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Jonathan Demme, 'Silence of the Lambs' Director, Dies at 73

Jonathan Demme, 'Silence of the Lambs' Director, Dies at 73

Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme died Wednesday in New York of cancer complications, his publicist told Variety. He was 73 years old. Demme is best known for directing "The S …

By Brent Lang and Carmel Dagan
ESPN Expects to Part With 100 Sports Journalists in Content Strategy Shift

ESPN Expects to Part With 100 Sports Journalists in Content Strategy Shift

ESPN expects to part ways with 100 of its sports journalists as the Walt Disney sports media juggernaut places more focus on its rejiggered "SportsCenter" lineup as well as digital co …
Fox News Hit With New Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Fox News Hit With New Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Eleven current and former Fox News employees have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Fox News. The class-action suit adds to the mounting troubles at the 21st Century Fox-owned cable …
Dr. Luke Split From Sony? Not So Fast: Production Deals Still in Effect

Dr. Luke Split From Sony? Not So Fast: Production Deals Still in Effect

Sony Music Entertainment's relationship with producer Dr. Luke is "winding down," Variety has confirmed, though they're not out of business with each other yet. "Sony still has a …

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Rupert Murdoch has been dogged by controversy since the earliest days of his storied career. But the growing problems at Fox News could be his greatest challenge.

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