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Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97
Read full article: Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97Tom Lehrer, a song satirist who gained a popular following in the 1950s and ’60s lampooning marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, and then largely abandoned his music career to return to teaching math at Harvard and other universities, has died at 97.

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025
Read full article: ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is topping the domestic box office charts in its first weekend in theaters.

Ryan Gosling and faceless alien named Rocky wow crowd at 'Project Hail Mary' Comic-Con panel
Read full article: Ryan Gosling and faceless alien named Rocky wow crowd at 'Project Hail Mary' Comic-Con panelComic-Con has been treated to a sneak peek of “Project: Hail Mary” and got a heavy dose of star Ryan Gosling.

Comic-Con salutes James Gunn and gets first looks at 'Coyote vs. Acme,' and new 'Star Trek' forays
Read full article: Comic-Con salutes James Gunn and gets first looks at 'Coyote vs. Acme,' and new 'Star Trek' foraysThe day three highlights at Comic-Con included a standing ovation from thousands for “Superman” director James Gunn, led by John Cena.

Company involved in Coldplay KissCam drama hires Gwyneth Paltrow as spokesperson
Read full article: Company involved in Coldplay KissCam drama hires Gwyneth Paltrow as spokespersonA tech company whose CEO resigned after being caught on video at a Coldplay concert embracing another employee has hired Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson.

'Tron: Ares' brings the Grid, light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-Con
Read full article: 'Tron: Ares' brings the Grid, light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-ConDisney has unveiled new footage from “Tron: Ares” at Comic-Con, showcasing the third film in Disney's four-decade-old digital-world franchise.

Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?
Read full article: Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.

Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s
Read full article: Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980sHulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona.

Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97
Read full article: Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain’s greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died.

'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger
Read full article: 'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series.

Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Read full article: Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her homeAuthorities say rapper GloRilla was arrested on felony drug chargers after marijuana was found by deputies while they investigated a burglary at her Atlanta home.