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Athletes enter Lake Monona to compete on the swim course at the 2026 IRONMAN Wisconsin on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
FATAL RACE

Ironman, 51, Dies While Competing in Race

The 51-year-old was pulled from the water after having a medical emergency.

Lauren Hartley

US actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on December 3, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images)
WHO???

Gwyneth Didn’t Recognize Her Co-Star of Multiple Films

“His character’s name is Peter. He’s Tom Holland. You’ve done four movies with him.”

Tom Sanders

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‘DOESN’T HOLD WATER’

Robert Downey Jr. Reacts to Elon ‘Cosplaying’ as Tony Stark

The “Iron Man” actor said he wishes Musk would “control his behavior.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

A photo illustration made of up of multiple photos of Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man
HARBINGER OF DOOM?

The MCU Should Bring Tony Stark Back—But Not as Iron Man

Bringing back Iron Man back to the MCU sounds like a step backward—which is why Tony Stark should return as a different classic character.

Geoffrey Bunting

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WORLD DOMINATION

Marvel’s Hilariously Demented R-Rated Superhero Epic

The new animated Hulu series, created by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, is a wacky standout in Disney’s deeply interconnected Marvel universe.

Nick Schager

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DISNEY PLUS

The NBA’s Marvel Superhero Mash-Up Was Weird as Hell

The Avengers-themed NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans was corporate synergy on steroids.

Corbin Smith

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Filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, aka the Russo Brothers, directors of "Avengers: Endgame."
HEROES AND VILLAINS

‘Avengers’ Directors: Downey Jr. Deserves the Oscar

The Russo brothers sat down with Marlow Stern in Venice to discuss their new film “Mosul,” awards prospects for their record blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame,” and more.

Marlow Stern

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POST-‘ENDGAME’

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’: Is Spidey the Next Iron Man?

The superhero sequel sees Peter Parker struggle with the death of his mentor and team up with a wacky new hero, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, to save the world—all while on vacation.

Melissa Leon

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SPOILER ALERT!

What ‘Avengers: Endgame’s’ Shocking Ending Means for the MCU

As Phase 3 of the MCU comes to an end, we look at what effects ‘Endgame’ will have on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Warning: Major Spoilers!]

Nick Schager

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SAVING THE WORLD

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Is an Emotional Balls-to-the-Wall Finale

Several doors close and several more open in this fitting end to the first three phases of the MCU.

Melissa Leon

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Is ‘Avengers: Endgame’ the Best Marvel Film?

There have been 22 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here are our rankings—including ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ in theaters Friday.

Nick Schager

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