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‘We Screwed Up’

Lionsgate has issued an apology after pulling a trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' because it featured made-up quotes from film critics.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Oprah at the DNC

Oprah Winfrey was a surprise guest Wednesday on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Disney Board Committee to Find Bob Iger’s CEO Successor Will Be Led by Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman

Disney’s board named director James Gorman, executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, as chair of its succession planning committee to identify a CEO replacement to take over the…

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U2 to Debut Edge-Directed Immersive Concert Film ‘V-U2’ at Sphere Las Vegas

Not long after completing its “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” opening residency, U2 has announced the debut of its “V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas,&#8221…

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Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Streaming Service. Yes, You Read That Right

Extra sauces and some unscripted content, please. Chick-fil-A — yes, that Chick-fil-A — is looking to launch a streaming platform. The fast food chain has been working with…

By Ethan Shanfeld, Katcy Stephan

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Eric Andre Spent Six Seasons Dismantling Late-Night TV — Now He's Emmys' Biggest Comedy Wildcard 

Since 2012, "The Eric Andre Show" can best be described as a cacophony of chaos.

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‘Alien: Romulus’

The primal shock and awe of the franchise is gone, but this new entry is a solid video-game horror ride.
‘It Ends With Us’

Justin Baldoni directs an affecting adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel and also costars as a romantic suitor to star Blake Lively.
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‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

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‘Atavista’

Childish Gambino's latest is a masterpiece, and a kaleidoscopic showcase for his seemingly endless talents.
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