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Vin Diesel, wearing sunglasses, stares forward as he’s photographed outside an event in Los Angeles.
HORRIFYING

Vin Diesel Sued By Ex-Assistant Alleging 2010 Sexual Assault

The alleged assault, which the actor’s lawyer called “outlandish,” occurred in 2010—at the same time the actor was filming “Fast Five.”

Josh Fiallo

XFL co-owner Dwayne Johnson watches the game between the D.C. Defenders and the Seattle Sea Dragons from the sideline during the second quarter at Audi Field.
‘HOBBS IS BACK’

Dwayne Johnson Ends Beef With Vin Diesel, Announces New Film

He previously said there was “no chance” he’d return to the franchise.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SEE/SKIP

The Self-Seriousness of ‘Fast X’ Is Killing the Franchise

A guide to the week’s best and worst TV shows and movies from The Daily Beast’s Obsessed critics.

Coleman Spilde

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HE’S BACK

‘Fast X’: Breaking Down the Bombshell End-Credits Surprise

The major return of a franchise star hints at mended fences between Hollywood egos. But it also reeks of desperation for the floundering film series.

Nick Schager

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FIT TO PRINT

Yes, the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Scandal Really Is News

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

Kevin Fallon

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NEED FOR SPEED

‘Fast X’ Is (Unintentionally) the Funniest Movie of the Year

At one point, while watching one of the worst films I’ve seen in a long time, that the terribleness broke me. I started laughing. A lot. In the end, I ended up having a ball.

Kevin Fallon

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LOOKING AHEAD

2023’s Most Hotly Anticipated Movies and TV Shows

Blockbusters, spin-offs, and Barbie—oh my! With so many fun and buzzy projects coming in the next year, we’ve rounded up 25 of the most exciting.

Fletcher Peters

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SO MANY MUSCLES

Jason Momoa in Talks to Join ‘Fast & Furious 10’ as Villain

The “Aquaman” star is reportedly in final talks to join the action franchise as a new villain.

Jordan Julian

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NO LONGER FURIOUS

Vin Diesel Asks The Rock to Return for ‘Fast 10’ Amid Feud

After years of sniping, Diesel has indicated he is ready to squash the beef with Dwayne Johnson.

AJ McDougall

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2 WEDDING 2 WONDERFUL

Vin Diesel Walked Paul Walker’s Daughter Down the Aisle

Meadow Walker captioned photos of her nuptials with “​​we’re married !!!!”

Blake Montgomery

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ONE QUARTER-PARSEC AT A TIME

We Asked a Physicist About ‘F9’ Launching a Car Into Space

“As long as we obey the laws of physics, we’ll be fine.”

Laura Bradley

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