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How ‘In Living Color' Saved the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Nowadays the Super Bowl halftime show features some of the biggest names in pop music. But not too long ago, the halftime show was mostly marching bands and musical ensembles. In 1992, FOX encouraged viewers to turn off the Super Bowl by airing a live episode of the sketch-comedy show “In Living Color” during halftime — and big names have...
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Newlyweds React To The Rock & Danny DeVito Crashing Wedding
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Danny DeVito gave one couple the surprise of a lifetime. While in Mexico doing press for “Jumanji: The Next Level,” the co-stars shocked newlyweds Will and Kristine Abbbot by crashing their wedding reception.
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Sesame Street Turns 50
Iconic kids’ show “Sesame Street” will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend.
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'Goodness and Humor' Celebrated as ‘Sesame Street' Turns 50
This first episode of “Sesame Street” — sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and 3 — aired in the fall of 1969. It was a turbulent time in America, rocked by the Vietnam War and raw from the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King the year before. The media, like today, was going through disruption.
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'Goodness and Humor' Celebrated as ‘Sesame Street' Turns 50
This first episode of “Sesame Street” — sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and 3 — aired in the fall of 1969. It was a turbulent time in America, rocked by the Vietnam War and raw from the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King the year before. The media, like today, was going through disruption.
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2020 Dems' Fundraising Docs Show Which Celebs Donated
From Ben Affleck and Susan Sarandon to Anna Wintour and Willie Nelson, celebrities lined up to give money — and a dash of star power — to their favorite Democratic presidential candidates ahead of this week’s first quarter fundraising deadline. For months, candidates in the crowded field of more than a dozen contenders have aggressively courted key figures in music,...
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Live-Action ‘Dumbo' Struggles to Soar at Box Office
Disney’s “Dumbo” isn’t exactly taking flight at the North American box office the way its other live-action remakes of animated classics have.
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‘Late Night': Douglas Debunks DeVito's Story About Saving His Life
Michael Douglas talks about celebrating his father’s 102nd birthday, tackling the subject of aging in “The Kominsky Method” and Danny Devito’s story about saving his life.
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Disney Releases Teaser Trailer for Tim Burton's ‘Dumbo' Remake
Disney has released its first teaser trailer for Tim Burton’s remake of the classic “Dumbo.” The live-action film stars Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Alan Arkin, Eva Green and Micheal Keaton.
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Danny DeVito Gets His Own Day in New Jersey
Danny DeVito has gotten his own day in his native New Jersey.
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Super Bowl Ads Shy From Politics and Mind Their Manners
Peyton Manning takes a family to Universal Parks & Resorts. Chris Pratt works out to get in shape to tout Michelob Ultra. Bill Hader takes a break on set to snack on some Pringles. This year’s Super Bowl advertisers are minding their manners. They’re trying hard to steer clear of everything from politics to the #MeToo movement with lightly humorous...
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Super Bowl Ads Aim for the Heart – And Sometimes Lower
After a year of political and cultural upheaval, Super Bowl advertisers appear to be pulling back from themes of unity in favor of in-game stunts and ads that aim for the heart — and in some cases even lower. The stakes are high since a 30-second spot costs more than $5 million for airtime alone. The goal is to capture...
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‘Late Night': Danny DeVito Spits Egg at Mark Ruffalo
Danny Devito chats with Seth Meyers about his latest Broadway character, who eats a hard-boiled egg on stage. DeVito said he sometimes likes to spit the egg at his co-star Mark Ruffalo during the scene.
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No Clouds for ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
The irreverent FXX sitcom caps its 12th outing Wednesday with its debauchery, cleverness and laughs at near all-time highs.
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Mara Wilson Slams Media Report Calling her ‘Unrecognizable'
Following her interview on British morning show Lorraine, The Daily Mail tweeted a headline about Wilson’s appearance, calling her “unrecognizable.” The child star, famous for her roles in “Matilda,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Miracle on 34th Street” in the 1990s, thought the answer to her “unrecognizable” look was obvious. “It’s called ‘being an adult and wearing makeup’” she tweeted after the...