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Hollywood power publicist and pal to stars Nanci Ryder dies

Nanci Ryder, a powerful Hollywood publicist and co-founder of BWR Public Relations who became close to such stars as Renée Zellweger and Courteney Cox, died Thursday of Lou Gehrig’s disease in Los Angeles. She was 67.

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Oscars to set best picture noms at 10, inclusion standards

The Oscars are implementing some big changes, including a set number of best picture nominees and to-be-determined representation and inclusion …

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Hank Williams Jr.'s 27-year-old daughter killed in accident

PARIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 27-year-old daughter of country singer Hank Williams Jr. was killed in a highway accident in …

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Bars reopening in New Orleans. Will tourists come?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they …

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Prince Charles to host Macron to mark De Gaulle WWII appeal

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a special celebration marking the 80th anniversary …

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Sun says JK Rowling article did not glorify domestic abuse

LONDON (AP) — The Sun newspaper said Friday it did not intend to “glorify’’ domestic violence by giving a platform …

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Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen

NEW YORK (AP) — After voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture, Spike Lee apologized Saturday for words …

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Warner Bros. sets late July theatrical release for 'Tenet'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The closely watched arrival of Christopher Nolan's big-budget sci-fi espionage film “Tenet” will finally happen on …

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Protesters try to seize African artwork from Paris museum

PARIS (AP) — Activists dislodged a 19th century African funeral pole from its perch in a Paris museum Friday and …

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:

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Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) — Drivers heading down state roads leading to Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut are …

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Floyd’s death hastens shift in police pop culture portrayals

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Phillips, a prize-winning crime novelist from Los Angeles, grew up on TV shows that showed …

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Episode of UK sitcom Fawlty Towers pulled over racist slurs

LONDON (AP) — One of the most memorable episodes of one of the most popular British sitcoms of all-time has …

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Book Critics Circle officials resign, citing privacy breach

NEW YORK (AP) — The president and five other board members of the National Book Critics Circle have resigned amid …

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ABC names Matt James as its first black 'Bachelor'

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has named Matt James, its first black “Bachelor” to lead the network's long-running dating competition …

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