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Paul Bettany Reads Us The Text He Sent To Ron Howard Asking To Be In 'Star Wars'

Mike Ryan chats with the actor about his role as the villain in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' and details how he got the part.

Mike Ryan 05.22.18 18 hours ago

Paul Bettany Reads Us The Text He Sent To Ron Howard Asking To Be In ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

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The Rockets Came Out On Top In The First Close Game Of The Conference Finals

The Rockets Came Out On Top In The First Close Game Of The Conference Finals

Brad Rowland 05.22.18 7 hours ago

David And Farouk Resume Their Chase In A Fractured ‘Legion’

David And Farouk Resume Their Chase In A Fractured ‘Legion’

Alan Sepinwall 05.22.18 8 hours ago 2 Comments

The Royal Wedding Gets A Bad Lip Reading Befitting Of Royalty

The Royal Wedding Gets A Bad Lip Reading Befitting Of Royalty

Jason Nawara 05.22.18 8 hours ago

The Scrapped Version Of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Was Reportedly Gritty, Not Goofy

The Scrapped Version Of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Was Reportedly Gritty, Not Goofy

Jason Nawara 05.22.18 11 hours ago 3 Comments

The PlayStation CEO Says The PS4 Is ‘Nearing The End Of Its Lifecycle,’ But There’s No Need For Concern

The PlayStation CEO Says The PS4 Is ‘Nearing The End Of Its Lifecycle,’ But There’s No Need For Concern

Jason Nawara 05.22.18 13 hours ago

Kobe Bryant ‘Completely Disagrees’ With Kanye West’s Slavery Rant

Kobe Bryant ‘Completely Disagrees’ With Kanye West’s Slavery Rant

Jamie Cooper 05.22.18 13 hours ago 2 Comments

What’s On Tonight: The ‘Roseanne’ Season Finale Brings A Storm Of Change

What’s On Tonight: The ‘Roseanne’ Season Finale Brings A Storm Of Change

Kimberly Ricci 05.22.18 14 hours ago

Bucks Rookie Sterling Brown Plans To Sue The Milwaukee Police For Using A Stun Gun On Him

Bucks Rookie Sterling Brown Plans To Sue The Milwaukee Police For Using A Stun Gun On Him

Brad Rowland 05.22.18 16 hours ago 4 Comments

TV Avalanche Podcast, Episode 64: ‘Westworld,’ ‘Justified’ & More

TV Avalanche Podcast, Episode 64: ‘Westworld,’ ‘Justified’ & More

Alan Sepinwall 05.22.18 16 hours ago 3 Comments

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‘Jeopardy!’ Delivered An Understated Tribute To Patton Oswalt And His Late Wife Michelle McNamara

‘Jeopardy!’ Delivered An Understated Tribute To Patton Oswalt And His Late Wife Michelle McNamara

Andrew Roberts 05.22.18 8 hours ago

Damon Lindelof Explained His New, Original ‘Watchmen’ Series In A Very Personal Letter

Damon Lindelof Explained His New, Original ‘Watchmen’ Series In A Very Personal Letter

Jason Nawara 05.22.18 15 hours ago 3 Comments

Ryan Reynolds And The ‘Deadpool’ Writers Are Teaming Up With Michael Bay For A Netflix Action Film

Ryan Reynolds And The ‘Deadpool’ Writers Are Teaming Up With Michael Bay For A Netflix Action Film

Kimberly Ricci 05.22.18 15 hours ago

Music & Culture

SZA Will Miss Some Upcoming Championship Tour Dates Due To Swollen Vocal Cords

SZA Will Miss Some Upcoming Championship Tour Dates Due To Swollen Vocal Cords

Aaron Williams 05.22.18 13 hours ago

Red Bull Music Brought The Global Reggaeton Scene To New York For Their 2018 Festival

Red Bull Music Brought The Global Reggaeton Scene To New York For Their 2018 Festival

Caitlin White 05.22.18 16 hours ago

All Of The Best New Indie Music From This Week

All Of The Best New Indie Music From This Week

Philip Cosores 05.22.18 22 hours ago

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David And Farouk Resume Their Chase In A Fractured ‘Legion’

Alan Sepinwall 05.22.18 8 hours ago 2 Comments

David And Farouk Resume Their Chase In A Fractured ‘Legion’

‘First Reformed’ Is Paul Schrader’s Most Interesting Work In Years

Vince Mancini 05.22.18 17 hours ago 5 Comments

‘First Reformed’ Is Paul Schrader’s Most Interesting Work In Years

David Lynch Disrupts The Festival Circuit's Status Quo

On its inaugural run-through in Brooklyn, Lynch's Festival Of Disruption is a reminder of what events like this could be like.

Caitlin White 05.21.18 2 days ago

David Lynch Is Still Inventive Enough To Disrupt The Festival Circuit’s Status Quo

We Asked A Tequila Pro To Pick America’s Most Important Tequila Bars

Christopher Osburn 05.21.18 2 days ago

We Asked A Tequila Pro To Pick America’s Most Important Tequila Bars

For Cardi B, Social Media Has Been A Blessing, And A Curse

Like many, Cardi can't seem to quit social media, but perhaps it's time for her to consider unplugging for a little while?

