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HBO shares first look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ series

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HBO shares first look at Nick Frost as Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ series

Aidan Monaghan/HBOYer in Harry Potter, Nick Frost.HBO has released the first look at the comedian and actor in costume as the half-giant and Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid for its upcoming Harry Potter series.The photo was shared to the official Harry Potter and HBO Max social media accounts."Everyone ready? ‘ere we go!" the caption reads. "Nick Frost has walked his first day in the big boots of Hagrid on the set […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

Peter Frampton announces fall leg of Let’s Do It Again tour

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Peter Frampton announces fall leg of Let’s Do It Again tour

Disney/Jenny AndersonPeter Frampton has announced a new set of tour dates.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will kick off a new leg of his Let’s Do It Again tour on Oct. 17 in New Orleans, with the nine-date trek also hitting San Antonio, Tulsa, Memphis, Atlanta and more before wrapping Nov. 2 in Hollywood, Florida."Let’s continue making amazing memories together," the 75-year-old Frampton wrote next to the announcement on social […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

‘Severance’ leads 2025 Emmy nominees

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‘Severance’ leads 2025 Emmy nominees

CBSSeverance dominated the 77th Emmy nominations.Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song announced the nominees for the 2025 Emmy Awards live from the Television Academy's Wolf Theater in LA on Tuesday.It was Severance that received the most nominations overall with 27. The drama series from Ben Stiller found its leads Adam Scott and Britt Lower nominated for lead actor and lead actress in a drama series, while the show was nominated for […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

Stevie Wonder addresses long-running rumors that he isn’t blind

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Stevie Wonder addresses long-running rumors that he isn’t blind

Disney/Randy HolmesLong time no see is the story of Stevie Wonder's life. He made that clear at a recent show following years of speculation that he isn't actually blind."I must say to all of you something that I was thinking," he said to the crowd at Blackweir Live in Cardiff, Wales, according to a clip shared to social media. "I wanted to let the world know this, but I wanted to […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

Styx announces donation to help Texas flood victims

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Styx announces donation to help Texas flood victims

R. Diamond/Getty ImagesStyx is doing what they can to help the victims of the flash floods that occurred July 4 in Texas.“We are heartbroken over the devastating floods from July 4th in the Texas Hill Country,” the band wrote on social media. They note that Live Nation and Styx's charity, Rock to the Rescue, have made a $10,000 donation to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which will go toward those affected […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

On This Day, July 15, 1972: Elton John lands his first #1 album with ‘Honky Château’

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On This Day, July 15, 1972: Elton John lands his first #1 album with ‘Honky Château’

On This Day, July 15, 1972…Elton John topped the Billboard 200 Albums chart with his fifth studio album, Honky Château.The album, named after Château d'Hérouville, the 18th century French chateau where it was recorded, was Elton’s first #1 album, spending five weeks on top the chart.Honky Château featured future Elton classics “Rocket Man” and “Honky Cat,” which were both top-10 hits.The album was the first of seven consecutive #1 albums […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

In brief: ‘Shark Tank’ season 17 guest Sharks announced and more

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In brief: ‘Shark Tank’ season 17 guest Sharks announced and more

ABC has announced the guest Sharks who will appear on Shark Tank season 17. They include Allison Ellsworth, Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines, Alexis Ohanian, Kendra Scott, Michael Strahan, Fawn Weaver and Rashaun Williams. The unscripted series returns for season 17 on ABC and Hulu Wednesdays this fall ...Andrew Garfield has officially boarded Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film Artificial. Variety reports the actor has signed on for the film; we previously […]

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2025 Emmy Awards nominations: How to watch and more

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2025 Emmy Awards nominations: How to watch and more

CBSNominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are almost here.The Emmy nominations, which will be announced on Tuesday, will highlight the best of television over the past year.Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said in a press release that the submissions this year "reflect the remarkable talent, innovation and breadth that define our industry."Abrego added, "Great storytelling depends on the collaboration, dedication and vision of so many across our creative community."Nominations […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

Long Island Music Hall of Fame film festival to include docs on The Beatles, The Zombies & more

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Long Island Music Hall of Fame film festival to include docs on The Beatles, The Zombies & more

Utopia FilmsThe Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced details of their upcoming Music Documentary Film Festival, happening Aug. 8-10.The festival will include screenings of 24 music documentaries, covering artists like The Beatles, Harry Chapin and The Zombies.Opening day will include a screening of the documentary Building the Beatles, followed by a Q&A with the film’s co-director John Rose and a performance by British artist Billy J. Kramer.Also on opening night, there will […]

todayJuly 15, 2025

Bob Geldof says David Bowie, not Queen, caused surge in Live Aid donations

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Bob Geldof says David Bowie, not Queen, caused surge in Live Aid donations

David Bowie performs at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985./Georges De Keerle/Getty ImagesBob Geldof is setting the record straight about a moment in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody that claimed donations to help famine relief in Ethiopia skyrocketed after the band performed at Live Aid.Geldof, one of the founders of Live Aid, told The New York Times that it was actually David Bowie who was […]

todayJuly 14, 2025