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The best singers turned actors of all time
In Depth It's not often that someone is born with both of these rare skill sets
By David Faris Last updated
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FCC greenlights $8B Paramount-Skydance merger
Speed Read The Federal Communications Commission will allow Paramount to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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AMC hopes new ticket discounts will reinvigorate the movie theater industry
In the Spotlight The theater chain now has 50% discounts on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Film reviews: The Life of Chuck, How to Train Your Dragon, and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Feature A backward trip through one ordinary life, a young Viking tames a monstrous foe, the franchise's new assassin chases revenge
By The Week US Published
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New and notable podcasts for March
Feature The MeidasTouch Podcast and The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan
By The Week US Published
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Movies to watch in February, including 'The Monkey' and 'Paddington in Peru'
The Week Recommends The return of a beloved bear, a Stephen King-inspired horror and an undersea thriller based on a true story
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream in the frosty winter
The Week Recommends Stay warm and curled up with a selection of new music from Snoop Dogg, Ringo Starr, Tate McRae and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Can AI tools be used to Hollywood's advantage?
Talking Points It makes some aspects of the industry faster and cheaper. It will also put many people in the entertainment world out of work
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Major streamers often wrestle over documentary subjects
Under the Radar Studios are seeming to favor true crime-style features over political films
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trigger warnings on screen spark dissent
Talking Point Are they a measure of sensitivity or just unnecessary posturing?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Sabrina Carpenter and Spotify conspiracy theories
In the Spotlight Popularity of viral hit Espresso sparks accusations of modern 'payola' and algorithm hijacking by streaming platforms
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Minnesota is the latest state to protect ticket buyers
In the Spotlight Maryland and Colorado have also followed suit by passing ticket-protecting legislation
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Kim Kardashian's Met Gala corset: designed for drama but a step too far?
In the Spotlight Reality TV star shocks with 'impossibly tiny waist' at this year's fashion event, echoing controversies from previous outfits
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why is Bluey such a cultural phenomenon?
In the Spotlight Kids are obsessed — but parents get just as much out of the show, if not more
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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