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Speed of Sound: F1 Star Charles Leclerc Races to New Partnership With Bang & Olufsen

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F1 star Charles Leclerc took home the checkered flag at his native Grand Prix of Monaco earlier this year, but the Ferrari driver is making moves off the track as well, with a new partnership with Bang & Olufsen. The luxury audio company…

‘X-Men’ Actor Returns as Pyro After 18 Years in ‘Deadpool 3,’ Says He’s ‘Very Happy’ to Wear a ‘Proper Superhero Costume’ and Not Get ‘Shortchanged’ This Time

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Marvel fans are expecting a ton of mind-blowing cameos in the upcoming “Deadpool and Wolverine,” but one returning X-Men actor has already been revealed: Aaron Stanford as Pyro. The actor popped up in the official “Deadpool and Wolverine”…

‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.’ Review: Eddie Murphy Works Hard to Act Game in a Sequel Made to Tickle Your Nostalgia

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"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." is engineered to make us feel, for a couple of hours, as carefree now as we did then. That’s why the whole cash-grab tackiness of the movie isn’t necessarily a liability. It’s actually part of the package.

‘Clipped’ Finale: Producers Talk Showing Donald Sterling Naked, Ending on the Ferguson Protests and Giving Elgin Baylor the Last Word

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SPOILER ALERT: This article includes details about the series finale of “Clipped,” now streaming on Hulu. The emperor with no clothes is still the emperor. That’s the ugly truth that FX’s “Clipped” arrives at in its series finale. After…

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Robert Towne, Writer of ‘Chinatown,’ Dies at 89

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Writer-director Robert Towne, an Oscar winner for his original script for “Chinatown” and an acknowledged master of the art of screenwriting, has died. He was 89. Towne died Monday at his home in Los Angeles, publicist Carrie McClure said…

Skydance Media and National Amusements Inc. Reach New Merger Agreement for Paramount Global

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In a holiday week shocker, Skydance Media and Shari Redstone’s National Amusements Inc. have quietly renewed acquisition talks and have reached a tentative agreement to acquire Paramount Global. That deal will now be reviewed by Paramount…

Candle Media Cuts Costs: Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden to Oversee All Live-Action Production

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Candle Media, the fledging media company backed by private equity player Blackstone, is undergoing a restructure in order to cut costs. Founded in 2021 by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, the venture made several…

Channel Your Inner Carmy With These ‘Bear’-Inspired Crocs from Hedley & Bennett

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Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy in FX’s hit series “The Bear” has influenced people into $95 white t-shirts and classic blue aprons and even the gel he uses to achieve his swoon-worthy curls. But one of the best collaborations inspired by TV’s…

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Busta Rhymes on His Ray-Ban Campaign, Little Simz Collab and Walk of Fame Star: ‘It Was One of the Most Emotional Moments of My Career’

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When Busta Rhymes first came out with his enduring classic “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” in 1997, he couldn’t imagine that it would find a fanbase in a whole new generation and be remixed by countless contemporary artists in the…

Ryan Reynolds Launches Special Edition Aviation ‘Deadpool’ Gin

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The onslaught of “Deadpool & Wolverine” merchandise is upon us, but thankfully, Ryan Reynolds’ long-touted Aviation Gin line is actually… pretty fantastic. You’ve seen the Wolverine popcorn bucket, now taste the booze good enough for…

23 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4,’ ‘Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and More

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The summer movie season keeps on rolling in theaters this month with the likes of “Despicable Me 4” and “Deadpool and Wolverine.” But over on streaming platforms, some giant tentpoles and acclaimed indies from earlier in 2024 are gearing…

Laci Mosley’s ‘Scam Goddess’ Podcast Set for TV Adaptation at ABC News

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Laci Mosley’s popular podcast “Scam Goddess” is set for a TV adaptation at ABC News Studios with Mosley as host. The series is currently in production, Variety has confirmed. Per its official description, the podcast “keeps listeners up to…

Bronny James on Honoring Rapper Juice WRLD With No. 9 Jersey: ‘Juice Has Been a Big Part of Me’

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During his introductory press conference with the Lakers on Tuesday, a freshly-drafted Bronny James said he was honoring the late Juice WRLD by choosing the No. 9 for his jersey. The 19-year-old son of LeBron James told journalists he…

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Heart Postpones Tour Following Lead Singer Ann Wilson’s Cancer Diagnosis

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Heart has postponed the continuation of its Royal Flush Tour after lead singer Ann Wilson announced that she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous presence in her body. In a post on Instagram, the 74-year-old revealed that she “underwent…

