Category: Hollywood

Matthew McConaughey Teams Up to Prepare Meals for LA First Responders

Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey® have teamed up with disaster relief organization Operation BBQ Relief to give thanks to first responders nationwide as part of the Bourbon brand’s “With Thanks” annual charitable giving campaign. The program kicked off today in Los Angeles where Wild Turkey Creative Director McConaughey, Master Distiller Eddie Russell and a group […]

Tis the Season for “FRIENDSGIVING” to hit Movie Theaters

Fathom Events continues its celebration of Friends’ 25th anniversary by bringing eight Thanksgiving-themed episodes of the legendary series to movie theaters across the U.S. over two days: November 24 at 7 p.m. and November 25 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (all local times). Each day will feature four unique episodes that have been newly […]

‘JEOPARDY!’ Host Alex Trebek Launches PSA for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers because few people know the risks and symptoms and are subsequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. On World Pancreatic Cancer Day (WPCD), Thursday, Nov. 21, advocates around the world, including JEOPARDY! host Alex Trebek, will unite to raise awareness of the most common risks […]

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, from ‘Friday,’ dies at 77

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, a notable figure in the “Friday” franchise and voice actor in the animated series “The Boondocks,” died at his home Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the […]

Actor Josh Duhamel travels the world as New Ambassador

Canadian lifestyle and athleisure brand Lolë today announced actor and outdoor enthusiast Josh Duhamel as a brand ambassador. Echoing the brand’s dedication to wellness, supporting global communities and sustainable consumption, Duhamel has joined the brand as an equity investor and part owner, becoming an advocate as it continues to promote eco-friendly and wellness-infused lifestyles across […]

Jordan Peele Receives 2019 Britannia Award

Jordan Peele was awarded the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing presented by Cunard at the ceremony. Peele wrote and directed popular horror films Us and Get Out, the latter of which won an Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay, and performed in Comedy Central’s Key & Peele from 2012-2015. Presenting the award was […]

LACFA + Rotten Tomatoes Award Scholarships for Aspiring Film Students in Community Colleges

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced today that Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans’ go-to resource for movie and TV recommendations, will be supporting this year’s LAFCA Ruth Batchelor Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to students from diverse backgrounds pursuing careers in film criticism. Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 will be offered to two […]

Movies Coming Out this Week – October 23rd

Countdown – Thriller, Suspense, Horror A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Talitha Bateman, Sean Anders, John Morris, Peter Facinelli, John Rickard, Anne […]

Great Scott! Back to the Future Celebrates 35 Years

Universal is going back in time to celebrate 35 years of the beloved film franchise – Back to the Future – starting today, on the iconic fan-created anniversary date captured in the film when Marty McFly travels back to the future: October 21, 2015. Over the next year, fans around the world will be treated […]