Ed Sheeran must face plagiarism claim: judge

A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s bid to dismiss one of three lawsuits accusing him of lifting his 2014 smash “Thinking Out Loud” from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On.”
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Game of Thrones is heading to Broadway with a new prequel play

Martin’s epic tale is getting a theatrical adaptation.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22358391/game-of-thrones-broadway-play-george-r-r-martin-theater-2023?source=Snapzu

Grey's Anatomy: the TV show that has always been there for me

There’s a song that I listen to every time I begin to feel the tendrils of sadness take a grip. For nearly 15 years, this song – Grace, by the Norwegian singer Kate Havnevik – has soundtracked every desperate and devastating moment in my life. It’s a little self-indulgent gift I give myself when I need to be enveloped by despair.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/26/greys-anatomy-the-tv-show-that-has-always-been-there-for-me?source=Snapzu

Netflix planning to launch 40 anime shows in 2021

New titles include Yasuke and Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/27/22353848/netflix-launch-anime-ragnarok-zeus-resident-evil-streaming?source=Snapzu

The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row

TV personality Sharon Osbourne has left US chat show The Talk after a heated on-air debate about racism earlier this month. Osbourne defended broadcaster Piers Morgan over his criticism of a high-profile TV interview given by the Duchess of Sussex.
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William Shatner Reveals He’s Never Seen an Episode of ‘Star Trek’: ‘It’s All Painful’

"I don't like the way I look and what I do," Shatner says about looking back on his performance as Captain Kirk.
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/03/star-trek-william-shatner-never-watched-show-1234626435/?source=Snapzu

CBS Critiques Itself Over "Legitimizing" Woody Allen Interview

Viewers of CBS Sunday Morning this week saw something unusual on the broadcast network: A segment critical of its own work.
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Larry McMurtry, 'Lonesome Dove' Novelist and 'Brokeback Mountain' Oscar Winner, Dies at 84

The Pulitzer Prize recipient and screenwriter also wrote the books behind 'Hud', 'The Last Picture Show' and 'Terms of Endearment.' Larry McMurtry, the Texas-born novelist who authored Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show and Terms of Endearment and won an Oscar for co-writing the adapted screenplay for Brokeback Mountain, has died. He was 84.
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How NBC's underrated (but always wonderful) 'Superstore' said goodbye in series finale

Spoiler alert! Here's how the Cloud 9 employees said their final goodbyes in the series finale of NBC's "Superstore."
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Britney Spears officially petitions for dad Jamie Spears to resign as her conservator

Britney Spears files for dad Jamie Spears to quit as her conservator, after his lawyer said she could end her conservatorship by petitioning.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/03/25/britney-spears-petitions-dad-jamie-spears-resign-her-conservator/7004610002/?source=Snapzu

Beverly Cleary, beloved author who chronicled schoolyard scrapes and feisty kids, dies at 104

Her best-selling children’s books included “Henry Huggins” and “Ramona the Pest.”
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/beverly-cleary-dead/2021/03/26/afee8588-0aed-11e6-a6b6-2e6de3695b0e_story.html?source=Snapzu

Jay Leno sorry for jokes about Asian Americans

The US TV host has admitted that racial gags made for more than a decade were "a legitimate wrong".
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Netflix Boards BBC Steven Moffat Series ‘Inside Man’; Stanley Tucci, David Tennant, Dolly Wells, Lydia West Join Cast

Netflix has boarded its latest BBC drama, taking the international rights to Steven Moffat’s limited series Inside Man, which has assembled a stellar above-the-line cast ahead of production taking place later this year.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2021/03/netflix-bbc-steven-moffat-inside-man-stanley-tucci-david-tennant-dolly-wells-lydia-west-1234721522/?source=Snapzu

Why Kylie Jenner thinks the criticism over her support of a GoFundMe campaign isn't fair

Kylie Jenner has spoken out publicly following criticism of her support for a GoFundMe effort for a makeup artist. Jenner recently shared an Instagram story seeking prayers for makeup artist Samuel Rauda and directing her 222 million followers to a GoFundMe started to help pay his medical bills. According to the GoFundMe, Rauda was in an accident and "underwent major surgery on Sunday, 3/14/21." No details about the accident were offered.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/entertainment/kylie-jenner-gofundme-response/index.html?source=Snapzu

Yakuza’s producer says he’d like to remaster cult shooter Binary Domain

Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato has said he’d like to remaster Ryo Ga Gotoku Studio’s 2012 shooter Binary Domain. The third-person action game was released for PS3 and Xbox 360 to generally favourable reviews but disappointing launch sales, though it maintains a cult following of fans.
Read more: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/yakuzas-producer-says-hed-like-to-remaster-cult-shooter-binary-domain/amp/?__twitter_impression=true?source=Snapzu

How Would the Publishing World Respond to Lolita Today?

