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Tom Cruise in Digger.

CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG

This Is Exactly Why Tom Cruise’s Movie Bombed So Hard

Tom Cruise’s massive box office bomb isn’t what it seems. Spoiler alert!

Barry Levitt

Alan Cumming

‘The Traitors’ Is Missing Its Most Important Ingredient

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon

Tommy O'Brien as Micah Hollingsworth, Taylor Bloom as Russ Hollingsworth, Kat Cunning as Clare Hollingsworth, Hope Davis as Jane Hollingsworth, Peter Krause as Mike Hollingsworth

Finally, There’s a New TV Show With Ridiculous Drama

The NBC family drama “Line of Fire” delivers the bonkers, soapy twists we’ve been craving.

Kevin Fallon

LGBQTA cocktail with a mask.

The Greatest Article That Has Ever Been Written

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration of Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo, and Meritt Weaver in Primetime.

This Actor Steals Insane New Movie From Robert Pattinson

Pattinson may be getting all of the attention—but his co-star is the one who really stands out.

Barry Levitt

Rusty Goffe, Hunter, Sasha, Gabrielle, and Jefferey in 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket'

Netflix’s Ghoulish ‘Wonka’ Competition Is an Abomination

Resurrecting Gene Wilder’s voice is just the beginning.

Barry Levitt

Kate O'Flynn in 'Widow's Bay'

PATRICIA HIVE RISE

Emmy-Winning ‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Could Be Heading for Oscar

“Tender Loving Care” deserves to be an awards-season hit. And Emmy winner Kate O’Flynn is a big reason why.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration of Ella Beatty in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.

How Netflix’s New ‘Monster’ Hit Goes Wildly Off the Rails

“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” just might be Ryan Murphy’s most unhinged series yet. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

A screenshot of X

CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is the Best Show on TV

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon