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‘Harry & Meghan’: What People Are Saying about the Netflix Series

‘Harry & Meghan’: What People Are Saying about the Netflix Series

Critics on both sides of the Atlantic found common ground in negative reviews of the first three episodes of the series.

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Reese Witherspoon to return as Tracy Flick in Election sequel

Reese Witherspoon to return as Tracy Flick in Election sequel

The Oscar-winner will reunite with Alexander Payne for a Paramount+ adaptation of Tom Perrotta’s Tracy Flick Can’t WinReese Witherspoon is set to reunite with director Alexander Payne for an Election sequel.The film will be an adaptation of Tom Perrotta’s Tracy Flick Can’t Win, his 2022 novel that follows the character of Tracy Flick as she battles to become the principal of a suburban high school. “She hasn’t fulfilled her dreams of a political career,” Perrotta said of Tracy in the book. “And she’s looking back and starting to realize that she wasn’t as extraordinary an...

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2022 Reading Picks From Times Staff Critics

2022 Reading Picks From Times Staff Critics

The books they read this year that have stayed with them.

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In a Candy Pink Villa, a Designer Creates a World of His Own

In a Candy Pink Villa, a Designer Creates a World of His Own

When it came to finding a new studio in Stockholm, Luca Nichetto took a characteristically untraditional approach.

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‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Was Sondheim’s Big Flop. Can She Save It?

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Was Sondheim’s Big Flop. Can She Save It?

Maria Friedman’s productions of the show in London and Boston were hits. Now a starry cast is preparing to open her latest staging Off Broadway.

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Celine Dion Says She Has Stiff Person Syndrome, a Rare Disorder

Celine Dion Says She Has Stiff Person Syndrome, a Rare Disorder

In an emotional Instagram video, the pop superstar explained she had stiff person syndrome and is postponing shows to rebuild her strength “and ability to perform again.”

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Broadway Guide: What to Know About Shows, Tickets and Covid Protocols

Broadway Guide: What to Know About Shows, Tickets and Covid Protocols

From new Tony Award winners like “A Strange Loop” to long-running crowd-pleasers, a rundown of everything you need to know.

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Olive Garden Fires Manager Who Said, 'If Your Dog Died, Bring It In and Prove It'

Olive Garden is saying arrivederci to a controversial restaurant manager who allegedly got so fed up with employees calling out for work they demanded proof even if a staffer's dog died. A message reportedly sent from the disgraced manager to…

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Vampire Survivors gets surprise launch on mobile

Image: Poncle It vants to suck your battery Continue reading…

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The best cards in Genshin Impact’s TCG mini game

Image: MiHoYo How to build an ideal beginners deck in Genius Invokation TCG Continue reading…

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Riot Games suing NetEase over Valorant ‘copy’

Image: Riot Games Weapon stats, characters, and maps all cloned, Riot says Continue reading…

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11 New Books We Recommend This Week

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

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In Elite Dangerous, humanity’s war against the Thargoids is going real, real bad

Image: Frontier Developments Numerous systems have been lost, and more will follow Continue reading…

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American Girl Doubles Down On Kid Book About Gender Transition, Amid Backlash

The American Girl doll brand is standing its ground after getting a ton of backlash for a book that encourages young girls to explore their identity, and offers info about transitioning. The company tells TMZ, "We value the views and feedback of…

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Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout Prisoner Swap In UAE Caught On Video

Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE airport tarmac in the hours after the United States and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap ... and the moment was all captured on video. The footage, shot by Russian state media outlet TASS, was…

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The 14 best Stardew Valley mods to shake up your playthrough

Image: ConcernedApe/Chucklefish Expansions like Stardew Valley Expanded and aesthetic changes like seasonal recolors Continue reading…

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‘Dick Rivington & the Cat’ Review: A Civic-Minded Holiday Treat

This wacky family show respects the codes of the British holiday tradition known as panto, which means playfully not holding anything back.

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Kanye West Loses Honorary Degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Kanye West has lost friends, business deals and billions of dollars for his hatred, and now he can add losing an honorary college degree to his woes ... cause The School of The Art Institute of Chicago has taken it away. According to a school…

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Christmas Kitsch, No Longer Full of Hot Air

Forget the blow-up Santas for your lawn. A new generation of old-fashioned blow mold decorations have come to town.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is giving me strong OG Fallout vibes

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Nick Carter Sued For Sexual Battery, Allegedly Gave Alcohol To Minor

Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is being sued for sexual battery, after an alleged incident back with a minor back in 2001 ... an incident our Carter sources say is totally false. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Shannon Ruth -- who…

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How to watch The Game Awards 2022

Image: The Game Awards Geoff Keighley’s annual awards and trailers show is here Continue reading…

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I fixed Love Actually

Image: Universal Pictures Recasting, retooling, and revamping the Christmas rom-com for 2022 Continue reading…

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15 Fresh Takes on a Classic Tradition: The Holiday Album

New releases from Alicia Keys, Lindsey Stirling, Regina Belle and others revisit songs already entrenched in the Christmas canon and hope to introduce some future contenders.

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Celine Dion Says She Has Stiff-Person Syndrome, Pushes Back European Tour

Celine Dion is coping with a serious disorder that makes people unable to talk or walk -- and as a result, she's forced to postpone her European tour once again. The singer was very emotional early Thursday morning as she revealed her diagnosis,…

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