Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"

The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.

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Trump nominates special envoys to… Hollywood 🎬

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From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.
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Are the Intense Scenes in ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘Babygirl’ Supposed to Be Funny?

Are the most intense scenes in “Nosferatu,” “Anora” and “Babygirl” supposed to be funny? If not, why are people cracking up?
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Trump wants Stallone, Gibson to be Hollywood special envoys

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to Hollywood. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Bills-Ravens preview: MVP favorites Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen square off in phenomenal divisional-round matchup

If you played this game 100 times, each team might win 50. The Ravens dominated the Bills earlier this season with Derrick Henry leading the way, but here are the keys to the rematch.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires

Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.
The New York Times - 2d
Screenwriter behind two Oscar hopefuls opens up about new era of his career

Justin Kuritzkes is the screenwriter for "Queer" and "Challengers," two wildly different films that share plots featuring intense emotional journeys. Both films have garnered awards buzz and are ...
CBS News - 5d
Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alerts says it added new safeguards

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.
CBS News - 5d
Former Broadway designer fuels Ravens' playoff hopes from behind the scenes

Ebony Short, a former Broadway designer, plays a key role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff push, stitching custom uniforms that give the team an edge.
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Square Enix Could Cut Off Game Services For Harassers With New Policy

To counter fan harassment of its employees, from voice actors to developers, Square Enix has implemented a new Group Customer Harassment Policy. The new policy states and defines "customer ...
GameSpot - 6d
What Dr. Ruth Left Behind

Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?
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Demi Moore Teaches Hollywood a Lesson

She’s the 62-year-old queen of an awards season with overdue female diversity.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...
CBS News - Jan. 8
New wildfire burns in Hollywood Hills near Runyon Canyon

The Los Angeles Fire Department has issued a mandatory evacuation order for an area being affected by the newly formed Sunset Fire.
NBC News - Jan. 9
Square Enix Boss Would "Love" A Final Fantasy 7 Movie, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Just Yet

Final Fantasy VII is among the most beloved entries in the series, but could there one day be another film adaptation? Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase said in an interview recently that, ...
GameSpot - Jan. 8
Behind Jimmy Carter's legacy as president

Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by global challenges and his quest to unite Americans. James Fallows, a speechwriter for the Carter administration, joins CBS News with more on Carter's legacy.
CBS News - Jan. 7
Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
Man behind New Orleans attack visited the city twice before: FBI

The man behind the New Orleans attack visited the city at least twice in the months before the attack, FBI Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil said in an update on Sunday. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, ...
The Hill - Jan. 5
Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths

The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production. Mike Leigh is known for asking his cast of actors to develop their ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Marlon Brando fury at ‘feeling like a freak’ among revelations in new book of Hollywood secrets

Brando, Ava Gardner, Anita Ekberg and other A-listers are featured in a memoir about the glamour of the 1950s film industry . Marlon Brando was the original angry young man, winning an Oscar for ...
The Guardian - Jan. 4
Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around
Financial Times - Jan. 3
The New Formula Behind a Dangerous College Basketball Team

After winning four national titles at Northwest Missouri State, Ben McCollum has found immediate success at Drake.
The New York Times - Jan. 3
Want some mayo with that? A behind-the-scenes look at the Duke's Mayo Bowl mayonnaise bath

Imagine having 5 gallons of mayonnaise dumped over your head
ABC News - Jan. 2
NYPD presence increased at Trump Tower, Times Square after attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said there will be a heightened security presence in Times Square and at Trump Tower following the two deadly attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's ...
The Hill - Jan. 2
Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW

Yahoo News - Jan. 2
How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.
BBC News - Jan. 2
Scene on Bourbon Street as investigation continues into New Orleans truck attack

CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the mood from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street as authorities continue their investigation into the truck attack that killed at least 10 ...
CBS News - Jan. 1
Phish review – spiraling jams and communal bliss at Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden, New York . Unsinkable Vermont four-piece ring in the new year with a dazzling mix of improvisation, spectacle and fan devotion. Phish have long been something of a unicorn in ...
The Guardian - Jan. 1
Webcam appears to show police running to scene

The moment was captured on a webcam in the French Quarter of the city, moments after the attack happened.
BBC News - Jan. 1
'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.
BBC News - Jan. 1
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly New Orleans attack

The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.
BBC News - Jan. 1
Videos show scene after car plowed into crowd in New Orleans

Videos from New Orleans show the damage and victims after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. NBC News' Morgan Radford has details on the videos, how they were verified and the ongoing ...
NBC News - Jan. 1
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack

Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
CBS News - Jan. 1
New details on long gun recovered at scene of New Orleans truck attack

At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has new ...
CBS News - Jan. 1
Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.
The New York Times - Jan. 1
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square

A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...
CBS News - Dec. 31

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