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USC Cancels Graduation Keynote By Filmmaker Amid Controversy Over Decision To Drop Student's Speech
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Quick Glance: USC Cancels Filmmaker's Graduation Keynote Amid Controversy
  • The University of Southern California canceled filmmaker Jon M. Chu's keynote speech just days after disallowing the student valedictorian from speaking.

  • The private university in Los Angeles announced the cancelation of valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech at the May 10 ceremony due to safety concerns.

  • The university's decision was praised by pro-Israel organizations but condemned by free speech groups and the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

  • University officials are now 'redesigning' the entire commencement program.
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Sydney Sweeney ‘Isn’t Pretty’ and ‘Can’t Act,’ Says Hollywood Producer Carol Baum
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Chris Pratt draws ire for razing historic 1950 LA home for sprawling mansion: Actor and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger dismantle 1950 Zimmerman house designed by ...
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Quick Glance: Chris Pratt draws criticism for demolishing historic 1950 LA home for expansive mansion
  • Chris Pratt has drawn criticism for demolishing a historic mid-century modern home to make room for a sprawling 15,000-sq-ft mansion, along with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.

  • Designed by architect Craig Ellwood and landscaped by Garrett Eckbo, the property was previously owned by Hilda Rolfe, widow of Sam Rolfe, co-creator of The Man from Uncle.

  • The original home and its grounds were cleared to make space for a modern farmhouse-style residence, despite being potentially historic, leading to calls for preservation that went unheeded.

  • The destruction of the Zimmerman house was lamented by various organizations, highlighting the ongoing clash between preserving architectural heritage and new construction trends in the real estate market.
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‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker: The actor is a UCLA alum, graduating in 1997 with degrees in American literature and ...
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‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker
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Superman: Pruitt Taylor-Vince to play Jonathan Kent in James Gunn movie: Pruitt Taylor-Vince will play Jonathan Kent in James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie ...
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Superman: Pruitt Taylor-Vince to play Jonathan Kent in James Gunn movie
Quick Glance: ‘Superman’ Casts Jonathan Kent with Pruitt Taylor Vince | Exclusive
  • Pruitt Taylor Vince has been exclusively cast as Jonathan Kent aka Pa Kent in James Gunn's film "Superman."

  • The film is part of the DC Universe's reboot and is currently in production.

  • The cast of "Superman" includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, as well as other well-known actors like Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, María Gabriela de Faría, Anthony Carrigan, Skyler Gisondo, and Sara Sampaio.

  • Pruitt Taylor Vince can also be seen in the Apple TV+ series "Lady in the Lake" and has appeared in various television and film projects such as "Stranger Things," "Birdbox," and "The Life and Death of John Gotti."