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‘Bridgerton”s second season becomes the most popular English-language series for Netflix
Netflix The (vis)count is in: The second season of Netflix’s Bridgerton has become even more popular than its predecessor. Referencing the show’s town gossip, the streaming service announced, “After four weeks atop the English TV [Read More…]
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Judge denies motion to reduce bond for Crumbleys, parents of Michigan school shooter
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (PONTIAC, Mich.) — The parents of the accused Michigan school shooter were denied a request to reduce their bond on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews said the events leading to the [Read More…]
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Joaquin Ciria exonerated after 32 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO) — A man who has spent 32 years in prison for being wrongly convicted of murder was exonerated by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Monday. Joaquin Ciria was [Read More…]
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Jedi training: Hayden Christensen binged ‘Star Wars’ content to prepare for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images — Lucasfilm “Talent without training is nothing” says Luke Skywalker in the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, and it seems that Hayden Christensen took that to heart when [Read More…]
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Tribeca Film Fest lineup includes comedies from Ray Romano, documentary about LeVar Burton, and more
Bobby Bank/GC Images This year’s Tribeca Film Festival will be unspooling 110 feature films, as well as shorts and documentaries, its organizers have announced. All told, 150 filmmakers from 40 countries will screen their work [Read More…]
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Jean Smart getting star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
L-R: Smart, Einbinder — HBO Max/Karen Ballard Four-time Emmy winner Jean Smart is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Monday. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair Lupita Sanchez Cornejo made the announcement, calling the Hacks and Mare of Eastown lead “a [Read More…]
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Nicolas Cage says he turned down two of the biggest movie franchises of all time, for family time
Lionsgate/Steve Cohn Photography In his new movie, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Nicolas Cage plays an over-the-top version of himself that pokes fun of the public’s perception of him. However, in real life, the [Read More…]
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Video game companies take steps to tackle environmental issues
Alex Davidson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the effects of climate change prompt more urgency to cut greenhouse gas emissions around the world and reduce energy use, every industry is facing scrutiny about their impact [Read More…]
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Americans suffer deadly fentanyl overdoses in record numbers
duckycards/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a record number of Americans died from drug overdoses. Although months of data is still incomplete, statistics show that most of [Read More…]
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Legal challenge to bar GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from ballot can continue, judge rules
JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A federal judge has allowed a legal challenge by a group of Georgia voters to move forward as they seek to disqualify GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from [Read More…]
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Judge denies motion to reduce bond for parents of Michigan school shooter
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (PONTIAC, Mich.) — The parents of the accused Michigan school shooter were denied a request to reduce their bond on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews said the events leading to the [Read More…]
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Woman dies after being caught on fence along US-Mexico border: Sheriff
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz.) — A woman died after she was caught on a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a local sheriff’s office. On April 11, Cochise County, Arizona, deputies were [Read More…]
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What is a fashion faux pas? ‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out Mayim Bialik for her wardrobe
Jeopardy! Productions Mayim Bialik has been making a splash since taking over as the host of Jeopardy! after the death of Alex Trebek in 2020, but being the show’s first female host has its drawbacks [Read More…]
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In Brief: CBS gets more ‘Talk,’ and more
CBS has renewed its chat show The Talk for a 13th season. Show hosts Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood all made the announcement during Monday’s installment of the syndicated [Read More…]
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2-year-old ‘miracle’ girl back at home after 848-day hospital stay
Courtesy Aliesha and Chris Smith (SAN DIEGO) — A 2-year-old girl who spent the first two years of her life in the hospital is back home with her parents and younger brother in California. It [Read More…]
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Mom warns of COVID-19 misinformation after she says she became anti-vaccine influencer
ABC News (NEW YORK) — As experts warn about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in online parent groups, one mom is speaking out about how she inadvertently became an anti-vaccine influencer. Heather Simpson of Dallas, [Read More…]
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Brother of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victim finishes race for first time
Lauren Owens Lambert/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (BOSTON) — It was a triumphant and emotional moment for Henry Richard as he threw his arms up in the air and crossed the finish line at the [Read More…]
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Russia begins long-feared offensive in Ukraine’s east
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russia launched an all-out ground offensive to take control of eastern Ukraine late Monday, marking the long-feared start of a new phase of the nearly two-month-long [Read More…]
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian forces try to storm steel plant in Mariupol
Victor/Xinhua via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. [Read More…]
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‘American Idol’ recap: Judges save platinum ticket winner from elimination as Top 14 is revealed
ABC/Eric McCandless J Just one night after determining the Top 20, it was time to narrow down the competition yet again on American Idol. Monday’s episode saw the remaining 20 contestants take the stage one [Read More…]