California-based film and TV productions will soon be allowed to get back to work
Film and television productions in California will soon be able to send their people back to work, several months after the coronavirus pandemic…
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Cate Blanchett has cut her head with a chainsaw during lockdown — but she’s OK
Australian actress Cate Blanchett has said she cut her head with a chainsaw during an accident at home during lockdown. But the Oscar-winning star…
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YouTube is hosting a star-studded tribute to the class of 2020 this weekend
YouTube Originals is celebrating the class of 2020 in style with a star-studded group of commencement speakers — headlined by former President…
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‘Riverdale’ creator says show will ‘do better’ after actor criticizes underuse of black characters on screen
The executive producer of CW’s “Riverdale” has promised the show will “do better” after a cast member posted a message…
Continue Reading Stephen Colbert calls out violent police tactics at protests
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert is weighing in on the treatment of peaceful protestors at nationwide demonstrations against police…
Continue Reading Bruce Lee gets a fitting tribute, as ‘Be Water’ looks at Asians and Hollywood
Bruce Lee isn’t an obvious fit for ESPN, beyond the fact lots of people enjoyed his action movies. Yet “Be Water” proves an…
Continue Reading Elisabeth Moss again outshines the movie as a troubled writer in ‘Shirley’
Elisabeth Moss has a knack for being interesting even in so-so movies and continues to pick varied and challenging roles. Enter…
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Stars support John Boyega following rousing Black Lives Matter speech
Filmmakers and actors including Jordan Peele and Olivia Wilde are standing by John Boyega after he delivered a rousing speech at a Black Lives Matter…
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Kanye West donates $2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd’s daughter
Kanye West has made a $2 million donation to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, a representative for West told…
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Joe Exotic says Carole Baskin getting his zoo is a ‘treachery’ that ‘must not go unchecked’
In response to the lawsuit that awarded Carole Baskin the zoo once owned by Joe Exotic, the “Tiger King’s” management team released…
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Mary Pat Gleason, ‘Mom’ actress, dies at 70
Mary Pat Gleason, a prolific film and television actress, has died, her manager, Todd Justice, announced in a statement Wednesday. She was 70.…
Continue Reading ‘Dear…’ and ‘2040’ look for rays of hope amid dark times
Amid dark times, a pair of projects premiere this weekend that offer elusive rays of hope. Apple TV+ introduces “Dear…,” a series…
Continue Reading What ‘Law & Order’-type crime shows can (and can’t) tell us about views of policing
The police show is one of TV’s most durable staples. And after 30 years of “Law & Order” and its spinoffs, the genre finds…
Continue Reading Dwayne Johnson makes powerful plea for leadership
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted a video calling out President Donald Trump in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The actor stated…
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Beyoncé urges fans to remain ‘focused’ in fight for justice for George Floyd
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is encouraging her fans to remain “focused” in the fight for justice for George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed black…
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Nick Cordero’s wife reveals he’s ‘still fighting’ despite being told to say ‘goodbye’
Nick Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, is not giving up on him. Kloots took to Instagram on Wednesday to give fans another health update on her…
Continue Reading Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 34
Chris Trousdale, a singer best known for his years as a member of the boy band Dream Street, has died, according to his manager. He was 34. “It…
Continue Reading ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ cast donates $100,000 to bail relief fund for protesters
The cast of the television show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has made a 100,000 donation to the National Bail Fund Network. Dan Goor, co-creator…
Continue Reading Lea Michele apologizes after Samantha Marie Ware accuses her of making ‘Glee’ a ‘living hell’
Lea Michele has issued an apology after “Glee” costar Samantha Marie Ware accused her of creating a bad work environment on the set of…
Continue Reading Keke Palmer asks National Guard members to ‘march with us’ during protest
Keke Palmer was on the frontlines of a peaceful demonstration in Hollywood Tuesday. The actress spoke passionately to several members of the National…
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