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Don Lemon Released After Arrest Over Coverage of Minnesota Church Protest
The government has accused the former CNN anchor of interfering with church-goers' rights to freely practice their religious beliefs.
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Brendan Carr Responds to Kimmel Over New FCC Equal Time Rules: “If You’re Fake News, You’re Not Going to Qualify”
In a monthly FCC press conference, Carr said that shows that don't want to comply with the standard can instead stream their shows, or move to cable.
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‘The Rip’ Director Joe Carnahan Accused of Sexual Battery In Lawsuit From Former Partner
Michelle Crosby, Carnahan’s ex-girlfriend, claims the helmer assaulted her several times across their four-year relationship. The director, who has sued Crosby for harassment, has denied the allegations.
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Ted Sarandos Goes to Washington: What Matters as Netflix’s Chief Spars With Skeptical Lawmakers
In a precursor to Netflix's arguments if the deal lands in court, the CEO argued that the company's main rival is YouTube as it competes for the time and attention of viewers.
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Don Lemon Released After Arrest Over Coverage of Minnesota Church Protest
The government has accused the former CNN anchor of interfering with church-goers' rights to freely practice their religious beliefs.
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Brendan Carr Responds to Kimmel Over New FCC Equal Time Rules: “If You’re Fake News, You’re Not Going to Qualify”
In a monthly FCC press conference, Carr said that shows that don't want to comply with the standard can instead stream their shows, or move to cable.
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‘The Rip’ Director Joe Carnahan Accused of Sexual Battery In Lawsuit From Former Partner
Michelle Crosby, Carnahan’s ex-girlfriend, claims the helmer assaulted her several times across their four-year relationship. The director, who has sued Crosby for harassment, has denied the allegations.
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‘Copshop’ Writer Settles Lawsuit Against Managers Over Conflict of Interest on Pay
Kurt McLeod accused his managers, who produced the movie he wrote, of prioritizing their compensation by failing to disclose a substantial increase to the film's budget.
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Busfield Case Puts Scrutiny on Warner Bros.’ Own Investigation of Abuse Claims
New Mexico prosecutors have criticized the studio for slow-walking access to its finished report and witnesses once law enforcement got involved.
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NYC Sues Dr. Phil’s Son to Block Release of Pro-Cop Reality Show
The lawsuit claims that producers of 'Behind the Badge' are refusing to remove problematic footage in violation of their contract, which was reached under former Mayor Eric Adams.
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FCC Targets ‘The View’ and Jimmy Kimmel With Eye Toward Getting Equal Time for Republicans
The FCC released new guidance Wednesday that stipulates that daytime and late night talk shows will be expected to comply with equal time rules.
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Power Lawyers 2026: Nominations Are Open for Hollywood’s Top Attorneys
The submission deadline for THR's 21st annual Power Lawyers feature is February 11.
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Prince Harry, Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley Among Claimants Against Daily Mail Publisher as Landmark London Trial Gets Underway
The Duke of Sussex arrived at the British capital's High Court on Monday, where he alleges "grave breaches" of his privacy.
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Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Could Complicate Prosecution
Considering Reiner's extensive history of mental health disorders, his lawyers could look to a not guilty by reason of insanity defense or argue that he's guilty of a lesser crime.
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Paramount Loses Bid to Fast Track Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures on Netflix Deal
The David Ellison-led company filed a lawsuit looking to force Warners into showing its work on how it determined Netflix's offer was better than its own.
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Rebel Wilson Dealt Major Loss in ‘The Deb’ Lawsuit Against the Movie’s Producers
The actress lost a bid to keep the majority of her lawsuit against producers for 'The Deb,' which she directed, alive. The court will now turn to discovery over a series of anonymous websites, allegedly created at the direction of Wilson.
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L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit From Former Arista Records Executive, Averting Trial
Drew Dixon accused Reid of sexual assault and forcing her out of the industry. With the deal, the mogul avoids a trial in which John Legend was set to testify.
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David Ellison Takes Warner Bros. to Court as Paramount Launches Proxy Battle Over Netflix Bid
Ellison's Paramount is suing for greater financial disclosures to Warner Bros. shareholders.
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Paul Haggis Settles Rape Lawsuit From Ex-Film Publicist
The $2 million deal comes after the accuser had trouble collecting a $10 million judgment against the 'Million Dollar Baby' writer.
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