Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna reached a last-minute settlement to avert a trial over Chyna’s allegation Kardashian illegally posted private naked photos of her on Instagram in July 2017. Jury selection was set to begin Monday morning, but prospective jurors were told they were no longer needed. “The case in …
Read More »'Irma Vep' Isn't a Remake — It's a Remix for Our Apocalyptic Age of Endless Streamable I.P.
“I don’t really care about movies,” the man says, nervously wringing his hands together. “I used to…but not anymore. Maybe it’ll come back?” It’s not an uncommon sentiment to hear in the Year of Our Lord 2022. What makes that comment stand out, however, is that it’s being delivered by …
Read More »Paul Haggis Arrested in Italy on Sexual Assault Charges
Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis was arrested Sunday in Italy on charges of sexual assault. The Crash director was detained in southern Italy after a “young foreign woman” told investigators that she was “forced to seek medical care” following “non-consensual sexual relations” with a man Italian authorities identified as …
Read More »'Late Show' Staffers, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Arrested for Unlawful Entry at U.S. Capitol
Seven Late Show With Stephen Colbertstaffers — including the comedian behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog — were arrested Thursday night at a U.S. Capitol office building in Washington, D.C. Earlier in the day, the production team and Triumph puppeteer Robert Smigel were spotted around the Capitol filming a segment …
Read More »Rob Kardashian Fails to Convince Judge He Settled 'Revenge Porn' Case
Rob Kardashian’s disputed claim he reached a binding settlement agreement with Blac Chyna to end her “revenge porn” lawsuit was rejected by a Los Angeles judge on Thursday. That means Chyna’s allegation Kardashian illegally posted private naked photos of her on Instagram in July 2017 is back on track, barreling …
Read More »Yes, Homelander on 'The Boys' Is Supposed to Be Donald Trump
In any other cultural moment, the satire embedded in Amazon Prime’s endlessly entertaining, blood-spattered superhero show The Boys might seem heavy-handed. But in 2022, its near-nihilist depiction of a deluded public rooting for an all-powerful class of elites who couldn’t care less about them almost feels like a documentary, albeit …
Read More »Kevin Spacey Makes Appearance in U.K. Court Over Sexual Assault Charges, Granted Unconditional Bail
Kevin Spacey appeared in a London court Thursday for his first hearing related to five charges of sexual assault, with the disgraced actor receiving unconditional bail prior to his next court appearance next month. While Spacey did not enter a plea to the charges during the 45-minute hearing — that …
Read More »'Official Competition' Rips Showbiz Egos, Pretentious Artists, and the Movies a New One
Should someone ever construct a Film Hair Hall of Fame, or a museum dedicated to the greatest cinematic coifs to ever grace screens, we’d like to submit for inclusion Penélope Cruz‘s ‘do from Official Competition. An untamable mane of red curls cascading out from her head and spilling over her …
Read More »Kardashians Request Blac Chyna Cover Over $390,000 in Defamation Trial Legal Fees
Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Kylie Jenner filed paperwork through their attorney to request the money Blac Chyna owes them, following the $100 million defamation and contract interference lawsuit that she lost. According to documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the family is seeking over $390,000 in legal fees …
Read More »Harry Styles Gets Caught in a Heart-Rending Love Triangle in New 'My Policeman' Teaser
Harry Styles gets caught in a fraught love triangle in the new trailer for the upcoming romantic drama, My Policeman. The film will arrive in theaters on Oct. 21 before hitting Prime Video on Nov. 4. Directed by Michael Grandage, My Policeman is based on Bethan Roberts’ novel of the …
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