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Celebrity Deathmatch: the cult claymation classic, revisited
A stop-motion brawl show turned pop-culture arguments into entertainment, and it still explains how we talk about fame.
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How to tell if a new streaming show will get a second season
Renewal odds are rarely random. Co-production money, cast contracts and a story that clearly wants to continue all leave visible traces — here is how to read them before you invest ten hours.
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Friendship trends to do with your best friend, ranked by how well they actually bond you
From shared watchlists to cooking nights, a ranking of the activities that turn time together into a closer friendship.
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Late night tv production: How late night TV gets made in a day
The monologue, the guests and the band all come together on a schedule that starts at dawn and ends at taping.
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Best films of the year: How critics' end-of-year lists get made
The voting, jockeying and quiet consensus behind every annual top-ten list.
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Streaming Celebrity Cameos: How Streaming Platforms Use Celebrity Cameos to Drive Viewership
A famous face in a small role can turn an episode into an event. How celebrity cameos help streaming platforms win attention and subscribers.
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Music industry explained: The business of a hit song, from studio to chart
A hit song is a creative work and a company asset at once. Here is how the money and the charts actually move.
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Entertainment news today: how to spot real from hype
A reader's guide to checking a celebrity headline before it earns a share.
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How a long-read celebrity profile gets made, from first call to cover
Months of reporting, one honest conversation, and a lot of patience sit behind every cover feature you read.
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Why entertainment news podcasts took over commutes
Daily shows now turn overnight casting news into a twenty-minute listen. Here is how that production line actually works, and why the commute became its natural home.