Andre Gee 05.21.18 2 days ago 2 Comments

For Cardi B Social Media Has Been A Gift — But It May Be Turning Into A Curse

Lawrence and Jonathan Kasdan On Why Han Definitely Shoots First In ‘Solo’

Mike Ryan 05.21.18 2 days ago 2 Comments

Lawrence and Jonathan Kasdan On Why Han Definitely Shoots First In ‘Solo’

The ‘Billions’ Stock Watch: Welcome To The Party, John Malkovich

Brian Grubb 05.21.18 2 days ago 4 Comments

The ‘Billions’ Stock Watch: Welcome To The Party, John Malkovich

Examining Jim Carrey's Odd Polish Crime Thriller

Vince Mancini 05.21.18 2 days ago 15 Comments

Everything You Missed In Jim Carrey’s ‘Dark Crimes,’ According To The Reviews

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‘Solo’ Reportedly Broke A ‘Star Wars’ Record Set By ‘The Force Awakens’

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Josh Kurp 05.22.18 17 hours ago 2 Comments

The 15 Funniest Shows On Netflix Right Now, Ranked

The 15 Funniest Shows On Netflix Right Now, Ranked

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‘First Reformed’ Is Paul Schrader’s Most Interesting Work In Years

‘First Reformed’ Is Paul Schrader’s Most Interesting Work In Years

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T.I. Is Wondering Why Tay-K Is Facing The Death Penalty But The Recent Texas School Shooter Is Not

T.I. Is Wondering Why Tay-K Is Facing The Death Penalty But The Recent Texas School Shooter Is Not

Andre Gee 05.22.18 17 hours ago 26 Comments

WWE Pay-Per-Views Are Reportedly About To Get Even Longer, Starting With Money In The Bank

WWE Pay-Per-Views Are Reportedly About To Get Even Longer, Starting With Money In The Bank

Raj Prashad 05.22.18 18 hours ago 18 Comments

Meek Mill Teases A Possible Feature From His Former Rival Drake In A New Freestyle

Meek Mill Teases A Possible Feature From His Former Rival Drake In A New Freestyle

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Paul Bettany Reads Us The Text He Sent To Ron Howard Asking To Be In ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

Paul Bettany Reads Us The Text He Sent To Ron Howard Asking To Be In ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

Mike Ryan 05.22.18 18 hours ago

Metta World Peace Wants To Make The Hall Of Fame

Metta World Peace Wants To Make The Hall Of Fame

Luke Winkie 05.22.18 18 hours ago 2 Comments

Donald Glover Fans Have Taken Over A Pro-Trump Subreddit To Wage War On His Supporters

Donald Glover Fans Have Taken Over A Pro-Trump Subreddit To Wage War On His Supporters

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How To ‘Go Pro’ As A Travel Photographer

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The Best And Worst Of WWE Raw 5/21/18: Sister Act

The Best And Worst Of WWE Raw 5/21/18: Sister Act

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Tyler The Creator Shares Another Studio Throwaway With The Hard-Hitting ‘435’ Video

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The 25 Best Comedies On Netflix Right Now, Ranked

The 25 Best Comedies On Netflix Right Now, Ranked

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‘Black Panther’ Kept A Very Notable Celebrity Cameo Under Wraps For Months After Its Release

‘Black Panther’ Kept A Very Notable Celebrity Cameo Under Wraps For Months After Its Release

Dan Seitz 05.22.18 19 hours ago 3 Comments

Instagram Is Finally Going To Let You Mute People

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AMC’s Excellent ‘The Terror’ Could Return For Season 2

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The Best Netflix Original Series Right Now, Ranked

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‘Deadpool 2’ Has A Director’s Cut Coming, And Here’s What It May Include

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Snoop Dogg Swapped Out Matthew McConaughey’s Prop Weed For His Own Potent Brand While They Were Filming Together

Corbin Reiff 05.22.18 21 hours ago 2 Comments

A Marvel Executive Originally Tried To Stop One ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Death

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Within Hip-Hop, Playboi Carti And MC Paul Barman Aren’t As Different As They Might Seem

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The Best Spotify Playlists You Should Be Listening To Right Now

The Best Spotify Playlists You Should Be Listening To

Taylor Swift’s Reputation Has Never Been Worse — But She’s Never Been Better

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All The Best Underground And Obscure Hip-Hop Playlists For Both Discovery And Nostalgia

All The Best Underground And Obscure Hip-Hop Playlists For Both Discovery And Nostalgia

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The 15 Best Music Podcasts Out There Now

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Here Are The Best Classic Rock Playlists On Spotify Right Now

Here Are The Best Classic Rock Playlists On Spotify Right Now

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We Asked A Tequila Pro To Pick America’s Most Important Tequila Bars

We Asked A Tequila Pro To Pick America’s Most Important Tequila Bars

This Week’s Best Flight And Travel Deals Will Have You Ready For Memorial Day

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South Beach Is An Iconic Vacation Spot That Can Still Surprise You

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The Creativity Of TV Now

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‘The Americans’ Brings Elizabeth To A Series-Altering Decision

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The 15 Funniest Shows On Netflix Right Now, Ranked

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The Intensity Of The NBA Playoffs

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The Cavs Pulled Even With The Celtics After Another Comfortable Win In Game 4

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Ariana Grande Honors The City Of Manchester One Year After The Horrific Concert Bombing

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