Tim Curry left behind an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry, but he holds an especially precious place in the hearts of movie fans of a certain age. From his big-screen debut in 1975 through the mid-1990s in particular, Curry took on a number of iconic roles that would make him a household name and cement his place in cinema history. …
Read More »From Cancellation to Resurrection (With a Side of Ketchup): How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Bounced Back
In “Looney Tunes” canon, there isn’t a character as frequently pancaked, dynamited or run over by a train that came out of a tunnel painted on the side of a canyon as Wile E. Coyote, who first appeared in the 1949 short “Fast and Furry-ous” alongside his foil the Roadrunner. And yet, his ineffable spirit remains. The coyote is the …
Read More »An Under-the-Radar Audiobook Bubble Is Fueling a Fight for Listeners and Authors
The audiobook business is easy to overlook alongside streaming and podcasting, but its revenue has grown for 15 straight years. Now, a dramatic surge in the number of available titles is pushing the industry toward a more selective phase, as publishers decide which projects merit greater investment while the catalog expands faster than revenue. More than 750,000 audiobook titles were …
Read More »Robert De Niro Admits He Feels ‘A Little Guilty’ for ‘Not Being There at Times’ for His 7 Kids
After spending 60 years in Hollywood, Robert De Niro admitted this week that he feels a bit guilty for not always being present for his family. While talking with People, the acting icon touched on being a dad to seven children after having welcomed his youngest in his 80s. When asked if there was any advice he had to share, De …
Read More »Keke Palmer, Raven-Symoné Rail Against Hollywood for Failing Child Actors in Crisis: ‘I Don’t Believe People Go Crazy’
Keke Palmer and Raven-Symoné are taking Hollywood to task for failing child actors. While talking on Raven’s podcast with wife Miranda Maday, titled “Tea Time,” Palmer tore into Hollywood for abandoning child actors once they age out of the industry. “That’s what they do to child entertainers. That’s what people don’t understand – ‘why so-and-so went crazy,’” Palmer said. “First …
Read More »Dolly Parton’s ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Are Coming Back to AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres will honor the late country star Dolly Parton with a limited re-release of two of her most famous films: the 1982 comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and the 1989 dramedy “Steel Magnolias.” The films will play at 200 AMC locations, including throughout Parton’s home state of Tennessee, at discounted ticket prices from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. Participating …
Read More »Stars and Stripes Staffers Sue Pentagon, Pete Hegseth Over ‘Unlawful’ Firings and ‘Retaliation’
Three fired staffers from the U.S. military’s independent news organization Stars and Stripes sued the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday in an effort to halt their terminations, citing them as “unlawful” and retaliatory. The fired employees — Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max D. Lederer Jr. and Middle East reporter Lara Korte — seek an immediate restraining order from …
Read More »Trump Slams Fox News Correspondent Over Iran Coverage, Calls on Bret Baier to ‘Straighten Out His Flunkies’
President Donald Trump at a 2026 rally. (Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP) President Donald Trump took aim at Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt on Thursday, slamming the reporter’s recent coverage of the Iran War as “inaccurate.” “Jonathan Hunt of Fox News did a particularly inaccurate report on the Failing Islamic Republic of Iran,” the president railed on Truth Social Thursday afternoon, presumably while on …
Read More »Chris Hansen Indicates He Hasn’t Ruled Out Legal Action Over A24’s ‘Primetime’: ‘It Feels Very Exploitive to Me’
Chris Hansen (Photo by Mireya Acierto/FilmMagic) Chris Hansen still hasn’t decided if he’s pursuing legal action against “Primetime,” A24’s Robert Pattinson-led dramatization of his life and “To Catch a Predator.” “People are looking at it,” the “Dateline” journalist told media personality Dan Abrams on “The Dan Abrams Show” Wednesday. “I don’t know. You know, one guy told me …
Read More »Andrea Eastman, ‘The Godfather’ Casting Director and Pioneering ICM Agent, Dies at 86
Andrea Eastman pictured on May 10, 2006 in New York City. (Credit: Patrick McMullan/Getty Images) Andrea Eastman, the former head of casting at Paramount Pictures and longtime ICM agent, has died. She was 86 years old. Eastman died Wednesday in her sleep at her home in Santa Barbara, according to a family spokesperson who shared the news in a statement …
Read More »‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon and More Stars Hit the Red Carpet
THE ODYSSEY London Premiere ( Credit: Getty Images)Hollywood’s biggest stars descended on London for the world premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on Monday, turning the red carpet into one of the most star-studded movie events of the year. Leading the arrivals were “The Odyssey” stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, joined by fellow cast members and an array …
Read More »Paris Fashion Week Puts Hollywood in Couture Shows and Front Rows
Cole Escola attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 7, 2026 in Paris, France. (Pierre Mouton/Getty Images) Rare birds of fashion, gowns taking flight on private jets, shoes with fairytale heels and Cole Escola as a Chanel Madame – it must be Paris Haute Couture Week. Plus, Monét Mazur and Natalie …
Read More »Zendaya’s Goddess Style Sets ‘The Odyssey’ Carpets Alight
At Balmain, designer Olivier Rousteing recognized before much of the fashion establishment that Hollywood’s new power brokers were not just movie stars but reality TV and social media personalities. He ultimately became one himself as an early adopter of Instagram, which made him one of the most recognizable creative directors of his generation. Can he strike pop culture …
Read More »Why Luxury Brands Are Turning the Wedding Aisle Into the New Hollywood Red Carpet
Here comes the celebrity fashion bride. Luxury brands are turning the wedding aisle into the new Hollywood red carpet. How “Little House on the Prairie” costume designer Mitchell Travers explored the artistry of Native American makers, Americana workwear and homespun dress. Plus, Betye Saar’s wearable art at Roberts Projects, Etai Drori’s artful new collab and Brunello Cucinelli’s film hits U.S. theaters. French …
Read More »What to Look for on This Year’s Venice Film Festival Red Carpet, From the Mara Sisters to Robert Pattinson
The Rooney and Kate Mara sister act, Robert Pattinson’s return and Maggie Gyllenhaal for president — a primer on fashion’s next big red carpet extravaganza, the Venice Film Festival. Plus, screen time at LACMA with Christian Marclay’s “The Clock”; fashion flags at Rockefeller Center; and designer Puey Quinoñes’ modern Filipino fashion. Rooney Mara and Kate Mara on Dec. 4, 2024 in West Hollywood, …
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