The Top 10 ‘The Bear’ Episodes, Ranked

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Most series run for longer than 28 episodes before they’re deemed worthy of a Top 10 list, but “The Bear” is in a class of its own. The FX dramedy became one of today’s most important TV projects almost immediately after its debut in 2022,…

Paramount Reportedly in Talks to Sell BET for $1.6 Billion in Buyout Led by CEO Scott Mills

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Paramount Global’s trio of co-CEOs have publicly said they’ve hired bankers to evaluate the sale of certain assets. Industry speculation has focused on BET, which has been the target of acquisition offers in the past. Now Paramount Global…

Big Media Sweats the Small Stuff: Why Cuts Like Seth Meyers’ ‘Late Night’ Band, MTV News Archives Will Continue

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What do Seth Meyers’ “Late Night” band and the MTV News archives have in common? More than you might think. Both are among some of the tiny business cuts that have been making their way through the media industry in recent weeks as…

Christopher Reeve’s Son Will Reeve to Appear in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

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James Gunn’s “Superman” is celebrating both the legacy of the Man of Steel and the actor who originated him on the big screen with a special cameo. The late Christopher Reeve experienced his greatest commercial success playing Superman and…

JT Sets Release Date for Debut Solo Project, ‘City Cinderella’

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JT is set to release her debut solo mixtape, “City Cinderella,” on July 19, the Miami-bred rapper announced Tuesday. This comes nearly one month after the City Girls made their split public, citing creative differences. The album’s artwork…

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Star in Netflix Thriller ‘RIP’

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BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have found their next collaboration. The “Good Will Hunting” and “AIR” team will next star in “RIP,” a new Netflix thriller from writer and director Joe Carnahan (“Narc,” “Smokin’ Aces”). The film will be…

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Becomes Netflix’s 10th Biggest English-Language Series Ever With 91.9 Million Views So Far

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Season 3 of “Bridgerton” has officially joined the list of Netflix’s most popular titles of all time. With a cumulative 91.9 million views since May 16 premiere, the season rank at No. 10 on the all time English-language TV chart, which…

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Shop Barnes & Noble’s Criterion Collection Summer Sale: ‘Citizen Kane,‘ ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Princess Bride’ and Much More — 50% Off

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It’s that time of the year again! Barnes & Noble has teamed up with the Criterion Collection for a month-long 50% off summer sale — with all DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Ultra HD discs marked down, sitewide. We rounded up the best deals on…

Blumhouse Games Execs Lay Out Plans to Scare You — But in a Cozy Way, If Horror Isn’t Your Thing

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During gaming industry expo Summer Game Fest last month, Jason Blum took the stage to unveil the inaugural slate of titles for his Blumhouse Games division, which launched in February 2023. While the through line for the six indie games…

Joe Biden to Sit Down With ABC’s George Stephanopoulos After Debate Debacle

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President Joe Biden will sit down for an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Friday, as he seeks to quell concerns about his age following a disastrous debate performance. ABC News will air the first look at the interview on…

Xbox Live Goes Down in Nearly Seven-Hour Outage

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UPDATE, 7/2, 9:01 p.m. ET: Microsoft said it resolved the technical problems that had knocked out Xbox Live for nearly seven hours. “Users should no longer be encountering issues signing in to Xbox Live and services,” the Xbox Support…

Music Industry Moves: Tixr Opens London Office, Hires Stephanie Rosa; Quality Control Taps Britney Davis as General Manager

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Tixr, a ticketing and live event commerce marketplace, is set to open its new London office at London Bridge. The move marks the company’s first steps into continental Europe with Stephanie Rosa serving as managing director of the region.…

Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton Join Netflix Limited Dark Comedy Series ‘Sirens’

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Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton are joining the cast of the upcoming Netflix limited series “Sirens,” Variety has learned. The pair join previously announced leads Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, and Meghann Fahy in the dark comedy. Variety…

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‘Amedspor,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Among Winners at Karlovy Vary’s Eastern Promises Awards

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“Amedspor” and “Lover, Not a Fighter” were among the winners at the awards for Eastern Promises, Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s industry section, on Tuesday. The Works in Progress Visual Post-Production Award went to Turkish documentary…

‘Horizon’ Actor Michael Rooker Defends Kevin Costner’s Film After Dismal Box Office Debut: ‘Get Over That Crap’ TikTok and ‘Learn How to Watch Real Cinema’

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Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” franchise got off to a dismal start at the box office, with the first of four-planned movies debuting to just $11 million at the domestic box office. Michael Rooker, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” favorite who…

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MipDoc and MipFormats Move to London

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MipDoc and MipFormats are joining Mip London next Feb, organizers confirmed today. The new market is set to replace Mip TV, which traditionally took place in Cannes in April. It will be the 27th edition of MipDoc and the 15th edition of…