Barry Keoghan has been preparing to play Ringo Starr ahead of Sam Mendes‘ forthcoming biopic films about the four members of the Beatles. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor confirmed he visited Starr at his home. “I met Ringo the other day,” Keoghan told Jimmy Kimmel. “I met him …
Read More »Lea Michele Dispels 'Crazy' Rumor She Can't Read By Reading
Lea Michele is still contending with a rumor that she can’t read. In a new interview on the podcast Therapuss, hosted by Jake Shane, the actress reflected on the “crazy” rumor and offered proof, on video, that she is literate. “For everyone who thinks that I can’t fucking read, I …
Read More »Paul Haggis: Italian Judge Drops Sexual Assault Charges Against Director
Paul Haggis will not face trial over an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Italy in 2022 after a judge dropped the charges against the writer-director. In June 2022, Haggis was detained in Brindisi, Italy, on charges of sexual assault after a “young foreign woman” told investigators that she was …
Read More »Nicolas Cage Is Mistaken for Nick Cave So Often It Feels Like a Daily Occurrence
Nicolas Cage‘s day isn’t complete unless he gets mistaken for Nick Cave at least once. In a recent interview with the Guardian, the actor revealed how frequently people swap his identity with the musician’s and detailed one of their first encounters with each other. “I don’t think there’s a day …
Read More »Leighton Meester Reflects on 'Gossip Girl' Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
Leighton Meester has spoken out for the first time about the recent death of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg. In a cover story for Flaunt, Meester remembered Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on the hit CW show. “It’s devastating,” she told the magazine. “She was a wonderful, talented person, …
Read More »'Boardwalk Empire' Actor Michael Pitt Arrested for Sexual Abuse in New York
Michael Pitt, the actor best known for his roles in Dawson’s Creek and Boardwalk Empire, was arrested last week and charged with sexual abuse and assault in New York City. Pitt was arrested Friday and arraigned on the charges in Brooklyn Supreme Court. He’s facing eight counts total, including two …
Read More »Golden Globes Will Introduce 'Best Podcast' Category in 2026
Hollywood is brushing shoulders with the business of podcasting. On Wednesday, the Golden Globes announced plans to present the inaugural Best Podcast award in 2026. Nominees for the new category will be narrowed down to six candidates from a larger pool of the 25 most popular podcast series. “As the …
Read More »Bella Ramsey Says Gendered Awards Are Needed to 'Preserve' Recognition for Women
Bella Ramsey is opening up about their identity as a non-binary person — and sharing why they think gendered award categories are “very important.” In a recent interview with Louis Theroux for his podcast, The Last of Us star expressed the importance of keeping Best Actor and Actress awards separate …
Read More »Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Foundation Shuts Down Amid Blake Lively Legal Battle
Wayfarer Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Justin Baldoni‘s production company—is shutting down. Over the weekend, the organization’s founder, Steve Sarowitz, announced that the foundation would cease operations for undisclosed reasons. The announcement comes amid the actor’s legal battle with Blake Lively. “I am so incredibly proud of the impact this organization …
Read More »Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock Cast New Spell in 'Practical Magic 2' Teaser for Release Date
Practical Magic 2, the sequel to the 1998 movie, will arrive on Sept. 18, 2026. As previously reported, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock will reprise their roles as Gillian and Sally Owens, a pair of sisters with unintentionally fatal attractions to men. The original movie follows their quest to rid …
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