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Alan Ritchson's massive physique does the heavy lifting in 'Runner.' The special ingredient that puts his performance over the top? His equally bulky heart. The 'Reacher' star proves a double threat ...

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Variety got a glimpse of Rosie O'Donnell on late-night TV and demanded more. The site dubbed her August gig guest hosting for ...

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Jonathan Demme’s “Something Wild” (1986), his awesomely unpredictable comedy, was a professional turning point. After his ...