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'The Contestant' tells the bizarre story of a Japanese man who lived a real-life 'Truman Show'
A Hulu documentary looks at the story of a Japanese comedian named Nasubi who became the unwitting star of a reality show in 1998.Entertainment -
Our 25 must-see shows at Netflix Is a Joke
From Ali Wong to Katt Williams and Puddles the Clown, here's our list of the 25 shows we definitely plan to check out at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA next month.Entertainment - Netflix -
Washed Out's new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.Entertainment -
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues keyboardist, dies at 82
Mike Pinder, the keyboardist and last surviving original member of the rock group the Moody Blues, has died. he was 82.Entertainment -
Kathleen Hanna is a troubadour unafraid to speak out
Kathleen Hanna's memoir, 'Rebel Girl,' is a bold portrait: a crucial book about feminist politics and art and a tender examination of a woman who survived abuse and sexual assault.Entertainment -
In 'A Man in Full,' Jeff Daniels plays a real estate mogul whose life crumbles. Sound familiar?
David E. Kelley's loose adaptation of Tom Wolfe's novel depicts two men, played by Jeff Daniels and Jon Michael Hill, whose lives fall apart in parallel.Entertainment -
Bret Baier's teenage son Paul is in recovery after emergency open-heart surgery
Bret Baier's 16-year-old son Paul, who was born with heart defects, is recovering after his fifth — and hopefully last — open-heart surgery.Entertainment -
This is what Billie Eilish talks about when she's not promoting 'Barbie, Barbie, Barbie'
Billie Eilish says she needed a break from the constant 'Barbie, Barbie, Barbie' questions that came at her on the movie's press tour and the awards circuit.Entertainment -
Rosie O'Donnell joins 'And Just Like That' for Season 3, and there's no sign of Sara Ramirez
HBO confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell will be in Season 3 of "And Just Like That" but remained quiet on Sara Ramirez, who is rumored to have departed the show.Entertainment -
Jerry Seinfeld says 'the extreme left and P.C. crap' are hurting TV comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said 'the extreme left' and concerns about offending audiences has watered down comedy.Entertainment -
Review: Generic from its title onward, 'Boy Kills World' does little to differentiate its gore
Junky, manic and action-laden in an enervating manner, director Moritz Mohr's debut feature doesn't seem to be made for audiences to enjoy so much as endure.Entertainment -
Mavis Leno joins husband Jay at a premiere after dementia revelation: 'I feel great'
Jay Leno's wife, Mavis, who has been battling dementia for years and is now in a conservatorship, joined him at the premiere of the Netflix movie 'Unfrosted.'Entertainment -
For the first time ever, 'Blood In Blood Out' will be available for streaming
More than 30 years after its release, the 1993 cult classic will be available on streaming for the first time.Entertainment -
Grant Gustin, 'The Flash' cast mark superhero's disappearance day, as teased in show's pilot
In the first episode of the CW's 'The Flash,' a headline from the future teased April 25, 2024, as the day the superhero vanished. Today, the cast remembered.Entertainment -
Jon Bon Jovi on Hollywood, Biden and getting 'punched in the nose' by a new docuseries
Hulu's "Thank You, Goodnight" charts the good and the bad of Bon Jovi's 40-year career. The band's frontman says, "I have nothing to hide."Entertainment - Joe Biden -
Toxic Masculinity and Big vs. Aidan: How 'Sex and the City's' love triangle has aged
The hit HBO series is now streaming on Netflix, drawing in new and old viewers alike and bringing Carrie Bradshaw's two big love interests back into the spotlight.Entertainment -
Dan Schneider suing 'Quiet on Set' producers for defamation: 'I sadly have no choice'
Dan Schneider accuses producers of the explosive 'Quiet on Set' docuseries of defamation, a new lawsuit says. He alleges 'they went beyond reporting the truth.'Entertainment -
'American Idol' pays tribute to late Grammy-winning former contestant Mandisa
The Grammy-winning singer died at her home last week and was honored on 'American Idol' by former 'Idol' contestants performing her hit 'Shackles (Praise You).'Entertainment -
'Rebel' redacted: Rebel Wilson's book chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen struck from some copies
Rebel Wilson and team opt to keep parts of her book 'Rebel Rising' from hitting some shelves — to avoid legal backlash from former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen.Entertainment -
How athletes and entertainers like Shohei Ohtani get financially duped by those they trust
Athletes and entertainers lose money because they're inattentive, make risky investments and overspend on loved ones and expensive toys, financial experts say.Entertainment -
Coachella and Stagecoach sound guy Dave Rat reveals the secrets to keeping the music crystal clear
