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EntertainmentApr 23

Federal Judge Dismisses Laura Loomer's Defamation Lawsuit Against Bill Maher

A federal judge dismissed far-right activist Laura Loomer's defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Maher over comments he made on his HBO talk show.

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EntertainmentApr 5

Media Industry Faces Ownership Changes and Family Disputes

Two separate media stories highlight industry challenges: family conflict at Post-Gazette/Toledo Blade and CNN's pending sale amid political tensions.

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EntertainmentApr 25

Bill Maher Criticizes Bernie Sanders on Tax Policy During 'Real Time' Show

Comedian Bill Maher challenged Bernie Sanders' rhetoric about wealthy Americans not paying their fair share of taxes during his Friday night HBO show.

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EntertainmentApr 13

Entertainment Industry Executive Discusses DEI Challenges Amid Policy Debates

Actress Issa Rae comments on diversity initiatives in Hollywood while separate government study examines workplace policies.

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EntertainmentMay 1

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned on appeal

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan successfully appealed his criminal damage conviction related to a confrontation with transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

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EntertainmentMar 16

98th Annual Academy Awards Set for 2026 Broadcast

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in 2026, with coverage focusing on viewing options and nominee features.

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EntertainmentApr 30

ESPN Executive Vice President David Roberts Plans August Retirement

ESPN Executive Vice President David Roberts, who led programming changes at the sports network, announced plans to retire in August.

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EntertainmentApr 30

Texas Supreme Court to Review The Onion's Bid to Acquire Infowars Brand

The Texas Supreme Court will consider a deal allowing The Onion to license the Infowars brand name after a lower appeals court paused the transaction.

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EntertainmentMar 14

Bill Maher Criticizes Hollywood Diversity Efforts Ahead of Oscar Season

Comedian Bill Maher criticized ongoing diversity initiatives in Hollywood, claiming the industry has made sufficient progress since the #OscarsSoWhite movement.

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EntertainmentMar 14

Academy Awards Security Heightened Amid Various Hollywood Industry Developments

The Academy Awards are implementing enhanced security measures while Hollywood faces various industry changes including AI adoption concerns.

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EntertainmentMar 7

Fast Food Chains Engage in Social Media Marketing Battle Over Burger Taste Tests

Burger King and other chains responded with their own videos after McDonald's CEO's lukewarm reaction to a new burger went viral.

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EntertainmentMar 12

Reality TV Star Addresses Living in Dubai Amid Regional Tensions

Caroline Stanbury discusses her residence in Dubai while regional security concerns and tensions with Iran continue to affect the area.

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EntertainmentApr 9

137-Year-Old Eiffel Tower Staircase Section to Be Auctioned in Paris

A piece of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase will be sold at auction next month in Paris.

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EntertainmentMar 21

BTS reunites for Seoul performance after military hiatus

K-pop group BTS performed together in Seoul for the first time in nearly four years, drawing an estimated 40,000 attendees.

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EntertainmentMar 27

CNN CEO Thompson Reaffirms Commitment Amid Ownership Uncertainty

CNN Chief Executive Mark Thompson told international staff he remains committed to the network during a Zoom meeting Wednesday.

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