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entertainmentWednesday, July 1, 2026

Chris Brown ordered to pay $13 million

The entertainment news today is dominated by a big legal verdict against Chris Brown, who must pay a housekeeper $13 million after a dog attack. Meanwhile, a Colorado candidate is being compared to Homelander, and Enola Holmes is growing up on screen.

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Legal fallout

The biggest story today is a jury verdict that will cost Chris Brown millions.

Politics meets pop culture

A Colorado gubernatorial candidate's extreme rhetoric is being compared to a fictional supervillain.

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Who said it: Colorado governor candidate Victor Marx, or Homelander?

A quiz-style article reveals that Colorado gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx has made extreme statements about killing and violence that closely mirror the rhetoric of Homelander from The Boys. It's a striking example of reality imitating art.

Franchises evolving

Two beloved franchises are moving forward with new installments that promise fresh takes.

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