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All the Details on RHOM Star Lisa Hochstein and Husband Lenny Hochstein's Divorce
on May 24, 2022 at 5:55 pm
The Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein's estranged husband is drawing a line in the sand. According to court documents obtained by E! News, Lenny Hochstein officially filed... […]
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Tia and Tamera Mowry's Kids Are All Grown Up in Adorable Playdate Photos
on May 24, 2022 at 5:51 pm
Sister, sister! For Tia and Tamera Mowry, family is everything. The twins, 43, took to Instagram on May 23 to share adorable pics of their recent family reunion. Tia gushed about how... […]
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Why Susan Kelechi Watson Needed a Monthlong After This Is Us Wrapped Filming
on May 24, 2022 at 5:46 pm
This Is Us changed many people's lives, including Susan Kelechi Watson's. The actress--who plays Beth Pearson on the hit NBC drama--stopped by E! News' Daily Pop to talk about... […]
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Jane and Thor reunite in new 'Thor: Love and Thunder' trailer
on May 24, 2022 at 5:32 pm
A new "Thor: Love and Thunder" trailer debuted Monday. […]
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The Black birdwatcher who recorded a viral clash with a White woman in New York's Central Park will host his own National Geographic show
on May 24, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Birdwatcher Christian Cooper was thrust into the spotlight in 2020 when he filmed a racially charged encounter with a White woman in New York's Central Park. Next year he'll be back on television on his own terms: To showcase his passion for birdwatching on National Geographic. […]
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Watch a Temptation Island Contestant Get Emotional Before Proposing in Season Finale Sneak Peek
on May 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm
It looks like temptation only made this couple's relationship stronger. E! News has an exclusive sneak peek at the Temptation Island season four finale and fans will likely see Luke... […]
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The Spinoff: The evolution of Shortland Street's scrubs
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Originally published by The Spinoff The uniform worn by Shortland Street's medical staff has changed almost as often as Gina Rossi changed hairstyles. Reweti Kohere charts the outfit's sartorial evolution. Shortland Street has... […]
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BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral
on May 24, 2022 at 4:58 pm
BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker. […]
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Khloe Kardashian Reveals the Real Story Behind Her Screaming "Liar" at The Kardashians Premiere
on May 24, 2022 at 4:32 pm
Khloe Kardashian calls it like she sees it. During a May 24 appearance on Dear Media's Not Skinny, But Not Fat podcast, the Good American CEO, 37, shared why she screamed... […]
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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band heading back on tour
on May 24, 2022 at 4:21 pm
Get your tickets because Bruce Springsteen is hitting the road next year. […]
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Amber Heard and Jason Momoa lacked natural 'chemistry' in 'Aquaman,' president of DC Films testifies
on May 24, 2022 at 4:16 pm
The head of DC Films, which produced "Aquaman," testified that the creative team had concerns about Amber Heard's role in the film's sequel over a lack of chemistry with co-star Jason Momoa. […]
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Ellen Pompeo Hints at Potential Grey's Anatomy Exit
on May 24, 2022 at 4:10 pm
According to Ellen Pompeo, Grey Sloan Memorial could operate without Dr. Grey. Pompeo has starred as Grey's Anatomy's titular character Meredith Grey across the ABC series' 18... […]
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New Amsterdam Season 4 Finale Sneak Peek: Max and Helen's Wedding Plans Are Put in Jeopardy
on May 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm
The cast of New Amsterdam is in for a stormy season finale. Happy couple Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) and Dr. Max Goodwin's (Ryan Eggold) pre-wedding travel plans are put in... […]
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Queen Latifah wants to change the obesity conversation
on May 24, 2022 at 3:19 pm
Queen Latifah is ready for some real talk about weight and wellness. […]
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Selena Gomez Talks Potential Musical Episode of Only Murders in the Building
on May 24, 2022 at 3:18 pm
In Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez is able to disappear into the character Mabel Mora. So naturally, she's a bit hesitant to co-sign the idea of a musical episode.... […]
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Why Rob Kardashian Didn't Attend Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Wedding in Italy
on May 24, 2022 at 2:51 pm
If you were keeping up with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's star-studded wedding (and let's face it, who wasn't?), you may have noticed that a certain family member was M.I.A.:... […]
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Bruce Willis' Wife Emma Heming Shares Rare New Video of Actor After Aphasia Diagnosis
on May 24, 2022 at 2:42 pm
Bruce Willis has still got game. Almost three months after the actor's family shared he was diagnosed with aphasia, his wife, Emma Heming, posted a video of the Die Hard alum playing... […]
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BareMinerals Pressed Setting Powder: Get a $25 Discount Before it Sells Out
on May 24, 2022 at 2:30 pm
We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase... […]
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BBC apologises after 'Manchester United are rubbish' appears on screen
on May 24, 2022 at 1:48 pm
The message "Manchester United are rubbish" appeared on screen during a news broadcast on Tuesday. […]
