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Sinclair Broadcast Group has put an end to airing political commentary segments from former Donald Trump aide Boris Epshteyn and others. The final “must-run” segments end Friday. The move is part of Sinclair’s efforts to shift away from political commentary in favor of investigative reporting, according to NBC News. NBC...

Before “Hamilton,” there was “In the Heights.” It was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway musical. And now it’s his first work to get a movie adaptation. The first trailer for the new film was released Thursday. The movie will hit theaters June 26. The story, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel...

“Richard Jewell” is a typically strong late-period Clint Eastwood docudrama that balances grand American themes while captivatingly dramatizing the villainization of the Atlanta Olympics bombing hero, only to needlessly tarnish itself with a wanton and unfounded depiction of a female journalist at the center of the 1996 media storm. Eastwood’s...

Ryan Reynolds says he relates to the social media criticism heaped on the Peloton ad actress. In fact, that feeling led him to hire her for a commercial promoting his gin company. Reynolds spoke Tuesday about the uproar while promoting his new action flick, the Michael Bay-directed “6 Underground.” In...

At long last, Michael Scott’s masterpiece has been unveiled. “The Office” YouTube channel posted the full version of “Threat Level Midnight,” the action film made by Steve Carell’s character in the show. The synopsis of Scott’s movie on the video reads “After secret agent Michael Scarn (played by Scott) is...

The creators of the latest “Jumanji” sequel have begun from an age-old premise — if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And they’ve taken note of other successful franchises to adopt what must surely be a new Hollywood motto — just add more. So “Jumanji: The Next Level” brings together...

More films directed or co-directed by women than ever before have been added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Among the 25 selected are Patricia Cardoso’s 2002 “Real Women Have Curves,” Gunvor Nelson’s 1969 “My Name is Oona” and the 1971 “A New Leaf,” which Elaine...

NEW YORK — Netflix says that 26.4 million households worldwide watched “The Irishman” in its first week of streaming. That figure includes those who watched at least 70% of Martin Scorsese’s 3 1/2 hour crime epic. Netflix selectively announces viewership for its films and series, and they aren’t substantiated by...

It’s not the end of the world, it’s a temporary glitch in the matrix: Vanna White has stepped away from the puzzle board to spin the wheel on “Wheel of Fortune.” Her hosting duties on NBC’s long-running game show are temporary. White stepped in for Pat Sajak for three weeks...

There’s a shortage of perfect Q&A’s in this world, and it would be a pity to miss the one coming to Pittsburgh in April. Actor Cary Elwes will bring “As You Wish: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes” to Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on April 3, participating in a...

“Ghostbusters” fans are beaming as the first full trailer for Jason Reitman’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” landed online Monday morning. And it looks pretty impressive. The story follows a mom and her two kids as they inherit an old farm in a small town. Strange happenings begin occurring around the town. Meanwhile,...

NEW YORK — Tom Hanks’ role as Mister Rogers in the Pittsburgh-filmed “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” has landed him a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor. It could be a winning night at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards for Hanks, who also will be recognized for...

LOS ANGELES — Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop. The Sesame Workshop said in a statement that the...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges appears to have a new fan in Uncle Si from “Duck Dynasty.” “I used to be a Saints fan, but I heard the good news,” Uncle Si says in a video posted to the official Duck Commander Twitter account on Sunday. “The Steelers have...

The Associated Press has named these TV programs as the year’s top 10: 1. “Surviving R. Kelly,” Lifetime. No other series made the kind of real world impact that this one did. Allegations of sexual abuse against minors followed R. Kelly for years: The superstar was even acquitted of child...

Ian Bunbury was suspended 4,000 feet in the air via a harness with his dog Henry for four hours while shooting a movie scene at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. Bunbury looked at his dog as the pair traveled in various positions up and down the hill....