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I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why

Over the weekend, I came upon a hilarious post from a good ol’ social media influencer titled “Before Wicked vs After Wicked,” showing him doubting all the initial praise for the new movie – with people telling him, “It’s going to win best picture!” and him exclaiming, “Can we all just calm down please?” – only to find him in tears in the theater at the film’s end, shocked and even annoyed by how much he enjoyed it.

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Tony Todd, veteran actor behind the ‘Candyman’ horror movie franchise and more, dies at 69

Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69.

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Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage

Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56.

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Looking for something new to watch this fall? We’ve got you covered with the best in upcoming film and TV

While it seems like summer is lingering a while longer, autumn is just around the corner, which means more time to cozy up with some new content and a pumpkin spice latte.

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‘SNL’ star Molly Kearney is also leaving the show ahead of Season 50

This week has brought two announcements of “Saturday Night Live” cast members leaving the show, the latest coming from Molly Kearney.

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‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Punkie Johnson will not be returning next season

Punkie Johnson is signing off from “Saturday Night Live” ahead of the long-running sketch comedy show’s 50th season.

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Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94

Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94.

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Actor Treat Williams earns posthumous Emmy nomination for final role in ‘Feud’

Late actor Treat Williams was among the crop of Primetime Emmy Award nominees on Wednesday morning, earning a posthumous nod for his role in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.”

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BET Awards 2024: See who won

The BET Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an electric performance by the one and only Megan Thee Stallion.

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Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards

Will Smith brought flames and faith to the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday.

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