How Busy Philipps Turned to QVC to Find Her Voice in Late-Night TV: ‘They’re Gonna Wanna Buy This Stuff’

Busy Philipps knew there was a place for her in late-night TV. When her E! series “Busy Tonight” ended after seven months in 2019, she set her sights on a new home that was a little off the beaten path — but perfect for her Instagram-friendly brand of frank humor and fabulous looks. Philipps’ faith […]

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Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Are Down to Lowest Price Ever With $150 Discount for Prime Day

Apple may be best-known for its latest AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Beloved by stars like Bella Hadid, Timothée Chalamet and the girls from Blackpink, the AirPods Max are Apple’s first-ever wireless headphones, with an instantly recognizable earcup design and big, powerful sound […]

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The Sony PlayStation 5 Gets a Rare Discount, Ahead of Prime Day

If you’re looking to get your hands on Sony’s coveted PlayStation 5, we have some good news: Target, Walmart and Amazon has the PS5 in stock as part of a money-saving deal that slashes the price of a PlayStation console down to $399 — the cheapest price of 2024. This is a rare deal that […]

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Will Smith and Michael Bay to Reunite for Netflix Action Movie ‘Fast and Loose’

Nearly 30 years after “Bad Boys” hit theaters, Will Smith and Michael Bay are eyeing a reunion. Bay is in negotiations to direct the action flick “Fast and Loose” for Netflix, with Smith set to star. “Fast and Loose” follows a man who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. As he pieces together his […]

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Leading Film Execs Explain Lure of Europe for Hollywood Talent at Zurich Summit

While Europe has always lured Hollywood filmmakers, there are more opportunities today for transatlantic collaborations due to a number of factors, according to leading European industry reps taking part in the Zurich Summit on Saturday. Outlining the many advantages and unique opportunities Europe offers at the Zurich Film Festival’s industry forum were Goodfellas’ Vincent Maraval, […]

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Allan Blye, Emmy-Winning Writer for ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,’ ‘Van Dyke and Company,’ Dies at 87

Allan Blye, an Emmy-winning writer for “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and “Van Dyke and Company,” died Friday morning at home in Palm Desert, Calif., a family spokesperson confirmed. He was 87. In 1968, Tom and Dick Smothers convinced Blye to move to Los Angeles to serve as head writer and producer on their new […]

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The Truth to Rumors Stevie Wonder Is Defending Diddy As He Awaits Trial

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WWE Bad Blood Livestream: How to Watch the Pro Wrestling Event Live Online

The WWE is going to “The Peach State” for Bad Blood 2024. This year’s pro wrestling event features five matchups, including two title bouts: Women’s World Championship and WWE Women’s Championship — on Saturday, Oct. 5. The fight kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 5, with the main event featuring a “Hell […]

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‘Joker 2’ Earns ‘D’ CinemaScore, Lowest Ever for Comic Book Movie

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is falling flat after earning a “D” CinemaScore, the lowest grade ever from the research firm for a comic book movie. The previous record holder was 2015’s “Fantastic Four,” which received a “C-” CinemaScore . Meanwhile, “Folie à Deux’s” predecessor, the 2019 original “Joker” from director Todd Phillips, earned a “B+” […]

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New York Production Weathers Production Slump With Incentives Increase But Future Still Looks Rocky

In a year when cutbacks, the threat of strikes and fewer new projects slowed down film and TV production, New York is still faring better than the rest of the country. Statewide production levels are around 75% of what they were in 2022, based on a comparison of all scripted TV and film projects with […]

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Saul Goodman Almost Worked at Hot Topic, ‘Breaking Bad’ Script Draft Reveals

“Better Call Saul” begins with a black-and-white sequence showing Saul Goodman working at a Cinnabon in an Omaha mall. Saul has the new identity of Gene Takavic and is in hiding after the events of “Breaking Bad,” before the spinoff series goes back to before he ever met Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. The scene […]

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‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Reaches 55 Million Viewers in One Month, Amazon Says

UPDATE: Amazon now says Season 2 of “The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power” has reached 55 million global viewers since its launch 34 days ago on Aug. 29. That’s an increase of only 15 million viewers since the total of 40 million that the company reported 11 days after launch. By all […]

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