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Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

American actor and filmmaker (born 1946)

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  • Oct 2

    Kennedy Center Honors moves 2026 gala to Capital One Arena amid legal fight over closure

    The 49th Kennedy Center Honors will take place on 7 December at Washington's 20,000-seat Capital One Arena after court rulings blocked a two-year closure and renaming of the performing arts complex.

  • Jul 16

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    Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Peter Farrelly's biographical drama, showcasing Anthony Ippolito's transformation into a struggling 29-year-old Sylvester Stallone fighting to star in his own script.

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