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Will Trump’s Peace Plan End Calls to Boycott Israeli Artists?
As ceasefire talks progress, filmmakers hope the world will start listening — not boycotting: “If you oppose Netanyahu’s Israeli government, targeting us is like shooting yourself in the leg."
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Whitney Cummings on Riyadh Comedy Festival Controversy: “It’s Just Racism”
“I don’t operate under the idea that every government and their people are the same. Like, you think that the people of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi government all share [the same values]?” she said on her podcast.
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Supreme Court Rejects Alex Jones’ Appeal of $1.4B Defamation Judgment in Sandy Hook Shooting
The Infowars host had argued that a judge was wrong to find him liable for infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits of allegations lodged by relatives of victims of the shooting, which killed 20 first graders and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Andrew Garfield and Katie Couric Among Anthem Awards Finalists (Exclusive)
The Webby Awards-presented social impact trophies, now in their fifth year, celebrate people, companies and organizations whose mission-driven work is creating meaningful change worldwide.
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All Living Israeli Hostages Released as Part of Ceasefire in Gaza
"Today, the Jewish calendar marks the end of two years of war," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘The Daily Show’ Among Winners at Environmental Media Awards
'Grey's Anatomy' and 'The Americas' were also recognized at Saturday night's ceremony, hosted by reality stars Ariana Madix and Harry Jowsey.
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Does the Controversy Over the Riyadh Comedy Festival Actually Matter?
Comics were roasted and dragged for performing at the event, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's abominable human rights record saw some daylight. But both ultimately walked off as winners.
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Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Donates Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to Human Rights Campaign
Kirson, who was praised for her Riyadh set by fellow stand-ups Bill Burr and Louis C.K., apologized for her Saudi Arabia appearance and made good on her promise to donate what she earned from the gig.
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Liza Minnelli to Present Janet Jackson With Icon Award at Dancers Against Cancer Gala
The Oct. 21 gala will be hosted by Maks Chmerkovskiy, with appearances by JoJo Siwa, Debbie Gibson, Derek Hough, Kenny Ortega, Jamal Sims, Robbie Blue, Ben Vereen, Mandy Moore, Skylar Astin and more.
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Harvey Weinstein Moves to Vacate New York Conviction Due to Threats Against Jurors
“I regret the verdict. Without the intimidation from other jurors, I believe that the jury would have hung on the Miriam Haley charge," one juror said in an affidavit.
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L.A. Mayor Responds to Rick Caruso’s Criticism Over Palisades Fire Response: “He Is Sad and Bitter”
The billionaire developer accused Karen Bass of being partially responsible for the destruction of January’s Palisades Fire earlier in the day.
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PETA Responds to Hasan Piker Dog Abuse Controversy
Critics contend the polarizing public figure used a shock collar on his pet while streaming on Twitch — which he denies.
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Authorities Make Arrest Related to Deadly Palisades Wildfire
Federal officials and Los Angeles police said earlier Wednesday that they are about to announce a “significant development” related to the criminal investigation into the fire.
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Kim Kardashian and Sarah Paulson Go to Battle in ‘All’s Fair’ Trailer
The new Ryan Murphy series stars one powerhouse actress after another — including Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts and Glenn Close — as hotshot Hollywood divorce attorneys.
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Bill Burr Fires Back at Critics of His Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance: “Sanctimonious C***s”
The veteran comedy superstar “doesn’t give a f***” what anyone thinks of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia: “If it affects my career, I've been to LAX enough in my life, I'll f***ing sit home for a little bit.”
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Danielle Vasinova Joins the Heaven’s Gate Cult Thriller, ‘The Leader’
The actress will appear alongside Vera Farmiga and Tim Blake Nelson in this highly anticipated production.
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