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Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara explain why ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel took so long: Jenna Ortega ‘had to be born’

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” finally hits theaters this weekend, but some special magic had to happen for the followup to Tim Burton’s beloved 1988 classic to take shape. Burton brings back much of the cast for the sequel, with Michael Keaton returning as the titular demon trickster and Catherine O’Hara and

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New Zealand is tripling its tourist tax

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It will now be more expensive to visit New Zealand’s lakes, mountains, bike trails and wineries as the country is increasing its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) from NZ$35 ($22) to NZ$100 ($62) from October 1. “International tourism also comes with costs to local communities, including additional

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Richard Gere jokes he and Julia Roberts had ‘no chemistry’ in the ‘tiny movie’ ‘Pretty Woman’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Richard Gere had some thoughts reminiscing about his hit 1990 film “Pretty Woman.” While appearing over the weekend at a masterclass during the 81st Venice Film Festival, Gere joke that he and costar Julia Roberts had “no chemistry” in a scene where his character, wealthy businessman Edward, undresses

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Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56. The news was confirmed by the entertainer’s publicist Chanel Rae, who referred CNN to the official

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