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Paramount+ has dropped some new cinematic goodies on its slate this month, and we’re here to tell you which ones are the best from the bunch.

Between some autobiographical wonders, an ultimate classic and an underrated gem starring Ryan Reynolds that will have you cracking up the entire movie, this list will be your binge go-to guide for May — especially the Memorial Day weekend.

Here’s our list of some of the best new movies to watch on Paramount+ right now.

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First on our list is “Freedom Writers.” The film is based on the true story of high school teacher Erin Gruwell, who is portrayed by Hilary Swank. In an effort to get her at-risk students back on track, Erin implements relatable reading material as part of their curriculum and asks them to keep a personal journal. Her passion for her students is...

Longtime ESPN personality John Anderson has announced he is leaving the network this summer, which will bring his time as a SportsCenter anchor to a close.

Anderson shared the news Wednesday in a clip from the Inside Wisconsin Show podcast that he co-hosts with Trevor Thomas; you can watch the announcement in full above.

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“My contract runs out at ESPN at the end of June,...

Veteran ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson said today that he will retire from the show at the end of June.

Anderson announced his decision on his podcast, Inside Wisconsin, which he co-hosts with Trevor Thomas.

“My contract runs out at ESPN at the end of June and I have decided that will be the end. I’m going to leave the company. I’m going to, sort of, retire from SportsCenter. I’m going to get to do a few track & field things, I’m going to continue to do the Boston Marathon, and the New York Marathon which I love, and some NCAA track meets, and some SEC stuff, and I’m, like, incredible excited about that”, Anderson said.

Anderson’s been with ESPN since 1999 and has been on ESPN’s late-night programming for the last two decades.

“I feel like it’s been a good run and the operation has changed,...