I’d guess most people remember reading Lolita for the first time. I do. Freshman fall in college. It was 1989 and I had just turned 18. I curled up under my Laura Ashley knockoff floral comforter a…
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'The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening "proud" of Apu following controversy

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has said that he is "proud" of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon following criticism of the character.
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An Eminem classic has been updated for 2021 using AI tech

An audio deepfake of sorts has brought 'My Name Is' into the now, and it's scarily accurate.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/an-eminem-classic-has-been-updated-for-2021-using-ai-tech/13271414?source=Snapzu

A Documentary Explores Dissociative Identity Disorder

The condition, formerly called multiple personality disorder, affects a surprising 1 percent of the population.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/22/well/mind/dissociative-identity-disorder-busy-inside.html?source=Snapzu

‘Superstore’ Was the Perfect Comedy for Less-Than-Funny Times

This week’s series finale closes out a delightful sitcom that didn’t shy from the challenges faced by America’s low-wage workers, including the current pandemic.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/23/arts/television/superstore-series-finale.html?source=Snapzu

How to be a woman who loves books, according to every TV show and movie I’ve ever seen.

Sniff every old or sort of old book you see. Close your eyes when you do it. If a stranger is reading the book, trust that they will be charmed by this. People are often charmed by you, the first book-lover they have ever met.
Read more: https://lithub.com/how-to-be-a-woman-who-loves-books-according-to-every-tv-show-and-movie-ive-ever-seen?source=Snapzu

Utah is about to pass a law making iPhones filter porn — but only if other states pass one, too

In the next week, Utah’s governor will decide whether to make all phones and tablets in the state filter pornography... sort of. The bill, which passed Utah’s legislature earlier this month, would require mobile devices to “automatically enable a filter capable of blocking material that is harmful to minors.” Gov. Spencer Cox has said he will “carefully consider” signing it by the March 25th deadline.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/21/22335928/utah-phone-tablet-anti-porn-filter-law-passes-first-amendment?source=Snapzu

Justice League Snyder Cut Endings, Explained

Long movie, never-ending epilogue.
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Thomas Middleditch accused of sexual misconduct at now closed L.A. Goth nightclub in 2019

'Silicon Valley' star Thomas Middleditch has been accused of sexual misconduct towards a then-21-year-old woman at the now-defunct private Goth club Cloak & Dagger in Hollywood back in 2019.
Read more: https://ew.com/tv/thomas-middleditch-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/?source=Snapzu

Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz killed by lightning while training

El Salvador’s top surfer, who had been preparing fo the sport’s Olympic debut this summer, has been struck and killed by lightning
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/mar/21/katherine-diaz-surfer-killed-lightning-el-salvador-olympics?source=Snapzu

The Birdcage at 25: a gay comedy that broke boundaries

Starring Robin Williams, this 1996 US remake of a 1970s French farce celebrated the joy of being gay in a way that was radical, writes Emily Maskell.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210310-the-birdcage-at-25-a-pioneering-moment-in-mainstream-cinema?source=Snapzu

How Children Read Differently From Books vs. Screens

Scrolling may work for social media, but experts say that for school assignments, kids learn better if they slow down their reading.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/well/family/children-reading-screens-books.html?source=Snapzu

Netflix Psychological Thriller 'Deadly Illusions' Is Your Good-Bad Weekend Flick

It's so... terrible.
Read more: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/deadly-illusions-netflix-review-24869?source=Snapzu

MTV and Ice Cube Are Developing a Celebrity Deathmatch Revival

The last attempt to bring back the show was in 2015.
Read more: https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/celebrity-deathmatch-revival-with-ice-cube-mtv.html?source=Snapzu

Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option

Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56452473?source=Snapzu

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Speak Out Against ‘Predatory Practices’ After Tabloid Investigation

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have spoken up following a website’s claims that U.K. tabloid The Sun paid a private investigator to dig into her life. The Sun U.S. hired private investigator Dan Hanks to obtain information about Markle, and her father Thomas, in 2016, shortly after she started dating Prince Harry, according to a report by Byline Investigates.
Read more: https://variety.com/2021/politics/global/meghan-markle-prince-harry-the-sun-byline-investigates-1234935072/?source=Snapzu

AMC Networks Touts ‘Dead,’ ‘Saul’ Finales, ‘Slippin’ Jimmy’ in Upfront Talks

A series of prominent TV-series endings will give AMC Networks an opportunity to seek new beginnings with advertisers. The New York owner of the AMC, IFC and Sundance cable networks will be selling…
Read more: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/amc-networks-tv-upfront-walking-dead-better-call-saul-finale-1234934360/?source=Snapzu

For All Mankind explores a world where humans lived on the moon — in the 1970s. It’s fantastic.

