Daren DeFrank is a News Editor at The Wrap. She has been covering film, television and all things entertainment in Los Angeles for nearly a decade. She joined TheWrap in 2025 after seven years at Ranker, where she served as Managing Editor and built out their film and television vertical.
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Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees in Honor of Tim Curry, Dolly Parton and More Fallen Stars
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee will also pay tribute to Clive Davis, Glen Hansard, Louise Lasser and Harold Wheeler
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Rams Owner Stan Kroenke to Buy Los Angeles Angels in Record MLB Deal
The billionaire takes over the baseball team from Arte Moreno
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Tim Curry Remembered: The Muppets, Rosie O’Donnell and More Mourn the Legendary Actor
“As a performer he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny. We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures,” the Muppets write of his passing
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Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Other Industry Figures Condemn Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Antisemitic Tropes’ in Open Letter
“This is not commentary on a merger. It is not a criticism of a government. This is simple antisemitism,” the letter reads
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Andrew Garfield Admits He Didn’t Love Playing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: ‘Thank God That’s Over’
The “Artificial” actor compares his role in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film to past parts in “After the Hunt” and “The Social Network”
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Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer, Songwriter and Philanthropist, Dies at 80
“Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness,” her family says
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Kit Harington Speaks Out on Replacing Nicholas Hoult in ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2
The “Game of Thrones” alum is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart for HBO’s TV adaptation
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Hannah Einbinder Defends Mark Ruffalo’s Ellison Comments, Says Idea He’s Antisemitic Is ‘Ludicrous’
“This is criticism of RIGHT WING technofeudalist oligarchs who are in the process of carrying out the largest media acquisition in history. Period end of story,” the “Hacks” actress writes
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Vivienne Runs LA Newspaper Ad to Drop Dad’s Surname
California law requires applicants seeking a legal name change to publish notice of their petition in a newspaper
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Mark Ruffalo Eviscerates Paramount Merger Citing Ellisons’ Ties to Gaza ‘Genocide,’ Studio Condemns Remarks as ‘Antisemitic’ | Exclusive
A studio spokesperson calls the actor’s remarks in a statement to TheWrap “a bridge too far”
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Neutrogena Says It Will Donate to Postpartum Depression as Hayden Panettiere Fans Threaten Boycott
The skincare brand is facing backlash after the late actress’ claims of being fired for PPD resurfaced this week
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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ Criticized by Real Operatives It’s Based On: ‘Took Our History and Corrupted It’
“I see a really complicated women’s wartime history repackaged into something safer and sanitized for mass consumption,” one former service member says
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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Remember the Titans’ and ‘Heroes’ Actress, Dies at 36
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Skip Panettiere says
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Celebrated as the ‘Most Loved Industry Executive’ at TV Academy Hall of Fame Induction
The 28th ceremony also honored Jean Smart, Ted Sarandos, Sheila Nevins, the late Ed Bradley and “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone
