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After the trailer for "A Complete Unknown" was released, Dylanologists were pleasantly surprised by the "Dune" star's singing voice.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Rebel Wilson attends the World Premiere after party for Young Woman and the Sea at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Hollywood, California on May 16, 2024. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

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Rebel Wilson Slammed by Producers of Her Directorial Debut in Amended Defamation Suit

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MARCH 25: Matthew Healy of The 1975 performs live on stage during day two of Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on March 25, 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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The 1975 Sued by Malaysian Festival for $2.4 Million After Matty Healy’s Gay Kiss Controversy (EXCLUSIVE)

The organizer of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has filed a lawsuit against the 1975 and all its members individually following frontman Matty Healy’s protest against the…

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Channing Tatum Rejoices Over Gambit Debut in 'Deadpool & Wolverine': Ryan Reynolds 'Fought for Me' After I Thought I Lost the Character Forever

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which is now playing in theaters. Channing Tatum took to social media on Monday night to thank Ryan…

By Ellise Shafer

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JULY 05: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY AND NO COMMERCIAL USE AT ANY TIME. NO USE ON PUBLICATION COVERS.) Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Johan Cruijff Arena on July 05, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

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Taylor Swift ‘Completely in Shock’ Over Knife Attack at Themed Dance Class in Southport

The stabbings in the U.K. town left three children dead.

By Ellise Shafer

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: (L-R) Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios, Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Russo speak onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

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Behind Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers’ Mega ‘Avengers’ Paydays

Sources say Marvel is plunking down $80 million for the Russos to direct "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Secret Wars" and "significantly more" for Downey to play Doctor Doom.

By Tatiana Siegel

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