Jane Fonda Revives Her Father’s McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group

The actress joined Spike Lee, Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal and others in reviving the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that her father, Henry Fonda, was a member of in the 1940s.

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Spencer Pratt Lost His House in the Palisades Fire and Thinks Gavin Newsom Should Take the Blame

After losing his house in the Palisades fire, Spencer Pratt has gone from the archetype of celebrity emptiness to community activist — and become a magnet for Republican politicians.

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The Billionaire, the Psychedelics and the Best-Selling Memoir

Amy Griffin wrote a book based on recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities promoted it. Then questions arose.

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Like His Suspension, Kimmel’s Return Draws a Partisan Reaction

Ben Stiller, the actor and comedian, called Mr. Kimmel’s opening words a “brilliant monologue,” while some on the right questioned his authenticity.

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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture

Lee Jung-jae, who has been a star in South Korea for decades, said social media has made audiences more zealous. He thinks he knows how to keep them happy.

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Giorgio Armani, Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 91

He created a male uniform whose feminized form won favor with women. An alliance with movie stars made his name all but synonymous with red-carpet dressing.

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Taylor Swift Found a New Way to Control Her Narrative: Podcasts

For stars promoting their projects, podcasts have become an appealing alternative to late-night TV and glossy magazines.

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At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display

President Trump held forth about the nature of show business and his own tortured relationship with celebrity.

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation

The former Canadian prime minister had dinner on Monday night with the newly single American pop star in Montreal, spurring intrigue over how they ended up meeting.

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Scandal-Ridden Fyre Festival Is Sold for $245,000 on eBay

Billy McFarland, who served nearly four years in prison for fraud, said in April that he would put the beleaguered brand that he founded up for sale.

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