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Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues
Sian Phillips will step back from full-scale stage shows but continue other projects.
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Variety
Behind the Scenes of Obama’s Acting Cameo in ‘Life, Larry’: Blaming Larry David for His Tan Suit Debacle, Improvising Lines and Ranting About Ketchup
WorldPingIn his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting his stubborn and curmudgeonly self into America’s most pivotal moments.
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No, Brian Eno Is Not Behind the Film Soundtrack for ‘At Night.’ Experimental Musician Elvin Brandhi Is.
The Locarno-premiering film by Beatrice Gibson is her first feature soundtrack, and she shares insights into its collaborative creation, whether she may return for more film work and her upcoming album.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingThe Guardian
Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer
I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple The last time I opened X, a photo of Ariana Grande leaning over in a low-cut black dress, clavicle showing, was at the t…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
Hollywood Reporter
‘Asphalt Guerrilla’ Blends Fact, Fiction, AI and a Story About Filmmaking to Hold Up a Mirror to Our Time
Portuguese auteur Edgar Pêra discusses his new film, premiering at Locarno, shares how he is using AI to fight his concerns about it, and why he thinks about the rise of radicalism in the world as a symptom.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Rolling Stone
Mookie Betts on Keeping His Pregame Routine Simple and Why He Doesn’t Worry About Rivalries
The Dodgers shortstop discusses how his clean routine led to a campaign with Native, why he's not superstitious, and the story behind his signature jewelry…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
ESPN
Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like
Ahead of Fitzgerald's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, take a spin through his Pitt career.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN