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‘Housemaid’ Author Freida McFadden’s Next Thriller ‘The Divorce’ Lands at Studiocanal

“The Housemaid” author Freida McFadden’s upcoming thriller “The Divorce” has been optioned by Studiocanal, following a competitive book auction. Studiocanal and Working Title will co-produce the film adaptation, which is in early development. “The Divorce,” on stands May 26, is described as a “razor-sharp thriller where love curdles into vengeance and survival becomes the most […]

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‘Bridgerton’ to Launch ‘The Sims 4’ Collaboration, Including Masquerade Ball Kit

Dearest Gentle Gamer: Netflix, Shondaland and Electronic Arts are pleased to announce that the Ton is coming to a whole new screen this month with the release of the first-ever “Bridgerton”-“The Sims 4” collaboration. Beginning May 12 and running through July 7, a free limited-time login event in EA’s “The Sims 4” will give access […]

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Hannah Berner on Her ‘None of My Business’ Hulu Special and Why Stand-Up Comedy Was ‘Healing’ After Reality TV: ‘I Felt Like My Voice Was Shrunk’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Hannah Berner’s lower back is finally starting to recover following a travel-packed past few years, the comedian tells me over Zoom. “I’ve literally been on tour since 2020, so I’m liking this break,” she says with a laugh.  Berner has definitely been busy as of late — in addition to constant comedy shows, the former […]

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Paramount and Warner Music Team Up for Movies About Artists and Songwriters

Get ready for more music-centric stories on the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group are partnering under a multi-year, first-look deal to produce theatrical films based on the recording label’s vast catalogue of artists and songwriters. There aren’t any projects in development, though WMG’s roster includes legends like David Bowie, Cher, Phil Collins, […]

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Marisa Tomei, Kelly Macdonald and David Harewood Set for Second Season of HBO, Sky Legal Drama ‘War’

Marisa Tomei, Kelly Macdonald and David Harewood are set to star in the second season of upcoming HBO/Sky legal drama “War.” Season 1, which features Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high net worth divorcing couple, wrapped in February and is set to launch later this year. Season 2, which will focus on an […]

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Disney Cruise Ship Staffers Among Dozens Arrested in Child Porn Investigation: Report

Staffers on a Disney cruise ship docked in San Diego were among 28 people arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of a child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) operation. According to the federal agency, between April 23 and April 27 CBP boarded eight cruise ships as part of the investigation. (The agency did […]

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‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Creatives on Building the Right Ensemble and Why Anthony’s Compassion Was the Perfect Fit

“Jury Duty” successfully pulled off its Season 1 conceit, where all but one person are hired actors. (Who can forget Ron Gladden?) But Season 2 provided new challenges for the show’s producers. This time around, the show moves away from the courtroom, trying its luck with a “Company Retreat.” The concept is the same: Everyone […]

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Barack Obama Roasts Larry David in Teaser for HBO’s ‘Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’

Being President of the United States could not prepare Barack Obama for Larry David. In a new teaser for the HBO sketch series “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Obama states “I have sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of the globes most intractable […]

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Harry Styles Discos Down in His Gym Shorts and Tennies in ‘Dance No More’ Video

Harry Styles gets down in his red gym shorts and white tennies in the music video for “Dance No More,” the latest single to be culled from his album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The Colin Solal Cardo-directed video puts the lie to the song’s title by featuring more nonstop choreography than any of […]

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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Star Ludi Lin on Going Beyond the Action Hero: ‘I’m More Complex Than Just a Fighting Machine’

Ludi Lin has spent the better part of a decade punching, kicking and fire-bending his way through some of Hollywood’s biggest action franchises. He is very good at it. He would also like to do something else. Three days before this interview, Lin had been in Indonesia for the premiere of “Mortal Kombat II.” The […]

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Telemundo Loads Up New Seasons of ‘La Reina del Sur’ and ‘El Señor,’ Plans for Blockbuster Summer With World Cup Tournament

Kate del Castillo’s Teresa Mendoza is coming back to Telemundo in the 2026-27 season to deliver a fourth installment of “La Reina del Sur.” Another drama franchise, “El Señor de los Cielos,” is back for Season 10 as Telemundo stocks its lineup to capitalize on what it hopes will be a blockbuster summer with the […]

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