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A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing is on trial. Here’s what to know
The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur's killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial.
‘Pressure’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ land on 4K: War-room thriller versus a bloody spectacle
4K Ultra HD reviews of "Pressure," starring Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower in the D-Day weather drama, and "Mortal Kombat II," the gorier fighting-game sequel with Karl Urban.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
As Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers in Greece is staging the war's other story.
BMW faces backlash over ‘Spider-Man’ ads on dashboard screens
BMW is facing a wave of owner anger after pushing promotional animations for Sony's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" onto the dashboard screens of vehicles in more than 70 countries, reviving criticism the automaker once insisted it would avoid.
Bill Maher mocks Francesca Hong’s Thanksgiving flip-flop
BILL MAHER calls out Francesca Hong for flip-flopping on her Thanksgiving comments: "I don't believe you people who renounce things. We know what you said. You mean it, live by it."
Taylor Swift song loses audio on Trump TikTok video
A TikTok video posted by President Trump's campaign account has lost its audio track after featuring Taylor Swift's song "August" in a clip celebrating his presidency. Neither Swift's representatives nor the Trump campaign has said what caused the removal.
New child safeguards ordered for Meta by New Mexico judge. Will others follow?
In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company's social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen as their pollution.
Comedian Jeff Dye blasts comic for scrawling insult on his Tesla
Comedian Jeff Dye said he caught fellow stand-up performer Laura Kightlinger scrawling an insult across his Tesla's windshield after the two performed on the same comedy show, and he says the moment was caught on his car's built-in security cameras.
Chappell Roan announces two-day L.A. fundraiser for trans youth
Chappell Roan announced a two-night charity event at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium in October, with net proceeds supporting the Midwest Princess Project's work on behalf of trans youth and LGBTQ communities.
Jeff Bridges says AI will render human actors obsolete in Hollywood
JEFF BRIDGES comments on AI in Hollywood: "Pretty soon, I'll be out of a gig, man."
Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn't quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. When asked what an ethereal Zendaya was wearing for the "Odyssey" premiere in New York, her stylist Law Roach responded: "Fecal Matter."
Lionsgate eyes ‘Michael 2’ shoot start by early 2027
Lionsgate is moving forward on a sequel to its Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," with production targeted to begin late this year or in early 2027, the studio's motion picture chief said this week.
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher's sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.
Sydney Towle, content creator who documented life with cancer, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, a social media content creator who projected enduring optimism as she chronicled her life with a rare form of cancer, has died, according to her family. She was 26.
Adam Sandler reunites with Kevin James, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock and David Spade for ‘Grown Ups 3’
Netflix confirmed Thursday that Adam Sandler is bringing back the ensemble of his "Grown Ups" franchise, including Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider, for a third installment.
67 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: August 7-9
By August, Washington's best weekends tend to unfold after the sun starts to drop. This one brings opera under the stars, waterfront concerts, jazz in the Sculpture Garden, night games at Nationals Park and a mix of rock, country and '80s nostalgia across the region.
Mike Rowe warns Democrats risk historic blunder by embracing DSA
"Dirty Jobs" host MIKE ROWE says if the Dems embrace the DSA, it would be "the largest political blunder in my lifetime."
Olivia Rodrigo teams with Planned Parenthood as abortion pill faces FDA review
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo toured a Planned Parenthood facility in Los Angeles and taped a series of advocacy videos with the organization this week, timed to promote her upcoming all-women music festival benefiting the nonprofit and other left-wing groups. "Even just walking around, seeing all the people doing various jobs here, it's just so inspiring," Rodrigo said. "They're all united in this common mission."
Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season
Beloved longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season following a nearly four-decade run.