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Before audiences followed the story of Robert Durst, this miniseries gave a fascinating look at another man accused of killing his wife. The Big Picture Netflix’s The Staircase predates the true crime craze, pioneering immersive storytelling with intimate interviews and suspenseful twists. Just like HBO’s The Jinx , The Staircase later returned with new installments, allowing viewers to follow along with the case decades after the initial trial. The Staircase ‘s ambiguity allows viewers to draw their conclusions, leading to popularity and even a dramatized adaptation. Now that The Jinx: Part Two is airing on HBO, fans are remembering what…

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By Louise Dalmasso and Dominique VidalonPARIS (Reuters) – A French court on Tuesday acquitted film director Roman Polanski of defaming British actress Charlotte Lewis after she accused him of raping her when she was a teenager.Lewis, 56, alleged in 2010 that the Franco-Polish director had sexually abused her at his Paris apartment in 1983 when she was 16 after she had travelled to the French capital for a casting session. She starred in his 1986 film “Pirates”.She sued for defamation after Polanski called her allegations a “heinous lie” in a 2019 interview with Paris Match magazine.Paris Match also wrote that…

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Gayle King can officially add swimsuit model to her resume! On Tuesday, the CBS Mornings host was surprised to learn that she appears as one of the four solo cover girls for the 60th anniversary of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. After presenting models Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady with their covers, Nate Burleson made the shocking reveal to his co-host. “Kate and Hunter aren’t the only cover stars in the room right now,” as he and co-host Tony Dokoupil playfully looked around the set.”She is right here,” he said as Upton walked King’s cover over to her.King beamed with excitement.”I’m on the cover,” she…

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Gracious throughout the event, the ‘Barbie’ director argued that filmmaking is its own worthy form of engagement: “The very act of watching cinema and engaging with it seriously is part of the discussion of what’s difficult [in the world].”Gracious throughout the event, the ‘Barbie’ director argued that filmmaking is its own worthy form of engagement: “The very act of watching cinema and engaging with it seriously is part of the discussion of what’s difficult [in the world].” The 2024 Cannes Film Festival competition jury, led by president Greta Gerwig, met the international press Tuesday — and it didn’t take long before the…

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If Charlie Davis wants to be crowned the Sole Survivor on the season 46 finale, he’s going to have to betray his No. 1 ally, Maria Shrime Gonzalez. “I’ve worked really hard to plant this idea with Ben [Katzman], Kenzie [Petty] and Liz [Wilcox] that we can take out Maria and Q [Burdette],” Charlie, 26, says in Us Weekly’s exclusive first look of the Wednesday, May 15, episode of Survivor. Charlie and Ben, 31, approach the water well alongside Kenzie, 29, to discuss their next move to ensure they make it to the final five. Ben shares with Kenzie and…

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Bella Hadid gave some insight on her close bond with sister Gigi Hadid — and shared how Taylor Swift plays a part in it. While on The Drew Barrymore Show May 13, the model and entrepreneur, 27, opened up about her relationship with Gigi, which like any sisterhood, involves quarrels, but special moments too.  “It’s inevitable to fight, but it’s always to know [sic] you’re going to come back from it,” Bella said, adding that she and her older sibling, 29, go through life as “best friends.” Bella also admitted they went through the “regular sister stuff” growing up, like…

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Tom Brady’s roast was certainly an event that made history, but it did not happen without an unexpected turn. Jeff Ross, known for his blunt humor, delivered a punch at Robert Kraft, leaving the audience in splits. However, the segment was one of the moments that saw Tom Brady actually losing it on Jeff Ross, a moment that Nikki Glaser cared to discuss after the show. As the punchline on Robert Kraft approached, Brady stood up in discomfort, signaling his reluctance to proceed with the joke and whispering the same to Ross. Though the reaction has made circles on social…

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Dealing with a player as animated and short-tempered as Draymond Green is not an easy task for many coaches. Hence, Jay Wright gave Steve Kerr his flowers for handling Green for 10 years. The former Villanova Wildcat coach’s comments came in right after he hilariously trolled the Golden State Warriors leader. These playoffs may be the last one for Inside the NBA as the NBA is set to hand over NBC the media rights. However, the TNT crew is pampering their audience while they still can, even inviting Draymond Green and Jay Wright to tonight’s broadcast. During the episode, the…

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Usually, F1 drivers stay in hotels for any race weekend. However, some drivers like to book a motorhome where they get the utmost privacy, especially during the European races. Ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP in Imola, renowned F1 photographer, Kym Illman has revealed that some of these motorhomes can cost as much as a whopping $300,000 per month. However, he did reveal that not all drivers pay such an exorbitant amount. As per Illman, most drivers pay approximately $10,000 or less per week for their accommodation in Imola. Some of the drivers who have rented these lavish motorhomes in…

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