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Entertainment News Roundup: Record-Breaking Hits and New TV Projects
Pop star Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has set a new record as the longest-running No. 1 pop single on the Billboard charts, breaking Mariah Carey’s tie. Meanwhile, Janeane Garofalo and J.K. Simmons are joining Ben Stiller's Apple TV comedy 'Protective Custody,' while J.K. Simmons also joins Will Poulter in 'Beat The Reaper.'
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EXCLUSIVE: Janeane Garofalo, the two-time Emmy nominated actress and comedian known for her work in the likes of Wet Hot American Summer and The Larry Sanders Show, is set for a recurring role in Protective Custody, the Apple TV comedy starring and exec produced by Ben Stiller and Benicio Del Toro.
2026-09-22 17:00 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: J.K. Simmons (Heart of the Beast, The Westies) is joining Will Poulter as a series regular in Apple TV’s Beat The Reaper, based on the novel of the same name by Josh Bazell. Additionally, Tim Van Patten (Masters of the Air, Boardwalk Empire) will direct the pilot and serve as execut
2026-09-22 17:00 UTC
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UPDATED, 10:02 AM: All Mariah Carey’s wants for Christmas this year is her record back. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the all-time Hot 100 champion with a 23rd week atop the Billboard singles chart, breaking the tie with Carey’s holiday ditty. The lat
2026-09-22 17:02 UTC