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• Ben Affleck Denies He's Exiting as Batman
  THR reported Friday the studio is looking for a way to gracefully usher him out of the role.read more
• John Heard, Dad From 'Home Alone', Dies at 72
  The longtime character actor also had roles in Tom Hanks' 'Big' and 'The Pelican Brief.'read more
• Weekend Box Office: 'Dunkirk' Heads for $50M U.S. Debut; 'Valerian' Bombing
  Elsewhere, Universal's femme-centric 'Girls Trip' nabs a coveted A+ CinemaScore. And on Saturday, 'Wonder Woman' will overtake 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' to become the top-grossing domestic title of summer.read more
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 3 Ways to Build a Better Black Superhero
  It's not just about the superpowers. Every African-American comic book protagonist must have these important characteristics, writes the NBA great and THR columnist.read more
• Two Dead on a Tom Cruise Movie Shoot: A Plane Crash in Colombia, Lawsuits and a Survivor Speaks Out
  Was a tragedy during the production of Cruise's 'American Made' preventable? Conflicting accounts and a pilot in a "death pool" raise questions about safety and the filmmakers' role in it all: "Hollywood cut corners."read more
• How Elisabeth Moss Became an Accidental Activist When 'Handmaid's Tale' Took on Trump
  With her Hulu breakout scoring 13 Emmy noms, including best actress, television's reigning (and surprisingly foul-mouthed) star opens up about Season 2 and her political awakening: "I'm a staunch believer in women's rights. I don't really give a s— about anybody who isn't."read more

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• New 'Justice League' poster features five iconic superheroes
  Warner Bros. released a new poster for its upcoming superhero ensemble movie, "Justice League," on Saturday.
• Scotty McCreery says he forgot gun was in the backpack he took to airport
  Scotty McCreery has issued a statement explaining the misdemeanor citation he received for trying to bring a loaded handgun on an airplane last week.
• 'Home Alone,' 'Sopranos' actor John Heard dead at 72
  Actor John Heard has been found dead in a hotel in Palo Alto, Calif. He was 72.
• 'Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath' Season 2 to premiere Aug. 15
  Season 2 of "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" is to premiere on A&E Aug. 15.
• Jimmy Kimmel says infant son is 'doing great,' tweets photo of smiling boy
  Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel shared on social media an adorable photo of his smiling, infant son Friday.
• Negan confronts Gabriel, heroes prepare for war in 'The Walking Dead' Season 8 trailer
  AMC unveiled a 5-minute trailer for Season 8 of "The Walking Dead" at San Diego Comic Con Friday.
• Netflix orders second season of 'Marvel's Iron Fist'
  Netflix has renewed "Marvel's Iron Fist" for a second season.
• Linkin Park: Tour canceled, coroner confirms lead singer's manner of death
  Linkin Park has announced it is canceling the remainder of its tour dates, following the death this week of its lead singer, Chester Bennington.
• Famous birthdays for July 22: Selena Gomez, Prince George
  Singer Selena Gomez turns 25 and Britain's Prince George turns 4, among the famous birthdays for July 22.
• Royals celebrate Prince George's birthday with portrait
  Kensington Palace on Friday released a new portrait of Britain's Prince George to celebrate the young royal's fourth birthday this weekend.
• GFriend to release new EP 'Parallel' in August
  K-pop stars GFriend shared a track list for their new album amid their Billboard Fan Army Face-Off with Mamamoo.
• Mattel to launch collection of female WWE star dolls
  Mattel will release "the first-ever fashion dolls" of Nikki and Brie Bella, Natalya, Eva Marie, Sasha Banks and other WWE Superstars.
• Noah Hawley working on 'Doctor Doom' movie
  "Legion" creator Noah Hawley is working on a film about Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom.
• Louis Tomlinson releases first solo single 'Back to You'
  Louis Tomlinson shared a single and a music video for "Back to You," his first solo endeavor since One Direction started their hiatus.
• Audrey Fleurot, Emmett J. Scanlan, Marc Warren to co-star in Netflix series 'Safe'
  Filming has begun in Manchester on the small-screen drama, "Safe."
• 'Pacific Rim: Uprising': John Boyega, new Jaegers appear in teaser
  John Boyega appears to pilot the Gipsy Avenger as Jake Pentecost in a promo for the "Pacific Rim" sequel.
• Michael Phelps says he was 'safe' during race with shark
  Retired swimmer Michael Phelps said he wasn't in danger while racing a great white shark for Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.
• Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will Smith aren't swingers
  "Girls Trip" star Jada Pinkett Smith responded on "Watch What Happens Live" to lingering speculation about her marriage to Will Smith.
