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Hugh Grant on Why He Thinks His ‘Notting Hill’ Character Is “Despicable” and Doesn’t “Have Any Balls”
Hugh Grant on Why He Thinks His ‘Notting Hill’ Character Is “Despicable” and Doesn’t “Have Any Balls”
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Sylvester Stallone Calls Donald Trump “The 2nd George Washington,” Says He’s “In Awe” Of President-Elect
Sylvester Stallone Calls Donald Trump “The 2nd George Washington,” Says He’s “In Awe” Of President-Elect
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Bad Sisters Season 2 Review: Stellar Cast Rescues the Story
Bad Sisters Season 2 Review: Stellar Cast Rescues the Story
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Georgie And Mandy's First Marriage EP Explained Why They Decided Against Bringing Sheldon Back For Thanksgiving Episode
Georgie And Mandy's First Marriage EP Explained Why They Decided Against Bringing Sheldon Back For Thanksgiving Episode
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Skai Jackson's boyfriend arrested for parole violation after her pregnancy announcement
Skai Jackson's boyfriend arrested for parole violation after her pregnancy announcement
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Will Sophie Turner Play Lara Croft inTomb Raider?
Will Sophie Turner Play Lara Croft inTomb Raider?
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Law And Order's Latest Twisted Case Just Reminded Me Why Hudson University Is The Worst Place In Dick Wolf's New York
Law And Order's Latest Twisted Case Just Reminded Me Why Hudson University Is The Worst Place In Dick Wolf's New York
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'Matlock' Creator Jennie Snyder Urman on Episode 6, Matty's Quest for Revenge
'Matlock' Creator Jennie Snyder Urman on Episode 6, Matty's Quest for Revenge
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MatlockRecap: Spilt Milk
MatlockRecap: Spilt Milk
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‘Doctor Odyssey’ Addresses the (Almost) Throuple in the Room
‘Doctor Odyssey’ Addresses the (Almost) Throuple in the Room
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Is 'Outlander' On Starz Tonight? 'Outlander' Season 7, Part 2 Premiere Date Info
Is 'Outlander' On Starz Tonight? 'Outlander' Season 7, Part 2 Premiere Date Info
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Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Wicked’ Nail Art Includes These OPI Polishes: Shop the Collection
Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Wicked’ Nail Art Includes These OPI Polishes: Shop the Collection
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'Selma' 10th Anniversary Leads Academy Museum's Winter Program
'Selma' 10th Anniversary Leads Academy Museum's Winter Program
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These 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Theories Need to End
These 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Theories Need to End
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James Patterson Shares Love For Tyler Perry, Explaining Why He Thinks Star 'Got Screwed By The Director' Of Alex Cross Movie
James Patterson Shares Love For Tyler Perry, Explaining Why He Thinks Star 'Got Screwed By The Director' Of Alex Cross Movie
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‘Americans With No Address’ Team Hopes to Break Misconceptions About Homelessness
‘Americans With No Address’ Team Hopes to Break Misconceptions About Homelessness
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Amid Suits’ Resurgence, Gabriel Macht Gets Honest About Why He ‘Needed Time Away’ From Harvey Specter
Amid Suits’ Resurgence, Gabriel Macht Gets Honest About Why He ‘Needed Time Away’ From Harvey Specter
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Aubrey Plaza Calls 'Serial Moms' "The Funniest S**t I've Ever Seen"
Aubrey Plaza Calls 'Serial Moms' "The Funniest S**t I've Ever Seen"
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's Deadpool & Wolverine is MCU Streaming Hit on Disney+
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's Deadpool & Wolverine is MCU Streaming Hit on Disney+
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King Lear at the Fountain of Youth
King Lear at the Fountain of Youth
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9-1-1Recap: Full Lethal Weapon
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‘Ghosts’: Asher Grodman On Learning How Trevor Made His Mark In The Finance World & Helping Sasappis Navigate His Love Life
‘Ghosts’: Asher Grodman On Learning How Trevor Made His Mark In The Finance World & Helping Sasappis Navigate His Love Life
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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' is Rotten Tomatoes Hit of the Year
'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' is Rotten Tomatoes Hit of the Year
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That Christmas Review | A Fantastic Holiday Adventure on Netflix
That Christmas Review | A Fantastic Holiday Adventure on Netflix
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Where to Stream Sci-Fi Series ‘Silo’ Season 2 Online
Where to Stream Sci-Fi Series ‘Silo’ Season 2 Online
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‘Hot Frosty’: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan on Nude Scene, ‘Mean Girls’ Nod
‘Hot Frosty’: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan on Nude Scene, ‘Mean Girls’ Nod
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Vietnam War Movie Pits 'True Blood', 'Entourage' Stars Against Dinosaurs
Vietnam War Movie Pits 'True Blood', 'Entourage' Stars Against Dinosaurs
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Ryan Gosling's Brutal 'Only God Forgives' is Streaming Now on Peacock
Ryan Gosling's Brutal 'Only God Forgives' is Streaming Now on Peacock
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‘He Was Pretty Intimidated’: Nosferatu’s Director Opens Up About Bill Skarsgård’s First Reaction To The Movie’s Intense Vampire Design
‘He Was Pretty Intimidated’: Nosferatu’s Director Opens Up About Bill Skarsgård’s First Reaction To The Movie’s Intense Vampire Design
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This Georgie & Mandy Episode Finally Put the Age Gap Issue to Bed
This Georgie & Mandy Episode Finally Put the Age Gap Issue to Bed
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Keanu Reeves Is (Accidentally) Responsible for Naming the John Wick Movies

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Keanu Reeves' off-the-cuff quip on set leads to the iconic John Wick movie title and franchise.
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  • Reeves came up with the name 'John Wick' by accident during filming the first movie, when asked what to call the ex-hitman character.
  • The John Wick franchise has since become a global action movie sensation, launching Reeves into the pantheon of modern action heroes.
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Keanu Reeves, John Wick
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