How 2 men behind the Critical Role machine plan to turn the nerdworld royalty into a legacy brand

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A composite image of Ben Van Der Fluit, SVP at Critical Role, and Ed Lopez, Critical Role's COO.
Ben Van Der Fluit and Ed Lopez are never seen in front of the Critical Role cameras — but they're the ones keeping the machine going.

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Photos show Kate Middleton, King Charles, and other royal family members in color-coordinated Christmas looks

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Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children on Christmas Day in 2025.
SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - DECEMBER 25: Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2025 in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Timothée Chalamet's character Marty Mauser in 'Marty Supreme' is based on a real hustling ping-pong icon from the 1950s

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Marty Reisman hitting a ping pong shot
Marty Reisman in 2007.

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Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years

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A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.

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Why Hollywood is paying this 17-year-old up to $20,000 to boost film trailers with TikTok edits

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Amid Mohamed of Viral Cartel Inc.
Amid Mohamed, 17, founded Viral Cartel Inc. in 2024.

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This artist has 3 tips for landing a dream illustration gig

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Artist Ana Fedina is the illustrator behind "The Armory of Heroes," a 216-page full-color compendium of weapons and character art released by Critical Role.

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Timothée Chalamet insisted on being spanked for real by Kevin O'Leary in 'Marty Supreme'

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Timothée Chalamet pointing while holding a ping pong paddle in Marty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet in "Marty Supreme."

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Kate Winslet says turning 50 changed how she defines success

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Kate Winslet.
Kate Winslet.

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Taylor Swift once said women in pop are discarded in their 30s. Now she's 36 and bigger than ever.

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Taylor Swift performs during the "Fearless" segment of the Eras Tour.

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Did the 'Stranger Things' Broadway play spoil how the series will end?

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Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel, aka Vecna, in
Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel, aka Vecna, in "Stranger Things" season five.

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