• 'Charmed': Holly Marie Combs shuts down reboot rumors
  Holly Marie Combs, who played Piper Halliwell on "Charmed," said she won't be reuniting with Alyssa Milano and Rose McGowan.
• San Diego Comic Con: Stan Lee appears in 'Defenders' teaser
  Comic book titan Stan Lee appeared in a promo for "Marvel's Defenders" shown at San Diego Comic Con.

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• Linkin Park U.S. tour canceled after suicide of Chester Bennington
  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band Linkin Park on Friday canceled its North American tour after the suicide of frontman Chester Bennington
• Exhibit in New York celebrates life of Muppets creator Jim Henson
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new exhibit featuring the work of Muppets creator Jim Henson will go on permanent display in New York City on Saturday to celebrate the career of the American puppeteer who brought to life such characters as Miss Piggy and Big Bird.
• Television amps up, movies simmer down at Comic-Con
  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From the dragons of Westeros and the "Walking Dead" zombies to the deadly humanoid robots of "Westworld," the golden age of television is dominating the limelight at San Diego's annual Comic-Con.
• 'Confederate' writers defend modern U.S. slavery show as scary but real
  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The creators of the new television drama "Confederate," set in an imaginary world where slavery still exists in the United States, defended their vision after the concept provoked outrage on social media this week.
• Illusionist Criss Angel gets Hollywood star, says inspired by Houdini
  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Illusionist Criss Angel received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Thursday, saying he drew inspiration from another famous magician, Harry Houdini.
• 'Not appropriate' for Justin Bieber to tour China because of 'bad behavior'
  BEIJING (Reuters) - It is not appropriate for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to visit China because of his bad behavior and he needed to improve his conduct to become a singer "truly loved" by the public, a Chinese state office has said.
• O.J. Simpson granted October release from Nevada prison
  CARSON CITY, Nev. (Reuters) - O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday and will be released from a Nevada prison in October, following an emotional hearing that centered on the botched armed robbery of his own mementos at a Las Vegas hotel that landed him behind bars for nine years.
• Judge will not allow auction of Madonna's personal items
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York state judge on Thursday said an online auction of Madonna's personal items including worn satin panties, a hair brush with her hair, and a break-up letter from a former boyfriend, late rapper Tupac Shakur, cannot go forward.
• Ryan Seacrest to return as host of 'American Idol' reboot in 2018
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ryan Seacrest confirmed on Thursday that he will return as host of "American Idol," the most popular music reality show in U.S. television history, when it comes back to the screen on ABC TV in 2018.
• Two new Harry Potter books to be released in October
  (Reuters) - The Hogwarts universe is set to expand by an additional two new Harry Potter books, published in conjunction with a British Library event, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magical series.

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• Secret 'Crash Bandicoot' Level Returns as Free DLC
  rollingstone.com - An infamous, unreleased level from the original Crash Bandicoot is now available as free DLC until Aug. 19 in the remastered N. Sane Trilogy, developer Vicarious Visions announced today via the PlayS…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888598987653230594
• 10 New Albums to Stream Now: Rolling Stone Editors' Picks
  rollingstone.com - Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life While the world-weary chronicler of post-millennial love is smiling on the cover of her fourth album, sadness still lurks at the edges of its dreamy, nostalgic songs. Arri…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888593008861605888
• Eddie Vedder, Bill Murray to Honor David Letterman With Mark Twain Prize
  rollingstone.com - Eddie Vedder, Bill Murray, Steve Martin and Jimmy Kimmel will be among the artists, comedians and actors on hand to pay tribute to David Letterman when the former Late Show host receives the Mark Twa…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888586926453862401
• Comic-Con Social Studio: See the Superpowered Pics
  ew.com - For all things Comic-Con 2017, visit our all-encompassing EW Comic-Con section Who doesn’t love a good meme? All Comic-Con weekend, the biggest stars in film and television stopped by the EW Social S…Tweeted by @EW https://twitter.com/EW/status/888579086305472513
• Comic-Con: Marvel Showcases Super Team-Up 'The Defenders' (and 'Punisher')
  hollywoodreporter.com - Jeph Loeb's impromptu acceptance speech for his Inkpot Award was perfect. #defenders #sdcc pic.twitter.com/gSE5Bb3A7x — Chris E. Hayner|SDCC (@ChrisHayner) July 22, 2017 Jeph Loeb's impromptu accepta…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888572543870750720
