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Queenpins
A frustrated suburban housewife and her best friend hatch an illegal coupon-club scheme that scams millions from corporations and delivers deals to legions of fellow coupon clippers. Hot on their trail is an unlikely duo, a hapless loss prevention officer and a determined U.S. postal inspector, both looking to end their criminal enterprise.
 

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Clickbait (Netflix)
When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why. For those who enjoy watching a good mind tease, this is perfection! Binge it ASAP before someone ruins the plot twist for you. This series is captivating and enjoyable. The rising tension is palpable, and it doesn't let up till the end. This is the mark of an excellent thriller.
 

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The Other Two (HBO Max)
An aspiring actor and his sister Brooke, a former professional dancer, try to find their place in the world while wrestling with their feelings about their 13-year-old brother Chase's sudden rise to internet fame. The Other Two featuring Drew Tarver and Heléne Yorke has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on HBO MAX, streaming with subscription on TVision, available for purchase on Google Play.
 

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As the entertainment industry mourns the tragic passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, admirers of the great character actor may wish to be reminded that he is nominated for the best supporting actor in a drama series Primetime Emmy for his performance as Montrose Freeman on HBO’s Lovecraft Country, and is widely expected to win, for the first time in his illustrious career, just 13 days from now.

A new two-hour documentary about Janet Jackson, simply titled Janet, will premiere in January 2022 on Lifetime and A&E in celebration of the star’s 40th anniversary of her debut album. Jackson released a teaser for the documentary, in which fellow musicians such as Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul speak about their relationship with the singer. Jackson’s family members make appearances as well, with clips of the late Michael Jackson with his younger sister in home videos.

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon has been tapped to lead Monarch, Fox’s straight to series country music drama. Per the official logline, Monarch is a “Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman.

Disney+ has released a trailer for the Halloween-themed special Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales (premiering Friday, Oct. 1). Tony Hale (Veep) voices Darth Vader’s loyal servant Vaneé as he tells three spooky stories: The Lost Boy, which recounts how a young Ben Solo first meets Ren; The Dueling Monstrosities, which imagines how Darth Maul and General Grievous were reborn; and The Wookiee’s Paw, which explores what might have happened if all of Luke Skywalker’s greatest wishes were immediately granted.

Disney is raising prices on Hulu’s baseline video on demand streaming packages next month, as the Mouse House seeks to push customers toward the three way Disney Bundle and Hulu’s live TV packages.

This weekend’s box office tallies revealed that, yes, even with the delta variant raging, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings could deliver movie theaters a much-needed jolt. The 25th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a bigger debut than the studio initially reported, collecting a mighty $90 million over the four day Labor Day holiday weekend.

Sony Pictures has once again moved the release date of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, announcing that it will be pushed up two weeks from Oct. 15 to Oct. 1. It was initially slated to premiere Sept. 24.

After Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin filed a lawsuit against Nicole Scherzinger, alleging breach of contract among other accusations, the Masked Singer judge's attorney Howard King says that Antin's "ludicrous and false claims are a desperate attempt to divert blame for her own failures by trying to impose obligations on Nicole that simply do not exist."

Lily Collins experienced an unforgettable Labor Day weekend when she married Charlie McDowell during an intimate wedding ceremony in Colorado. In an Instagram posted on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Emily in Paris star confirmed the news when sharing a glimpse into the special day.

Kaley Cuoco just wants to get back to business. Just days after filing for divorce from Karl Cook after three years of marriage, the actress said goodbye to Labor Day weekend and hello to a brand new season of The Flight Attendant.

Erik Cowie, a zookeeper who starred in hit Netflix reality series Tiger King, has been found dead in New York City.

Jason Momoa is giving fans the first look at his new Aquaman costume as he shared a sneak peek at his fresh threads from the upcoming DC sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. “Second round. New suit. More action. #aquaman Aloha,” the actor captioned his sleek blue outfit, which also included a photo of his orange and green getup from the first superhero film.

Tom Cruise reportedly had a copy of the new Top Gun movie stolen from his BMW. The Hollywood star has been in the U.K. over recent months filming the new Mission: Impossible film and he apparently had a rare copy of Top Gun: Maverick in the vehicle when it was dramatically swiped last month.