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Obi-Wan Kenobi returns to our screens this week. Here's where he left off
on May 24, 2022 at 1:42 pm
After a whopping 17 years away from the "Star Wars" universe, Ewan McGregor returns this week as our beloved bearded Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Patience, you must have," INDEED. […]
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Ice T and Coco criticized for having their 6-year-old in a stroller
on May 24, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Ice T and Coco's parenting decisions are theirs to make, but that isn't stopping people from weighing in online. […]
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Kaley Cuoco Holds Hands With Boyfriend Tom Pelphrey During First Public Appearance as a Couple
on May 24, 2022 at 1:29 pm
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are taking their relationship to new heights. The couple made their first public appearance together--while holding hands--as they attended the Hollywood Walk... […]
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Ulta Gorgeous Hair Sale 2022: $8 Deals from T3, Briogeo, and Tangle Teezer Today Only
on May 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm
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Walenty Pytel: Herefordshire artist reflects on life and work
on May 24, 2022 at 1:13 pm
Walenty Pytel's most high profile work, The Jubilee Fountain, sits outside the Palace of Westminster. […]
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Billie Eilish Shares Her Experience of Living With Tourette Syndrome
on May 24, 2022 at 1:03 pm
Billie Eilish is sharing what it's like for her to live with Tourette syndrome. The singer, 20, spoke about the subject during the season four premiere of My Guest Needs No... […]
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Why Julianne Hough's Broadway Debut in POTUS Is Right on Time
on May 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Congratulations! You just scored a backstage pass to the hottest tickets in town. After COVID-19 put a pause on live entertainment, your favorite artists are ready to hit the road and... […]
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Kohl's Memorial Day 2022: Beach Towels Starting at $4 & More Can't-Miss Deals on Summer Essentials
on May 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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This Is Us' Jon Huertas Teases What Fans Can Expect From the Series Finale
on May 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Don't expect a controversial ending for This Is Us. In an exclusive interview with E! News, This Is Us star Jon Huertas, who played Mandy Moore's second husband Miguel Rivas for... […]
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Billie Eilish: Living with Tourette's is 'very exhausting'
on May 24, 2022 at 11:43 am
The singer has also said people do not always react in a good way when she experiences a tic. […]
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Luc Besson: Rape case dismissed for French film director
on May 24, 2022 at 10:03 am
The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy. […]
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This Bestselling $7 Concealer Has 96,500+ 5-Star Amazon Reviews
on May 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Kate Moss expected to be called by Johnny Depp's legal team as a witness
on May 24, 2022 at 8:41 am
Kate Moss, who dated Johnny Depp in the 1990s, is expected to be called to testify as a rebuttal witness by his legal team in the ongoing trial between Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard, a source close to Depp tells CNN. […]
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Marcus Rashford wins top prize at British Book Awards
on May 24, 2022 at 8:07 am
The England footballer won the top prize at the British Book Awards for his non-fiction debut. […]
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Nation asked to sing Sweet Caroline for the Queen
on May 24, 2022 at 8:04 am
Neil Diamond's 53-year-old hit was chosen by listeners of Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast show. […]
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Ellen DeGeneres reveals secret on air ahead of show ending
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 7:28 am
As the final episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show approaches after 19 years, the talk show host has revealed how she has managed to pull off so many of her famous celebrity scares.A tunnel was actually built under the stage for the... […]
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Music festivals: Only 13% of UK headliners in 2022 are female
on May 24, 2022 at 6:59 am
Organisers insist some progress has been made, following 50/50 promise made in 2017. […]
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The Spinoff: Meet real nurses who work at Shortland Street's fake hospital
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 6:00 am
Originally published by The Spinoff Watching a soap opera is no substitute for a medical degree, but that doesn't mean Shortland Street isn't committed to accuracy – most of the time. For most people, accuracy is the least of... […]
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Huw Edwards: Depression left me bedridden, says BBC presenter
on May 24, 2022 at 5:30 am
The BBC News at Ten presenter speaks further about his struggles with mental health issues. […]
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Taika Waititi makes Time's most influential list
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 3:08 am
Film director Taika Waititi has made the list of Time magazine's top 100 most influential people for the year.He joins the likes of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Joe Biden, television host Oprah Winfrey,... […]
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How Kourtney Kardashian Is Embracing Travis Barker's Last Name After Marriage
on May 24, 2022 at 2:33 am
