Alec Baldwin denied allegations he is “not complying” with the New Mexico authorities investigating the tragic shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. On Thursday, the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney’s Office issued a statement stating they were still “actively working” …
Read More »James Corden Cancels Upcoming 'Late Late Show' Episodes After Covid Diagnosis
The Late Late Show host James Corden has tested positive for Covid-19. He’s the third late-night host in a week to announce they had recently been diagnosed with the virus. Upcoming episodes of Corden’s CBS show have been canceled. “I just tested positive for Covid-19. I’m fully vaccinated, boosted and …
Read More »Sidney Poitier Tributes Pour In From Denzel Washington, Barack Obama, Viola Davis and More
Viola Davis, Barack Obama, Questlove and more have shared tributes to the groundbreaking actor Sidney Poitier, who died Friday at the age of 94. Davis, in a moving post on Instagram, wrote about how Poitier’s work “radically shifted my life,” adding, “The dignity, normalcy, strength, excellence and sheer electricity you …
Read More »Peter Bogdanovich, New Hollywood Auteur of 'Paper Moon,' 'Last Picture Show,' Dead at 82
Peter Bogdanovich, the celebrated, Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind classics like The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon, as well as a frequent actor, died Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 82. Bogdanovich’s daughter, Antonia Bogdanovich, confirmed his death, saying the director died of natural causes. Bogdanovich began his career …
Read More »No, the Covid-19 Booster Did Not Kill National Treasure Betty White
Betty White died of natural causes, her agent Jeff Witjas confirmed on Monday. “Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home,” Witjas said in a statement to People magazine. “People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. …
Read More »'SNL': Weekend Update Challenges Ice Cube Over Vaccine Refusal
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update pushed Ice Cube — or Kenan Thompson — to explain his refusal to get vaccinated on the show’s latest episode. In late October, news emerged that the rapper exited his upcoming comedy with Jack Black, Oh Hell No, after declining the producers’ request to be …
Read More »Mort Sahl, Incisive Stand-Up Comic, Dead at 94
Mort Sahl, the incisive standup comic who called out hypocrisy as he addressed politics and social issues and served as a trailblazer for future generations in the comedy world, died on Tuesday in Mill Valley, California. He was 94. The New York Times confirmed his death with his friend, Lucy …
Read More »Trans Employees and Allies at Netflix Plan Walkout in Protest of Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer'
UPDATE (10/20): Ahead of a planned walkout led by trans employees and allies, Netflix issued a statement acknowledging the action: “We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused,” a Netflix spokesperson said. “We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk …
Read More »Nicole Kidman Gets the Last Laugh and Embodies Lucille Ball in Biopic Trailer
Nicole Kidman stars as Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin‘s Being the Ricardos, which arrives in theaters on December 10th, and hits Amazon Prime Video on December 21st. While her casting caused a stir from some who thought the Australian (and Oscar winner) wasn’t fit to star as the beloved comedic …
Read More »Larry David Gripes About Towels, Traffic and Toasting in New 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Trailer
UPDATE (10/13): Larry David grapples with the indignities of toasting, traffic, towels and more in the new trailer for Season 11 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The new clip also features a handful of this season’s guest stars, including Jon Hamm and Seth Rogen. Other guest stars set to appear include …
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