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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NYT Executive Editor Joe Kahn Says He ‘Wouldn’t Have Done’ Dog-Rape Article About Israel
“No, we wouldn’t have done that exact piece,” Kahn says of Nick Kristof’s May 11 opinion column on the treatment of Palestinian prisoners
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Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Co-Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The “Baby” singer will help close out the celebrated soccer tournament on July 19
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‘Solo Leveling: Beyond the System’ Theatrical Anime Film Now in Production
Crunchyroll will co-produce the feature alongside Aniplex, Netmarble, D&C MEDIA and Kakao Piccoma
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Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for $2 Million Donation With One Cheeky Request
“Thank you and know that I will always love you,” the famed country star sings
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Penélope Cruz Gasps When Asked If Hollywood Swingers Are Real: ‘How the F–k Would I Know?’
“I don’t know stories about that, but if you know, you better tell me,” the “Invite” actress says
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Moritz Borman, Veteran Producer of ‘Alexander’ and ‘Wedding Planner,’ Dies at 71
Over a career spanning more than four decades, Borman produced more than 25 feature films, frequently collaborating with Oliver Stone
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LeBron James Leaves Lakers After 8 Seasons
The NBA star will play an unprecedented 24th season after moving to a new team during free agency
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Iran National Soccer Team Leaves World Cup Locker Room Message Calling for Peace
The note also included a reference to the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School that was struck in Operation Epic Fury
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Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Women Music Festival With Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks and More
The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival will take place Aug. 29 at Great Park in Irvine, Calif.
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Comedian Moshe Kasher Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Urges HPV Vaccines: ‘My Life Has Been Terror’
“Work out your RFK anxieties on the measles if you must. Trust me. You do not want your kids to go through this,” the comedian says in an Instagram post
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Goose Concertgoer Falls to His Death at Madison Square Garden
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show,” the band says
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Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘The Ring’ Actress, Dies at 35
According to Chase’s boyfriend, the former child star had been suffering from meningitis, which led to sepsis
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Gavin Newsom Says He and His Wife Are Being Investigated by the DOJ at Trump’s Request
“In recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of family friends and former employees. Not because they found a crime. Because they are simply trying to find one,” the California governor says
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Jeff Shell Settles $150 Million Lawsuit With Whistleblower Who Triggered His Paramount Exit
R.J. Cipriani claimed he provided media tips and advice in exchange for access and information while Shell maintained he was being extorted
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Star Dexter Sol Ansell Becomes Youngest-Ever IMDb STARmeter Award Recipient
The award recognizes performers who are gaining significant traction on IMDb’s STARmeter rankings