The wedding bells are done ringing and the yacht left the dock. Now, Kourtney Kardashian is embracing her new life. On May 23, The Kardashians star donned her husband Travis Barker's... […]
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Queer and Here: Episode 2 - The March, with Louisa Wall, Chlöe Swarbrick
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 2:31 am
Queer and Here is a six-part video series showing the many faces of Aotearoa's rainbow community, supported by NZ On Air. You can watch the short version here and the full episode on Māori Television on Thursday nights. In episode... […]
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Khloe Kardashian Has the Best Response After Her Photo Is Used as a "Love Life" Meme
on May 24, 2022 at 2:25 am
Khloe Kardashian: Reality TV personality, Good American founder and relatable meme. After attending Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's nuptials in Portofino, Italy, Khloe has... […]
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Liam Payne splits from fiancee Maya Henry after intimate photos surface
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 2:21 am
Former One Direction star Liam Payne almost made it down the aisle but a series of photos of him wrapped around another woman appear to have been the catalyst for the singer's recent breakup. After announcing his engagement to model... […]
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Fans roast Kourtney Kardashian's wedding meal
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 1:22 am
Kourtney Kardashian tied the knot with Travis Barker and despite the wedding dripping in Dolce & Gabbana, it's the pasta catching people's eye. Twitter has erupted with reactions to a video posted by the reality star's sister, Kylie... […]
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Austin Butler's stuns in new trailer of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 1:21 am
Just ahead of its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic has released its final trailer. This time around, the trailer dives a little deeper into the darker side of fame, as Elvis Presley - played by Austin... […]
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Elsa Pataky on why action film fans are the hardest to impress
by [email protected] on May 24, 2022 at 12:00 am
Elsa Pataky is no stranger to the action genre, so when the time came to audition for her first starring role as a badass hero she went looking for something "challenging".The new Netflix action-thriller Interceptor - the majority... […]
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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony
on May 23, 2022 at 11:43 pm
Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial. […]
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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Supermodel Kate Moss set to testify
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 10:39 pm
Supermodel Kate Moss will take the stand in the explosive trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as the legal teams bring out more big guns as the case wraps up in the coming days.Moss' appearance could be very useful for Depp's... […]
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Inside Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wild Italy wedding and afterparty
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 9:12 pm
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker partied until 3am at a wild wedding reception after they exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Italy on Sunday.The couple said "I do" for a third time at a glitzy wedding at Portofino's Villa... […]
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Will Smith speaks to David Letterman about a drug trip that saw his career ending
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Will Smith might have seen the future. The Men in Black actor appeared in David Letterman's Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction before the Academy Awards where he had a surprising confession.In the yet to be released... […]
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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Woman kicked out out court for wild claim
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 7:38 pm
The court witnessed quite a performance on Monday as the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial enters its final week. A woman was reportedly removed from the courtroom after she held up a baby and yelled "Johnny I love you, this baby... […]
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'American Idol' crowns a Season 20 winner
on May 23, 2022 at 5:31 pm
"American Idol" picked a winner on Sunday during a three-hour finale. […]
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger's second child has arrived
on May 23, 2022 at 5:08 pm
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have announced the birth of their second child. […]
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Signature 'SNL' moments from Pete Davidson and more
on May 23, 2022 at 4:54 pm
"Saturday Night Live" bid farewell to Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson and Kyle Mooney on Saturday. Here's a look at some of their classic humor on the show. […]
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'Prehistoric Planet' packs a BBC nature series with plenty of dino might
on May 23, 2022 at 3:53 pm
In a bit of engineering fit for "Jurassic Park," "Prehistoric Planet" weds BBC nature documentaries-- complete with narrator extraordinaire David Attenborough -- with the dinosaur era and conceives a fascinating hybrid, one that doesn't require waiting around to capture footage but creates it using state-of-the-art imaging technology. The result is a five-part Apple TV+ series packed with plenty of dino might. […]
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Stranger Things season four ‘formulaic but fabulous’, critics say
on May 23, 2022 at 2:55 pm
Season four of the retro US sci-fi show has four-star reviews and maybe its "scariest monster yet". […]
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Johnny Depp channels Jack Sparrow outside of courthouse
