'Adolescence' creator says show is not 'making a point about race' with casting

Jack Thorne, one of the creators and writers of the hit Netflix series “Adolescence,” addressed online criticism about the show’s casting during a March 26 episode of the “News Agents” podcast.

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‘Adolescence’ Creator ‘Went Very, Very Deep’ in the Manosphere. Its Appeal Scared Him

Jack Thorne, who cowrote the hit Netflix show about a 13-year-old accused of murder, told WIRED he understands how easily kids can get lured into incel ideology.

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'The Studio' creators say guest stars like Ron Howard helped ground the show in reality

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez spoke about how the show's guest stars help portray what it's really like to work in Hollywood.

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Adolescence: drama schools hit out at ‘stars from nowhere’ narrative

The drama teachers behind the young actors in the Netflix smash say their lack of recognition ‘has caused wide upset’. Adolescence’s stratospheric success has catapulted its young cast of unknown ...

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Wrexham squad talk about making history - Longman

Ryan Longman says the Wrexham squad are openly discussing their aim of clinching promotion as the race for a top two spot in League One heats up.

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'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as schools across UK will show series

The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media

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TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline

As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.

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Immigration scorecard for deportations relied on tattoos and social posts, court filings show

Government records obtained by the ACLU show a point system used by immigration authorities that families and attorneys say unfairly targeted Venezuelan deportees.

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LeBron James makes a shocking statement about the 2003 NBA draft lottery

During his interview on "The Pat McAfee Show," LeBron James made a provocative statement about the Cavaliers winning the 2003 NBA draft lottery.

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Texas basketball: Tramon Mark makes his decision about returning to the Longhorns

A graduate guard who showed versatility in his first season with Texas basketball, Tramon Mark helps solidify the backcourt for new coach Sean Miller.

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About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows

Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a carton. As egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers ...

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Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says he's been approached by teams about a return to F1

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says he is in talks with Formula 1 teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early. A six-time race winner across 14 years in ...

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Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections

Republicans say they’re not panicking as they gear up for major races this year and a fierce battle for control of Congress next year, despite getting shellacked in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ...

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‘Katamari Damacy’ Creator’s New Game Is About Teen Angst, Cute Dogs, and Eye Boogers

Keita Takahashi talks about his latest game, To a T, which lets you navigate teenage hardships while your hands are stuck in a T-pose.

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Sony reveals Beatles cast, will release all four films in April 2028

Sony Pictures will release four films about the Beatles — one about each band member — in April 2028, the studio announced Monday at the CinemaCon trade conference.

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Neuroscience Says Doing 1 Hard Thing Can Make You Smarter, More Insightful, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain

You’re probably doing it already, but research shows you need to do it a lot more often.

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Are reigning champions Celtic out of SWPL title race?

Celtic lost to Glasgow City on Friday, making the SWPL title charge look like a three-horse race. But are the reigning champions out of it?

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Who is playing your favorite Beatle? Star-studded biopic cast announced

LAS VEGAS — Hollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — along with the newly announced ...

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Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca cholesterol pill shows promise as race with Merck heats up

AstraZeneca's new cholesterol pill is showing promise, while the FTC urged a potential buyer of 23andMe to protect user data.

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HTC’s Viverse Creator Program opens globally for 3D artists

HTC announced it's opening the Viverse Creator Program to all 3D creators around the globe seeking funding for their projects.

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Trump crackdown casts chill over international student programs

Colleges are increasingly worried about President Trump scaring away their international students. More than a million foreign-born scholars attend U.S. universities every year, bringing billions ...

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YouTube announces Shorts editing features amid potential TikTok ban

The new features should make it easier for creators to upload and edit videos for YouTube Shorts.

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Talented 2026 LB Michael Davis set to visit Army West Point

This Saturday look for several prospects to make their way to West Point including talented LB Michael Davis

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'Our biggest problem': Butler basketball coach jokes about Utah fan across from bench

Evan Haywood makes his first start for the Butler Bulldogs and its active from the 3-point line early. Plus, one of Thad Matta's biggest concerns.

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Olivia Munn reflects on topless scene in new show after having double mastectomy

Olivia Munn, who is returning to acting after breast cancer, says she was actually more insecure about her body before surgery and values her body much more now.

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Issa Rae Says Soccer Is ‘Competitive in the Best Way’ as Part Owner Of San Diego FC (Exclusive)

The ‘Insecure’ co-creator actress was present for her team’s first home game win of their inaugural season

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When is the next F1 race and how can I watch Japanese Grand Prix?

F1 heads to Suzuka for the third race of the 2025 season as Yuki Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut

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Beatles biopics cast is Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson

Hollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

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After Nikola Jokić's historic 61-point game, NBA MVP odds shift on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Is voter fatigue playing a part in the NBA MVP race?

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Steve Kornacki: Democratic base 'a lot more motivated' to turn out for Wisconsin Supreme Court race

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki crunches the numbers as voters cast their ballots in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election.

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After 'awful' start, what should the Dodgers do about Roki Sasaki?

On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Jake and Jordan debate whether the Dodgers should adjust their plans for the young pitcher.

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Yuki Tsunoda: ‘I had to change after Ricciardo rant – otherwise I wouldn’t be in F1’

EXCLUSIVE : Exclusive interview: Max Verstappen’s new teammate, who makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Japan this weekend, speaks to Kieran Jackson about the moment which shifted his F1 ...

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‘All These Points Matter’: Maple Leafs Separate Themselves In Atlantic Division Race With Win Over Ducks, Successful California Road Trip

The Toronto Maple Leafs capped off a successful California road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. The club secured five of a possible six points, going 2-0-1 in three ...

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