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"Set in the seething, suspicious early 1930s,' The ABC Murders' is a brutal story of violence and lies, the long shadow of the past and the slaughter to come," writer and executive producer Sarah Phelps said. "At its center, one of the most familiar, famous characters in crime fiction. We may all think we know Poirot but do we really know Hercule?"

"Bitter Wheat" is "a black farce about a very badly behaved media mogul."

The number of confirmed measles cases in southwest Washington has climbed to 31 a day after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak.

Amid an escalating political and social crisis in Venezuela — where 35-year-old opposition leader Juan Guaido has energized the masses — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and several European nations announced they support Guaido in his fight to upend dictator Nicolás Maduro.

"So much of this movie is about being a fan and being on the outside of the entertainment business," Mindy Kaling told Variety.

Representatives of the singer's estate sharply denounced the film Friday night, calling it "the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death," according to Associated Press reports.

"It meant so much to me to get an Emmy as a writer that I did a cartwheel on the way to the stage," Alda said. "I'm amazed and excited about the SAG award, but at this point in my life I kind of doubt that my feet will come off the ground."

"Gratified to have the @NatGeoChannel support for a project which is near to our hearts," tweeted director Ron Howard via his @RealRonHoward handle on Thursday.

"This year's nominees change the game by showcasing diverse races, genders, religions, ages, geographies and genres in ways that challenge misconceptions and inspire LGBTQ acceptance," said GLAAD president and CEO Kate Ellis.

"It is no surprise that, with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' being an award-winning hit, this homophobic smear piece has been conveniently timed to take advantage of its success," said director Bryan Singer.

"Given the reality that this closure of the federal government continues and that the impasse that has caused it does not show immediate signs of resolution, our administration has taken a series of measures to extend help to affected employees," Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló wrote in a statement.

"I hope that this can be resolved in the best way," actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero told El Universal. "And I insist that if I don't go, I'll still be thrilled. It's 10 nominations, darn it. This doesn't happen every year!"

Reportedly, "Leaving Neverland" director Dan Reed has received direct threats for unveiling the controversial documentary.

In other words, the $20,000 damages are for police failures to provide Knox with access to a lawyer and a translator, The Guardian reported Thursday. 

The actor pleaded guilty to a violation of harassment in connection with a parking spot dispute in New York City last year, according to a spokeswoman for a Manhattan district attorney's office CNN reported.

"We're back with a 30-minute show, [but] I don't want you to worry about that," O'Brien said at the top of his monologue. "It may only be 30 minutes, but I assure you, it's going to feel like two hours."

Hulu follows in the footsteps of Netflix, which announced a price increase for its subscribers last week.

Veteran actress Glenn Close and newbie actress-singer Lady GaGa tied for Best Actress honors.

"We cannot wait to meet our newest addition later this summer." 

The academy announced the Oscar nominees Tuesday morning, so even the most rabid fans have time to watch them all if they start now.

"And in her 80s, she said to me, "I feel I haven't accomplished anything,'" added Glenn Close about her late mother. "And that was so not right. I feel that what I've learned from this whole experience is, women, you know, we're nurturers. That's what's expected of us. We have our children, we have our husbands if we're lucky enough – and our partners -- whoever."

Women film industry professionals were left off many of the 2019 Academy Award-nominated categories this year, starting with the signature, highly coveted best director category.

Prolific session guitarist Reggie Young played on hundreds of rock, pop and country records for everyone, including Bob Dylan, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Guy Clark, Elvis and Waylon Jennings.

PG&E cited an estimated $30 billion in liabilities and 750 lawsuits from wildfires potentially caused by its power lines, reported Russell Gold in Market Screen on Saturday.

"But the president's own rhetoric is not helpful," former Rep. Charlie Dent, a Republican from Pennsylvania, told CNN. "He is completely incapable of articulating a plan to establish operational control of the border, which is far more expansive than simple barriers or walls. So I think that's been a big part of the problem – the president's own rhetoric.

The new 12-episode show will do what the original did very well: profile real-life mysteries and unsolved crimes that tossed in love stories, missing persons and even unexplained paranormal events, as Deadline reported Friday.

"It is unfortunate that our national anthem has been dragged into this debate when the distinctive senses of the national anthem and fighting for justice should each stand alone," said Knight.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn reportedly saw the two women, who were later discharged. The duke saw a doctor as a precaution, but returned to the nearby estate he shares with his wife, Queen Elizabeth.

"It's very sad because he was America's mayor," said "The View" co-host Meghan McCain, referring to the public praise heaped upon Giuliani for how he responded quickly to the fallout of 911 on Sept. 11, 2001. "I don't recognize this man anymore."

A Buckingham Palace statement read: "The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle this afternoon. The duke was not injured. The accident took place close to the Sandringham estate. Local police attended the scene."