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• Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian Actor and Director Known for ‘Homeland,’ ‘Beyond the Walls’ and Docu ‘Jenin, Jenin,’ Dies at 72

  Mohammad Bakri, the Palestinian actor and director known for his work on "Homeland" and in the 1984 film "Beyond the Walls," has died. He was 72.

• ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Trailer Adds a Dash of ‘Cinderella’ to a Forbidden Romance

  In the Season 4 trailer for Netflix's 'Bridgerton,' Benedict kicks off a steamy forbidden romance with Sophie.

• ‘Palm Royale’ Star Josh Lucas on Douglas’ Messy Marriage to ‘Trad Wife’ Maxine and How Her ‘Death’ Affects Him: ‘He’s Untethered, He’s Lost’

  "Palm Royale" star Josh Lucas breaks down Maxine's "death" and Douglas' reaction.

• Frank Darabont on Coming Out of Retirement for ‘Stranger Things 5’: ‘It Was a Hell of a Great Experience’

  'Shawshank Redempton' director Frank Darabont was happily retired—but then the Duffer brothers asked him to direct episodes in 'Stranger Things 5.'

• Bari Weiss Defends ’60 Minutes’ Decision in Staff Memo: ‘This May Seem Radical’ but ‘No Amount of Outrage’ Will ‘Derail Us’

  CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and other top executives defended a recent decision to spike a "60 Minutes" report on the plight of deportees

• Pat Finn, Second City Alum Known for Roles on ‘The Middle’ and ‘Ed,’ Dies at 60

  Pat Finn, a veteran character actor and Second City alum known for his roles on 'The Middle' and 'Ed,' died Dec. 22 at the age of 60.

• Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ Exit Is Most-Watched Episode in a Year

  With Ariana Grande as host and Bowen Yang taking a bow, 'Saturday Night Live' achieved its most-watched episode in more than a year.

• Donald Trump Rages Over ‘Pathetic Trainwreck’ Stephen Colbert, Says CBS Should Cancel His Show Now: ‘Put Him to Sleep’

  Donald Trump urged CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert's show 'NOW,' responding to a Dec. 8 rerun in which Colbert mocked his Kennedy Center takeover.

• Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn Unpack ‘Pluribus’ Finale Twists and Reveal Original Ending: ‘It Would Have Been Satisfying but Not as Satisfying’

  Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn unpack the 'Pluribus' finale twists and reveal the original ending for Carol, Zosia and Manousos.

• Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung Crime Thriller ‘Made in Korea’ Sets Disney+ Debut

  Hyun Bin and Jung Woosung go head-to-head in 'Made in Korea,' a 1970s crime noir that launches on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere.

• ‘Rob Reiner — Scenes From a Life’ Special on CBS News Hits 6.2 Million Viewers

  'CBS News: Rob Reiner — Scenes From a Life' hit 6.2 million views.

• Comcast Extends Michael Cavanagh’s Contract Through 2029, Grants Exec Stock Worth $35 Million

  Michael Cavanagh, as he's set to assume the role of Comcast's co-CEO on Jan. 2, extended his employment contract with the cable and media conglomerate that runs through Jan. 1, 2029.

• Chevy Chase Was ‘Hurt’ by ‘SNL50’ Excluding Him: ‘Somebody Made a Mistake. They Should’ve Had Me on That Stage’

  Chevy Chase says it was 'upsetting' being excluded from 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.'

• Rob Reiner and Wife’s Death Certificates Confirm They Died ‘Minutes’ After ‘Multiple’ Knife Wound Injuries; Children Say Memorial Service Will Be Held at a ‘Later Date’

  Rob and Michele Reiner died "minutes" after sustaining "multiple sharp force injuries," the couple's official death certificate confirms.

• ‘Stranger Things’ All-Time Stats: 1.2 Billion Total Views, Most Rewatched Scenes and $1.4 Billion Contributed to the U.S. Economy (EXCLUSIVE)

  Take a statistical look at the indelible impact 'Stranger Things' has had on culture over the years.

• ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Casts Sulu and Bones for Series Finale

  'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' will star Thomas Jane as Bones and Kai Murakami as Sulu in the series finale.

• Connor Storrie Thought ‘Heated Rivalry’ Book Fans Would ‘Hate My Performance’ and He’d Get ‘Torn Apart’ Before Show Became a Hit

  Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie wasn’t sure how fans would receive his portrayal of Ilya Rozanov at first

• ‘The Office’ Star Melora Hardin ‘Burst Into Tears’ When Fired From ‘Back to the Future’ Amid Michael J. Fox Recasting Drama: ‘A Huge Disappointment’

  'The Office' star Melora Hardin was fired from 'Back to the Future' amid the Michael J. Fox recasting drama.

• ‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Asks for Help Finding Missing Sister: ‘We’re Worried She Isn’t Safe’

  "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie is asking for help finding his missing sister, Christina, who was last seen in Los Angeles.

• ‘My Hero Academia’ Concert Tour Unveils Trailer, Key Visual

  Toho has unveiled a trailer and key visual for the 'My Hero Academia In Concert' world tour.

• NBC Pulls ‘The Paper’ Linear Run Early to Give New Comedy ‘Stumble’ a Monday Showcase Next Month (EXCLUSIVE)

  NBC is pulling its linear run of 'The Office' in order to give new comedy "Stumble" a second, Monday night showcase.

• ‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App

  A '60 Minutes' segment on migrants sent by the U.S. to an El Salvador prison has leaked online after being yanked by Bari Weiss.

• Homeless ‘Ned’s Declassified’ Actor Tylor Chase Gets Help Offer From ‘Mighty Ducks’ Star: ‘All We Need to Do Now Is Find Him’

  'Mighty Ducks' star Shaun Weiss has offered to help Tylor Chase, the 'Ned's Declassified' actor who was shown homeless in viral video.

• Gold and Silver Prices Have Reached Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

  Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday, with gold climbing 1.9 percent to $4,428.92 an ounce and silver soaring 3.4 percent to $69.44 an ounce.

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