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Emmys vow a ‘good time’ after bleak year; ‘Crown’ may rule

Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show’s producers promise it will be a celebration for all.

September 18, 2021 10:01 PM

Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” a black-and-white family drama about the Northern Ireland city in the tumult of the late 1960s, on Saturday won the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, a telling indicator of Academy Awards chances.

September 18, 2021 8:31 PM

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Nonprofit started by Sean Penn aids Georgia vaccine drive

A disaster relief organization founded by actor Sean Penn is boosting Georgia’s drive to inoculate people against the coronavirus.

September 18, 2021 4:31 PM

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The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip’s deft touch

When Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign.

September 18, 2021 2:47 PM

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‘A big gray elephant’: Paris’ Arc de Triomphe is wrapped up

The city of Paris is unveiling a monumental artwork built around an actual monument: the Arc de Triomphe completely wrapped in silver and blue fabric.

September 18, 2021 1:39 PM

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NY millionaire Robert Durst guilty of best friend’s murder

A Los Angeles jury convicted Robert Durst on Friday of murdering his best friend 20 years ago in a case that took on new life after the New York real estate heir participated in a documentary that connected him to the slaying linked to his wife’s 1982 disappearance.

September 18, 2021 10:30 AM

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Showtime’s ‘The Circus’ resumes — but has circus left town?

Showtime’s periodic political series “The Circus” returns on Sunday into both a familiar and changed political climate.

September 18, 2021 10:02 AM

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Q&A: Jeff Ament feels alive again with Pearl Jam’s return

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament spent his time off during the pandemic recording a solo album, painting and he even contributed to Olympics coverage with his friend Kenny Mayne.

September 18, 2021 10:02 AM

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Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX’s 1st private crew

Tom Cruise is getting a sneak preview of what it’s like to circle Earth in a SpaceX capsule.

September 18, 2021 10:02 AM

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R. Kelly behavior mirrors abuse tactics, expert witness says

Prosecutors are inching closer to concluding their case at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial, calling two final witnesses to try to further cement allegations he groomed young victims for unwanted sex and psychological torment in episodes dating to the 1990s.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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New this week: ‘The Starling,’ Diddy and Billy Bob Thornton

This week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from rapper Diddy and “Star Trek” star William Shatner, as well as Melissa McCarthy playing a grief-stricken mother in the Netflix drama “The Starling.”.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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Gabrielle Union on using ‘radical honesty’ to tell her story

Gabrielle Union’s using “radical honesty” in her new book, which combines lively lighthearted stories with chapters dealing with her recovering from sexual assault, racist encounters and mental health struggles.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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Former roommates Bosa, Elliott ready to face each other

Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliott have been close friends since arriving as freshmen at Ohio State in 2013.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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Native American statute removed from St. Louis

A statue of a Native American that served as a landmark at an intersection in a St. Louis commercial district has been removed after officials determined it did not “appropriately honor” indigenous communities.

September 18, 2021 10:01 AM

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Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir ‘killed them all’

Robert Durst’s long, bizarre and deadly run from the law ended when a Los Angeles County jury convicted him of murdering his best friend more than 20 years ago.

September 18, 2021 8:30 AM