Michael Imperioli has clarified previous statements in which the actor barred “bigots and homophobes” from watching his work — including The Sopranos and The White Lotus — following the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Imperioli called his previous …
Read More »Daniel Radcliffe Says He's 'Definitely Not Seeking Out' Harry Potter Cameo
Sorry, Potterheads, Daniel Radcliffe‘s bespectacled hero will not bereturning to the wizarding world anytime soon. A new Harry PotterTV series was announced by Warner Bros.Discovery earlier this year for its streaming platform Max. The new project will be based on the original books, meaning it will also be covering the …
Read More »Bowen Yang Pauses Podcast Production Due to 'Bad Bouts of Depersonalization'
Bowen Yang‘s podcast Las Culturistas has paused production while the comedian and host addresses what he described as “bad bouts of depersonalization.” “Taking a very short break from [the podcast]. Bad bouts of depersonalization are fucking me up bad but I am doing my best to get better!” Yang wrote …
Read More »'Barbie' Movie Banned in Vietnam Over Controversial South China Sea Map
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie will not be headed to Vietnam. The country has banned commercial screenings of the film because of a scene that shows a map of the contested “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea. The nine-dash line is a U-shaped demarcation China has used to assert territorial claims …
Read More »Stanley Tucci Argues Straight Actors Can Play Gay Characters if Done 'The Right Way'
Stanley Tucci spoke up in defense of straight actors playing gay characters, so long as it’s done “the right way,” and doesn’t slip into stereotypes, during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s “Desert Island Discs” program. Tucci, who is straight, has played a handful of gay characters over the course …
Read More »Ezra Miller Claims They Were 'Unjustly' Targeted as Harassment Order Expires
A temporary harassment order filed against Ezra Miller expired this week, a year after a mother accused the Flash actor of acting inappropriately with her then-11-year-old child. In an Instagram post Friday, Miller said they were “unjustly and directly targeted” by the child’s mother. “I’m encouraged by today’s outcome and …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA to Extend Negotiations With Studios, Avoiding Strike for Now
SAG-AFTRA has agreed to extend contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) until July 12. The decision will allow both sides more time to negotiate an agreement over issues such streaming residuals and the use of artificial intelligence. The parties will continue to hash out …
Read More »U.K. Prosecutor Calls Kevin Spacey a 'Sexual Bully': He Took 'Who He Wanted, When He Wanted'
Kevin Spacey was described as a “sexual bully” who “abused the power and influence that his reputation and fame afforded him” during the prosecution’s opening statement at the actor’s sexual assault trial in London. The highly-anticipated trial launched Friday, June 30, with prosecutor Christine Agnew addressing the jury and outlining …
Read More »A New Season of 'How to With John Wilson,' Plus Everything You Need to Stream on Max This July
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a big season at the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max. June 2023 marked Max’s first full month as “Max,” after changing its name from HBO …
Read More »Alan Arkin, Oscar-Winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' Actor, Dead at 89
Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning actor who starred in films like Little Miss Sunshine, Argo, and Glengarry Glen Rose during a career that spanned over 60 years, has died at the age of 89. Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew, and Anthony confirmed their father’s death in a statement toPeople. “Our father was …
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