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Month: November 2022

Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ looks a little under-dressed for success

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Hulu has carved out an impressive niche of salacious fact-based limited series, including several with a true-crime hook. “Welcome to Chippendales” checks off those boxes, but in a less-appealing package that’s surprisingly lifeless, and even with its trashy selling points looks under-dressed for success. The story begins with Indian immigrant

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Scam callers claiming to be with sheriff’s office making the rounds, authorities say

By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story     BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an ongoing scam involving the caller identifying themselves as a member of the sheriff’s office. Authorities say the callers identify themselves as Sgt. Bryan Freeborn at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

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In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever meet, in

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The Oath Keepers trial is a major test of the Justice Department’s ability to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable. Here’s how it has gone

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN The historic seditious conspiracy trial of five alleged Oath Keepers — a closely watched test of how the Justice Department is prosecuting US Capitol rioters — is now with the jury. The trial began more than seven weeks ago and has featured hundreds of messages, audio recordings, and

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