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R.I.P. Loni Anderson, WKRP In Cincinnati's savvy receptionist R.I.P. Loni Anderson, WKRP In Cincinnati's savvy receptionist

WKRP In Cincinnati star Loni Anderson was 79.

Oasis concertgoer dies at Wembley Stadium reunion show Oasis concertgoer dies at Wembley Stadium reunion show

Oasis offered condolences to the friends and family of a fan who fell to their death at last night's Wembley Stadium concert.

Rod Stewart helps Ozzy stay forever young in AI heaven with selfie-centric tribute Rod Stewart helps Ozzy stay forever young in AI heaven with selfie-centric tribute

Do ya think AI'm sexy?

Stephen Colbert to play late-night host on CBS's Elsbeth for amusement of cruel gods Stephen Colbert to play late-night host on CBS's Elsbeth for amusement of cruel gods

The ironic special guest appearance will likely air in the Elsbeth series premiere this October.

Soulja Boy arrested for weapons possession in latest legal woe Soulja Boy arrested for weapons possession in latest legal woe

DeAndre Cortez Way, a.k.a. Soulja Boy, was arrested by the LAPD at a traffic stop on Sunday morning.

Dropout's Brennan Lee Mulligan abandons American Girl dreams for Critical Role Dropout's Brennan Lee Mulligan abandons American Girl dreams for Critical Role

Dashing hopes for American Girl enthusiasts, Brendan Lee Mulligan has signed a new Dropout contract and heads to Critical Role as Game Master.

Liam Neeson is happy to talk a little shit about Qui-Gon Jinn Liam Neeson is happy to talk a little shit about Qui-Gon Jinn

In between giving his impressions of both George Lucas and flying blue bug monster Watto, Neeson called his character's iconic death "a bit namby-pamby."
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Margot Robbie might be Tim Burton's Fifty Foot Woman Margot Robbie might be Tim Burton's Fifty Foot Woman

The Barbie star is reportedly in talks to both produce and star in Burton's efforts to remake sci-fi flick Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman.
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GOG.com gives away free horny games to protest credit card company censorship GOG.com gives away free horny games to protest credit card company censorship

As controversy rages over Visa and Mastercard allegedly pressuring Steam to remove adult games from its library, another retailer is bypassing money entirely.
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Comedian Matt Rife now legal guardian of Annabelle, the doll that kills people Comedian Matt Rife now legal guardian of Annabelle, the doll that kills people

Rife has apparently bought, and intends to operate, the former home and museum of The Conjuring inspirations Ed and Lorraine Warren.
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Tom Holland trots out brand new Spidey suit for Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tom Holland trots out brand new Spidey suit for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Giving a quick "We ready?" to fans, Holland busted out a brighter suit with a bigger spider insignia for the July 2026 film.
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Forget Taken—the movies of Jaume Collet-Serra are where Liam Neeson really kicks ass Forget Taken - Liam Neeson truly finds action greatness when collaborating with B-movie craftsman Jaume Collet-Serra.

Liam Neeson may be riffing on his own gruff action-movie persona in The Naked Gun, but that persona holds up when he works with Jaume Collet-Serra.

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5 To Watch: Most prescient Mr. Robot episodes 5 To Watch: Most prescient Mr. Robot episodes

In our latest 5 To Watch, we mark Mr. Robot's 10th anniversary by calmly reflecting on the batshit chaos the show predicted. www.avclub.com/5-to-watch-m...

AVQ&A: What's your personal song of the summer? AVQ&A: What's your personal song of the summer?

This year, with no clear frontrunner in sight, we had to take matters into our own hands.

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Netflix grunts, strains, finally chucks Arnold Schwarzenegger's FUBAR on the cancellation pile Netflix grunts, strains, finally chucks Arnold Schwarzenegger's FUBAR on the cancellation pile

Schwarzenegger's father-daughter spin on True Lies has been dumped by the streamer after its second season failed to make an impact back in June.
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Jimmy Kimmel buys Emmy campaign billboard… for Stephen Colbert Jimmy Kimmel buys Emmy campaign billboard… for Stephen Colbert

Kimmel posted a For Your Consideration billboard in the heart of West Hollywood with a simple message: "I'm voting for Stephen."
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American Eagle swears it's just trying to sell some pants American Eagle swears it's just trying to sell some pants

"'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans," the company said in a statement, even as Republicans try to weaponize reactions to the campaign.
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Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is smashing his way into Spider-Man: Brand New Day Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is smashing his way into Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Michael Mando—who briefly appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming as classic Spidey baddie Scorpion—is also reportedly joining the July 2026 film.

5 new comics to read in August, including Adventure Time’s Bubbline in college 5 new comics to read in August, including Adventure Time’s Bubbline in college

Plus: A new Jesse Lonergan graphic novel and a Justice League heist.

Rob Delaney will bring The Holiday to TV Rob Delaney will bring The Holiday to TV

Apple TV+ is developing a reboot series based on Nancy Meyers' rom-com classic.

South Park is finally ending its very lawsuit-prone stay on HBO Max South Park is finally ending its very lawsuit-prone stay on HBO Max

After five years, lots of accusations of shady dealings, and one still-pending $200 million lawsuit, HBO Max is finally saying goodbye to South Park.

John Krasinski silently confirms A Quiet Place Part III John Krasinski silently confirms A Quiet Place Part III

Try to keep your celebrations as muted as possible when you read this bit of news.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting begins "orderly wind-down" following Trump's funding cuts Corporation for Public Broadcasting begins "orderly wind-down" following Trump's funding cuts

Additionally, the station that launched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood announced that it was laying off 35% of its staff this week.

And Just Like That… Carrie's story is coming to an end And Just Like That… Carrie's story is coming to an end

Longtime Sex And The City executive producer Michael Patrick King claims the decision to end is a creative one.

Anglophilia is an ailment in My Oxford Year A torrid romance between an American grad student and her hunky poetry professor is familiar, improbable, and entertaining in My Oxford Year.

Overwrought plot twists make My Oxford Year just a little too ridiculous, but the Netflix rom-com's still worth opening a bottle of wine. Our review:

Golden Bachelor Mel Owens "shocked" to learn women over 60 lead fulfilling lives Golden Bachelor Mel Owens "shocked" to learn women over 60 lead fulfilling lives

Owens says he "didn't know" that The Golden Bachelor cast skewed older when he made his divisive comments.

Chappell Roan is just another lovelorn girl on The Subway in new music video Chappell Roan is just another lovelorn girl on The Subway in new music video

Roan first debuted the shimmering ballad at New York's Gov Ball 2024.

Ragebound performs a vital bullshit-ectomy on the Ninja Gaiden series Ragebound performs a vital bullshit-ectomy on the Ninja Gaiden series

Ragebound proves you can do a thrilling throwback without throwing out everything good about modern games.

Maybe Happy Ending addresses whitewashing controversy over Andrew Barth Feldman casting Maybe Happy Ending addresses whitewashing controversy over Andrew Barth Feldman casting

Darren Criss recently became the first Asian American performer to win the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for the role.

The Yogurt Shop Murders takes a sensitive look at an unthinkable act The Yogurt Shop Murders takes a sensitive look at an unthinkable act

HBO's four-part true-crime docuseries centers on a tragedy in Austin.