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FILE - Lin-Manuel Miranda, right, takes his final performance curtain call with cast member Christopher Jackson after a performance of "Hamilton" in New York on July 9, 2016. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

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Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”.

This combination of images released by Heritage Auctions show the light saber used on screen by Mark Hamill's character Luke Skywalker in the 1980 "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back." (Heritage Auctions via AP)

Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

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A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

A first edition of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, is on display for sale at Christie's auction house, with copies estimated at 400,000600,000 GBP (540,000810,000 USD) in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

Read full article: A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century.

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Colman Domingo, from left, Tommy Martinez, Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in a scene from "Disclosure Day." (Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment via AP)
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Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

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Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters.

People comfort each other near the site where two helicopters reportedly collided in midair and crashed into a car dealership parking lot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
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Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Read full article: Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard.

FILE - In this May 31, 2006 file photo, film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with "Today" show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric's final show, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

Read full article: Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died.

This combination of images shows Blake Lively at the London screening of the film "It 'Ends With Us" on Aug. 8, 2024, left, and Justin Baldoni at the world premiere of the film in New York on Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo, File)

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

Read full article: Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”.

The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights is pictured on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

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A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

Workers construct scaffolding at the sign for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
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Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

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The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.

A man wheels a garbage bin outside of The John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

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President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.

Virginia Evans, right, and Lyse Doucet winners of The Women's Prize for fiction and nonfiction, left, pose for a photograph at the 2026 Women's Prize Trust Summer Party & Awards Ceremony in London, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards

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American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters.

Taylor Swift arrives prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Taylor Swift attends Knicks' record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

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Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

In this image provided by LiveMode, from left, Barbara Coelho, Brazil soccer star Ronaldo, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, Casimiro Miguel and star Luisinho, greet on the set of CazTV at the Club World Cup soccer final July 13, 2025,, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Venessa Carvalho/LiveMode via AP

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

Read full article: As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.

FILE - Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, with public defense attorney, Kimberly Green, during his arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Chris Torres/Pool Photo via AP , File)

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Read full article: Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt gets shown around the neighborhood by Maggie Quiroz during a campaign event Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Read full article: The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.