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George Carlin's estate reaches settlement over AI-generated comedy special

Comedian George Carlin’s estate has agreed to a settlement with the media company it sued earlier this year over the use of artificial intelligence. In January, Carlin’s estate sued the podcast company, Dudesy, for recreating Carlin’s iconic comedic style in an hourlong special titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” The settlement indicates that Dudesy is required to permanently remove …

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Nick Cannon defends Diddy 'as a friend' while discussing challenges of Cassie lawsuit in resurfaced interview

Nick Cannon shared his struggles with friendships in a recent episode of his “Counsel Culture” show. Cannon, 43, was asked “What do you think about Diddy?” while chatting with Iyanla Vanzant in a segment that was recorded before Sean Combs’ houses were raided by the Homeland Securities Investigation team as part of a federal human trafficking investigation last month. “I …

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HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier fire back at 'nasty' comments about houses on 'Home Town Takeover'

HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier slammed social media trolls for leaving negative comments about the houses featured on their show “Home Town Takeover.” On Tuesday, Erin, 38, shared a video on Instagram in which she was seen riding in a car with her husband and co-star Ben, 40, noting that they were in Sebring, Florida, to film season three …

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Michael J. Fox has had ‘best 35 years’ of his life with wife Tracy Pollan: 'We just make it up as we go along'

After 35 years of marriage to wife Tracy Pollan, Michael J. Fox knows a thing or two about the key to a successful relationship. The “Back to the Future” actor – who attended the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s event with Pollan on Tuesday – opened up about his partnership with his …

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Former ESPN host says her Biden interview was entirely 'scripted' by network execs: 'Every single question'

Former ESPN host Sage Steele revealed that her 2021 interview with President Biden was “scripted” by network executives. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Steele recalled the “structured” nature of the pre-taped interview, so much so that her ESPN bosses handed her a “script” to go off of. “That was an interesting experience in its own right because it …

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On this day in history, April 3, 1978, 'Star Wars' snubbed for Best Picture Oscar in favor of 'Annie Hall'

Woody Allen’s quaint, quirky film “Annie Hall” incited one of the great controversies in Oscar history when it captured the Academy Award for Best Picture over innovative blockbuster and American cultural landmark “Star Wars” on this day in history, April 3, 1978. The Hollywood hullabaloo has grown only greater in the decades since. “‘Annie Hall’ contains more intellectual wit and …

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Playwright Christopher Durang, a Tony winner for 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' dies at 75

NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright Christopher Durang, a master of satire and black comedy who won a Tony Award for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist with “Miss Witherspoon,” has died. He was 75. Durang died Tuesday at his home in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, of complications from logopenic primary progressive aphasia, said his agent, …

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Eiza Gonzalez says dating is ‘not about love’: ‘There’s more important things in life’

Eiza Gonzalez explained she’s decided to practice “conscious dating” instead of focusing on love. The “3 Body Problem” star created a list of non-negotiables that she now looks for in a potential partner. “I used to be an impulse girl,” Gonzalez explained during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” “I would be like ‘I love him. I love him. …

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Harrison Ford scored 'Indiana Jones' after Tom Selleck turned it down for 'Magnum, P.I.': co-star

Tom Selleck almost became Karen Allen’s love interest when she was cast to play Marion Ravenwood in “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” “Tom previously had done a pilot for ‘Magnum, P.I.’ before being asked to play Indiana Jones,” the actress explained to Fox News Digital. “And when you do a pilot, you sign a contract that, if it gets picked …

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Jared Leto takes over 'Wheel of Fortune' hosting duties in April Fools' Day prank

Jared Leto took April Fools’ Day to another level. In a surprising turn of events during Monday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” the Oscar-winning actor shocked fans as he seemingly took over hosting duties for longtime host Pat Sajak. “Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,” the show’s announcer said as Leto and White walked …

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