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Hollywood's response to early woke messaging examined — 6h

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Meme claims US soft power is dead while using iPhones and Hollywood quotes — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Paramount Closes $81 Billion Warner Bros. Acquisition After Democratic AG Settlement — 2dParamount completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, combining some of Hollywood’s most recognizable studios, television networks and streaming services under a new company called Skydance.

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Dana Whitfield The AG settlement cleared the way but these giant combinations always end up cutting jobs at the networks.

New hubs target youth, health, digital, business needsBusiness — 2dNew community hubs are opening to expand access to resources and opportunity: Barrie’s youth space will be shaped by young people, Zhob’s IT center will offer digital skills training, West Hollywood’s pilot will provide free health and harm-reduction supplies, and Grand Rapids’ Latino hub will support businesses and workforce development. Philadelphia’s planned creative hub is also intended to bring artists, residents and small businesses together.

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Stallone Says Trump Named Him Hollywood Ambassador Without Consent — Sep 20, 2026Stallone said he learned on TV that Trump named him Hollywood ambassador without asking, told him "thank you and ciao," and called the job impossible.

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Maya Lindstrom If Stallone would have turned it down anyway then the announcement just created unnecessary confusion for everyone involved.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival — Sep 27, 2026Sylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.

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Elena Vasquez It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.

Jon Watts Attached to Direct Star Wars Trilogy Opener — Sep 26, 2026Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga, The Hollywood Reporter reported September 26, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield Extending the Skywalker Saga again might work if they actually plan the whole thing out instead of making it up as they go.

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Hunter Biden meme contrasts his West Hollywood wedding with Don Jr ceremony — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Priya Raman Most couples manage fine without Russian money or fireworks. The West Hollywood idea wins for me.

Kyle Larson Wins Kansas Hollywood Casino 400 — Sep 25, 2026Kyle Larson led 235 laps at Kansas, underscoring his position as the championship points leader in a pivotal stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series postseason. Tyler Reddick, the season’s win leader, entered the race seeking to close a 61-point gap to Larson.

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First Sound of Music Museum Opens in Salzburg — Sep 21, 2026Salzburg opened the Sound of Music Salzburg museum at Hellbrunn Palace, the first venue dedicated to the 1965 film and the real von Trapp family, displaying about 450 artifacts including props, costumes, and the iconic gazebo. The museum aims to separate historical fact from Hollywood fiction, with Elisabeth von Trapp attending and stressing the intimate, tour-friendly presentation of the story and Salzburg’s ongoing link to the film’s tourism appeal.

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Elena Vasquez It's nice to see the real von Trapp story getting its own space alongside the movie props at Hellbrunn.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Coach Celebrates 85th Anniversary With NYFW Show — Sep 10, 2026Coach’s Spring 2027 show in New York featured a front row led by Elle Fanning and Storm Reid with a diverse mix of Hollywood, music and fashion talent, showcasing the brand’s ongoing emphasis on individual style. The night doubled as an 85th‑anniversary celebration, channeling Studio 54 energy with a tailored party atmosphere and VIPs including global ambassadors and guests, underscoring Coach’s festive, collaborative approach to self‑expression.

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‘It Broke My Heart’: Ben Affleck Opens up About Why He Almost Left HollywoodReporting — Mar 17, 2023Actor Ben Affleck almost left Hollywood after an experience he had while filming a movie in 2016. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Affleck said, “ made me go, ‘I’m out. I never want to do any of this…

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Is Hollywood Actress Getting The Cold Shoulder From Hollywood After Ad Campaign? — Sep 16, 2025Sydney Sweeney has been one of Hollywood’s brightest rising stars, walking red carpets and headlining blockbuster projects. But at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards, her presence was noticeably muted. The Euphoria actress made…

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Hollywood Seeking To Tank Trump-Friendly CEO’s Bid For Megamerger — Jun 3, 2026Hollywood actors and filmmakers have been working to scrap Paramount Skydance’s potential $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Hollywood celebrities, including actor Mark Ruffalo and filmmaker Alex Gibney…

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Danny McBride Reveals Why He Left Hollywood for Life in South Carolina — Jul 8, 2026The actor says moving across the country gave him greater creative control while helping his family enjoy a quieter lifestyle away from Hollywood.

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Biblical Brilliance: Hollywood’s Unexpected Hit — Dec 24, 2025Move over, avatars, because the king is here! Angel Studios’ “David” has pulled off a miracle at the box office, slapping down tired Hollywood formulas with a stunning $22 million opening weekend. Now, that’s not just…

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Spade Sounds Alarm As Hollywood Faces ‘Collapse’ — Mar 23, 2026A growing chorus of concern is emerging from inside the entertainment industry, with longtime performers warning that Hollywood is losing its footing. According to the New York Post , among them is David Spade, who…

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Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Painted Black During ProtestsReporting — Jun 8, 2020President Donald Trump ‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been defaced once again — this time by it was done apparently by protesters who took to the streets of Los Angeles after the death of George Floyd. A…

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Margot Robbie Draws a Line as Motherhood Reshapes Her Hollywood Boundaries — Dec 5, 2025Margot Robbie may be one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood, but she’s making it clear that her son will remain firmly out of the spotlight. According to Fox News , in a new interview with British Vogue for its…

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‘Yellowstone’ Actor Reflects on His Time in Hollywood and Putting God FirstReporting — Dec 9, 2022Actor Neal McDonough has known the lows of Hollywood, such as the time his career was in deep trouble because he would not do sex scenes. But in an interview with Fox News , McDonough revealed the source of his strength…

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Actor Believes Hollywood Would Not Produce His ‘Intensely Patriotic’ FilmReporting — Oct 19, 2022Actor John Schneider has written a film about American values and opened up about why he believes Hollywood would not produce it. The “Dukes of Hazzard” star spoke with Newsmax about his film titled, “To Die For.” When…

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Stacey Abrams Rules Entire Earth in Hollywood's Latest Fever DreamOpinion — Mar 20, 2022The late journalist Andrew Breitbart contributed an enduring dictum to our discourse: “Politics is downstream from culture.” It explains why Hollywood has insisted on remaking beloved films and series, reworked into…

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Matthew McConaughey Talks Hypocrisy in Hollywood: Some Are CondescendingReporting — Dec 7, 2020Movie star Matthew McConaughey has reinvented his image a number of times in Hollywood. From romantic-comedy heartthrob to his omnipresent voiceovers in the Lincoln commercials to lately, just an average, level-headed…

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