on May 23, 2022 at 1:23 pm
Johnny Depp may not be heading back to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise anytime soon, but he has not left the character totally behind. […]
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Billie Eilish finds having Tourette's syndrome 'exhausting'
on May 23, 2022 at 12:38 pm
Spend enough time with Billie Eilish and you may notice her tics. […]
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Dancing with the Stars NZ episode 10: A savage bottom two as our final four are revealed
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 9:04 am
"And Just Like That" we have made it to our final Dancing With the Stars elimination before the grand finale next Sunday. But, unlike the truly horrific Sex and the City reboot of the same name, we are actually still watching. Brodie... […]
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Carol Kirkwood: BBC weather presenter reveals engagement live on air
on May 23, 2022 at 7:57 am
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood is spotted with a "giant rock" on her finger as she reveals engagement. […]
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's third wedding in Portofino, Italy
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 12:52 am
A trilogy of Kravis nuptials has been completed with a (probably) final ceremony in Portofino, Italy.Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker each posted to Instagram on Sunday a photo of themselves kissing at the altar, with the caption,... […]
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Cannes Film Festival judge quits over claims TikTok is interfering with the jury
by [email protected] on May 23, 2022 at 12:00 am
Cannes has been embroiled in a row over TikTok, after one of its judges quit a competition jury claiming the social media giant was interfering in its work.The video-sharing platform is a partner of the film festival this year,... […]
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Mission Impossible 7 trailer briefly leaked online
by [email protected] on May 22, 2022 at 10:40 pm
The trailer to the highly anticipated Mission Impossible 7 was briefly posted online before it was pulled by Paramount.The two minutes and 10 seconds video was screened at CinemaCon last month and was posted on Twitter at 7.30am... […]
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Top Gun: Maverick - the pitch that changed Tom Cruise's mind about sequel
by [email protected] on May 22, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Tom Cruise didn't want to make the Top Gun sequel.The Hollywood megastar was completely immersed in the Mission Impossible franchise and the idea of revisiting his hotshot fighter pilot from 1986 wasn't on the cards.So how was... […]
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Dave Chappelle surprises comedy show with appearance, makes 'transphobic jokes'
by [email protected] on May 22, 2022 at 8:27 pm
Audience members at comedian John Mulaney's stand-up show were shocked to be greeted by Dave Chappelle's appearance.The controversial Chappelle, according to guests at the show, was a surprise opening act for Mulaney at a set in... […]
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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Heard's lawyers try to poke holes in Depp libel lawsuit
by [email protected] on May 22, 2022 at 7:29 pm
Attorneys for actor Amber Heard spent much of last week trying to portray her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, as a jealous and drunken abuser who can only blame himself for his nose-diving Hollywood career.Since Heard concluded her testimony... […]
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The Hacienda rises again: The Manchester nightclub raves on after 40 years
on May 22, 2022 at 1:58 am
Forty years after it opened, the legendary nightclub is credited with changing music and Manchester. […]
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'Love on the Spectrum' comes to the US — and it's the uplifting dating show you need right now
on May 21, 2022 at 2:41 pm
Based on an Australian show, this docuseries follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships. It's currently streaming on Netflix. […]
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Jamie Oliver stages Eton mess protest outside No 10
on May 20, 2022 at 5:31 pm
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. […]
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Camille Vasquez: Johnny Depp's lawyer becomes an internet celebrity
on May 20, 2022 at 5:23 pm
The young lawyer has caught the internet's attention for her grilling of Amber Heard on the stand. […]
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Clea Shearer starts chemotherapy for breast cancer
on May 20, 2022 at 3:56 pm
"The Home Edit's" Clea Shearer has started chemotherapy in her battle against breast cancer. […]
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Made in Wales: The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy
on May 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm
A new exhibition tells the - supposedly top secret - story of the building of the Millennium Falcon. […]
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Wagatha Christie: Six takeaways from the Vardy and Rooney trial
on May 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm
Six takeaways from the High Court libel trial, which has sparked huge media interest in recent weeks. […]
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'Elon Musk's Crash Course' explores the limits of Tesla's 'self-driving' technology
on May 20, 2022 at 1:33 pm
As Elon Musk tweets his way through his pending Twitter acquisition, FX's "The New York Times Presents" documentary banner takes a hard look at his flagship business, Tesla, and its long-deferred promise to deliver self-driving car technology with "Elon Musk's Crash Course." […]
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'George Carlin's American Dream' finds the right words to capture the comedy icon
on May 20, 2022 at 12:54 pm
