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A new documentary honoring the incredible career of a comedy legend arrives on HBO Max this Thursday, January 22nd. The film offers a personal look at the life and work of the director behind iconic movies like ‘The Producers’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’. Using old footage and interviews, it traces his journey from performing in the Borscht Belt to becoming an EGOT winner. Anyone interested in the history of comedy will appreciate this inside look at the creative genius that shaped American humor for almost a century. It’s a fitting celebration of an artist whose influence on the entertainment world has lasted nearly ten decades.

On Sunday, the rapper known as the ‘Queen of Rap’ strongly criticized Don Lemon’s reporting in a heated online post. She used offensive language, writing, “DON LEMON IS DISGUSTING,” and specifically targeted his sexual orientation. Lemon is openly gay and married to real estate agent Tim Malone, having wed in 2024.

During the 2021 NBA season, Kyrie Irving became well-known for opposing rules requiring players to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Because of New York City’s rules for indoor events, the Brooklyn Nets star couldn’t play in home games and reportedly lost a significant amount of money as a result. Irving explained his decision was about individual liberty and supporting people who lost their jobs due to vaccine requirements. This situation led to a broad discussion across the league about players’ rights and the responsibility to protect public health.

‘Street Outlaws: Locals Only’ takes viewers into the exciting and competitive world of amateur drag racing. The series follows skilled drivers as they travel to different racetracks across the country, battling for cash prizes and a chance to show they can compete with the pros. The show emphasizes the technical skill and engineering expertise needed to build and tune cars for diverse racing environments. Catch the new season on Max starting this Tuesday, January 20th, and get a firsthand look at the thrills and challenges of independent racing.

Stephen Amell, known for his role in ‘Arrow,’ publicly voiced strong opposition to the actors’ strike at a recent fan event. He said he didn’t agree with the strike and believed it was a short-sighted and oversimplified approach for the industry. This sparked immediate criticism from both fellow actors and fans, who felt he was weakening the union’s ability to negotiate. Amell later tried to explain his position, stating he supported the union’s leaders but still disagreed with using a strike as a strategy.

John Carter, a Civil War soldier portrayed by Taylor Kitsch, unexpectedly finds himself on Mars. He gets caught up in a conflict between Martian kingdoms and develops a romance with a princess. The film also stars Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, and Willem Dafoe. Director Andrew Stanton, a longtime fan of the source material by Edgar Rice Burroughs, finally brought the story to the big screen with this movie.

Directed by Chloé Zhao, the historical drama features performances from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The film tells the story of Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, and her grief over the death of their son. In its eighth week of release, the movie’s earnings jumped by 120%, bringing in $1,310,000 from 718 theaters. So far, it has earned a total of $14,668,765 domestically for Focus Features.

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As a huge fan of classic adventure stories, I’m really excited about ‘Sandokan’ hitting screens this Monday, January 19th! It’s a fresh take on Emilio Salgari’s novels, and Can Yaman is playing the legendary pirate. The series seems to be all about Sandokan’s fight against the British Empire in 19th-century Southeast Asia – think rebellion, romance, and a lot of swashbuckling action! From what I’ve seen, they’ve really gone all out with the sets to make it feel as epic as the original books.

In the action thriller arriving on Hulu January 21st, Liam Neeson plays Matt Turner, a father whose children are threatened when he receives a chilling phone call. He’s told a bomb is in his car and will explode if he tries to leave. Forced to obey dangerous commands, Turner must navigate the streets of Berlin to protect his family.