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The pop star made her hosting debut, and pulled double duty as musical guest, while comedian Aziz Ansari made a cameo in the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel.

Zayn Malik has nixed the U.S. leg of his Konnakol tour weeks after recently posting photos from a hospital bed while he was being treated for an undisclosed illness.

In 2022, Julia Misley filed a lawsuit against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. She accused him of grooming and sexually assaulting her as a teen. The case has been partially dismissed, but the remaining allegations will be tried by a jury.

Ann Hornaday, former film critic for the Washington Post, explores the journalism classic from the inside, along with its lessons for publishers.

A group of Paramount+ and cable subscribers have filed a lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal and unwind the Paramount-Skydance merger.

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin" filmmaker Pavel Talankin will soon be reunited with his Oscar after it went missing amid his recent travels. Lufthansa confirmed that the coveted golden statuette has been located.

New Oscars guidelines say screenplays must be human-authored and performances must be delivered by humans with consent.

Originally a kid-friendly entry point into political allegory, the novella has been reduced to a cloud of animated fizz, with little nuance remaining.

After much criticism, Spotify has launched a new certification badge, "Verified by Spotify." The marker will distinguish human artists from AI.

John Magaro, an actor who excels in tricky parts (he played the third wheel in "Past Lives"), tunnels inward for a portrayal of a father who can't look back.

Britney Spears reportedly checked herself out of voluntary rehab this week. Arrested last month on suspicion of DUI, she will likely be offered a plea deal on Monday.

The Wu-Tang Clan's sonic architect steps behind the camera for his fourth feature, an action-drenched throwback to the '70s-era revenge flicks he loves.

Gen X identified with the protagonist 20 years ago. After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

A selection of reviews of new Broadway musical productions: "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," "The Lost Boys" and Celine Dion to the rescue of "Titanique."