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John Oliver Wants to (Literally) Rewrite History Books So You Don’t Learn About Juneteenth From ‘Watchmen’ (Video)

"History, when taught well, shows us how to improve the world," HBO host says. "But history, when taught poorly, falsely claims there is nothing to improve"
Ron Howard Reflects on Wilford Brimley’s Famous Fishing Scene in ‘Cocoon’ (Video)

Late actor asked Howard to let him film the heartbreaking scene without a script
Ryan Reynolds Launches Diversity Program for Mentorship on His Movie Sets (Video)

Reynolds will be bringing on between 10 and 20 trainees who are Black, indigenous, people of color or those from marginalized communities
‘The Secret Life of the Zoo’ Sets Season 5 Premiere Date: Watch the Keepers Get Licked and Pooed On (Exclusive)

Adorable and gross
Evan Rachel Wood Plays a Socially Awkward Con Artist in Miranda July’s ‘Kajillionaire’ Trailer (Video)

Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger co-star in comedy opening in theaters Sept. 18

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Emmy Nominations 2020: Snubs and Surprises, From Bob Odenkirk to Baby Yoda (Photos)

"Better Call Saul" and "The Handmaid's Tale" leads miss out, while "What We Do in the Shadows" sneaks in
Stars Who Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 (Photos)

Daniel Dae Kim, Idris Elba and Mel Gibson are among the many stars stricken by the novel coronavirus
15 Music Stars Who Slammed Trump for Using Their Songs at Campaign Rallies (Photos)

From Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose to pop star Rihanna
Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)

A look at the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we lost this year
Celebrities Who Have Died From the Coronavirus (Photos)

While many celebrities who contracted COVID-19 have recovered, some have died from complications of the illness

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Amy Brenneman’s Podcast ‘The Challengers’ Is the Motivational Content We Need for 2020

WrapWomen LA Blog: "Life's biggest challenges have the potential to be our greatest teachers and opportunities for growth," said Brenneman
International Influencer Yi Zhou on Her Career as an Artist, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker

WrapWomen LA Blog: When Chinese Italian Influencer Yi Zhou isn't posting on Instagram, she is strategizing for her brand Global Intuition, directing films and creating art
Meet the Actress Turned Congresswoman Who Tried to Ban Lynching – 75 Years Ago (Guest Blog)

Helen Gahagan Douglas fought for Black rights as a three-term congresswoman from California in the '40s
VidCon’s Sarah Tortoreti Shares Her Top 5 Tips for Success

WrapWomen LA Blog: Sarah Tortoreti reveals VidCon's new digital strategies during COVID-19 and empowers young female executives to climb the corporate ladder
Why Are There Still So Few LGBTQ Characters in Gaming? (Guest Blog)

More games are featuring LGBTQ characters in prominent roles but some sectors of the industry still lag behind