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 Issue Date: 07/30/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Alec Baldwin For Malicious Prosecution In Fatal “Rust” Set Shooting
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The judge in a ruling made public Wednesday dismissed the case without prejudice for lack of any significant action
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Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Fest Returns With Star Power, Bold Storytelling and Cultural Legacy
No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers like Issa Rae, Mara Brock Akil and Michelle Obama who are shaping culture on their own terms. For two-plus decades, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival has been a cultural reunion,
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Television Academy To Honor Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen With Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
The Television Academy has announced that actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are the recipients of the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary philanthropy, activism and unwavering commitment to global good. The distinguished honor will be formally bestowed during the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony and telecast, which airs Sunday, Sept. 14,
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American Eagle’s “good jeans” ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets. It has. The question now is whether some of the
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Review: Director/Co-Writer Akiva Schaffer’s “The Naked Gun”
Some say directing is 90% casting. In the case of Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin, it was more like 110%. The choice of Nielsen for “Police Squad!” and the subsequent “Naked Gun” movies deserves a special place in the annals of brilliant casting choices. Surely you could say that the masters of spoof —
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How “KPop Demon Hunters” became a surprise summer hit
In the colorful, animated, musical world of “KPop Demon Hunters,” everyone is a fan. The general public rocks T-shirts supporting their favorite idols. They hold light sticks and stare starry-eyed at stadium stages; they scream, they cry, they cheer, they buy the merch. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that the Sony
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Microsoft’s annual cloud revenue hits $75B; profit beats expectations
Microsoft said Wednesday that annual revenue for its flagship Azure cloud computing platform has surpassed $75 billion, up 34% from a year earlier. The Azure cloud business has been a centerpiece of Microsoft’s efforts to shift its focus to artificial intelligence, but until Wednesday the company hadn’t disclosed how much money it makes. The revelation
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Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager
Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral Roblox game about gardening has become the surprise hit of the summer. Grow a Garden, created by a 16-year-old in a few days, has shattered records for the most concurrent players
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