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Sex, murder, martinis: Patricia Highsmith’s dark diaries finally see the light

The personal life of the enigmatic lesbian author of thrillers like “Strangers on a Train” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” was shrouded in mystery — until now.
American crime novelist Patricia Highsmith on a train from Locarno to Zurich in Switzerland on Sept. 5, 1987.
American crime novelist Patricia Highsmith on a train from Locarno to Zurich in Switzerland on Sept. 5, 1987.

Netflix to release top 10 reports weekly for English and non-English TV and films

Netflix launched Top10.Netflix.com, a website that it will update every Tuesday based on hours titles were watched the previous Monday through Sunday.
Netflix's office building on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on April 19, 2021.
Netflix's office building on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on April 19, 2021.
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Hinge's new voice prompts are a TikTok hit

The most ridiculous answers are often the most well-received on TikTok, where people are posting prompts they come across while swiping.
A phone displays the Hinge voice prompt feature.
A phone displays the Hinge voice prompt feature.
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Julius Jones: Kim Kardashian draws attention to case as execution nears

Jones is on death row for the July 1999 murder of Paul Howell. He's scheduled to be executed on Thursday.
Image: Kim Kardashian during a panel for the documentary "Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project" in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 18, 2020.
Image: Kim Kardashian during a panel for the documentary "Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project" in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 18, 2020.
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Morgan Wallen announces cross-country tour following racial slur scandal

The “Dangerous Tour” will last nearly eight months beginning in February.
Image: Morgan Wallen
Image: Morgan Wallen

'Harry Potter' cast to reunite for film's 20th anniversary

Rowling, who has faced backlash and fallout over her comments about transgender people, will be featured in archival footage.
Image: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Image: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Lil Nas X is one of GQ's Men of the Year

The Grammy-winning rapper joins “Spider-Man” actor Tom Holland and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as the magazine’s 2021 Men of the Year cover stars.
Lil Nas X attends the 10th annual LACMA Art and Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Nov. 6, 2021.
Lil Nas X attends the 10th annual LACMA Art and Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Nov. 6, 2021.

Miles Teller stars in Taylor Swift's new music video directed by Blake Lively

Swift announced Sunday that Lively directed the singer’s new music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)."
Taylor Swift and Miles Teller in the music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)."
Taylor Swift and Miles Teller in the music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)."

Hilary Duff re-creates TikTok famous 'With Love' choreography

"It was a 12 percent kinda day," the pop star said of the dance, which people on TikTok have become obsessed with.
Image: Hilary Duff
Image: Hilary Duff

IATSE members vote to ratify contract, ending strike threat

The vote was unusually close, with 256 delegates voting yes on the Basic Agreement, and 188 voting no.
Image: A person walks by a banner hung in support of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) outside the Costume Designers Guild offices in Burbank, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2021.
Image: A person walks by a banner hung in support of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) outside the Costume Designers Guild offices in Burbank, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2021.
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Patrick Leahy has been in the Senate for decades. But a cameo in this Batman movie was a highlight.

The veteran Democratic lawmaker has made cameo appearances in five films starring Gotham's masked crusader, including "The Dark Knight."
Sen. Patrick Leahy appears in "The Dark Knight."
Sen. Patrick Leahy appears in "The Dark Knight."