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Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
Entertainment & Culture

Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy

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Nearly four years after the release of her blockbuster memoir, Jennette McCurdy is back for her next act: fiction. Specifically, Half His Age,...

Jan 16, 2026 07:00 PM
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams dies at 68
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams dies at 68

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Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68. Adams was widely known for his satirical take on...

Jan 12, 2026 07:00 PM
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Golden Globes 2026: ‘The Brutalist’ wins best drama, ‘Emilia Perez’ takes top comedy honors
Entertainment & Culture

Golden Globes 2026: ‘The Brutalist’ wins best drama, ‘Emilia Perez’ takes top comedy honors

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The 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills crowned “The Brutalist” as best motion picture drama and awarded Adrien Brody best actor in a drama....

Jan 11, 2026 07:00 PM
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Netflix has a huge night at the Golden Globes; streamers lead pack
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Netflix has a huge night at the Golden Globes; streamers lead pack

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Netflix scored big at the Golden Globes, winning seven awards, the most of any studio or platform. Overall, streaming platforms dominated the...

Jan 10, 2026 07:00 PM
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John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis show amid civil unrest after ICE shooting
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John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis show amid civil unrest after ICE shooting

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Comedian John Mulaney postponed a Minneapolis tour stop due to civil unrest following the shooting of an ICE agent. The postponement came after...

Jan 09, 2026 07:00 PM
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Amanda Seyfried says movie musicals should use live singing
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Amanda Seyfried says movie musicals should use live singing

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Amanda Seyfried said movie musicals should use live singing rather than pre-recorded tracks, calling it more authentic. She referenced Les...

Jan 09, 2026 07:00 PM
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Cannes Film Festival Closes with Surprise Palme d’Or Winner and Hollywood Absences
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Cannes Film Festival Closes with Surprise Palme d’Or Winner and Hollywood Absences

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Cannes, France: The 78th Cannes Film Festival awarded the Palme d’Or to Adèle Kayinda’s “La Terre Nue,” a Franco-Congolese ecological drama—an...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM
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Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Remake Smashes Memorial Day Box Office Records
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Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Remake Smashes Memorial Day Box Office Records

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USA: Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” earned about $145.5 million over the Memorial Day weekend—setting a new holiday record for a family...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM
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Modest Mouse Announces Extended 2025 North American Tour with Built to Spill on Select Dates
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Modest Mouse Announces Extended 2025 North American Tour with Built to Spill on Select Dates

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North America: Indie rock veterans Modest Mouse revealed an expanded 2025 tour schedule, adding fall dates with fellow cult-favorite Built to...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM
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