation Discovery her side of the story about a 2016 kidnapping hoax that touched off a media firestorm and landed her in prison. Production is underway for the latest true-crime series unveiled by ID,…

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Sports Journalist Goes Viral After Posting Attack on French Far-Right

A French sports journalist has gone viral after venting his anger online following the success of the far-right in Sunday’s elections. Benjamin Bernard, an on-air reporter for beIN Sport, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there were “12…

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French Police Question Directors Benoît Jacquot, Jacques Doillon on Sexual Assault Allegations

French police have taken directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon into questioning on accusations of sexual assault made against them by actress and activist Judith Godrèche. Godrèche filed official complaints against Jacquot and…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Are the Wheels Falling Off ‘The Daily Mail’?

As guests sipped from The Daily Mail-branded coconut drinks in the courtyard of the Hotel Martinez at the annual Cannes Lion advertising gabfest in the south of France last week, the New York newsroom of the British tabloid was suffering…

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Martin Mull, Funnyman and ‘Fernwood 2 Night’ Star, Dies at 80

Martin Mull, the droll comedian, actor, singer-songwriter and painter who found fame on the soap opera satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and its spinoff Fernwood 2 Night, has died. He was 80. Mull died Thursday at home after a “valiant…

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Elton John Joins President Biden, Katy Perry at Stonewall Visitor Center Unveiling: “One of the Biggest Honors”

On the heels of a controversial debate with Republican opponent Donald Trump, President Joe Biden bounced back with a busy Friday schedule. The morning saw Biden hit a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he seemingly ignored…

Friday, Jun 28

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Newsom Throws Support Behind Biden Amid Calls for California Governor to Replace President

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was once the subject of serious chatter regarding a possible but ultimately not pursued primary challenge to President Joe Biden this year, is throwing his full support behind the president and his…

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TV Ratings: Biden-Trump Debate Draws 51M Viewers, Way Below 2020

The first debate face-off (of the 2024 election cycle, at least) between President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump drew a big audience — but not nearly as big as their 2020 debates. The 99-minute debate, produced by CNN…

CNN Pushes Back on Fact-Checking Criticism From Debate: “Up to the Candidates”

CNN is pushing back after critics blamed the channel for its handling of last night’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The critics, most of them Democrats, took aim at CNN and moderators Dana Bash and…

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President of France’s National Film Board Gets Three-Year Sentence on Sexual Assault Charges

Dominique Boutonnat, the president of France’s National Film Board, the CNC, has been found guilty on sexual assault charges and received a three-year sentence, two of which will be suspended. Boutonnat has stepped down from the CNC in the…

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Dems Blame CNN Moderators After Biden Debate Disaster: “Unforgivable”

You can always tell who lost a presidential debate by which party is slamming the moderators afterwards. And in the wake of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s first 2024 presidential debate, many progressives are focusing their fire on CNN’s…

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Senior Political Strategist on Last Night’s Debate: Everybody, Take a Breath

Let’s be honest. As a Democrat, last night was not great. There is no sugarcoating it. From the first few minutes into the debate, my incoming texts and social media feeds last night were rough. This morning’s are not any better. If there…

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Why U.K. Music Festivals Are in Crisis

The U.K.’s most prestigious festival, Glastonbury, is officially underway. Over 200,000 people will descend on the Somerset farm this weekend – but the event’s peers are facing an unprecedented crisis. As of Wednesday, 50 independent music…