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Jane (Emily Mortimer, left), John (Nathanael Saleh), Annabel (Pixie Davies), Ellen (Julie Walters). Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda) Georgie (Joel Dawson) and Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) go for a joyride in the musical sequel 'Mary Poppins Returns.'

The 10 most must-see films of 2018, from the new 'Fantastic Beasts' to 'Mary Poppins'

The Avengers mount their biggest adventure to date, while next year also brings a young Dumbledore and Lady Gaga to the multiplex.

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Actress Rose Marie, seen here 1966 on 'The Dean Martin Show.'

'Dick Van Dyke Show' star Rose Marie dies at 94
The actress, a child star who later became famous for her role as comedy writer Sally Rogers, had a big following on Twitter.

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Miss New York Mallory Hagan is crowned Miss America 2013 by Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler on Jan. 12, 2013.

Former Miss America Mallory Hagan says board members knew about emails, calls for all to resign
Mallory Hagan called for board members to resign after leaked emails revealed fat- and slut-shaming comments.

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Why some Disney hotels are getting rid of ‘do not disturb’ signs
Disney World hotels are aiming to ensure the safety of their guests by getting rid of their ‘do not disturb’ signs. Veuer's Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.

Review: 'Black Mirror' has a little less bite in uneven Season 4
Netflix's sci-fi anthology series delivers an uneven season, but still manages two outstanding episodes.

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'Black Mirror’ Season 4 includes a timely episode on power dynamics and sexual harassment
'U.S.S. Callister' strikes a chord uncomfortably close to reality,

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TV's 'Dr. Phil,' Phil McGraw, on the set of his syndicated TV talk show.

'Dr Phil' show denies claims by 'Survivor' Todd Herzog, guests they were put at risk
Guests allege that Phil McGraw's show enabled them to use drugs and alcohol even as they sought treatment. Show denies claims "unequivocally."

Lisa Kudrow, right, joins Frankie (Lily Tomlin) and Grace (Jane Fonda) to drown her sorrows in the pool.

Streaming in January: New seasons of 'Grace and Frankie' and 'The Path'
Also new in January: 'The Path' returns to Hulu and Amazon debuts its Philip K. Dick anthology 'Electric Dreams.'

Charismatic, unpredictable Captain Dave (Dylan McDermott) bellies up the bar before boarding on Fox's 'LA to Vegas.' Uh-oh.

Dylan McDermott flies the zany skies in Fox's 'LA to Vegas'
'The Practice' star plays a macho pilot with a side of insecurity in his first comedy series, which tracks a weekly party flight between Los Angeles and Sin City.

Actress/director Jodie Foster discusses Netflix's 'Black Mirror' at New York Comic Con in October.

Jodie Foster's 'Black Mirror' episode casts a 'female eye' on futuristic sci-fi
The Oscar winner directs a women-centric episode of the Netflix series, following a mom and daughter whose relationship is fractured by technology.