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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: BLYTHE DANNER, CANNES DO’s & A.C.L.U. DONT’S

Blythe Danner returns to the small screen as Ruth Madoff. (VIDEO)

The Nightly Show head writer Robin Thede reveals writing styles that get HER attention.

Here’s the Cannes Film Festival lineup we’ve been hearing about.

Bessie Director Dee Rees on Latifah’s frontal nudity and finally seeing herself on screen.

Actress Rebel Wilson did her own Pitch Perfect 2 stunts despite her fears of heights. Thankyouverymuch. (VIDEO)

The A.C.L.U. has stepped in to investigate Hollywood’s female director bias.

Fox Business Network chooses a woman, Maria Bartiromo to replace Don Imus’ slot.

-KELLY GLOVER

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