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15 People Injured in Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Crash, Authorities Say
Fifteen people were injured when a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night, according to authorities. The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social media that it responded to the theme park just after 9 p.m. for reports of a crash. “A tram tour was in progress on the Universal Studios Hollywood […]
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Film Exec Known for His Diversity Efforts Allegedly Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts (Report)
Ryan Millsap, former CEO and owner of Blackhall Studios, made a name for himself in Atlanta as an executive who encouraged diversity. But, per a report published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ProPublica, he may not have been as pro-diversity and inclusion as he appeared. This week, ProPublica staffer Nicole Carr and Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior […]
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Mohamed Hadid Apologizes for Sending Racist, Homophobic Messages to Rep. Ritchie Torres
Mohamed Hadid, the father of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, has apologized after allegedly sending New York Rep. Ritchie Torres racist and homophobic messages via Instagram direct message, according to the New York Post. “I need to apologize,” he wrote on Instagram Saturday. “Not for the anger I feel but for the words I used […]
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Jon M. Chu Among Guest Speakers USC Decided to “Release” From 2024 Commencement
The University of Southern California has decided to “release” guest speakers and honorees from attending this year’s commencement on May 10. Among those who were set to be featured at the main commencement program were Wicked filmmaker Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker, and honorary degree recipient’s tennis star Billie Jean King, Maria Rosario Jackson […]
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Person on Fire Taken Away on Stretcher Outside Donald Trump Trial
A person who was on fire in a park outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush money trial is taking place has been rushed away on a stretcher. The fire was extinguished Friday shortly after a jury and alternates had been seated in Trump’s criminal case. A person could be seen lying on […]
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Magic Castle Trial: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Magician Charged With Revealing Secrets
On the East Coast, all eyes are on Donald Trump and his criminal trial over alleged hush-money payments made to porn actress Stormy Daniels and others. And on the West Coast, another hearing is happening. Yet it, too, involves a beautiful, blond woman and a charismatic showman with a penchant for pulling the wool over […]
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Rupert Everett Honored at Lovers Film Festival in Italy
Rupert Everett landed in Turin, Italy, on Thursday to collect the Star of the Mole, the special award given by the National Cinema Museum to personalities who have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema and society. The award — a pink star — is presented during the Lovers Film Festival, Europe’s oldest […]
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Samantha Davis, Actress and Co-Founder of Little People U.K. With Husband Warwick Davis, Dies at 53
Samantha Davis, actress and wife of Warwick Davis, has died at 53. Warwick confirmed in a statement shared by LucasFilm that his spouse died on March 24. “My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed,” […]
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Hollywood’s Most Notable Deaths of 2024
The entertainment industry has already had to say goodbye to several actors, singers, performers, creatives, executives and all-around industry legends this year. The Hollywood Reporter is highlighting some of the most well-known names who have died in 2024, including Carl Weathers, Chita Rivera, Richard Lewis, Chance Perdomo and Toby Keith. Weathers, who was best known for […]
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Michael J. Fox on Why He Believes Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds Will Have an “Amazing” Impact on the World
Michael J. Fox believes Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds are among notable figures who will have an even greater impact in the next 50 years. During a recent interview with People Magazine, the Back to the Future star said both the singer and actor came to mind when he thinks of people who are going […]
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Les Moonves’ Fine Upped to $15K Over Interference in LAPD Sexual Assault Probe
The Los Angeles Ethics Commission has approved a $15,000 settlement by the city with Les Moonves, the former president and CEO of CBS who conspired with a now-retired LAPD captain to prevent an explosive sexual assault allegation from going public. The settlement, passed Wednesday, represents the maximum amount Moonves could’ve been charged in an administrative […]
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Bill Maher “Flat-Out” Believes Woody Allen Amid Allegations; Slams Actors Who Regret Working With Him
Bill Maher is making it known he strongly believes Woody Allen is innocent, years after sexual abuse allegations initially arose against the filmmaker. During a recent conversation with Katie Couric on his Club Random podcast, the Real Time host defended the filmmaker while discussing creatives who have been canceled in Hollywood. “I don’t think he […]
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Ashanti Announces She Is Pregnant and Engaged to Nelly
Ashanti is pregnant with her and Nelly’s first child, the singer confirmed Wednesday. The duo also announced they are engaged. Ashanti announced the pregnancy news via an Instagram video that portrays her getting ready for a performance. A handler and her mother, Tina Douglas, take turns asking her how much time she needs until she’s […]
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Simone Biles on Disappointment After Tokyo Olympics: “I Thought I Was Going to Get Banned From America”
Simone Biles has shared the emotional toll that the Tokyo Olympics had on her. While appearing on Wednesday’s episode of podcast Call Her Daddy, the athlete opened up about her mental state during her vault performance, where she got the twisties—a term for when gymnasts lose their perceptual awareness of their body’s position while spinning […]
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Kelly Clarkson Gets Emotional Recalling Pregnancy Hospitalizations Amid Arizona Abortion Ban
Kelly Clarkson shared her own challenging pregnancy stories amid last week’s Arizona Supreme Court decision to allow the state to prepare to enforce a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law. On Monday, Clarkson spoke to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about the Arizona court decision on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clinton was […]
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James Tynion IV Returns to ‘Nice House on the Lake’ for Sequel (Exclusive)
When comics author James Tynion IV’s comic miniseries The Nice House on the Lake first hit stores, it was 2021 and the coronavirus pandemic was in full force. Isolation and alienation were felt by many, as was the fear of a world burning just outside their door. That was one reason the comic became one […]
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