Entertainment News Roundup: Frank Underwood still looms large in 'House of Cards'

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Freddie Mercury's spontaneity challenged 'Bohemian Rhapsody' star

When television actor Rami Malek took on the role of colourful rock star Freddie Mercury in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody," he found the biggest challenge was capturing the Queen lead singer's commanding presence on stage. Malek, the Emmy-winning star of TV drama "Mr. Robot," portrays Mercury from his early days with Queen in the 1970s, through its rise to worldwide fame with anthems such as "We Will Rock You," to a rousing performance at the Live Aid benefit concert in July 1985 at London's Wembley Stadium.

Frank Underwood is dead but looms large in final 'House of Cards' season

In the final season of Netflix Inc's "House of Cards," Frank Underwood is physically gone, having died unexpectedly in his sleep. But the ghost of the win-at-all-costs politician played by Kevin Spacey haunts his wife and her young presidency. Writers of the acclaimed drama had to rework the story after Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct a year ago and dropped from the show that made Netflix a player in premium television. The ending of the Underwoods' story, which the producers called a "season of reckoning," will be available on Netflix on Nov. 2.