George Carlin rose to prominence as a stand-up comedian in the 1960s and '70s, reinventing himself multiple times over a career that reveled in the use of language and took sharp aim at society. The complexity of that life and resonance of those words, dirty or otherwise, is neatly distilled into "George Carlin's American Dream," a perceptive two-part look at a comedy legend who, as W. Kamau Bell observes, "still seems to be talking to us." […]
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'Night Sky' imagines the life of that sweet older couple next door with a sci-fi twist
on May 20, 2022 at 12:53 pm
You know that pleasant older couple across the street, who mostly keep to themselves? What if they had a portal to another planet in their backyard? That's the out-there premise of "Night Sky," an Amazon series that combines science fiction and mystery with that rarest of commodities -- a touching love story involving an old married couple -- in an intriguing if plodding format. […]
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'Downton Abbey: A New Era' delivers warmth and tears
on May 20, 2022 at 12:51 pm
Again facing the challenge of coming up with plots worthy of filling a movie, "Downton Abbey: A New Era" adopts a two-track approach, feeling as cozy as a brandy by the fire. Elegant, occasionally adorable and at times quite emotional, series creator Julian Fellowes still knows how to pluck the right strings -- upstairs and downstairs -- to play a symphony with his sprawling cast. […]
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Royals attend Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London
on May 19, 2022 at 11:16 pm
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the premiere of the long-awaited Top Gun sequel. […]
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome first child
on May 19, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Rihanna is now a mom. […]
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Fall TV preview: What's old is new again, and expect plenty more of the same
on May 19, 2022 at 5:11 pm
If you watch a lot of network TV already, here's the good news: You can look forward to more of the same, only with fewer opportunities to laugh. […]
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Vardy v Rooney: 10 things we learned at the Wagatha Christie libel trial
on May 19, 2022 at 3:55 pm
Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy went head-to-head in a high-profile High Court libel case. […]
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The celebrity love affair with NFTs may be just beginning -- even amid flops and doubts
on May 19, 2022 at 3:07 pm
It seems that every few days, a new star announces their foray into the world of non-fungible tokens, cryptocurrency or some other inscrutable corner of the metaverse -- the general term for a nascent virtual space where people can play, meet, and of course, buy things. […]
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'The Kardashians' shows how Kim Kardashian helped save Julius Jones from death row. But there's more to the story
on May 19, 2022 at 2:19 pm
One of the first times Antoinette Jones, the sister of former death row inmate Julius Jones, who was granted clemency last year mere hours before he was scheduled to be executed for a 1999 murder he says he did not commit, met Kim Kardashian she was struck. Not just by Kardashian's superstar presence but by her sincerity and calm nature. […]
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'Angelyne' dresses up Emmy Rossum in a two-dimensional look at the 'billboard queen'
on May 19, 2022 at 1:18 pm
"Angelyne" approximates its subject in the wrong ways: It's big, attention-getting and has all the depth of a billboard. Emmy Rossum stars and produced this limited series, which doesn't profess to be truth but rather a facsimile of it. In a year that's already given the world the superior "Pam & Tommy," consider this evidence that impressive makeup alone isn't enough. […]
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'Top Gun: Maverick' takes off with Tom Cruise on a rousing flight into the sequel zone
on May 12, 2022 at 1:28 pm
Nimbly mixing nostalgia and full-throttle action, "Top Gun: Maverick" soars higher than it has any right to, constructing a mostly terrific sequel 36 years later (including a Covid release delay), using a good but not great movie as its jumping-off point. That might not be enough to take your breath away, but as brawny summer entertainment goes, it comes shockingly close. […]
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The new 'Star Trek' series couldn't come at a better time
on May 1, 2022 at 12:14 pm
Rod Roddenberry Jr. is the only son of "Star Trek's" iconic creator, but he never watched the show growing up. He was more into cars, heavy metal music and watching action television shows like "Starsky & Hutch" and "Knight Rider." […]
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See what's streaming in May
on April 29, 2022 at 4:48 pm
A look at some of the shows and movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Disney+ in May. […]
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'The Wire' merges with Baltimore policing's reality in 'We Own This City'
on April 25, 2022 at 1:20 pm
If "The Wire" defined the futility of the drug war -- and not incidentally ranks as one of the greatest series ever made in the eyes of a loyal few -- its fictional look at policing Baltimore merges with a fact-based version in "We Own This City," a spare but bleak window into a culture of corruption that plagued the city's police department. […]
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'They Call Me Magic' celebrates Magic Johnson's life on and off the court
on April 22, 2022 at 1:31 pm
It's a testament to Magic Johnson, the man, that basketball only accounts for about half of "They Call Me Magic," a four-part Apple TV+ docuseries devoted to his life, including the rich chapters that followed his NBA stardom. Think of it as a more satisfying companion to HBO's "Winning Time," or more focused alternative to ESPN's comprehensive Bulls chronicle "The Last Dance." […]