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Actress Sydney Chandler withdrew from a *Variety* cover shoot citing personal boundaries, generating online conversation. Meanwhile, the premiere of *Alien: Earth* is creating excitement, with cast and crew teasing a 'wild' and intense experience. The show's realistic special effects and dystopian themes, blending retro-futurism and existential dread, have earned critical praise.

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