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AI in the Foreground • Background actors fear the technology is taking their jobs, and it’s become a flashpoint in Hollywood’s dual strikes

Star-Free Comic-Con Still Shines • With writers and actors on strike, a muted convention went back to its fan-fueled roots

Tony Bennett • The legendary stylist won over new audiences by not changing a thing

Jenny Han’s Endless Summer • The YA author-turned-showrunner has built a fervent fan base on the belief that ‘anyone could be the girl next door’

A Robot for the People • John DiMaggio on his salary battle and returning as ‘Futurama’s’ beloved Bender

GOING ON A BENDER • DiMaggio selects personal high points from the series’ 11 seasons

How Long Is Too Long to Wait for Emmys? • TV Academy and Fox wrestle with when to reschedule the kudocast

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STUDIO TOUR • PARAMOUNT CHIEF BRIAN ROBBINS takes us along for the ride as he endures a crazy, chaotic year in the movie business

BROKEN NEWS • Jeff Zucker, David Zaslav, Chris Licht and the behind-the-scenes fight for control of the most trusted name in news

But First • Ahead of the show’s milestone 25th season, Julie Chen Moonves and the ‘Big Brother’ EPs look back

Co-star Clash • Multiple actors from the same shows are going head-to-head, making the race closer than ever

Old Tales, New Lenses • Retelling history, grappling with AI and media biz cuts will be hot topics at Variety + Rolling Stone’s third annual Truth Seekers Summit

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