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This year's dress code is "Fashion is art."

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Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell star in HBO Max's new six-part drama.

'Half Man' is wholly grim

A former employee alleges she was fired as a "result of, among other things, a hostile work environment and enablement of that hostile work environment."

Howard Stern calls lawsuit an 'attempted shakedown'

The pop superstar's "Unraveled Tour" will stop in Brooklyn in February.

Good idea, right? Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Barclays Center.

Grimsby was known for his wit, controversies and significant impact on TV journalism.

Remembering Roger Grimsby, the complicated, colorful 'Eyewitness News' anchor

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Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services.

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement

Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.

'The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77 million debut

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

"The Drama," a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'

This summer's movies are spotlighting fresh talent.

From 'Moana' to 'Leviticus,' here are summer movie breakouts you need to know

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Scott Bickard of Bethpage, Fiona McLoughin of Dix Hills and Grace Garvey of Manhattan were among the winners in Sunday's Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Anti-ICE rally in Hempstead Village

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

Former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden appeared at Woods Road Elementary School in North Babylon on Thursday to surprise Joel Buchanan, a fifth-grader who did a project on him.

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a recycling facility in Brookhaven and learns how to separate trash from treasure.

LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

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'Long Island Marathon always means a lot to me'

'ICE out of Hempstead'

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D'Auria and former chief of the Children's Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what's happened since.

'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

Nassau University Medical Center is pausing most services for pregnant women. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NUMC pausing most services for pregnant women

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky and retired NYPD Det. Michael Alcazar to discuss the challenges these meetups present.

'Investigators have to identify patterns'

NYPD and VFW members honored Anthony J. Fuoco as he was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

'He had no family to be there with him as he passed on'

Two nonprofits are hoping to bring the killing of Marcelo Lucero nearly two decades ago to an international human rights commission to focus attention on what they call ongoing abuses of Latino immigrants. Newsday reporter Bart Jones has more.

'Exert some kind of political pressure'

Andrew Dykes, 66, has been indicted for the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson, whose killing was a mystery for nearly 30 years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to assaulting fellow councilman and Deputy Supervisor Thomas J. McCarthy. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Lohmann is accused of punching McCarthy

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Tensions erupt between councilmen at Smithtown Town Board meeting

The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He mattered, his life mattered'

A combination of turning to the public and the FBI for help, and using cutting-edge DNA technology helped investigators finally identify Rex Heuermann as the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

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