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‘Rust’ Armorer’s Jail Calls Show Lack of Remorse, State Argues
In recorded jail calls, “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed complained about the judge, prosecutor and jurors who served on her case and said she...
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CBS Announces Third Leadership Pipeline Challenge Winners, Awards $250,000 to L.A. Nonprofits
CBS has announced the winners of the studio’s Leadership Pipeline Challenge short film competition, which supports local L.A. nonprofits. Now in...
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Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Ripley,’ ‘Files of the Unexplained,’ ‘3 Body Problem’ Dominate Series; ‘Scoop’ Breaks Big in Movies for April 5-11
The premiere week of Netflix’s “Ripley” elbowed “3 Body Problem” out of the No. 1 slot among streaming original series for the week of April 5-11,...
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Shelby Lynne on Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Landmark ‘I Am…’ Record, and Plotting a New Album With Karen Fairchild: ‘It’s Coming Full Circle’
She is still Shelby Lynne. That may sound like it’s saying it’s a little, but it’s really saying a lot, for anyone who holds a special place for...
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‘Intercepted’ Review: A Portrait of the War in Ukraine Told Through Haunting Images and Soundscapes
A sense of foreboding permeates “Intercepted” from its first few frames, cueing audiences that they are about to witness something sinister....
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J. Cole Removes Kendrick Lamar Diss ‘7 Minute Drill’ From Streaming Services
J. Cole has removed his Kendrick Lamar diss “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services, less than a week after he told the crowd at his Dreamville...
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Eleanor Coppola, ‘Hearts of Darkness’ Director and Francis Ford Coppola’s Wife, Dies at 87
Eleanor Coppola, an American filmmaker who won an Emmy for chronicling her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s taxing 238-day production of “Apocalypse...
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Jimmy Buffett Tribute at Hollywood Bowl Brings Together Paul McCartney, Eagles, Snoop Dogg, Harrison Ford, Brandi Carlile, Jane Fonda and Scores of Stars
Paul McCartney was the obvious headliner of the bill Thursday at the Hollywood Bowl. But it was Buffett-mania that was in full sway, as a cast of...
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Robert MacNeil, Longtime PBS ‘NewsHour’ Anchor, Dies at 93
Robert “Robin” MacNeil, co-anchor and co-founder of PBS NewsHour, died April 12, PBS announced. He was 93 MacNeil died Friday morning of natural...
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Saoirse Ronan Turns 30: From ‘Lady Bird’ to ‘Brooklyn,’ Her 11 Best Film Performances
Saoirse Ronan is here to stay. Surprisingly born in the Bronx before making Ireland her home, Ronan has proven to be a powerhouse of talent and one...
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How O.J. Simpson, a Busted Pilot and His Huge Network Supporter Loomed Over NBC Just as It Found ‘Must-See TV’ Success
It’s a bit of an irony that just as NBC’s “Must-See TV” juggernaut took off in 1994, execs there found themselves right in the middle of a...
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist to Divorce Three Months After Wedding
“The Golden Bachelor” star Gerry Turner and the winner of his season, Theresa Nist, are divorcing after three months of marriage. The former couple...