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Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ dies at 75

by JAKE COYLE July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Film critic Pauline Kael once called Duvall the ‘female Buster Keaton.’

Opening statements in actor Alec Baldwin’s trial to give roadmap to manslaughter case

by MORGAN LEE AND ANDREW DALTON July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

The shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly 3 years ago sent shock waves through the film industry and led to one felony charge against Baldwin that could result in up to 18 months in prison.

J.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine

Movie Review: ‘American Fiction’ is a touching story about a family

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Cord Jefferson is an American writer with clearly promising gifts. He is the guy who sat in the writer’s room with the other struggling writers on the late night Larry Wilmore show that closed down in 2016 after two seasons. But Cord didn’t close down. He opened wide. After a series of shows and awards, […]

Animals, Nation & World

Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo

by Patricia Washburn July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The 2 giant pandas from China are not yet on public display.

Arts & Entertainment

Grammy Museum to launch K-pop exhibit

by MARIA SHERMAN July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The artifacts come from Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS and other K-pop acts.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural South

by HILLEL ITALIE July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

It will be the first work of fiction for actress Davis.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News

Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family reign in Hollywood and the rise of new power

by WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The deal closes out a decadeslong run by the Redstone family and injects desperately needed cash into a legacy studio that has struggled to adapt to a shifting entertainment landscape.