From his punk rock beginnings with Black Flag to mixing J Balvin, the sound engineer talks about his history with Goldenvoice and doing sound for Coachella.Entertainment -
Review: 'Blackout,' a new take on one of horror's oldest myths, is claws for celebration
Starring Alex Hurt and featuring a clutch of indie legends, writer-director Larry Fessenden's latest is manna for fans of unusual horror made with intelligence.Entertainment -
Actor Bernard Hill, who starred in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Titanic,' dies at 79
Prolific British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Titanic,' dies at 79Entertainment -
Drew Barrymore urged VP Kamala Harris to be 'Mamala of the country.' The internet recoiled
Drew Barrymore faces waves of backlash on social media for pleading to Vice President Kamala Harris that she become the 'Mamala of the country.'Entertainment -
How a negotiation over cable fees could weigh on Paramount's sale
Charter pays Paramount to carry its channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon. The outcome of the negotiations could weigh on Paramount's valuation in the event of a sale.Entertainment -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks dismissal of revenge porn, human trafficking claims in lawsuit
Attorneys for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask New York court to throw out portions of a suit accusing the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.Entertainment -
Amy Duggar King hopes cousin Josh Duggar is feeling 'torture' while behind bars
Amy Duggar King of '19 Kids & Counting' and 'Counting On' fame weighs in with her hope that convicted cousin Josh Duggar gets an even longer term in prison.Entertainment -
Nicole Kidman on making 'Birth' and why she chooses films that aren't a 'soothing bath'
On the occasion of her receiving AFI's Life Achievement Award, the actor goes deep on the filming of one of her pivotal and signature roles.Entertainment -
'Something more dream-like': These butterflies tell an unexpected story about migration
From a young age, I knew that people were crossing the border from Mexico through my little factory town I grew up in, Plaster City, Calif. I'd see them go into the night, not knowing how they would get through the harsh desert.Entertainment -
'Sesame Street' writers reach tentative contract deal, averting strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind 'Sesame Street,' have struck a deal to avert a strike.Entertainment -
Camille Claudel's hand, not her trauma, is at the center of a magnificent Getty Museum show
Sculptor Camille Claudel was more than a tragic figure. Her art influenced her titanic mentor, Auguste Rodin. A smart L.A. exhibition explains howEntertainment -
Review: Director Ken Loach's compassion remains a sturdy, reliable virtue in 'The Old Oak'
Co-starring Ebla Mari and Dave Turner, the new movie from the esteemed English filmmaker bears his signature solidarity, even if his characters aren't perfect.Entertainment -
Gen Z is watching 'Sex and the City' for the first time. Our discovery? Carrie is a terrible friend
'Sex and The City' is now on Netflix, allowing younger audiences to discover the hit show. Many are taking issue with Sarah Jessica Parker's iconic character Carrie.Entertainment -
Mister Cee, New York DJ who helped discover Notorious B.I.G., dies at 57
Mister Cee, a hip-hop legend and radio host, has died at 57, his former employer Hot 97 confirmed Wednesday.Entertainment - New York -
Prince William shares positive health update about Kate Middleton amid cancer battle
Prince William said that his wife Catherine and their children are 'all doing well' months after the princess revealed that she has an undisclosed form of cancer.Entertainment - United Kingdom -
For Anne Hathaway, going five years without booze is a bigger milestone than 'middle age'
Anne Hathaway put alcohol (and hangovers) on a shelf more than five years ago. Now, she's expressing gratitude for the gifts and opportunities she's been given.Entertainment -
Bob Bakish is ousted as CEO of Paramount Global as internal struggles explode into public view
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish's ouster comes a day after David Ellison's Skydance Media sweetened its offer for Shari Redstone's National Amusements, with money earmarked for Paramount's Class B shareholders.Entertainment -
Sapphira Cristál's ties to Latinidad
The Season 16 contestant and fan favorite was born and raised in Houston in a diverse household — her mother is Black and her stepfather, who came into Cristál's life when she was 10 months old, was of Mexican and Thai heritage.Entertainment -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Entertainment -
Law Roach breaks down Zendaya's tennis-inspired 'Challengers' looks and 'method dressing'
Zendaya and her longtime stylist Law Roach have leaned into 'method dressing' with chic tennis-inspired looks for the actor's new film, 'Challengers.'Entertainment