New 'Ghostbusters' film nets a cool $45.2 million

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The opening for "Frozen Empire" marks the second best debut ever for a "Ghostbusters" film, but the result suggests that the franchise may be reaching a point of diminishing returns.
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'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' collects a cool $45.2 million at weekend box office Click to view images

The latest installment in the "Ghostbusters" franchise topped the box office competition on another relatively sluggish weekend.

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Chuck Todd bashes NBC News hiring of former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel Click to view images

Former "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd criticized the network for the decision to make ex-Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel a paid contributor to NBC News.

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Meet Los Shinigamis del Norte, a band that fuses a love of anime with norteño Click to view images

Los Shinigamis del Norte, a música Mexicana regional group that performs anime-centric songs and covers in Spanish, honors Akira Toriyama and lovers of anime across Latin America.

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Don't blame the public for failing Kate Middleton. Blame the palace Click to view images

Many will shame royal watchers for speculating about the Princess of Wales' health. But catastrophic missteps by the royal communications apparatus created this mess.

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'Blue's Clues' host checks in after 'Quiet on Set,' making grown fans emotional Click to view images

Steve Burns, who hosted Nick Jr.'s "Blue's Clues" from 1996 to 2002, hits TikTok to check in on the show's now-adult fans after revelations in "Quiet on Set."

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Column: Trump's media company is going public, netting him billions. Why would anyone invest in it? Click to view images

Truth Social is going public as a money-losing front for Donald Trump. Why would anyone invest in it?

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Prince Harry's attorney goes after Rupert Murdoch in phone-hacking case Click to view images

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