The AppleTV+ show is my favorite TV drama going right now.
Read more: https://www.vox.com/22316108/for-all-mankind-review-apple-tv-plus?source=Snapzu

‘The Simpsons’ at 700 Episodes: Producer Al Jean on Whether They’ll Make It to 1,000

As “The Simpsons” marks another milestone this Sunday with its 700th episode, fans can be rest assured that there are many more to come beyond that.
Read more: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/the-simpsons-700-episodes-clip-al-jean-1234934371/?source=Snapzu

Elton John - oven manual song

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Brittany Murphy’s shocking death to be explored in new HBO doc

More than a decade later, fans are still looking for answers to the untimely death of actress Brittany Murphy, who was only 32 when she was found dead in her West Hollywood home. Her life and the “mysterious circumstances surrounding [her] tragic death” will be explored in a two-part documentary that will air on HBO Max, according to the streaming service. The series “will go beyond the conspiracy theories and headlines, featuring new interviews by those closest to Brittany and new archival footage.”
Read more: https://nypost.com/2021/03/18/brittany-murphys-mysterious-death-explored-in-new-hbo-doc/?source=Snapzu

HBO Max Orders Brittany Murphy Documentary Series

HBO Max has ordered a documentary about the late actor Brittany Murphy. The two-part series hails from Blumhouse Television and Pyramid Productions. The documentary will explore the life and death …
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Amazon Fire TV's free news app now boasts 88 local stations

Amazon is expanding local coverage on its free news app for Fire TV with over 70 additional stations from Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans, Salt Lake City, and Orlando, among others.
Read more: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-fire-tv-free-news-app-local-channels-expansion-150048450.html?source=Snapzu

Marvel announces first gay Captain America

A teenager who “stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten” is to become the first LGBTQ+ character to take on the mantle of Captain America. Marvel Comics is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the US hero with the launch of a new series, The United States of Captain America, in which the incumbent Steve Rogers will team up with former Captain Americas when his shield goes missing.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/mar/18/marvel-announces-first-gay-captain-america-aaron-fischer-united-states-of-captain-america?source=Snapzu

All Seasons of ‘The Office’ Are Streaming Free on Peacock (but Just for One Week)

Peacock is unlocking the full run of “The Office” for free for one week, as NBCUniversal continues to find new ways the use the immensely popular sitcom as a carrot to draw users to its streaming service.
Read more: https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/the-office-streaming-free-peacock-1234933517/?source=Snapzu

Why Channel 37 Doesn’t Exist (And What It Has to Do With Aliens)

Since the advent of analog TVs, channel 37 has always been static. Here's why.
Read more: https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy8by7/why-channel-37-doesnt-exist-and-what-it-has-to-do-with-aliens?source=Snapzu

She Kept a Library Book for 63 Years. It Was Time to Return It.

“I think that says a great deal about how much we as a society value the written word,” a shocked librarian said.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/nyregion/nyc-overdue-library-book.html?source=Snapzu

‘The Wonder Years’: Elisha “EJ” Williams To Play The New Kevin Arnold In ABC Reboot Pilot

The Wonder Years has found its new Kevin Arnold. Elisha “EJ” Williams has been tapped to star as Dean, the new Kevin in ABC’s The Wonder Years single-camera comedy reboot pilot
Read more: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-wonder-years-elisha-ej-williams-play-new-kevin-arnold-abc-reboot-pilot-1234714677/?source=Snapzu

Yaphet Kotto, Bond Villain and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 81

Yaphet Kotto, an actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street,” ha…
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What Happens in Your Brain When You 'Lose Yourself' in Fiction

Using characters from "Game of Thrones", researchers investigated what happens in the brain when people immerse themselves in fiction. The study found the more people became immersed in a story, the more they "became" the fictional character while reading. This was reflected in activity changes in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with thinking about one's self.
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Sabine Schmitz Dies: Former ‘Top Gear’ Presenter Was 51

Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver who served as a presenter on BBC hit Top Gear, has died at the age of 51. Schmitz revealed last year that she had been suffering from cancer since 2017. Known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, her death has prompted tributes from the BBC, the team behind Amazon’s The Grand Tour, and the motor racing world.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2021/03/sabine-schmitz-top-gear-dead-1234716370/?source=Snapzu

Bill Burr Draws Criticism Over Grammys Premiere Ceremony Jokes

Comedian Bill Burr is drawing criticism on social media over remarks he made while presenting a series of awards at the 2021 Grammy Awards premiere ceremony.
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Taylor Swift Wins Album of the Year at 2021 Grammys for folklore

Swift is the first woman to win Album of the Year thrice
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Saint goes marching out: Brees retires from NFL

Drew Brees announced his retirement after 20 NFL seasons on Sunday, writing on Instagram to Saints fans "his is not goodbye, rather a new beginning."
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It’s 2021 and ‘Avatar’ Just Overtook ‘Avengers: Endgame’ as Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time

Pour one out for the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. “Avengers: Endgame,” the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Marvel superhero blockbuster, relinquished its title as the highest-grossin…
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