Entertainment
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35 countries will compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
Dec 15, 2025 7:19 am - Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year, after five countries said they would boycott due to discord over Israel’s participation.
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Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Dec 15, 2025 7:03 am - Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died. He was 78.
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All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony.
Dec 15, 2025 6:38 am - Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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What to stream: ‘Emily in Paris,’ iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, ‘Him,’ Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed
Dec 15, 2025 5:15 am - Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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2 people found dead at Rob Reiner’s home and homicide detectives are investigating
Dec 14, 2025 9:46 pm - LOS ANGELES — Homicide detectives were investigating Sunday after two people were found dead at director-actor Rob Reiner's Los Angeles home, authorities said. The Los A...
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‘Zootopia 2’ retakes No. 1 at box office, crosses $1 billion worldwide
Dec 14, 2025 1:45 pm - “Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.
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Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriageDec 14, 2025 9:25 am - Comedian Amy Schumer says she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end their marriage.
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Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
Dec 14, 2025 9:20 am - Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, are expecting their first baby together.
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Highland Park author releases first graphic novel in long-term ‘Ultimate Oz Universe’ projectDec 13, 2025 3:14 pm - An author based in Highland Park is working on a 10-book graphic novel series based on the Oz universe. Elton John wrote the forward.
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New Moon Vegan bakery in Batavia inducted into Illinois Made programDec 13, 2025 1:24 pm - New Moon Vegan, a woman-owned small-batch bakery and cafe in downtown Batavia, has been inducted into the Illinois Made program by the Illinois Office of Tourism. The eatery offers 100% plant-based pastries, breads and savory specialties, made fresh daily using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.