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Nana Patekar, three-time National Award winner, cremated with state honours — 1dVeteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Goa residence; efforts to revive him with CPR were unsuccessful. Authorities registered a medico-legal case, and a post-mortem was planned.

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Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 — 1dDespite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, Nana Patekar could not be revived after cardiac arrest at his Goa home, Dr. Shekhar Salkar said. He died at 75.

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Actor Michael Douglas Denies Sex Addiction — 2dWhile Michael Douglas admits to going to rehab for alcohol addiction, he denies going to rehab for a sex addiction. “I don’t know if I slept with so many women; I don’t see it tha… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers Douglas has every right to set the record straight on what he actually went to rehab for.

Actor Chad Lowe Mourning Death of Daughter, 13 — Sep 30, 2026Actor Chad Lowe’s daughter, Fiona, has died. Fiona, called a "smart, creative" teen who was the "light of our lives,” was 13. "We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our belove… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Actor Chad Lowe Mourning Death of Daughter, 13 — Sep 30, 2026Actor Chad Lowe’s daughter, Fiona, has died. Fiona, called a "smart, creative" teen who was the "light of our lives,” was 13. "We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our belove… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

‘Saved by the Bell’ Actor Dies at 75 — Sep 29, 2026Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirme… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Iowa sues ADI over undisclosed risks from Chinese camerasTech — 1dIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution, alleging it concealed that cameras it sold were made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, which U.S. authorities have identified as national security risks. The lawsuit claims misleading labeling and undisclosed security vulnerabilities could expose consumers’ images and location data to hackers or foreign actors; ADI’s response was not included in the reports.

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“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad.” — Robert Wagner, Actor — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Johnny Depp’s Scrooge Transformation Gets Fans Talking After 'Ebenezer' Trailer — 6dJohnny Depp’s latest movie role has fans talking after the first trailer for “Ebenezer” introduced the actor as Charles Dickens’ famously miserly character. The trailer, released T… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman The trailer hints at a darker Ebenezer than usual, could be worth seeing how it turns out.

Actor Blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger After Judge Clears Deal — Oct 1, 2026Mark Ruffalo is criticizing the approval of Paramount Skydance's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the outcome disappointing after a federal judge cleared the… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor The judge reviewed the facts and cleared it so maybe the industry needs this scale to compete with the bigger players out there.

Sen. Tillis Calls Hegseth Vote Biggest Regret — 3dSen. Thom Tillis says his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the biggest regret of his career, and he has urged Hegseth to resign, criticizing him as an actor rather than a capable manager. In his new book and interviews, Tillis also says he should have opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation, while describing private reservations among Republican colleagues about the current president’s administration.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Bowen Says Chat Keeps Modern Family Cast Connected — 5dThe Modern Family cast remains close six years after the sitcom ended, with Julie Bowen saying a group chat helps the actors stay connected across the country and abroad. Bowen also recalled the 11-year set as a comfortable, fun place that felt like home.

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Mr. Belding Actor Dennis Haskins Dies at 75 — Sep 29, 2026Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, has died at 75. His agent said he absolutely loved his fans and always had time for them.

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Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis — Sep 29, 2026It has been quite a year for ABC News' correspondent Will Reeve. The son of “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve got married in January. Then in April, he was diagnos… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Lou Ferrigno recreates Hulk pose for Pope Leo XIV at Vatican — Sep 30, 2026Lou Ferrigno, the actor and former bodybuilder known for playing the Incredible Hulk, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Pope Leo XIV after the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno said his Italian Catholic upbringing made the encounter especially meaningful.

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Priya Raman Meeting Pope Leo XIV after all these years must have meant a lot to Ferrigno, and recreating that famous stance adds a personal touch.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

‘Doctor Who’ Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Sexual Assault, Voyeurism & Exposure — Sep 9, 2026

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Nicole Hardy I always liked his work in Doctor Who but no one should get a pass on behavior like this.

Noah Wyle Wins Second Emmy for The Pitt — Sep 14, 2026Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy for HBO Max's The Pitt at the 78th Emmys on Sept. 14, 2026.

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Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say — Sep 18, 2026Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before oper… — by Andrew Powell

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Rachel Meyers It's alarming that foreign hackers got into water systems and messed with pumps and alarms. We need much tighter security on these utilities before something worse happens.

McConaughey-Harrelson Series Debuts Worldwide on Apple TV — Sep 23, 2026Apple TV’s 10-episode comedy “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves, turns the long-running half-brother rumor into a family-centered story while drawing on the actors’ real friendship. The pair have joked about the rumor’s plausibility and stressed that the show’s invented plots are not a factual account of their lives.

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Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Six Sex Offences — Sep 9, 2026British actor Noel Clarke, 50, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure in connection with alleged misconduct involving five women between 2007 and 2016, with proceedings to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21 after a CPS decision to prosecute. The charges stem from a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2025, and authorities urge any victims to come forward as the case proceeds publicly.

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Jared Kim Five women reporting similar misconduct suggests the CPS had enough evidence to prosecute.

Casting calls open for Trivial Pursuit and reality projects in five cities — Sep 9, 2026Casting calls are active in Spokane, Seattle, and Oklahoma City for a range of projects including short films, feature films, reality shows, and game shows, with opportunities across multiple genres. Listings compiled from Casting Networks highlight potential breakout roles for aspiring actors.

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Elena Vasquez Trivial Pursuit could be a fun change from the usual reality shows but they probably want outgoing types not quiet trivia buffs.

Bargiel Completes First Oxygen-Free Nanga Parbat Ski Descent — Sep 17, 2026Northwest hikers enjoy clear skies and alpine trails as shifting winds clear smoke in the North Cascades, while Nederland’s Downtown Development Authority reshapes leadership and weighs dissolving the agency amid a broader downtown revitalization push. In the region, Ridgefield Theater Barn launches its 2026-27 season with local actors, and Red Bull shares footage of Andrzej Bargiel’s unprecedented continuous ski descent of Nanga Parbat.

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Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — Sep 12, 2026I Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

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Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — Sep 12, 2026At the Venice Film Festival, John Malkovich won best actor for Wild Horse Nine as other acclaimed titles like Possible Love and DAU drew strong reactions, while NAZA emerged as a leading contender for the Golden Lion on the festival’s final night. Ultimately, Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother took the top prize, underscoring a competitive awards lineup that also highlighted Gaza-focused storytelling.

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Rachel Meyers Jarmusch taking the Golden Lion over the other contenders makes sense given his consistent track record.