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The super-producer has a half dozen shows on the air this fall, including 'Monsters' and 'Grotesquerie'. It it too much?

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Anne Hathaway Confirms Return for 'Princess Diaries 3' With Director Adele Lim

Miracles happen. Development on "Princess Diaries 3" is moving along with Adele Lim ("Crazy Rich Asians) signing on to direct.

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Donald Glover Cancels 2024 Childish Gambino Tour Dates After Hospitalization: ‘I Have Surgery Scheduled and Need Time Out to Heal’

Donald Glover has canceled the remainder of his Childish Gambino concert tour in North America and Europe, saying he has surgery scheduled and needs “time out to heal.” The…

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Paramount Sets Glen Powell’s ‘Running Man’ Remake for Fall 2025, ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot and ‘Smurfs’ Musical for Summer

After stealing the hearts of rom-com fans, tornado enthusiasts and hitmen this year, Glen Powell finally has his next major role dated for 2025. He’ll star in director Edgar…

By Jordan Moreau

‘She-Ra’ Live-Action Amazon Series Taps ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ Creator Heidi Schreck to Write (EXCLUSIVE)

The live-action “She-Ra” series in development at Amazon MGM Studios has found its writer. Variety has learned exclusively that Heidi Schreck has joined the project as…

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Rosie O'Donnell on Becoming a 'Big Sister' to the Menendez Brothers

The former talk show host and actor believes they could be released from prison in the 'next 30 days.'

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