Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Scenes Cut Down in Remaining Season 5 Episodes
Actor-singer won’t be on set much as his real-life Chicago saga continues to unfold
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‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’ Theater Review: An Awkward Look Back at Early Black Hollywood
Lynn Nottage’s 2011 satire gets an uneven revival that veers into over-the-top farce
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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Theater Review: Stephen Sondheim Steps Backward
The composer’s most famous flop is now shorter and cast with only six actors. It still doesn’t work
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Barry Diller Says Netflix Has Conquered the Studios: ‘Hollywood Is Now Irrelevant’
“Those who chase Netflix are fools,” IAC chairman says in Recode interview
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Ryan Adams’ Guitarist Calls Emotional Abuse Accusations ‘Sickening and Embarrassing’
“I chose to believe his insane version of the truth because it was easier than believing that anyone is capable of being this much of a monster,” Todd Wisenbaker says
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Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video to Produce ‘Audio Only’ Comedy Programs for Audible
First project is an absurdist medieval series created by and featuring the voice of Kate McKinnon
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Here’s Ola Osundairo, Man Tied to Jussie Smollett Case, on ‘Empire’ (Photos)
He appeared in two scenes of Fox drama’s Season 2 premiere
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Karl Lagerfeld, Legendary Fashion Designer, Dies at 85
The longtime creative director of Chanel and Fendi was an influential figure in fashion
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Brothers Released in Jussie Smollett Investigation Deny Racism, Homophobia
Ola and Abel Osundairo were arrested by Chicago police and released without charges last week
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27 Celebrity Wines Ranked Worst to Best: Drew Barrymore’s Pinot to Fergie’s Syrah (Photos)
How does Wine Enthusiast rate vintages from stars like Sting, Fergie and Francis Ford Coppola?
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5 Lingering Twitter Questions That Jack Dorsey Dodged on His Recent Media Blitz
Tech exec’s recent press tour failed to make sense on Twitter’s seemingly inconsistent rules, widespread harassment and, yes, its treatment of President Trump
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Chyna Fans Split on WWE Hall of Fame Entry as Part of DX and Not as Solo Act: ‘Load of Bollocks’
This “might be the best compromise we’re going to get,” one Twitter user writes
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Jussie Smollett Has ‘No Plans’ to Meet With Chicago Police Today
“Smollett’s attorneys will keep an active dialogue going with Chicago police on his behalf,” the “Empire” star’s lawyers say
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D-Generation X to Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019
Legendary wrestling faction consists of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, X-Pac and Chyna
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29 Stars Who Need Only an Oscar to EGOT, From Hugh Jackman to Lin-Manuel Miranda (Photos)
A select group of entertainers can round out their trophy cases with a competitive win from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
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21 Savage ‘Was Stressed About Getting Out’ of ICE Detention Than Grammys Snub
“The Grammys is the Grammys, but when you in jail, the Grammys is nothing,” rapper says of not being mentioned at awards show
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Yashar Ali’s Towel Advice Gets a Soaking From Chrissy Teigen and More: ‘Too Many Wash Cloths’
The rest of Twitter just wants to know what a bath sheet is
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Facebook Acted Like ‘Digital Gangsters,’ British Parliament Says
Social network is criticized for overlooking user privacy in order to grow its ad business, according to U.K. lawmakers
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‘Empire’ Showrunner Still Stands by Jussie Smollett Despite New Evidence: ‘Keep Your Head Up’
Brett Mahoney tweets: “I believe and stand by @JussieSmollett”
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Alec Baldwin Asks if Trump Twitter Rant ‘Constitutes a Threat’ to His Family’s Safety
“Nothing funny about tired Saturday Night Live on Fake News NBC!” the president tweeted about Baldwin’s latest “SNL” appearance
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Dave Chappelle Helps Out Fans Who Were Scammed by Giving Them Tickets to His Show (Video)
“Always get your tickets from reliable sources, and take any opportunity that’s presented to you to be kind, especially if it’s easy to do,” comedian says
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Colin Kaepernick, NFL Settle Collusion Dispute
Terms of the deal were not disclosed
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Deepfake Videos Could Become Undetectable Within the Next 2 Years, Experts Say
“You now have an emerging technology that has a much greater capacity for persuasion,” law professor Robert Chesney says
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Pete Holmes on Louis CK: ‘It Would Be Wonderful if He Would Evolve’ (Video)
“But he’s not,” the “Crashing” star tells Busy Philipps
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Kendall Jenner Eats a Real Crocs Clog on ‘Tonight Show’ (Video)
And a Rubik’s Cube
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Media Layoffs at Highest Level Since 2009 Great Recession
More than 15,000 media jobs — most of which came from news organizations — were cut in 2018
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Vogue Brazil Fashion Director Resigns Over ‘Slavery’ Birthday Party Photos
“As a company, we have zero tolerance for racism and images evoking racism,” Condé Nast International tells TheWrap
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‘Sea Wall/A Life’ Theater Review: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Go Solo Together
Revivals of minor plays by Nick Payne and Simon Stephens get the star treatment
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‘Switzerland’ Theater Review: Patricia Highsmith Takes Another Shot at Ripley
The author of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and “Strangers on a Train” finds herself stranded in the Alps
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Oscar Parties 2019: All the A-List Events Happening in Hollywood
The Party Report: Awards Week is on, with Oscar celebrations beginning early and going late
