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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 03: Felicity Huffman exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse after appeari...
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Felicity Huffman Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scheme

"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty Monday in the college admissions bribery scheme, the biggest name to do so in a scandal that has exposed the lengths to which some wealthy parents will go to get their children into top universities.
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393868 02: (File Photo) Fred Rogers, The Host Of The Children's Television Series, "Mr. Rogers' Nei...
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Mister Rogers’ Home State Plans Day Of Kindness In His Honor

Residents of Fred Rogers' home state of Pennsylvania will be encouraged to exhibit acts of kindness in honor of the beloved PBS children's show host.
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 26: Musician Don McLean performs onstage during day 2 of 2014 Stagecoach: Califor...
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Award Is Offered — And Rescinded — For ‘American Pie’ Singer

A lifetime achievement award has been offered — and rescinded — for "American Pie" singer Don McLean.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 12: The cast of Game of Thrones attend the "Game of Thrones" Seas...
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Coffee Cup In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Scene Perks Up Viewers

"Game of Thrones" fans got a taste of the modern world when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup on the table during a celebration in which the actors drank from goblets and horns.
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Pokemon Come To Life In ‘Detective Pikachu’

In the first live-action / CGI version of a "Pokemon" story, "Detective Pikachu" brings the beloved characters to the big screen. 
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‘Tolkien’ Tells Story Of ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Author

Based on the life of author J.R.R. Tolkien, "Tolkien" tells the story of the author's formative years. 
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WARNING: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Spoiler Ban Ends Monday

If you haven't seen "Avengers: Endgame" yet -- and you're still trying to avoid spoilers -- you'd better head to the theaters this weekend. 
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Lily Collins and Zac Efron attend Netflix's "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" Tribeca Fi...
LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

Zac Efron, Lily Collins Take On Ted Bundy Story

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There is hardly any violence in the Ted Bundy movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” which premieres on Netflix Friday and stars Zac Efron as the notorious serial killer. It was a deliberate choice on the part of filmmaker, Joe Berlinger, now something of a Bundy scholar with this fictionalized […]
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 14: Actor Peter Mayhew attends the World Premiere of ?Star Wars: The Force...
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Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca In The ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies At 74

Actor Peter Mayhew, who played shaggy, towering Chewbacca in several of the "Star Wars" films, has died, his family said Thursday. He was 74.
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Joe Jonas (L) and Sophie Turner attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at ...
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Joe Jonas And Sophie Turner Get Married In Surprise Wedding

In a "Game of Thrones"-like twist, heartthrob Joe Jonas married actress Sophie Turner in a surprise ceremony Wednesday in Las Vegas.
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Drake poses with the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album for “Scorpio...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Drake Breaks Taylor Swift’s Record At Billboard Music Awards

Drake gave his mom an early gift with a heartfelt speech at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, where the rap star also broke Taylor Swift's record for most wins.
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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 05: : Executive producer Ricky Schroder of 'AUDIENCE Documentaries' speaks o...
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Actor Rick Schroder Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Abuse

Actor Rick Schroder has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence for the second time in a month.
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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 26: Zac Efron and Lily Collins of 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vi...
Lindsey Bahr, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lily Collins, Zac Efron Take On The Ted Bundy Story

There is hardly any violence in the Ted Bundy movie "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," which premieres on Netflix Friday and stars Zac Efron as the notorious serial killer. It was a deliberate choice on the part of filmmaker, Joe Berlinger, now something of a Bundy scholar with this fictionalized film and his popular Netflix documentary series, "Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes."
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Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Courthouse after his court appearance on March 26, 2019 i...
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Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To ‘Empire’ For Next Season

Fox Entertainment says Jussie Smollett will not return to "Empire" in the wake of allegations by Chicago officials the actor lied about a racially motivated attack.
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Jimmy Martin Chats With Stars Of ‘Long Shot’

Jimmy Martin said "Long Shot" sincerely highlights the issue of mistreating women in politics by objectifying them rather than listening to their ideas.
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Summer Movie Preview: Sequels Galore, But Original Gems Too

Pass the popcorn, the summer movie season is here and all the spectacle and air-conditioned respite it offers audiences.
5 years ago
Taylor Swift will open the Billboard Music Awards with a performance of her new single "ME!" (Photo...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Taylor Swift To Open Billboard Awards With Performance

Taylor Swift will open the Billboard Music Awards with a performance of her new single "ME!"
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Megaplex Holds 22-Movie Marvel Marathon Over 3 Days

The marathon, held at Megaplex Theatres at The District, started Tuesday morning and will end Thursday evening with the premier of "Avengers: Endgame."
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Guests attend the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios' "Avenge...
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Poised To Topple Box-Office Records

By any measure, the release of "Avengers: Endgame" is a movie-theater event unlike any other.
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NO SPOILERS: Film Critic Jimmy Martin Says ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Is ‘Phenomenal’

The wait is almost over -- "Avengers: Endgame" hits theaters this week. 
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22:  Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Alexandra Rabe, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett...
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

Avengers Get Epic Send-Off At ‘Endgame’ World Premiere

There were more than a few sniffles from the audience at the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" Monday night in Los Angeles, which Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth proudly admitted contributing to.
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Madonna speaks onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20...
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Madonna And Maluma To Perform New Song At Billboard Awards

Madonna and Colombian singer Maluma will bring their new collaboration to life when they perform at next month's Billboard Music Awards.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 22: Joined by Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Cook County...
Michael Tarm, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite Recusal, Prosecutor Told Deputy Smollett Overcharged

Chicago's top prosecutor injected herself into the criminal case accusing Jussie Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack in January despite having recused herself, texting a deputy that the "Empire" actor had been overcharged by her own office, according to newly released texts and emails.
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‘I’m Feeling Good,’ Alex Trebek Looking Forward To Next Jeopardy Season

NBC News is reporting long-time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek was in good spirits on the last day of the current season's taping.
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