Entertainment
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Matt Lauer apologizes after 'Today' firing as more women come forward
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Longtime “Today” show host Matt Lauer apologized for what he called his “troubling flaws” in a statement read out on the NBC morning show on Thursday, a day after the…
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Music producer Russell Simmons steps down after sex assault claim
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Music producer Russell Simmons said on Thursday he was stepping down from his fashion and production businesses after a screenwriter said in a column in the Hollywood Reporter that Simmons…
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Director says reshoots 'already done' for 'All the Money in the World'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Movie director Ridley Scott says he is confident of finishing reshoots on “All the Money in the World” in time for its planned December release after a scramble to replace…
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Marvel's biggest cast assemble for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The evil villain Thanos is preparing to take over the universe and Marvel has recruited all of its cinematic superheroes, from Iron Man and Thor to Doctor Strange and Spider-Man,…
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Sundance works to make film festival safer amid Hollywood sex scandal
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Sundance Film Festival organizers say they are working with law enforcement to make the annual independent film showcase in January a safer place in the wake of sexual harassment accusations…
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U.S. radio host Keillor fired over accusation of improper behavior
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. radio host Garrison Keillor, creator of the long-running folksy variety show “A Prairie Home Companion,” has been fired over an accusation of inappropriate behavior, Minnesota Public Radio said on…
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U.S. radio host Garrison Keillor fired over claim of improper behavior
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Veteran U.S. radio host Garrison Keillor, creator of the folksy show “A Prairie Home Companion,” has been fired over an accusation of inappropriate behavior, Minnesota Public Radio said on Wednesday.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo climbs Instagram ranks, Selena Gomez most-followed
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram’s top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme…
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Amazon offers tickets to early 'Jumanji' screenings for Prime members
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said members of its shopping club Prime could purchase tickets to an early screening of Sony Pictures’ “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in more than 1,000 U.S. cinemas,…
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Weinstein accuser seeks to set legal precedent with sex trafficking law
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The lawyer representing Harvey Weinstein’s latest accuser is attempting to set legal precedent by contending Weinstein’s actions overseas make him liable for civil damages under a criminal law against sex trafficking, five…
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Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar lead male-dominated Grammy nominations
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Jay-Z’s soul-baring album on love, life and social fractures led the Grammy Award nominations on Tuesday with eight nods in a list that saw women sidelined in some major categories…
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AC/DC rock legend Malcolm Young remembered at private funeral
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian rock legend and AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young was remembered at a private funeral in Sydney on Tuesday attended by family, friends and fellow musicians. Angus and Malcolm (R) Young, founder…
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British actress sues Harvey Weinstein in New York alleging sex trafficking
[ad_1] (Reuters) – An aspiring British actress sued Harvey Weinstein in New York federal court on Monday accusing the movie producer of sex trafficking by inviting her to a hotel room in France and sexually…
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Box Office: 'Coco' Beats 'Justice League' Over Holiday Weekend
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” handily won the Thanksgiving holiday box office over the second weekend of Warner Bros.-DC Entertainment’s “Justice League,” with $71.2 million at 3,987 North American sites during the Wednesday-Sunday…
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Hugh Jackman on 'Logan': 'It's time to leave the party'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “I know Aussies are not known for leaving the party at the right time but (after) 17 years, it’s time to leave the party,” Hugh Jackman quipped as he discussed…
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CBS, Dish agree carriage terms; blackout ends
[ad_1] (Reuters) – CBS Corp (CBS.N) and Dish Network Corp (DISH.O) resolved a dispute over the fees the satellite TV provider pays to the broadcaster, ending a three-day blackout that affected customers across 26 states.…
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First love, gay love, take center stage in 'Call Me By Your Name'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Call Me By Your Name” became a landmark for gay romantic fiction when it was first published in 2007, but the makers of a new movie version say it will…
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Gay romance 'Call Me By Your Name' leads indie Spirit nominations
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Call Me By Your Name,” a coming-of-age drama of two young men falling in love, led the Independent Spirit Awards nominations on Tuesday. The film landed six nominations including best…
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Backstreet Boy Nick Carter denies 2002 rape allegation
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Backstreet Boy singer Nick Carter on Wednesday denied an allegation that he raped a teen pop singer 15 years ago, saying he was “shocked and saddened” by the accusation. FILE…
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David Cassidy, teen heartthrob of 'The Partridge Family,' dies at 67
[ad_1] (Reuters) – David Cassidy, a singer and actor whose androgynous features and jaunty voice made him a 1970s teen heartthrob on the “The Partridge Family” television show, died on Tuesday at age 67, his…
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'Forbidden Planet' robot sets price record for movie prop sold at auction
[ad_1] (Reuters) – “Robby the Robot,” the seven-foot tall creature featured in the 1956 science fiction film “Forbidden Planet,” sold at auction for $5.375 million, a record for a movie prop, a New York auction…
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U.S. TV networks fire Charlie Rose after sex harassment allegations
[ad_1] (Reuters) – CBS News and other networks said on Tuesday they had fired Charlie Rose, one of the most prominent American interviewers, the day after the Washington Post reported the television host had sexually…
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Family, legacy celebrated in animated Mexican tale 'Coco'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? Cast member Anthony Gonzalez poses for a portrait while promoting the animated movie “Coco” in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., November 11, 2017.…
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Disney-Pixar animation executive Lasseter takes leave after 'missteps': memo
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co executive John Lasseter, who heads animation at both Disney and Pixar, told company staff on Tuesday he was taking a six-month leave of absence following what he called “missteps”…
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CBS News fires Charlie Rose after sex harassment allegations
[ad_1] (Reuters) – CBS News said on Tuesday it had fired Charlie Rose, one of the most prominent American interviewers, the day after the Washington Post reported the television host had sexually harassed eight women.…
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21st Century Fox in $90 million settlement tied to sexual harassment scandal
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Twenty-First Century Fox Inc has reached a $90 million settlement of shareholder claims arising from the sexual harassment scandal at its Fox News Channel, which cost the jobs of longtime news chief…
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U.S. networks suspend Charlie Rose after sex harassment allegations
[ad_1] (Reuters) – CBS and other networks on Monday suspended Charlie Rose, one of the most prominent American interviewers, after eight women told the Washington Post he sexually harassed them and prompted Rose to apologize…
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Beyonce is 2017's highest-paid woman in music with $105 million
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Beyonce’s hit album “Lemonade” and world tour made her the highest-paid woman in music in 2017, according to an annual Forbes list on Monday, edging out Britain’s Adele and pop…
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Male artists win big but female singers dominate American Music Awards stage
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pink, Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera led female artists of pop music dominating the American Music Awards stage on Sunday with powerful performances, despite being edged out by male artists…
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'Transparent' star Jeffrey Tambor says he may leave show after harassment allegations
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jeffrey Tambor, the Emmy-winning star of the Amazon web series “Transparent,” said on Sunday he did not see how he could return to the show next season after a second…