A soccer star has accused a pop star of making the daughter of a movie star cry. Chappell Roan — who, in recent years, called out fans’ “creepy behavior” and …
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‘Mormon Wives’: Jessi Draper’s husband files for divorce
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a week rife with drama involving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast, two stars of the hit reality series appear to be going their separate ways officially. Jessi …
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‘The Comeback’ Season 3 review: Lisa Kudrow tackles AI in TV
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLike the mythical city of Brigadoon, Lisa Kudrow’s “The Comeback” has returned to television after many years away, with the difference that time has not stood still for its inhabitants, …
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California lawmakers aim to apply a film and TV tax credit federally
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s economy might see a boost from the state’s expanded film and TV tax credits, but local lawmakers say it’s not enough. Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom authorizing an expanded $750-million …
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Paramount deal for CNN and Warner Bros. draws concerns about news independence
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShould Paramount Skydance prevail in its $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Larry Ellison family would control two historic Hollywood film studios, dozens of cable channels, HBO and two …
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Tom Junod has devoted his long and distinguished career to writing about other people. He won two National Magazine Awards as a star feature writer for Esquire, GQ and ESPN: …
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In casting Taylor Frankie Paul for ‘Bachelorette,’ ABC was playing with fire
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“What were they thinking?” This is the question on everyone’s mind of “The Bachelorette’s” producers, ABC, Hulu and the Disney legal team. On Thursday, ABC announced that the heavily promoted …
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Nicholas Brendon, star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 54
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNicholas Brendon, best known for portraying the loyal, wisecracking Xander Harris in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died Friday from natural causes after dealing with a congenital heart defect and other …
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California attorney general asks judge to block Nexstar-Tegna merger
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is asking a judge to unravel Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2-billion acquisition of rival TV station owner Tegna — the latest in a flurry of merger …
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'The Pitt' shows ICE in an emergency room. Here's how it's played out in real life
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe latest episode of Season 2 of ‘The Pitt’ shows ICE agents at the ER, dramatizing what has happened at hospitals across the country, including in California.