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Russell Brand Trial: Former PA Recalls “Insane Sexual Appetite” and Says “He Never Seemed Happy After”

Brand, who denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault, arrived at Southwark Crown Court dressed in a suit and sunglasses.

‘Young Americans’ Hulu Pilot Sets Five For Lead Roles Opposite Scott Foley

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‘Young Americans’ Hulu Pilot Sets Five For Lead Roles Opposite Scott Foley

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has cast its five young leads for D.C. drama pilot Young Americans: Billie Boullet (Man on Fire), Sam Rechner (Scream 7), Mia Isaac (Black Cake), newcomer Oscar Winter Iannone, and Lauren Mei (Avatar: The Last Airbender)…

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Ecco2K, Whait, Angelo LeRoi, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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Alfonso Ribeiro Reacts to Alexa PenaVega’s Quip That DWTS Is Rigged

E! Online

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Alfonso Ribeiro Reacts to Alexa PenaVega’s Quip That DWTS Is Rigged

Alfonso Ribeiro isn’t dancing around this issue. In fact, the Dancing With the Stars host, and season 19 former winner, was quick to weigh in after season 21 competitor Alexa PenaVega recalled a...

E! Online

Portugal to open more gambling addiction centres

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Portugal to open more gambling addiction centres

Portugal is planning to expand its public treatment services for gambling and video game addiction, following a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help.

The Portugal News

Walter Koenig Dies: ‘Star Trek’s Original Ensign Chekov Was 90

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Walter Koenig Dies: ‘Star Trek’s Original Ensign Chekov Was 90

Walter Koenig, who originated the role of Ensign Pavel Chekov in the 1960s Star Trek TV series and several subsequent movies about the adventures of the USS Enterprise, has died, according to his rep. He was 90. Zachery McGinnis of…

Abramorama Dances To North American Rights For ‘Make Work’ About New York City Ballet’s Choreographic Institute

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Abramorama Dances To North American Rights For ‘Make Work’ About New York City Ballet’s Choreographic Institute

EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to Make Work, the documentary commissioned by the New York Choreographic Institute (the Institute) and directed by two-time Emmy-nominated filmmakers Linda Saffire and…

Kesha Unearths ‘Backstabber’ Music Video After 16 Years

Rolling Stone

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Kesha Unearths ‘Backstabber’ Music Video After 16 Years

The singer gets back behind the wheel of the gold Trans Am an unfaithful friend stole from her all those years ago and revs up for a nuclear night out

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Sharjah Film Festival Partners With UAE’s Media Authority in Push to Assist Emerging Filmmakers

Variety

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Sharjah Film Festival Partners With UAE’s Media Authority in Push to Assist Emerging Filmmakers

The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is adding a federal partner to its push to build a more substantial and sustainable pipeline for emerging filmmakers. The organization behind the festival signed an agreement with the…

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‘Reggie Dinkins’ Adds ’30 Rock’ Alums Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit to Season 2 (Exclusive)

They'll guest star in the NBC comedy along with Jason Mantzoukas, Edi Patterson and Andre De Shields.

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CAA Signs Bloodline Banter Comedy Duo

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Landon Mauk and Riley Mitchell, a pair of cousins better known as comedy duo Bloodline Banter. Mauk and Mitchell are a Nashville-based pair with zero filters, too many opinions, and absolutely no plans to mind…