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‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Boss Talks Finale and Movie Timeline

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‘Lost’ Creator Damon Lindelof Pledges Not to Work With Disney Until Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Is Lifted

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“Saturday Night Live” has set its lineups for the first three episodes of Season 51. Bad Bunny will host the season premiere on Oct. 4, joined by Doja Cat as…

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Who says Happily Ever After only happens in the movies? Director Celine Song’s romantic comedy “Materialists” has surpassed a major box office milestone, crossing $100…

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