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Baldoni has asked the court to block Lively’s lawsuit from going to trial in March 2026

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Downey Jr. and Paltrow have co-starred as lovers in seven MCU films

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Trump has launched several unprovoked attacks on the pop star since she announced her endorsement of Kamala Harris during the 2024 election

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Oscar-winning filmmaker recently labeled the ‘There Will Be Blood’ star’s performance ‘weak’

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A 15-year quest ends with a monument, drawing crowds and nostalgia as Detroit embraces its cult-film past

The statue looms and glints at more than 11 feet tall and weighing 3,500 pounds, looking out at the city with, how to put it … a characteristically stern expression?

Despite its daunting appearance and history as a crimefighter of last resort, the giant new bronze figure of the movie character RoboCop is being seen as a symbol of hope, drawing fans and eliciting selfie mania since it began standing guard over Detroit on Wednesday afternoon.

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