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Nanci Griffith, Folk Singer Known for ‘Love at the Five and Dime,’ Dies at 68
Texas songwriter worked closely with artists such as Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris
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‘Respect’ Fact Check: How Did Aretha Franklin Get Pregnant as a Preteen?
The MGM film chronicles the late singer’s career but offers little clarity about her early pregnancies
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Quentin Tarantino’s Mom Takes the High Road After Director Vows to Never Give Her Money
“I support him, I’m proud of him and love him and his growing new family,” Connie Zastoupil says
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‘Free Guy’ Levels Up With $2.2 Million at Thursday Box Office
Horror sequel “Don’t Breathe 2” and the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” open opposite the Ryan Reynolds action-comedy
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‘Free Guy’ Production Designer Explains Why Most Video Game Movies Don’t ‘Get’ Gaming
“They’re trying to turn video games into movies by imposing movie rules onto the video game,” Ethan Tobman says
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Harvey Weinstein Gets 1 of 11 Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed in LA Trial
Count 5 was dismissed on the grounds that it fell outside the statute of limitations
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AEG Presents to Require Proof of Vaccination for Concert Goers and Staff
Second-largest live events company is behind Coachella, Stagecoach and more
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Una Stubbs, ‘Sherlock’ Star, Dies at 84
English actress portrayed Mrs. Hudson on all four seasons of the Benedict Cumberbatch-led mystery series
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‘Home Sweet Home Alone:’ Ellie Kemper, Kenan Thompson to Star in Holiday Film Set at Disney+
New entry from the 20th Century “Home Alone” franchise starts streaming Nov. 12
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Andre Braugher Joins Weinstein Investigation Film ‘She Said’ as New York Times Editor Dean Baquet
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star joins a cast that includes Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan and Patricia Clarkson
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Nicolas Cage Has Bombs Strapped to His Crotch in Bonkers Action Trailer ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’ (Video)
Film directed by Sion Sono opens in theaters Sept. 17
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Mindy Kaling to Produce Muslim Rom-Com ‘Hana Khan Carries On’ at Amazon
Film based on Uzma Jalaluddin’s book is a modern spin on “The Shop Around the Corner” and “You’ve Got Mail”
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‘Spencer,’ Princess Diana Film Starring Kristen Stewart, Added to Toronto Lineup
“Dune,” “A Hero” and “Memoria” will also screen as special event films
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Why Hearing Actors Playing Deaf Characters Still Sparks Backlash
TheWrap Special Report: “We know right off the bat whether the intents of the artists are genuine,” Deaf West Theatre artistic director DJ Kurs says
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How American Sign Language Masters Are Transforming the Culture for Deaf Actors
TheWrap Special Report: “I made sure to surround myself with deaf collaborators who would help me tell an authentic story that felt true,” “CODA” director Siân Heder says
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