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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

FILE - Christopher Ciccone, brother of Madonna and author of
Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died. He was 63. Ciccone died Friday in Michigan, his representative Brad Taylor told The Associated …

‘Joker 2’ stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix, foreground center, and Brendan Gleeson, background center, in a scene from
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is the No. 1 movie at the box office but is not destined for a happy ending. Studio estimates Sunday show the follow-up to Todd Phillips’ 2019 origin story about the …

Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign event in York, Pa., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Nearly a week after verbal stumbles in the only vice presidential debate, Democrat Tim Walz used his debut campaign appearance on a Sunday news show to try to fend off criticism of his stand on …
Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99

Renowned Greek musician and composer Mimis Plessas has died just a week before his 100th birthday. Plessas’ prolific career spanned film, television, and theater and involved collaborations with …

Mets' victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN's most-watched game in 3 years The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series averaged 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming, making it …
Jurors in trial of Salman Rushdie's attacker likely won't hear about his motive Jurors who will be picked for the trial of a man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack likely won’t hear about the fatwa that authorities have said motivated him to act. The …
Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud' RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical music album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.” Early in the pandemic, the 55-year-old …
Eminem is going to be a grandfather, he reveals in 'Temporary' music video Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship. The “Temporary” music video shows his daughter handing …
Movie Review: Helen Mirren tells a story of evil and hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
Helen Mirren tells a story about living in Nazi-occupied France as a young Jewish girl in the new film “White Bird.” The film is adapted from R.J. Palacio's graphic novel for young adults about …
Reese Witherspoon is teaming with bestseller Harlan Coben on her first suspense novel
Reese Witherspoon’s latest literary news marks a new direction for the Oscar-winning actor, producer and founder of her own book club. Grand Central Publishing announced Wednesday that the …
Saoirse Ronan felt happy and settled. That's why she could play an alcoholic in 'The Outrun'
Saoirse Ronan is having a big fall with two major films coming to theaters. First is “The Outrun,” an adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir of alcoholism and recovery that she stars in and produced …
Movie Review: A transcendent Saoirse Ronan illuminates true-life addiction drama ‘The Outrun’
Saoirse Ronan appears in virtually every frame of “The Outrun,” and it's hard to imagine this poignant but brutal portrayal of an addiction and recovery journey without her. The actor gives one …
Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'McNeal'
Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that helped him prepare for the stage. He says starring in “Oppenheimer” gave him a …
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The most popular host from 15 hit shows

Stacker looked at YouGov data to spotlight 15 shows with at least two hosts who had been with the show for five years or longer to determine the most popular host.
QR codes and crowd control: How technology is changing the future of live events
Uniqode examined news reports, market research, and other sources to see how ticketing technology is changing the future of live events.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Netflix Demon Slayer live-action series in the works
Giant Freakin Robot shares details surrounding the anticipated release of Netflix's next live-action anime series, Demon Slayer.

10 of the biggest celebrity gamblers

OLBG lists and details the highs and lows of 10 big celebrity gamblers.

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

America's 50 favorite actors who are men

To determine American audiences' 50 favorite actors who are men, Stacker analyzed data from YouGov, current as of June 2024. See who came out on top!

These US cities boast the most active nightlife scenes

Lyft shares the U.S. cities with the most active nightlife scenes, according to its rideshare data.

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

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5 of the best movies about card counting
Gamesville compiled five of the best movies about card counting so you can play blackjack pit house and gamble against each other in Hollywood style.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
How to get cast on 'Survivor'
Backstage breaks down exactly what it takes to become a cast member of reality competition series 'Survivor.'
Are streaming services being abandoned for better options?
Giant Freakin Robot looks into the possibility that physical media may be making a comeback to challenge streaming service shortcomings.
What happens in Vegas: 15 of the best films set in Sin City
Sqore dove into film history to find every film set in Las Vegas, then compiled a list of 15 of the best that take place in Sin City.

10 popular '90s artists on tour in 2024

Stacker compiled a list of 10 popular '90s artists on nostalgic tours in 2024, including full-blown reunions and album anniversaries.

10 pop stars who drive some of the most expensive cars

CoPilot researched pop stars with expensive tastes in cars and spotlighted 10 with some of the coolest collections.  

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

8 buddy cop films that bring the humor and the heat

Backstage reveals what you need to know about the film industry's buddy cop formula and a lineup of great buddy cop movies.

Who are the most-followed TikTok creators in the US?

Collabstr analyzed TikTok following data on Social Blade to rank the accounts with the most influence based on their following size as of mid-July.

The one-hit wonders every country music fan will remember

Using data from the Recording Industry Association of America, Stacker combed through country music history to find 20 memorable one-hit wonders.

The most iconic and highest-grossing Las Vegas residencies

OLBG has looked back at the iconic Las Vegas Residencies to see which were the highest-grossing, and has predicted how Adele's will rank among the all-time highest earners.

Exposing the music industry's gender bias

Skoove examines a plethora of gaps in gender equity across all levels of the music industry.  

Most popular late-night hosts of all time
Reviving the late-night wars, Stacker compiled a list of the 20 most popular late-night hosts in the genre's history using survey data from YouGov.
The one-hit wonders every rock music fan will remember
Stacker dug through the annals of rock music history and highlighted 20 one-hit wonders who only had one single that reached gold or platinum status.
101 sports documentaries worth streaming now
OLBG compiled a list of 101 of the best sports documentaries and series on various streaming platforms.
Netflix cancels cheapest plan as subscribers have to choose
Giant Freakin Robot reports that Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free subscription tier for existing subscribers and asking them to choose a new plan to stay tuned into the world's largest streamer.
How much will your summer plans cost you?
Rocket Loans breaks down the cost of popular summer activities.
A medical examiner’s office in Georgia has confirmed that 33-year-old rapper Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug overdose. A spokesperson from the Fulton County medical examiner’s office …
Amazon has removed a memoir from its site that purports to detail an abusive relationship between late actor Kim Porter and hip-hop mogul Sean ”Diddy” An Amazon spokesperson confirmed to removal …
Fugees rapper Pras is suing his bandmate Lauryn Hill for fraud over the group’s shortened 2023 reunion tour. The lawsuit filed by Fugees founding member Prakazrel “Pras” Michel in New York …
Ken Page, a stage and screen actor who starred alongside Beyoncé in “Dreamgirls,” introduced Broadway audiences to Old Deuteronomy in “Cats” and scared generations of kids as the voice of …
I am forever astounded by the nostalgia for Gen X IP in film. We are the generation that grew up with cable TV, the invention of VHS and DVDs, and were there when the internet changed the world. …
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 5-7, 1924 Murder by unknown parties was the coroner jury's verdict of the death of John Patrick, 53, who was …