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  1. Clavicular Arrested on Misdemeanor Assault Charge; Alligator Shooting Probed Separately

    Clavicular Arrested on Misdemeanor Assault Charge; Alligator Shooting Probed Separately

    Braden “Clavicular” Peters was arrested in Fort Lauderdale on a misdemeanor assault warrant tied to a fight involving his girlfriend and influencer Jenny Popach. The Everglades alligator shooting remains a separate investigation.

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  2. Netflix Raises Prices Again — Even the Cheap Plan Got a Bump

    Netflix Raises Prices Again — Even the Cheap Plan Got a Bump

    Netflix quietly nudged up subscription costs: the ad-supported tier is now $8.99, and standard and premium plans also climbed. Here’s what changed and why it matters.

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  3. Hogwarts Recast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series

    Hogwarts Recast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series

    HBO is turning each Harry Potter book into a TV season and has assembled a mostly new cast. Here’s the full rundown of who’s playing whom and a few casting notes.

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  4. Rowling Praises IOC Ban on Trans Women, Then Says She’s "So Happy" About HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot

    Rowling Praises IOC Ban on Trans Women, Then Says She’s "So Happy" About HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot

    J.K. Rowling applauded the International Olympic Committee’s new rule excluding transgender women from female events, and roughly 20 minutes later cheered HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, which she consulted on.

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  5. Tom Hanks to Lead Baseball Drama From Marielle Heller; Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles

    Tom Hanks to Lead Baseball Drama From Marielle Heller; Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles

    Tom Hanks will star in a baseball dramedy directed by Marielle Heller, adapted from Dave Eggers' short story "The Comebacker." Sony is the frontrunner in studio talks, and Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo are being considered for parts.

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  6. Leo Radvinsky: The Quiet Power Behind OnlyFans and the Rise of Paid Fan Sites

    Leo Radvinsky: The Quiet Power Behind OnlyFans and the Rise of Paid Fan Sites

    Leonid “Leo” Radvinsky, a low-key tech entrepreneur who built a fortune in online adult platforms, died at 43 after a long battle with cancer. He is remembered for mastering payments and helping performers get paid, while also attracting controversy and conspiracy.

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  7. Labubu Teams Up With FIFA for Plushes, Keychains, and World Cup Merch

    Labubu Teams Up With FIFA for Plushes, Keychains, and World Cup Merch

    Pop Mart has announced a Labubu x FIFA collaboration ahead of the 2026 World Cup, bringing new plush toys, keychains, and lifestyle items to fans across North America.

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  8. Mark Wahlberg Challenges Internet Stars to 4am Workouts in New YouTube Series

    Mark Wahlberg Challenges Internet Stars to 4am Workouts in New YouTube Series

    Mark Wahlberg is inviting top creators into his home gym for a ten-episode YouTube show called Mark Wahlberg's 4am Club Challenge. Expect grueling workouts, candid talks, and at least one request for Fruit Loops.

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  9. Paul McCartney Announces Intimate New Album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

    Paul McCartney Announces Intimate New Album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

    Paul McCartney will release his 18th solo album, a deeply personal look back at his Liverpool childhood, on May 29.

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  10. Warner Bros. Discovery Schedules April 23 Shareholder Vote on Paramount Deal

    Warner Bros. Discovery Schedules April 23 Shareholder Vote on Paramount Deal

    Warner Bros. Discovery will hold a special shareholder meeting on April 23 to vote on Paramount and Skydance's $110 billion bid, with the WBD board urging approval after a competitive process.

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  11. Martin Sorrell and 'Melania' Producer to Make FIFA-Backed 2026 World Cup Documentary for Disney+

    Martin Sorrell and 'Melania' Producer to Make FIFA-Backed 2026 World Cup Documentary for Disney+

    S4 Capital founder Martin Sorrell has joined Fernando Sulichin to produce <em>Chasing the Dream</em>, a FIFA-supported feature documentary about the 2026 World Cup. The film will stream on Disney+ as debates over politics, travel safety, and steep ticket prices swirl around the tournament.

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