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[stahr] / stɑr /




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So “Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke hitting the stage with “House of the Dragon’s” Emma D’Arcy to present the award for lead actress in a limited series or television movie was a pleasant surprise.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Elsewhere on the night, Remarkably Smart Creatures actress Sally Field, who starred in Steel Magnolias opposite Dolly Parton, led a tribute to the country music star, who died last month.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

We followed games on transistor radios and TV, and did our best to imitate star players.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

On paper, selecting “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay as host of the 2026 Emmys telecast probably made sense.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

The guinea pigs across the hilltops, the fairies in the grove, and flying on a real shooting star.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

That amount of energy is comparable to the output of several billion supernova explosions, the powerful blasts produced when certain stars reach the ends of their lives.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Emmy Awards telecasts have a long history of recruiting primetime TV stars to emcee, too – usually sitcom headliners.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

The series stars Rhys as overcompensating mayor Tom Loftis, with a supporting cast that includes veteran actors Stephen Root, Dale Dickey and Kate O’Flynn.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys and US actress Jean Smart made Emmy Awards history during TV's biggest night in Hollywood this year, which brought out stars from the small screen, film, sport and music.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

They placed their stars on the prongs of three antlers.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Before he spent nine seasons as a major-league outfielder, Venable majored in anthropology at Princeton, where he starred in baseball and basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Actress Sally Field, who starred in Steel Magnolias opposite Dolly Parton, led a tribute to the country music star, who died last month.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Network stalwart Mariska Hargitay, who’s starred in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for 27 seasons, will host the show.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

She was also inspired an off-Broadway play, “Gloria: A Life,” which was adapted into a 2020 production for PBS’ “Great Performances” that starred Christine Lahti.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

“Try lower down, and pick those that have no thorns,” said Amy, gathering three of the tiny cream-colored ones that starred the wall behind her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Jing, 38, has headlined blockbusters in both China and Hollywood, starring opposite Matt Damon in “The Great Wall” and appearing in “Kong: Skull Island” and “Pacific Rim Uprising.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Remarkably Bright Creatures, a drama starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman about a perceptive octopus who observes the staff in his aquarium, won best movie.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

A longtime anti-death penalty activist, Farrell is better-known for starring as B.J.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

He introduced the couple’s adorable white pup to the world while starring in Tommy Hilfiger’s fall 2026 ad campaign.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

“No, we’ve had that cat forever. A regular member of the family,” I say, feeling like I’m starring in a commercial for something I’d never eat in a million years.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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