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 »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 »'Andor' Week 3: Walking Into a Trap
This post contains spoilers for this week’s episodes of Andor, now streaming on Disney+. The decision to compress what was once meant to be four seasons of Andor into one hasn’t been without its bumps, including in this week’s trio of episodes. Character arcs have felt rushed or underfed, particularly …
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 »John Mulaney Breaks Down the Music Powering 'Everybody's Live'
John Mulaney can’t help but play favorites a bit discussing the different parts of his unorthodox weekly talk show Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney. “I have to say,” he told Rolling Stone via Zoom last week, “there’s no part of the show and there’s no part of the week that’s …
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 »Aimee Lou Wood Says Working With Walton Goggins Was the 'Best Thing Ever'
Aimee Lou Wood called working with Walton Goggins “the best thing ever” during a Met Gala interview that will hopefully put to bed the interminable speculation about a possible rift between the White Lotus costars. Since the Season Three finale last month, the rumor mill has been in overdrive, especially …
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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