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Universal Studios opens Beijing park under anti-virus curbs

Universal Studios opens Beijing park under anti-virus curbs

BEIJING (AP) — Harry Potter fans came dressed as wizards as Universal Studios opened its first theme park in China on Monday under anti-virus controls, The Hollywood studio’s “Jurassic Park,” “Kung Fu Panda” and “Harry Potter” film franchises, plus M
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Emmy Moments: Not the Pandemmys - but hardly normal, either

Emmy Moments: Not the Pandemmys - but hardly normal, either

OK, it definitely wasn’t the Pandemmys, or the Zoomemmys, or whatever you want to call last year’s virtual Emmy ceremony — with everyone at home, and visitors in hazmat suits showing up to bestow awards. This year was different — defiantly so.
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Emmys: ‘Crown,’ ‘Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,' streaming triumph

Emmys: ‘Crown,’ ‘Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit,' streaming triumph

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to sweep top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television in
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Emmys Latest: Sudeikis celebrates "big team win" for "Lasso"

Emmys Latest: Sudeikis celebrates "big team win" for "Lasso"

The Latest on The Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (all times local): 10:45 p.m. Jason Sudeikis took home best actor in a comedy series for his leading role in “Ted Lasso,” but the actor seemed more enthused to share the show’s victory with his castmates.
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Emmys: O-T Fagbenle rocks Nigerian look, Porter wears wings

Emmys: O-T Fagbenle rocks Nigerian look, Porter wears wings

NEW YORK (AP) — Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez wore vintage Versace Atelier in teal in an homage to Old Hollywood, her hair flowing down her back, and Billy Porter worked large wings on his black trouser look Sunday at the slimmed-down Emmy Awards.
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Emmys: Jean Smart pays tribute to late husband in speech

Emmys: Jean Smart pays tribute to late husband in speech

Jean Smart held back tears while accepting the best actress in a comedy series Emmy for her role in “Hacks,” which she dedicated to her late husband.
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List of Emmy winners includes Jean Smart, 'Ted Lasso' actors

List of Emmy winners includes Jean Smart, 'Ted Lasso' actors

List of main winners at the Emmy Awards: Comedy Series: “Ted Lasso.
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'Shang-Chi' tops box office for 3rd straight weekend

'Shang-Chi' tops box office for 3rd straight weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the top film at the box office for the third straight weekend, but the muted reception for Clint Eastwood's “Cry Macho” suggests older moviegoers still aren't as eager to return to theate
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Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.
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"Waning immunity?" Experts say term leads to false understanding of COVID-19 vaccines

"Waning immunity?" Experts say term leads to false understanding of COVID-19 vaccines

The idea of waning immunity has picked up steam in recent weeks, with some countries using it to justify rolling out third-dose COVID-19 vaccine boosters to their populations. But immunologists say the concept has been largely misunderstood.
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