Category: Hollywood

Daniel Day-Lewis to Make Acting Comeback in Son’s Directorial Debut

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is returning to the big screen, this time under the direction of his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The legendary actor, who announced his retirement after 2017’s Phantom Thread, will star in Anemone, a film co-written by both father and son. The project, produced by Focus Features and Plan B, will mark Ronan’s […]

Remembering Drake Hogestyn: The Soap Opera Icon Who Inspired a ‘Friends’ Parody

Late soap opera legend Drake Hogestyn, best known for his portrayal of John Black on Days of Our Lives, was such a notable figure in daytime TV that he even inspired a parody on Friends. Hogestyn, who passed away at 70 on Sept. 28 after battling pancreatic cancer, had been a mainstay on Days from […]

Farewell to a Legend: Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89

Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic British actress known for her unforgettable performances in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Her family announced that Smith died peacefully in a London hospital, surrounded by loved ones. In a statement, her sons […]

Will Ferrell Reflects on Transphobia and Friendship in New Netflix Documentary

Will Ferrell recently shared his thoughts on transphobia during a press interview with The Independent while promoting his upcoming Netflix documentary, Will & Harper. When asked why transphobia exists, Ferrell responded, “I think we fear what we don’t know.” Will & Harper explores the long-standing friendship between Ferrell and Harper Steele, who came out as […]

Hollywood Legends Speak Out: De Niro and Spike Lee Voice Election Concerns

At the New York premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis on Monday, legendary actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker Spike Lee expressed their deep concerns about the upcoming presidential election and Donald Trump’s possible victory. During a Q&A session before the screening, De Niro, a long-time critic of Trump, highlighted parallels between the film’s futuristic […]

Dick Van Dyke Cancels Utah Appearance Amid Emmy Awards Absence

Dick Van Dyke, 98, has canceled his appearance at the upcoming FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, just days after missing the 2024 Emmy Awards, where he was scheduled to present. The convention, which takes place from Sept. 26-28, announced the news on social media on Saturday, Sept. 21, expressing the legendary actor’s gratitude to fans […]

George Clooney and Julianna Margulies Keep Their ‘ER’ Bond Alive with a Heartwarming Tradition

Though ER may have concluded, the friendship between George Clooney and Julianna Margulies continues strong. During a Television Academy event celebrating the 30th anniversary of ER on September 16, Margulies, 58, revealed that she and Clooney, 63, maintain a special tradition from their days on the show. “It always had to be Carol and Doug, […]

Demi Lovato’s ‘Child Star’ Documentary Exposes the Harsh Reality of Growing Up Famous

Demi Lovato’s new documentary, Child Star, offers an unfiltered look at the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. Marking Lovato’s directorial debut, the film features candid revelations from industry veterans like Kenan Thompson, Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, Alyson Stoner, and JoJo Siwa, all of whom found fame as children. Lovato recalls the struggles […]

Michael Che Almost Quit ‘SNL’ Over Controversial ‘Weekend Update’ Joke

During a recent appearance on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast, Michael Che revealed that a “Weekend Update” joke about salsa nearly pushed him to quit “Saturday Night Live.” When asked by hosts and “SNL” alums Dana Carvey and David Spade if any particular punchline still bothers him, Che immediately referenced the “jalapeño business” joke. […]

“The Wild Robot” Debuts to Rave Reviews: An Animated Classic in the Making

“The Wild Robot,” a new animated film starring Pedro Pascal, has made an impressive debut, achieving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film features an all-star cast, including Lupita Nyong’o, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Matt Berry, Mark Hamill, Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, and Catherine O’Hara. Directed by Chris Sanders, the story follows Roz, a […]