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WikiLeaks Says Founder Julian Assange Has Left U.K. After 1,901 Days in Prison Thanks to Plea Deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to a U.S. plea deal that will see him plead guilty to one criminal charge and walk free after five years in a British jail. The 52-year-old has left the U.K. and will not be extradited to the U.S., but will return to his native Australia, WikiLeaks has said. […]
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This Late ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Is Now the Subject of a Unique USPS Postage Stamp
Which TV game show host is now the subject of a unique Forever stamp announced by the United States Postal Service? Alex Trebek, the late, longtime host of the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy!, received a unique posthumous honor when he became the subject — and question/answer — of his own U.S. postage stamp, the USPS […]
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Jeremy Renner Reveals He Was “Terrified” to Return to Acting Following Near-Fatal Accident
Jeremy Renner discussed how the thought of returning to acting after a near-fatal accident 18 months ago left him “terrified” and shared how he now has little appetite for new, challenging acting roles as he is focused on his physical and mental recovery. “I just don’t have the energy for it. I don’t have the […]
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Christina Applegate’s Daughter Explains Her POTS Syndrome and Misophonia Condition on Podcast
Christina Applegate’s daughter joined the podcast the actress co-hosts this week to discuss her experiences as her famous mother began to experience and cope with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and the two shared details of the ups and downs of their home lives since her diagnosis. Sadie Grace LeNoble, Applegate’s daughter with musician Martyn […]
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The Hollywood Reporter’s Elisabeth Rabishaw to Retire in 2024
Elisabeth Rabishaw and The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday announced the upcoming retirement of Rabishaw, an industry veteran and current executive vp and publisher of the venerable brand. After 14 years with the publication, Rabishaw will shift to a consultancy role. “We are so appreciative for all the dedication, energy and passion that Beth has […]
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Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, Helen Mirren, Jude Law: “Czech” Out Stars of Past Karlovy Vary Fest Trailers
Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel, Milos Forman, Danny DeVito, Casey Affleck, Andy Garcia, John Malkovich — what reads like a who’s who of Hollywood star power is also part of the list of big names who have starred in trailers for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic, whose 58th edition unspools June 28-July 6. […]
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Adrien Brody’s London Theater Debut Will Be True Story of Wrongly Convicted Death Row Prisoner
Oscar-winner Adrien Brody will make his London theater debut in The Fear of 13, opening in October. The Pianist star will play Nick Yarris, who spent 22 years on death row before his exoneration, at the 251-seat Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden. The Fear of 13 is based on a 2015 documentary by filmmaker David […]
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Mathew Rosengart, Power Litigator Who Freed Britney Spears From Conservatorship, Closes Chapter of Representing Pop Superstar
Mathew Rosengart, a powerhouse litigator whose resume includes clerking for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and a stint as a Department of Justice trial attorney, has a stable of high-profile Hollywood clients like Steven Spielberg, Michael Mann, Sean Penn and Casey Affleck. But it’s his work with Britney Spears in successfully freeing the pop […]
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Tamayo Perry, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor and Star Surfer, Dies in Shark Attack at 49
A “legendary” Honolulu surfer, lifeguard and actor who appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise died this weekend after a shark attack, the city’s Emergency Services Department announced at a press conference, where the mournful tone was punctuated with praise for the famous and beloved local. Tamayo Perry died Sunday in the attack near […]
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Supreme Court Rejects Josh Duggar Appeal for Child Sex Abuse Images Conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Josh Duggar, a former reality television star convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images. Duggar was on the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting with his large family before his 2021 conviction. The court did not elaborate on the denial, as is typical. Federal authorities investigated […]
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How Hollywood Turned the Humble Prius Into an “It” Car — and Helped Launch a Green Revolution
If the Toyota Prius, the world’s first modern hybrid car, had landed with a thud, we’d be living in a different world. Carmakers would have thought twice before launching rival models. And we’d have less reason for hope in the battle against rising temperatures. That it instead proved a hit is thanks in no small […]
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How ‘Hacks’ Snuck in Climate Activism Between Jokes
In the HBO hit Hacks, the quip-rich dynamic between the extravagant, cynical stand-up doyenne Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her anxious, earnest Gen Z head writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) is both an engine of comedy and a way to explore generational disconnects over contemporary issues, from ageism and sexism to evolving gender norms. A major arc […]
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Princess Anne in Hospital With Concussion After “Incident” at Home, Buckingham Palace Says
The Princess Royal, Anne, is in hospital with minor injuries and a concussion following “an incident” at her country home Sunday evening, Buckingham Palace has said. The Palace released a statement Monday explaining that Princess Anne, the daughter of the late Elizabeth II, remains in Bristol’s Southmead Hospital “as a precautionary measure” and is expected […]
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‘Willy Wonka’ Musical Parody Has Songwriter Riki Lindhome Questioning Life Choices
Earlier this year, a number of actors were questioning their life choices after answering an add to work at a Willy Wonka experience in Scotland. Organizers advertised it as an “immersive experience” that would transport Willy Wonka fans to a “magical realm.” They used lush, AI-generated art helped lure patrons to the event, which turned […]
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Justin Timberlake Gives Heartfelt Speech in First Concert After Alleged DWI Arrest
Justin Timberlake shared a heartfelt message to his fans at his first concert after being arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons. “We’ve been together through ups and downs, lefts and rights. It’s been a tough week, but you’re here and I’m here, and nothing can change this moment right now,” the singer-actor […]
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Ben Stiller on the Israel-Hamas War and the Need for Global Peace: “Human Suffering Must End”
Ben Stiller is speaking out about the Israel-Hamas war, more than nine months after the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7. In an opinion essay published Thursday by Time magazine, the Emmy-winning actor explained why he felt obligated to share his stance on the ongoing conflict, the rise of antisemitism and the need […]
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