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Ron Howard on 'Star Wars' Han Solo Movie Directing Gig: 'I've Been a Fan Forever'

Ron Howard on 'Star Wars' Han Solo Movie Directing Gig: 'I've Been a Fan Forever'

Ron Howard, freshly tasked with taking over directing the "Star Wars" Han Solo spinoff movie, said he's been around the space-epic franchise from the very beginning -- and that he's ready to im …

By Todd Spangler

The Best TV Shows of 2017 (So Far)

One of the most notable things about this list is its omissions. So many good shows debuted, returned or continued good seasons this year that it's difficult to keep up. I've surely left off on …

Johnny Depp Asks Glastonbury: "When Was the Last Time an Actor Assassinated a President?"

Johnny Depp sparked controversy while introducing his movie "The Libertine" at the Glastonbury festival with a comment about assassinating the U.S. president. Depp is at the U.K. music festival …

Stephen Colbert Takes 'Late Show' to Russia in Dig at Trump

Stephen Colbert has never been shy about going the extra mile for comedy, and this time he went more than just a mile. On Thursday, the "Late Show" host tweeted a response to President Donald T …

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