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CBS has (inter)stellar plans to fill out its coronavirus-hobbled fall TV lineup. The network announced Wednesday it will broadcast the first season of “Star Trek: Discovery” — a series that normally airs on subscriber-based streaming channel CBS All Access — during prime time. And in a synergetic switcheroo, CBS also will air seven episodes from …

The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their NBA playoff series with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, in response to Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, being shot and paralyzed from the waist down by police Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The game appeared headed for a delayed start as Bucks players declined to leave their …

It’s all love among the Netflix family. “13 Reasons Why” star Tommy Dorfman and “The Kissing Booth” star Jacob Elordi appeared cozy in a photo posted on Dorfman’s Instagram account Wednesday. The 28-year-old actor captioned the sweet photo of Elordi, 23, giving him a kiss on the cheek with a heart emoji. The pair also …

Brad Pitt was spotted on Wednesday boarding a private jet in Paris with a German model named Nicole Poturalski. Pitt, 56, and Poturalski, whose modeling name is “Nico Mary,” were seen hopping out of a private car and getting on the plane at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. Sources said that they were bound for the South …

Airbnb said Wednesday its employees could choose to work remotely through the end of August 2021, even if some of its offices reopened as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The company said it would provide a $300 stipend for home office equipment, with an additional $200 to cover ergonomic equipment. Airbnb said its employees will also have …

Facebook on Wednesday warned developers that a new Apple privacy update would likely harm its ability to get targeted ads in front of iPhone users. The social network said in a blog post that forthcoming changes in Apple’s new iOS 14 iPhone and iPad software could render its Audience Network system “so ineffective on iOS …

Rachael Leigh Cook opened up about finding love again after her divorce from Daniel Gillies. “He’s really great. I did good, if I do say so. Definitely hitting out of my league there,” the 40-year-old actress told Us Weekly of new beau Kevin on Monday. “I met someone really nice, and I adore him. He’s …

It appears that for independent presidential candidate Kanye West, “giving up’s way harder than trying.” The billionaire rapper-turned-politician has managed to get on the 2020 presidential ballot in three more states: Idaho, Minnesota and Tennessee. The secretary of state’s offices in Idaho and Minnesota confirmed Tuesday that West had officially qualified to be on the …

At-home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick’s Sporting Goods. The retailer’s second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street’s expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. “During this pandemic, the importance of health and fitness has accelerated and …

A California judge denied Roman Polanski’s bid to be reinstated to the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars. The controversial director sued the Academy in April 2019 after it expelled him in May 2018, alleging he had been thrown out without any warning or fair process. The director behind “Rosemary’s …