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382340 01: (NEWSWEEK AND US NEWS OUT UNTIL DECEMBER 4, 2000) A demonstrator waves three American flags at two other demonstrators who are wearing masks of George W. Bush and Al Gore November 22, 2000 in Miami, Florida. Immediately after the Miami-Dade canvassing board voted unanimously to suspend the county's hand recount supporters of George W. Bush staged a noisy protest outside the Stephen P. Clark Government center. (Photo by Robert King/Newsmakers)

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‘Stop the Recount’

How the chaotic end of the 2000 presidential election sowed the seeds of today's political fury.

By Cynthia Littleton

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‘Harry Potter’ 2.0

Warner Bros. plans to keep the magic alive with a new HBO series, video games and pricey merch.

By Jennifer Maas, K.J. Yossman

PLEASE NOTE: All images are embargoed until July 10th at 9 pm PT (July 11th at 12 am ET). THE KARDASHIANS - “This Is My Most Important Job” - Kim and Kourtney face new chapters of motherhood, while Kris struggles to process her upcoming surgery. The whole family gets together for a photoshoot before Kim heads to New Orleans to meet with Gypsy Rose Blanchard. (Disney) KIM KARDASHIAN

‘Kardashians’ Producer Fulwell 73, LeBron James’ SpringHill Co. in Talks to Merge

Amid a pullback in TV spending, unscripted production companies Fulwell 73, behind Hulu reality hit “The Kardashians,” and SpringHill Co., founded by NBA superstar LeBron James…

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Shari Redstone to Exit Paramount Board Following Skydance Deal Close

It’s no surprise, but Shari Redstone will officially part ways with Paramount Global for good once the media conglom’s deal with Skydance Media closes in 2025. Redstone will…

By Todd Spangler

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 29: Daisy Ridley attends the UK Gala Screening of Disney's "Young Woman and the Sea" at Curzon Mayfair on May 29, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK)

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Daisy Ridley to Lead Action-Thriller ‘Dedication’ for ‘Casino Royale’ Director Martin Campbell (EXCLUSIVE)

Daisy Ridley has landed another lead role, this time in action thriller “Dedication” from Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale,” “GoldenEye”), reuniting with the director following…

By Alex Ritman

BAYONNE, NJ - NOVEMBER 04: Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen are seen on the set of "Deliver Me From Nowhere" on November 4, 2024 in Bayonne, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/GC Images)

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The Boss Meets ‘The Bear’

Bruce Springsteen paid a visit to Jeremy Allen White — who was in character as '80s-era Springsteen — on the set of upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere."

By Ellise Shafer

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A one-note Jeff Daniels stars in this empty Netflix series.
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Peacock's gruesome and grueling love story is set during the Holocaust.
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Billie Eilish and producer Finneas keep up their winning streak with a surprising and intimate third album.
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