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Having earned raves for bulking up to play the wrestler Mark Kerr in his MMA fighting prime for “The Smashing Machine,” Dwayne Johnson is about to undertake another radical transformation. He’s shedding pounds to portray a ” whimsical, eccentric 70-something year-old” called Chicken Man in “Lizard Music.” The film, which will reunite Johnson with “The Smashing Machine” director Benny Safdie, …

Manaia Ogbechie knew when she committed to come to Nebraska that she would have two All-American caliber players ahead of her on the depth chart. Instead of looking at the situation as a detriment, the 6-foot-3 middle blocker is thriving and trying to learn as much as possible from senior Rebekah Allick and junior Andi Jackson.  Ogbechie showed her potential …

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Paramount is on the verge of acquiring Bari Weiss’ right-leaning Free Press news organization, with Weiss set for a top role in running CBS News, TheWrap has learned. The deal, which is being finalized by Paramount’s lawyers and was first reported by Puck on Wednesday, sets CBS News on a course for a more conservative approach in line with CEO …

In the final ‘Downton Abbey,’ Diamonds and Antique Jewels Have a Lead Role  The New York Times Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – this silly, enjoyable nonsense should go on for ever  The Guardian We proved Bafta and the critics wrong — Downton Abbey bows out  The Times ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Gala Red Carpet Photos  Deadline ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ …

A top official at the General Services Administration since the start of the Trump administration is stepping down from his current post, according to an email he sent to staff. Stephen Ehikian, GSA’s former acting leader who later served as its second-in-command, told employees on Tuesday evening that he will “transition out of that role.” “It has been an honor …

Chloe Malle’s promotion to the head of editorial content at American Vogue was written in the stars – or more aptly, written on screen. Years before today’s big editorial shakeup at the famed fashion magazine, Malle’s mother, Candice Bergen, played a character on Sex and the City that bore striking similarities to the exec that Malle is replacing as head …

Colton Herta will become a Cadillac Formula 1 test driver next year, and is looking increasingly likely to twin that role with a switch to Formula 2. The 25-year-old, who is IndyCar’s youngest ever race-winner and has taken nine victories in the series since he joined it at the end of 2018, has long been strongly linked with the new …

The executive producer of Rare’s cancelled Everwild has been given a new role inside of Xbox Game Studios. Louise O’Connor, a 25-year company veteran who first worked on Nintendo 64’s Conker’s Bad Fur Day, was among those affected by Everwild’s cancellation, after overseeing the project since its inception a decade ago. However, O’Connor has been given a new role inside …

You have to see “Bugonia” to appreciate how far out there Jesse Plemons goes with Teddy, the obsessed conspiracy freak beekeeper who kidnaps Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), the CEO of Big Pharma company Auxolith, convinced that she is an alien out to destroy the earth. This week, “Bugonia” played Venice and Telluride to upbeat response from critics and audiences. It’s …