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Todd Phillips Tells All on ‘Joker 2’

COVER STORY | The director discusses musical numbers, method acting and Joaquin Phoenix's Broadway dream that started it all.

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LAJATICO, ITALY - JULY 17: Johnny Depp attends the "Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration", Andrea Bocelli celebrates his 30th anniversary in music with three star-studded concerts at Teatro Del Silenzio on July 17, 2024 in Lajatico, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Mercury Studios)

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Depp’s ‘Modi’ Set for San Sebastian

The film marks his second directorial effort and one of his first major projects since his 2022 court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.

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Alex Cooper Inks Multiyear Deal With SiriusXM for ‘Call Her Daddy’ and Exclusive Content

With the pact, SiriusXM will replace Spotify as the "Call Her Daddy" distribution and advertising partner.

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Anitta to Headline the NFL's First Game in São Paulo

The NFL has tapped Anitta to headline the halftime performance at the league’s first-ever game in South America on Sept. 6. The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles…

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‘Monsters’: Ryan Murphy’s Menendez Brothers Series Sets Netflix Premiere Date, Drops Teaser

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” will debut on Netflix on Sept. 19. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan as a follow-up to “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer…

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Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton play estranged friends in Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language feature.

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