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Entertainment

Madonna to Open 2026 MTV VMAs with First Performance on Show in 23 Years - People.com

Pop icon Madonna will open the 2026 MTV VMAs with her first live performance at the show in 23 years, as she enters the night with 11 nominations.

PEOPLE·16 Sep 2026·1 min read
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Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ dies at 81 - The Washington Post

With the publication of her 1974 book, she was hailed as a 20th-century Thoreau, a visiona...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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Scott Speedman Has Finally Settled Into Leading Man Status With ‘R.J. Decker’ - The Hollywood Reporter

The star and executive producer explains how season two will reveal new sides to his ex-co...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book - The Cut

King Charles responded to claims made by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, in his...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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Matthew Lillard Says ‘I Feel Ashamed’ for Acting in ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera Got Fired: ‘I Blew That. I’m on the Wrong Side of History’ - variety.com

Matthew Lillard says he feels ashamed that she starred in "Scream 7" after Melissa Barrera...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Says Widow 'Terminated' Her Relationship With Grandkid - TMZ

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mom, Pamela Warner, claims the late actor's widow, Tenisha Warner,...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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‘Resident Evil’ To Scorch The Earth With $80M Global Debut – Box Office Preview - Deadline

'Resident Evil' revival from Zach Cregger is expected to ring in the fall with an $80 mill...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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Paramount is looking for Nashville office space as it weighs leaving LA - Politico

The search comes amid the legal fight over the company’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discover...

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Adds Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter as Featured Players for Season 52 - The Hollywood Reporter

The long-running sketch show opens its season on Sept. 26.

16 Sep 2026 · 1 min