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Meryl Streep reveals the biggest change she noticed in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Nypost · · 530 words · By Cindy Adams
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What to know about Meryl Streep reveals the biggest change she noticed in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

They’re still reeling ’em in No mention that New York author Lauren Weisberger wrote her original drafts of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in classes at the West Side YMCA.

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What happened

They’re still reeling ’em in No mention that New York author Lauren Weisberger wrote her original drafts of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in classes at the West Side YMCA.

Why it matters

For “The Writer’s Voice,” writer Jim Fragale says, “I took classes there when I was young and I know.” Meryl Streep on this newest Prada pic: “The shoes were more comfortable twenty years ago.” Yet another film.

Common ground

Russell Crowe is one of dozens and dozens of exec producers on something called “Beast.” Also plays a tough-talking trainer.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand arranged a beautiful hotel suite for me in Bangkok.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute this claim.
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Claim 2: “Russell Crowe is one of dozens and dozens of exec producers on something called “Beast.””
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Wikipedia confirms Russell Crowe stars in a 2026 film called 'Beast', but the provided evidence does not mention his role as an executive producer or the number of other producers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Russell is the most populous city in and the county seat of Russell County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,401.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell,_Kansas
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web search NEUTRAL — As a rural city, it is our vision to serve as the County’s regional center. We will continue to be a community that is dedicated to family, friends and neighbors, where generations care for each other…
http://russellcity.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Russell Athletic for men’s, women’s, and youth athletic apparel, team uniforms, and performance collections like Dri-Power® and CoolCore®.
https://www.russellathletic.com/
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Claim 3: “Harry Belafonte’s granddaughter Sarafina Belafonte sings, too.”
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HuffPost and Columbia Magazine both identify Sarafina Belafonte as the granddaughter of Harry Belafonte and describe her as a singer.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry Belafonte ( BEL-ə-FON-tee; born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with interna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Masekela
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zenzile Miriam Makeba ( mə-KAY-bə, Xhosa: [máˈkʼêːɓà̤] ; 4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Makeba
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Claim 4: “New York author Lauren Weisberger wrote her original drafts of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in classes at the West Side YMCA.”
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While evidence confirms Lauren Weisberger wrote 'The Devil Wears Prada' and that a sequel film is in development, there is no mention of her writing drafts of a sequel at the West Side YMCA.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lauren Weisberger (born March 28, 1977) is an American writer. She is author of the 2003 bestseller The Devil Wears Prada, a roman à clef of her experience as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Ann…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Weisberger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the 2003 novel by Laure…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 American comedy drama film directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. A sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, it sees Meryl Streep, Anne H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2
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Claim 5: “He [Hugh Jackman] goes baah-baah in “The Sheep Detectives.””
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm Hugh Jackman stars in 'The Sheep Detectives' (based on the novel 'Three Bags Full').
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Australian actor Hugh Jackman is known for his leading man roles on stage and screen. Jackman gained stardom for his portrayal of the Marvel Comics superhero Wolverine from the X-Men film series in 10…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Jackman_filmography_and_d…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sheep Detectives is a 2026 mystery comedy film directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin, based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. The film features an ensemble cast includ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sheep_Detectives
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story (original German title: Glennkill: Ein Schafskrimi) is a 2005 novel by Leonie Swann. It is a detective story featuring a flock of Irish sheep out to solve the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Bags_Full
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Claim 6: “Also got her neuroscience degree from Columbia.”
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Multiple sources, including Columbia Magazine and a web search result, state that Sarafina Belafonte is studying or has a degree in neuroscience from Columbia University.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry Belafonte ( BEL-ə-FON-tee; born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with interna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Masekela
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG) is the oldest Black nonprofit theater company in New York City, established in 1964. Through its multiple divisions: IMPACT Repertory Theatre, The Roger Furman Readin…
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Claim 7: “Her new EP “Like a Man” debuts Friday, with a concert and release party at 8 p.m. at MMAC Theatre at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center on the West Side.”
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A web search result explicitly mentions the EP 'Like a Man' debuting Friday with a party at MMAC Theatre, and Sarafina Belafonte's Instagram confirms the EP title and release date.
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web search NEUTRAL — Her new EP "Like a Man" debuts Friday, with a concert and release party at 8 p.m. at MMAC Theatre at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center on the West Side. Grab tickets and make a "day-o" of it.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/opinion/meryl-streep-reveals-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — 15K Followers, 2,131 Following, 841 Posts - Sarafina Belafonte (@sarafinabelafonte) on Instagram: "Columbia ♚ Neuroscience Debut EP 'Like A Man' out 05.15.2026 Belafonte Family Foundation 🇩🇰🇯🇲"
https://www.instagram.com/sarafinabelafonte/
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web search NEUTRAL — Sarafina Belafonte. 5 likes. Dancer Jan 12, 2025· A slo-mo moment for Malena Belafonte's Boudoir 💋 🎥: @dtrix_cortes Sarafina Belafonte Dec 19, 2024· My debut single Wandering Eye 👁️ out now on Spotify…
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Claim 8: “Also plays a tough-talking trainer [in 'Beast'].”
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Wikipedia confirms Russell Crowe stars in 'Beast', which is described as a sports action drama set in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), supporting the claim that he plays a trainer/fighter role.
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web search NEUTRAL — Beast is a 2026 sports action drama film set in the world of mixed martial arts, and starring Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_(2026_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Beast, ailesini korumakla hayallerinin peşinden koşmak arasında kalan bir adamın hikayesini anlatıyor.Beast - 2026 Film Bilgileri. Beast 114 Dk. Fragmanı izle.
https://sinemaizle.org/beast-2
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web search NEUTRAL — Directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Brian Helgeland, Russell Crowe plays a similar character here as he does in The Nice Guys. In The Nice Guys, he is a violent enforcer who will dish out damage …
https://screenrant.com/best-movies-like-the-nice-guys/
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Claim 9: “Chop ’em up kung foolery shot in Sydney and Bangkok.”
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The Guardian reports that the film 'Beast' was filmed against the backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, and Wikipedia confirms it is an Australian sports drama.
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web search NEUTRAL — Beast is a 2026 sports action drama film set in the world of mixed martial arts, and starring Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson.The film is produced by Broken Open Pictures and is di…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_(2026_film)
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web search NEUTRAL — In 1981 Afghanistan, a Soviet tank unit viciously attacks a Pashtun village harboring a group of mujahideen fighters. Following the assault, one of the tanks...
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web search NEUTRAL — FILMED against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney and Bangkok, the Australian sports drama Beast delivers a truly moving narrative centred around revenge, redemption, and family.…
https://theguardian.com.au/
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Claim 10: “Kate Smith sang and popularized “God Bless America.””
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No evidence was provided in the search results for this claim, although it is a well-known historical fact, the agent must rely on provided evidence.
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