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It’s been 15 years since Stanley Tucci picked up his first Oscar nomination for “The Lovely Bones”; now, the character actor is back in the awards conversation, with his remarkable turn as a liberal cardinal being eyed to become the new pope in the Edward Berger’s “Conclave.” Distributed by Focus Features, the film tells a […]

Steamboat Willie’s reign of terror is now set to hit the big screen this spring. Iconic Events Releasing has shifted the U. S. theatrical release date of the Steamboat Willie horror movie “Screamboat” from late January to April. The distributor has also unveiled a first look at the killer mouse, portrayed by David Howard Thornton, best […]

Joe Lando, of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and his family are taking shelter at his co-star Jane Seymour’s home after losing his house in the Pacific Palisades fire. “Thankfully, there are angels in this world. We’re left with nothing, except each other. My friend Jane Seymour allowed us to come up to her house and […]

As Sean “Diddy” Combs remains in prison awaiting his trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, former associates and close friends of the mogul are speaking out in Peacock’s new 90-minute documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” premiering on the streamer on Jan. 14. Since Cassie Ventura filed her explosive lawsuit in […]

Universal Music Group has canceled all of its Grammy-related events, including the Saturday artist showcase and the Sunday after-Grammy party, and will use the money instead for Los Angeles wildfire relief. “Today we have cancelled all of our Grammy-related events, including the Artist Showcase and After-Grammy Party and will redirect the resources that would have […]

The Los Angeles-area fires have left a path of destruction, with lives uprooted and dreams reduced to ash. In the heart of it all, Hollywood is grappling with how to help. With the 2025 Oscars on the horizon, “Desperately Seeking Susan” star Rosanna Arquette has proposed a bold and heartfelt idea: This year’s ceremony should […]