• 'Twin Peaks' Offers a Weird (and On-Brand) Retrospective in Comic-Con Debut
  hollywoodreporter.com - The panel, which also served as a reminder of the show's upcoming move to Sundays at 8 p.m. starting Aug. 6, opened with moderator Damon Lindelof setting the tone in Hall H by introducing a welcome v…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888566784403439616
• Marvel Unveils Captain America's Next Move at Comic-Con
  hollywoodreporter.com - Captain America isn't going to disappear at the end of Marvel Entertainment's current Secret Empire comic book storyline. Fans had been concerned that the All-American hero was headed toward an unfor…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888562153384538113
• Review: Damian Marley Keeps Family Legacy Alive on 'Stony Hill'
  rollingstone.com - Between LPs with Nas and Mick Jagger, and more recent tracks with Jay-Z (4:44's "Bam") and Skrillex ("Make It Bun Dem"), Damian Marley (a.k.a. Jr. Gong) has been his late father's rangiest ambassador…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888559484909563904
• 'Star Trek: Discovery' Comic-Con Exhibition Offers Best Look at the Series Yet
  hollywoodreporter.com - Another #StarTrekDiscovery costume. Such great detailing. #sdcc pic.twitter.com/anRGkxNoWK — Chris E. Hayner|SDCC (@ChrisHayner) July 21, 2017 Another #StarTrekDiscovery costume. Such great detailing…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888557868827328512
• 'The Walking Dead': Watch Explosive Season Eight Preview
  rollingstone.com - The Walking Dead previewed its upcoming eighth season at Comic Con Friday with an explosive five-minute reel that hints at the many battles the zombie series has in store. How the undead went from dr…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888556714425028612
• Four Injured as Helicopter Crash-Lands in L.A. Neighborhood
  hollywoodreporter.com - A small helicopter crash-landed on a San Fernando Valley street on Friday, injuring four people on board, authorities said. The helicopter made a hard landing around noon in the Sherman Oaks area nea…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888542624319250433
• Style Notes: Tyga's Chinatown-Inspired Capsule Line; Hermes Sales on the Rise
  hollywoodreporter.com - Tyga Launches Chinatown-Inspired Capsule [Pret-a-Reporter Inbox] Tyga, musician and former better half of Kylie Jenner, is launching a pop-up collection in honor of his new album, Bitch I'm the Shit …Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888539574841954304
• Bill Lawrence Documents Emergency Plane Landing on East River
  hollywoodreporter.com - Producer Bill Lawrence is unharmed following a harrowing incident on a seaplane flight over New York's East River on Friday afternoon. The Scrubs, Spin City and Cougar Town creator was onboard the sm…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888537569025155072
• 'DuckTales': Watch the Gang's First Adventure From the Reboot
  ew.com - For all things Comic-Con 2017, visit our all-encompassing EW Comic-Con page. DuckTales hasn’t even returned yet and already, Scrooge and the gang are springing into action. The minds behind the antic…Tweeted by @EW https://twitter.com/EW/status/888537207266463744
• 'Game of Thrones' Comic-Con Trailer Teases Jon and Daenerys' First Meeting
  hollywoodreporter.com - It took six full seasons (plus one episode) for Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) to return home to Westeros. Now that she's back in the Seven Kingdoms, it's only a matter of time before her story s…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888521339572600833
• Dana White: How Conor McGregor Could Win Floyd Mayweather Fight
  rollingstone.com - Although Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have completed their four press conferences before their fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26th, the promotional tour continues. On Thurs…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888517005216591872
• 'American Gods' Star Ricky Whittle Once Modeled for STD Campaign
  ew.com - For all things Comic-Con 2017, visit our all-encompassing EW Comic-Con section. On Friday, EW Editor at Large Lynette Rice took the San Diego Comic-Con stage to moderate EW’s Brave New Warriors panel…Tweeted by @EW https://twitter.com/EW/status/888516299999019008
• Comic-Con: Disney XD Sets 'Milo Murphy's Law' and 'Phineas and Ferb' Crossover (Exclusive)
  hollywoodreporter.com - Disney XD is set to announce Friday at San Diego Comic-Con that Milo Murphy's Law will get a crossover episode with Phineas and Ferb scheduled to premiere in 2018. Both shows hail from Dan Povenmire …Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/888507663369293826
• 'The 100' Boss Reveals Who's in Those Transport Ships
  ew.com - The surviving Grounders will face a very familiar villain when The 100 returns for season 5. At the end of season 4, with Praimfaya set to wipe out the world, Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos) and a group…Tweeted by @EW https://twitter.com/EW/status/888498121948487680
• Bungie Opens 'Destiny 2' Beta to the Public, Discusses Tuning Changes
  rollingstone.com - Developers at Bungie have started sharing details about how the Destiny 2 beta has already begun to shape the final game, and all of the changes making their way into the release version sound like g…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/888497077243617280