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Andor: The best Star Wars Easter eggs and tie-ins

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not safe for work

Kanye West reportedly showed explicit photos of Kim Kardashian to employees

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A short history of Disney's LGBTQ+ representation

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How accurate is The Fabelmans?

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: November 22, 2022

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Trouble on the Horizon

FTX investor sues Golden State Warriors for 'falsely promoting' crypto exchange

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cause of death

Researchers suggest Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water

Recently re-instated Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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A Good Day For Mickey Mouse

Disney shares hit 2-year high following Bob Iger's return

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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A pricey mistake

Bob Dylan's publisher apologizes for replica signatures in new $600 book

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The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Why did the government block a big merger between book publishers?

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The must-watch Hallmark Channel Christmas movies of 2022

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she is the champion

Amy Schneider becomes 1st trans person to win Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: November 21, 2022

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Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

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is this thing on?

Kanye West returns to Twitter, tweets 'shalom'

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Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

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Feature

Sarah Thankam Mathews' 6 favorite books about life-changing experiences and self discovery

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out with the new bob in with the old bob

Bob Iger makes surprise return to Disney as CEO Bob Chapek is ousted

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Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference prior to the World Cup.

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Sparking Backlash

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

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out of styles

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde reportedly break up

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: November 18, 2022

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Photos

The week's best photojournalism

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trouble trouble trouble

Ticketmaster parent facing DOJ investigation amid Swift chaos

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late bloomer

95-year-old Angela Álvarez wins Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys

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Briefing

What awaits Brittney Griner

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Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

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get well soon

Al Roker hospitalized with blood clots in leg and lungs

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Briefing

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

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marooned

Taylor Swift general public sale canceled by Ticketmaster after presale chaos

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: November 17, 2022

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Feature

What will win the Best Picture Oscar in 2023?

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party's over?

CNN reportedly wants less drunken 'zany antics' during New Year's Eve show