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Bridges, Pine find shades of grey in 'Hell or High Water'
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges joins forces with "Star Trek" actor Chris Pine for action drama "Hell or High Water," a gritty film set in West Texas exploring the blurry line between good and bad. Bridges plays a Texas Ranger in the movie while Pine and "Warcraft" actor Ben Foster portray two brothers who rob banks in an attempt to save their family property.
Jonah Hill on 'crazy' true story behind 'War Dogs'
A real-life story of two Miami friends who found military business opportunities during the Iraq war was "crazy" and "unbelievable" enough for actor Jonah Hill to star in the Hollywood big screen retelling. "War Dogs," out in theaters on Aug. 18, is a dramedy inspired by two young men, played by Hill and Miles Teller, living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War who exploit a little-known government initiative that allowed small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts.
Rihanna to receive MTV's lifetime achievement award
Rihanna will receive MTV's lifetime achievement award at the Aug. 28 Video Music Awards (VMA) show, MTV said on Thursday, joining the likes of Kanye West, Madonna and Beyonce. The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award is the highest honor in the video music industry, and reflects an artist's impact not just on music but on pop culture, fashion, film and philanthropy.
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