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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 includes Shania Twain and Chris Pine

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 23-29 include “Nope” actor Keke Palmer, “Wonder Woman” actor Chris Pine and “Selma” director Ava DuVernay

The Independent UK

New York Film Festival unveils lineup to main slate. James Gray opens and Ava DuVernay closes

The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to its 64th edition, including films from James Gray, Ava DuVernay and Tony Gilroy

The Independent UK

5 new to Paramount+ movies to stream in June 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Our guide to the best movies new to Paramount+ that you can stream in June 2026, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

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‘The world is hurting right now’: politics and protest hit the Sundance film festival

A conflicted mood has lingered over Utah’s long-running film festival with premieres and parties continuing but stars speaking out against government cruelty

The Guardian - US

Ethan Hawke’s vow to Robert Redford at emotional Sundance gala recognizing filmmaker’s mentorship

Sundance Film Festival regular Hawke recounted his first audition in front of Redford for the 1992 period drama

The Independent UK

Artists plan nationwide US protests against Trump and ‘authoritarian forces’

Michael Moore, Lynn Nottage, Ava DuVernay and Amanda Palmer will take part in an event series to ‘unite in defiance’

The Guardian - US

17 Hairstyles That Prove Locs Are More Versatile Than You Think

From voluminous curls to top knots and pretty much everything in between.

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Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film groups ‘implicated in genocide’

Exclusive: Thousands of film workers join new boycott initiative criticized by Israeli producers’ group as ‘misguided’

The Guardian - US

Ava Duvernay and Stacey Allaster accept Billie Jean King Champions of Equality award

Filmmaker Ava Duvernay and U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster have accepted the Billie Jean King Champions of Equality Award

The Independent UK

Danielle A. Scruggs Noticed Black Female Directors Were Being Overlooked—She Decided to Change That

Her passion project and digital library, Black Women Directors, uplifts women and nonbinary filmmakers.

Marie Claire

Director Ava DuVernay calls on artists and historians to resist ‘criminal’ Trump

Oscar nominee warns ‘truth itself is under revision’ while receiving award at Smithsonian American history museum

The Guardian - US

Meet Nicholas Duvernay, the Actor Who Plays Zion in 'The White Lotus' Season 3

We can't stop thinking about his scene-stealing performance in the finale.

Marie Claire

The Most Glamorous 2025 Oscars Live Red Carpet Beauty Updates

Tune in for can't-miss hair, makeup, and manicure looks at film's biggest night.

Marie Claire

Barris gets deep with Malcolm Gladwell

Creator of ABC’s “black-ish" talks about teaming up with his favorite author for "The Unusual Suspects" on Audible

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Ava DuVernay doesn't think she'd be a good mother

The 'Origin' director Ava DuVernay has declared she would not "be a good mother for a child".

The Independent UK

David Oyelowo: ‘Like a lot of immigrants, my dad was all about work, work, work’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Golden Globe-winning actor and star of ‘Selma’ is currently tearing up the National Theatre stage in ‘Coriolanus’. But it’s a rare trip back home for the British-Nigerian actor who made his name in ‘Spooks’ but was forced moved to America in 2007 because of his struggle…

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3 new movies I can't wait to watch on Netflix in October with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

These three movies are all critically rated and coming to Netflix in October 2024.

Salon

What to know about Banned Books Week

From September 22-28, the American Library Association will hold its annual effort to combat challenges to books

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 18-24

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 18-24 include actor Ke Huy Quan from “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” country singer Kristyn Osborn of SheDaisy and director Ava DuVernay

Broadcasting & Cable

ABC Owned Stations, Ava DuVernay Partner on ‘Our America’ Special

‘Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay’ premieres on KABC Los Angeles

Tom’s Guide

7 best patriotic movies to watch on the Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic cinema.

The Independent UK

What to stream this week: 'House of the Dragon,' 'Origin,' Snoopy and Paul McCartney

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from Paul McCartney & Wings, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in his first TV role as a prosecutor accused of murder in “Presumed Innocent," and actor Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with some of this fellow Brat Pack alum

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35 must-see movie directors

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Netflix Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Linda Fairstein

Settlement reached in Linda Fairstein's defamation lawsuit against Netflix over 'When They See Us' portrayal, highlighting complexities of media portrayal ...

The Independent UK

Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series

Former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix have announced they’ve settled the defamation lawsuit she filed four years ago over her portrayal in the streaming service’s miniseries about the five Black and Latino teenagers known as the now-exonerated Central Park Five

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