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The Real Power Players of New York

Has Hollywood Moved On? • One of the most surprising aspects of the reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s New York conviction is the silence from #MeToo’s loudest voices

The Return of the Sequel • Original movies ruled in 2023, but studios are relying on familiar properties to heat up the summer box office

Nicole Brown Simpson’s Lasting Legacy • A new Lifetime docuseries captures her life — and her powerful impact on attitudes about domestic violence

It’s What’s for Breakfast • Jerry Seinfeld makes his directorial debut with ‘Unfrosted,’ a film that’s more than just empty calories

Hot Topics • ‘That’s a Gay Ass Podcast’ delivers real talk about childhood bullies, sexual awakenings and queer superpowers

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POWER OF WOMEN

MARISKA • ‘Law & Order: SVU’ actress Mariska Hargitay became a rape counselor years ago — and she now leads a thriving foundation that helps victims of sexual violence

ANiTTA • Brazilian pop star Anitta will do anything — including renting out her red-carpet gowns — to raise money for the kids in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas

AMYA • The comic firebrand Amy Schumer is known for expressing controversial views. When it comes to gun control, she’s putting her money where her mouth is.

SHONDA • ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ creator Shonda Rhimes was so impressed by what Debbie Allen was doing for girls at her dance school in Mid-City L.A., she bought her a building

IMPacT • Gotham’s finest rose to the challenges posed by labor strife and industry contraction

AMBeR • Amber Ruffin brings her distinctive voice to the stage as writer and host

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focus • Hard Rock Sammy Hagar’s career shows his fighting spirit and knack for business

Stage Red Bows • Local theater pays tribute to rocker

Where ‘All’ Began • Sammy Hagar’s roots are firmly planted in the Inland Empire

Try Hard • Hagar gives back to communities with his foundation and concerts

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Jersey Proud • Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons still going strong with catchy hooks and great vocals

Crashing the Party • Ryan Gosling is a lover and a (stunt) fighter in surprisingly romantic reboot of ’80s action show

Spy Games • FX’s cat-and-mouse thriller showcases Elisabeth Moss as an MI6 agent in pursuit of the truth

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