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Jonathan Majors convicted in split verdict, dropped from Marvel
Majors was found guilty on two out of four charges in a domestic violence criminal case in New York on Monday afternoon.
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Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
Braugher won two career Emmys from 11 nominations.
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‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’
The show airs Jan. 7 from Beverly Hills.
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Norman Lear, who made funny sitcoms about serious topics, dies at 101
Lear was hailed for producing beloved television shows like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, and later, for his work as a political activist.
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The honor caps a three-decade career that has seen the comic rise from the open mics of Philadelphia to become one of his generation’s most successful performers.
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Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes
SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on strike. If the performers approve their new deal, Hollywood may soon come back to life.
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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dies at age 54
Perry, who won an Emmy nod and enormous fame for his starring role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom, was found dead at his Los Angeles home, multiple outlets reported.
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Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan backed by ads.
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Writers union votes to ratify contract, ending one of Hollywood’s longest strikes
The deal delivers salary increases to writers, along with boosts to their health and pension funds, and the establishment of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.
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The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why
The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.
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The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School
Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.
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David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90
McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”
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Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement
The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?
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Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike
Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.
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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
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