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Praise be, loyal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ fans: Propulsive final season promises a satisfying catharsis

Praise be, loyal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ fans: Propulsive final season promises a satisfying catharsis

Not long ago Yvonne Strahovski, who plays beautiful, ruthless, deeply complicated Serena on “The Handmaid’s Tale,” was forced to watch early scenes of her character’s cruelty.
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

NEW YORK (AP) — For 11 seasons, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree. On Tuesday, it's his turn.
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Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy has collected troves of knowledge and skill throughout his journey as an actor, forming a megastar career.
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Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he’s checking out of “The White Lotus” for good. After three seasons, the Chilean-Canadian composer whose trademark sounds helped define the hit HBO series, has said he won’t return for its fourth and final season.
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Former Argos president Cooper feels Johnston brings many tangibles to CFL's head job

Former Argos president Cooper feels Johnston brings many tangibles to CFL's head job

Former Toronto Argonauts president Brian Cooper has no doubt the Canadian Football League got it right hiring longtime television executive Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. The CFL announced Johnston's appointment Wednesday.
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MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time

MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time

NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards have a new home: This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday. The three-hour show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept.
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Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

TORONTO — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the money took some work, but the negotiation process was otherwise smooth for its newest broadcast rights deal in Canada. Rogers Communications Inc.
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NHL and Rogers announce a 12-year Canadian media rights deal through the 2037-38 season

NHL and Rogers announce a 12-year Canadian media rights deal through the 2037-38 season

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.
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Andre Agassi will be a part of the TV coverage for the French Open this year

Andre Agassi will be a part of the TV coverage for the French Open this year

PARIS (AP) — Andre Agassi , whose eight Grand Slam titles include the 1999 French Open, will be a studio analyst for TNT Sports during the semifinals and finals at Roland Garros this year. TNT Sports and Warner Bros.
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Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says

Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says

Rogers' move to extend its hold on NHL rights signals a schematic play to control the future of hockey broadcasting in Canada, with one professor arguing the company is now the industry's "gatekeeper." The reported 12-year deal is worth US$7.
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