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Diddy Charged

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation for prostitution.

By Jem Aswad, Michaela Zee

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Miley Cyrus Sued

The singer has been hit with a lawsuit alleging she and co-songwriters Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack copied portions of a Bruno Mars single when they wrote her Grammy-winning global hit "Flowers."

By Jem Aswad

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Baz Luhrmann Sets New ‘Jehanne d'Arc' Film at Warner Bros

Baz Luhrmann has set his new project, “Jehanne d’Arc” at Warner Bros. Warners has confirmed that the filmmaker will next take on the epic tale of France’s national heroine…

By Jazz Tangcay

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 6 Casts Timothy Simons (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 6 has added Timothy Simons to its cast in a guest star role, Variety has learned. The news comes shortly after it was announced that the sixth…

By Joe Otterson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Richard Gadd, winner of the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for “Baby Reindeer”, poses in the press room during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Netflix Inks First-Look Deal With Richard Gadd Despite $170 Million ‘Baby Reindeer’ Lawsuit

“Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd has inked a first-look deal with Netflix, despite his series prompting a $170 million defamation lawsuit. Netflix boss Ted Sarandos made…

By K.J. Yossman, Ellise Shafer

FX’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez -- "If It's To Be" -- Episode 1 (Airs Tuesday, September 17) Pictured: Josh Rivera as Aaron Hernandez. CR: Michael Parmelee/FX

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Review

The FX series is a familiar tragedy enhanced by a transformative lead performance.

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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Tim Burton's lightweight sequel starring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega works as ghostly fan service.
‘Speak No Evil’

James McAvoy is a hoot as a vacation friend from hell in a horror-comedy that overplays its slow burn.
‘My Old Ass’

Aubrey Plaza stars in an amusing and emotional film about the fantasy of going back in time to advise your younger self.
‘Winner’

Susanna Fogel provides a sharp look into why Reality Winner leaked proof of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

‘A Man in Full’

A one-note Jeff Daniels stars in this empty Netflix series.
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’

Peacock's gruesome and grueling love story is set during the Holocaust.
‘The Veil’

Elisabeth Moss stuns in FX's fascinating spy thriller.
'Dead Boy Detectives’

This 'Sandman' spinoff adapts Neil Gaiman's comic as a zany teen procedural.

‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

Billie Eilish and producer Finneas keep up their winning streak with a surprising and intimate third album.
‘Atavista’

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

Vince Staples searches for light on his new album, his most vulnerable project to date.
‘Radical Optimism’

Dua Lipa's new album is a joyous blast of pop savvy.

‘An Enemy of the People’

Sam Gold's production is an actorly face-off between Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, but the script ultimately let's the audience off the hook.
‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’

Patricia Clarkson gives a luminous performance in an otherwise uneven revival of Eugene O'Neill's family drama.
‘Tommy’

Strictly for the boomers.
‘Water for Elephants’

The stage adaptation has escapism, enchantment and heart, all elevated to new, literal heights that blend theater and cirque.

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