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BBC Cop Drama ‘Line Of Duty’, From ‘Bodyguard’s Jed Mercurio, Returns With 7.8M Viewers To Top 2019 Ratings

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BBC cop drama Line of Duty has scored its highest ever opening ratings – was the Jed Mercurio-created series helped by the Bodyguard effect? The fifth season launched with 7.8M overnight viewers on BBC One, scoring a 38% share. This trumped the 5M for its fourth season launch, which was its first since moving from BBC Two, as well as the 7.5M viewers that tuned in for last year's finale. It hit a peak of 8M during its hour-long return. The ratings mean that the World Produ… Read

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‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Addresses Mueller Report Fallout And Slams WWE Boss Vince McMahon

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John Oliver came back Sunday night with a brand new Last Week Tonight and did not waste any time with unpacking the news of the week. From the woman in the swamp creature mask during the David Bernhardt confirmation hearing to the Mueller report fallout to how Vince McMahon failed the wrestlers of the WWE, Oliver came flying in with the vengeance of an elbow drop from the top turnbuckle. He started off by pointing out how during oil lobbyist-turned-acting Interior… Read

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‘SMILF’s Frankie Shaw On Tonight’s Series Finale, Carl Jung & Dusting Off Her Boots

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SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details of tonight's SMILF series finale "I do feel like we accomplished like a big feat in SMILF, you know?" says Frankie Shaw of the Showtime series that ended tonight after two acclaimed seasons. "I went from making some short films, paying for them out of pocket to this giant responsibility and this huge job," the Golden Globe nominated creator, showrunner, sometimes director and star of the Boston-set series with Rosie O'Donnell and… Read

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‘The Walking Dead’ Showrunner Talks Tonight’s Season 9 Finale, Rick Grime’s Fate, Maggie’s Return & Season 10

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SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details of tonight's The Walking Dead Season 9 finale "That's part of the thing for our characters who don't have full closure on Rick," declares The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang on tonight's Season 9 finale and where the now Andrew Lincoln-less zombie apocalypse series could go next. "That is something that remains an open question and may play into the story going forward in certain ways," the EP adds of the fate of ex-leading… Read

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SAG-AFTRA Stands With WGA In Its “Struggle” With Talent Agents

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The WGA has a new ally in its ongoing feud with Hollywood's talent agents – SAG-AFTRA. "We congratulate the Writers Guild of America on their successful membership vote and applaud the guild for taking steps in the best interests of their members," the actors' union said today. "We stand with our sister union in the ongoing struggle to protect members in the entertainment industry." Earlier today, the WGA's new Agency Code of Conduct was overwhelmingly approved by the… Read

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle Killed In South Los Angeles Shooting

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle is said to have died after a shooting outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Times, Hussle was shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Two others were wounded, but their names have not been released. Earlier today the LAPD HQ tweeted out a report saying, “At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to… Read

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Tania Mallet Dies: Model And ‘Goldfinger’ Actress Was 77

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Tania Mallet, who is known for her modeling career and her role in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger has died at the age of 77. The official James Bond Twitter account confirmed her death Sunday saying, “We are very sorry to hear that Tania Mallet who played Tilly Masterson in GOLDFINGER has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.” No further details have been revealed about her death. Mallet was born in Blackpool May 19, 1941. She is… Read

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‘What The Constitution Means To Me’ Broadway Review: Heidi Schreck’s Brilliant Lesson In Life & Civics

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The impulse to tear down and start over, as ancient as we are, occasionally makes a bigger noise of itself than usual. World War I, that was a loud one. Sacco and Vanzetti, loud. The Sex Pistols, really loud. The noise was so loud in 2016 it handed the earth’s most important job to a reality TV host who’d distilled the impulse into a catchphrase, and just might get so loud in 2020 that “You’re Fired!” comes back to haunt him. All of which is to say, Heidi Schreck has… Read

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Kanye West Sets “Sunday Service” For Coachella

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Whether you like him or not, Kanye West is heading to Coachella in April to serve the world his brand of dragon energy. The musician/rapper/artist/fashion designer/social media raconteur is set to bring his “Sunday Service” sessions to the popular music festival of jorts, kerchiefs and cultural appropriating headdresses. West’s “Sunday Service” is appropriately set for Easter Sunday April 21. He joins a lineup that includes Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame… Read

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Dodgers Stadium Parking Lot Fight Leaves Man On Life Support

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A fight between two men at Dodgers Stadium on Friday night has left one fan on life support. The Dodgers have said they are cooperating with the police investigation. The incident is reminiscent of a 2011 Dodgers Stadium altercation involving San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow, who suffered permanent disability and brain damage when he was assaulted in the stadium parking lot following a game. Stow’s assailants received prison sentences and the Dodgers sustained an $18… Read

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SAG-AFTRA Extends Commercials Contract Talks Until Midnight Tuesday

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SAG-AFTRA, whose commercials contract was set to expire today, has extended its negotiations with advertisers and ad agencies until Tuesday night. "The parties will continue to negotiate, remaining under a media blackout," the union and the ad industry's Joint Policy Committee said today in a joint statement." In the meantime, all terms and conditions of the guild's 2016 Commercials Contracts – including all waivers and provisions that might otherwise sunset – have been… Read

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‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Trailer: Season 5 Promises High Body Count And Familiar Faces

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After announcing the June 2 premiere date of the fifth season of Fear the Walking Dead  at WonderCon, AMC chased the news with a trailer that gives a look at the new — and bloody — season of zombie series. A little over three minutes, the trailer gives a generous look at the new season of The Walking Dead spinoff. The body count of walkers is very high as we are treated to a lot of stab-the-undead-in-the-eye action, but at the very end of the trailer, we see a familiar… Read

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