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Here's what's happening today in pop culture:
• NBC is wrestling with a big decision: Does it continue with a proposed TV series starring Bill Cosby, in light of accusations of sexual assault against the 77-year-old comic? Or does the network back out, and risk losing money? [Variety]
• TVLand has canceled its sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" after six seasons — so now Betty White can get on with her career. [Entertainment Weekly]
• Japanese tough-guy actor Ken Takakura, who appeared in some 200 movies, has died at the age of 83. American audiences would recognize him best as a Japanese cop helping Michael Douglas find a member of the yakuza in "Black Rain." [The Hollywood Reporter]