Dolly Parton specials draw summer TV audiences to ABC, CBS, NBC after singer's death
Major broadcast networks aired tribute specials following Parton's death at 80, with ABC and CBS going head-to-head in the 10 p.m. hour.
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Tennessee governor proposes renaming Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership to rename Nashville International Airport after the late country icon, three days after her death.
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California lawmakers introduce compromise bill for film industry on corporate tax credit cap
AB 186 proposes a partial carveout from the state's cap on tax credits, exempting indie productions and allowing faster monetization of refunds.
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'Avengers Endgame: Encore' trailer clocks 77 million views in 24 hours, quadrupling re-release trailer record
The trailer's viewership far exceeded previous re-release trailers, with Top Gun (1986) earning 19M views in its first 24 hours.
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'Coyote vs. Acme' opens to $12M-$14M as star Will Forte and director celebrate theatrical release after being shelved by Warner Bros.
Ketchup Entertainment released the previously abandoned Looney Tunes film in theaters, with filmmaker Dave Green citing 'persistence and resilience.'
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ICE confirms detention of commentator Milo Yiannopoulos for visa overstay
DHS posted a statement confirming Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Yiannopoulos, described as a British national.
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Zak Starkey and the Who reconcile with rehearsal reunion revealed
The deep rift between the Who and their former drummer appears to have been mended, with a rehearsal reunion taking place.
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Sara Bareilles releases album 'Good Grief,' a bittersweet meditation on loss
The album primarily deals with loss and death, living up to its promissory title.
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Gladys Knight announces fewer performances as she transitions to 'next stage' of career
The singer said she will spend more time on projects with her husband and visiting grandchildren.
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Jason Statham film 'Mutiny' box office hit by Amazon leak, buyers point fingers
Buyers are fuming over Amazon's unintentional leak of the action movie before its theatrical run, with plenty of finger-pointing about the impact.
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Nicole Kidman explains 'spontaneous' appearance in Troye Sivan music video
The Oscar-winning actress made a surprise appearance in Sivan's 'She's the Be' video without needing much information.
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Jelly Roll clarifies political views, regrets not speaking up at Grammys
The singer opened up about his beliefs while guest hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after a Trump joke sparked conservative backlash.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields raises $10 million for women-focused nonprofits
The initiative was created to celebrate the power of coming together to support one another, Rodrigo said.
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Fandango steps into distribution with 'House of Worship' concert film, exec details expansion plans
The movie-ticketing giant distributed its first film, a faith-based event pic featuring 25 popular Christian music acts at about 400 theaters.
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Kenan Thompson to fill in for Simon Cowell as guest judge on 'America's Got Talent'
Thompson returns to NBC's AGT as guest judge for the Quarterfinals Round 3 episode on Sept. 1, filling in for Cowell.
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Shailene Woodley recalls being cut from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
The actress recalled her performance as Mary Jane Watson being left on the cutting room floor, calling it a fun phone call.
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Shelley Fabares' cause of death revealed
The 'Coach' and 'Donna Reed Show' alum died Saturday at age 82.
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'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence' sets fall PVOD release
The fifth installment of the franchise will hit VOD platforms on October 6 following a theatrical run.
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