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AMC Has More Free NFTs Coming For Its Investors: Here Are The Details And How ‘There Is Gold In Them Thar Hills’

Today, 1:14 PM

A leading movie theater company continues to reward investors with non-fungible tokens. Here’s a look at the newest NFT that investors of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) can get their hands on.

AMC

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Larry Storch, Zany Comic Star of ‘F Troop,’ Dies At 99

By Phil Hall

Today, 1:14 PM

Larry Storch, the brash comedian who gained sitcom immortality as the scheming Corporal Agarn in the classic series “F Troop,” passed away at the age of 99.

SPY

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WWE CEO Paid More Than $12M In Hush Money To Former Female Employees: WSJ

By Anthony Noto

Today, 1:14 PM

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) CEO Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million to four women in an effort to keep allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity a secret.

WWE

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A Vodka-Loving Dragon Series Is Coming To Paramount+ — And Nicolas Cage Is Starring: Here Are The Details

By Chris Katje

Today, 1:14 PM

As streaming companies compete to land new subscribers and retain existing ones, they often turn to original series and adaptations of existing works. One streaming company is turning to a story that seems fit for the small screen, the story of a vodka-loving dragon.

AMZN

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Netflix Quietly Adds New Dave Chappelle Special To Programming Slate

By Phil Hall

Today, 1:14 PM

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), in an effort to avoid a reprise of the brouhaha surrounding Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer,&r

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Disney Drops Plans To Spinoff ESPN: Report

By Phil Hall

Today, 1:14 PM

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has reportedly scrapped a rumored plan to spin off ESPN.

AAPL

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Disneyland Resort’s Instagram Account Hacked: What You Need To Know

By Phil Hall

Today, 1:14 PM

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) experienced a rude awakening Thursday morning when the Instagram account for Disneyland was hacked with racist and homophobic messaging.

DIS

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James Caan, Versatile Actor Of ‘Godfather’ And ‘Misery’ Fame, Dies At 82

By Phil Hall

Today, 1:14 PM

Actor James Caan, who displayed his skill in comic and dramatic roles in a series of hit movies through the 1970s and early 1980s, has died at the age of 82.

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Shhh! Elon Musk Stays Somewhat Mum On Birth Of Twins, Quips: ‘Doing My Best To Help Underpopulation’

By AJ Fabino

Today, 1:14 PM

Back in May, Elon Musk alerted his 100 million-plus followers on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) that the U.S. birthrate is declining.

TSLA

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Elon Musk, You’re Cordially Invited To The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference In Chicago, No Need To RSVP, See You There?

By Maureen Meehan

Today, 1:14 PM

If Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk had not been having an ‘excruciating’ year, he might have had the good fortune to attend the very first Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto in April 2018.

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