How The Pandemic Changed The Book Industry
During the pandemic a hashtag on TikTok known as BookTok started trending, prompting book recommendations, reviews and discussions.
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Entertainment
Exploring The Success And Impact Of Jordan Peele's Work
Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning "Get Out," "Us" and now "Nope" have all gotten rave reviews from critics.
WWE's McMahon Announces Retirement Amid Misconduct Probe
McMahon stepped down temporarily as CEO and chairman of WWE in mid-June during an investigation into alleged misconduct.
| AP and Daniel Feingold
Day 3 Of San Diego Comic-Con 2022
DC Comics introduced new trailers for "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" and "Black Adam" starring Dwayne the Rock Johnson.
Why Do Movies Have So Many Producers?
Movie producers are the ones who traditionally find the project, gather funding, and hire the key talent.
Judge: Prince Harry Can Sue U.K. Government Over Security Plan
Harry and his wife Meghan lost publicly funded U.K. police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America.
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Comic-Con Returns In Full Force With Costumes, Crowds
It's not clear whether the convention will draw the estimated 135,000 people who flooded San Diego before the pandemic.
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Sesame Place Apologizes After Black Girls Snubbed At Parade
A viral video shows one of the costumed parade characters high-fiving a White child and woman, then gesturing "no" and walking past two Black girls.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Wed In Las Vegas Drive-Through
A marriage license filing showed that Lopez plans to take the name Jennifer Affleck.
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Florida Amusement Park Pauses New Sniper-Like Laser Game
The game, which lets ferris wheel riders shoot at targets throughout the park, is facing scrutiny for being insensitive amid recent shootings.
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Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty To U.K. Sexual Assault Charges
The 62-year-old actor faces four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
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Judge Rejects Amber Heard's Request To Set Aside Depp Win
Heard's lawyers also challenged the verdict on the basis that one of the seven jurors who decided the case was never summoned for jury duty.
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Transgender Actor Explores Importance Of Trans Characters In Film, TV
Scott Turner Schofield, the first transgender man to be nominated for an acting Emmy Award, advocates for honest portrayals of trans people on screen.
'Succession' Tops Emmy Nominations, 'Squid Game' Also Scores
The Emmy ceremony is set for Sept. 12 and will air on NBC.
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Heard Attorneys Say Juror Served Improperly, Seek Mistrial
The filing suggests that Juror No. 15 was a younger individual with the same last name as the person who should have served.
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The 'Stranger Things' Connection To Netflix's Success
Netflix sees "Stranger Things" as a major investment, and the show's success could very well determine the future of the company itself.
James Caan, Oscar Nominee For 'The Godfather,' Dies At 82
Caan's manager said he died Wednesday but no cause was given.
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Netflix 'Cheer' Star Jerry Harris Sentenced To 12 Years For Sex Crimes
Harris pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count each of receiving child porn and traveling with intent to engage in illegal sexual conduct.
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Regency-Era Romance Movies Are A Booming Brand
Movies like "Mr. Malcolm's List," taking place in the Regency era of the early 1800s, have all the visual hallmarks of the time with rom-com tropes.
Amber Heard Seeks To Throw Out Verdict In Depp Defamation Trial
Heard's lawyers called the jury's award of $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Johnny Depp "excessive" and "indefensible."
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Are Rap Lyrics Being Used In Court?
As hip hop assumes its position as a cultural phenomenon, artists, lawmakers and law enforcers are faced with yet another dilemma.
| Brandi Scarber and Amber Strong
New 'Minions' Movie Smashes Box Office Records For 4th Of July Weekend
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" made an estimated $125 million — the most of any July Fourth weekend debut in Hollywood.
R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Sex Trafficking Case
This trial gave a voice to accusers who had once wondered if their stories were ignored because they were Black women.
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Elvis Presley's Complicated History With Black Musicians
Elvis was famously inspired by Black musicians of his era, but some say he only copied and profiteered off Black artists without credit.
'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Set To Kick Off Crowded Month In Theaters
The “Despicable Me” franchise and its “Minions” spinoffs already rank as the highest-grossing animated film franchise ever.
| AP and Daniel Feingold
Trumpet Becomes First Bloodhound To Win Westminister Dog Show
After his victory, Trumpet posed patiently for countless photos, eventually starting to do what bloodhounds do best — sniff around.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Civil Jury Finds Bill Cosby Sexually Abused Teenager In 1975
The jurors' decision is a major legal defeat for the 84-year-old entertainer once hailed as America’s dad.
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Ben Crump Netflix Documentary Debuts At American Black Film Fest
"Civil" puts the life of attorney and civil rights leader Benjamin Crump on full display, showing a side of him that cameras rarely capture.
Actor Ben Stiller Meets With Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Stiller has been a global goodwill ambassador to the United Nations since 2018.
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'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' Director Speaks To Newsy
"Directing was not something I intended to do. I've never even directed an iPhone film," Maddy tells Newsy.
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