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Wicked Ending & Cliffhanger Explained: What Happens to Elphaba & Glinda?
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Jason Kelce To Host Postseason Late-Night Show On ESPN
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‘Armor’ Review: Suspense Stalls Out on a Bridge in Heist Thriller
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Wicked Part 2: Why Fans Think Dorothy Will Appear
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Is There a Gladiator 2 Streaming Release Date & Is It Coming Out?
Is There a Gladiator 2 Streaming Release Date & Is It Coming Out?
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'Spellbound' Review: Alan Menken Brings Vintage Disney Vibes
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Who is Timothy Olyphant’s Wife? Alexis Knief’s Job & Kids
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Who Is the Tin Man in Wicked & Who Plays Him?
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Why Fans Think the Peaky Blinders Movie Trailer is Real
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The Best Early Black Friday Fashion Sales at Bloomingdale’s, 24S, Nordstrom, Net-A-Porter and More (Updating)
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'Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.' Review: A Timely Anti-Nazi Epic
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Why is Mika Yasuda Leaving Grey’s Anatomy?
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Has Netflix Canceled A Man on the Inside Season 2 or Renewed It?
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Widow Clicquot: Is the Movie Based on a True Story & Real Events?
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A Man on the Inside Soundtrack: List of Songs in the Netflix Series
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Cal Boyington, Talent Agent and Producer, Dies at 53
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Why Fans Think The Book of Boba Fett Season 2 is Canceled
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Has Based on a True Story Season 3 Been Canceled or Renewed?
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Bhutan's Tallinn, Goa Title 'I, The Song' Sells to Fidalgo for Norway
Bhutan's Tallinn, Goa Title 'I, The Song' Sells to Fidalgo for Norway
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Bhutan's Tallinn, Goa Title 'I, The Song' Sells to Fidalgo for Norway
Bhutan's Tallinn, Goa Title 'I, The Song' Sells to Fidalgo for Norway
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DirecTV Abandons Dish Acquisition After Bondholders Reject Proposal
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Billy Bob Thornton Thought 'Bad Santa' Would End His Career

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Hollywood icon Billy Bob Thornton reflects on how his iconic dark comedy 'Bad Santa' almost ended his career before becoming a beloved cult classic.
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  • Thornton initially thought 'Bad Santa' would be a career-killer, fearing the raunchy holiday flick would turn off audiences and studios.
  • The 'Sling Blade' star is now embracing the film's cult status, as 'Bad Santa' celebrates its 20th anniversary and continues resonating with fans who appreciate its subversive take on Christmas.
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