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Historic ship could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef
Read full article: Historic ship could soon become the world’s largest artificial reefA historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a Florida county inked a tentative deal to turn the ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.
Venice Film Festival: From ‘Joker 2’ to ‘Maria,’ here are 10 movies to get excited about
Read full article: Venice Film Festival: From ‘Joker 2’ to ‘Maria,’ here are 10 movies to get excited aboutSome of Hollywood’s biggest stars are getting ready to descend on the Venice Film Festival this week, from George Clooney and Angelina Jolie to Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and Joaquin Phoenix.
Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
Read full article: Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolitionFans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs.
Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge
Read full article: Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy delugeDangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance has inundated much of southern Florida, blocking roads, floating vehicles and delaying the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.
Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'
Read full article: Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'It can sometimes be difficult for child actors to shed public conceptions of them as a kid on screen, hindering these stars from being taken seriously in Hollywood as adults.
Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction
Read full article: Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's convictionProminent members of the #MeToo movement are speaking out about the court ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction.
Complex stories of migration are among the finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Read full article: Complex stories of migration are among the finalists for the Women's Prize for FictionNovels that tell complex and surprising stories of migration are among six finalists for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight back
Read full article: Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight backClimate researchers are raising the alarm about sea level rise, tidal flooding, and extreme rain.
Review: Surprisingly heartwarming ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is satisfying installment of beloved franchise
Read full article: Review: Surprisingly heartwarming ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is satisfying installment of beloved franchise“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” contains much more drama than comedy, with a spirit villain that’s pretty scary.
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court
Read full article: Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest courtOpponents of online sports betting in Florida have lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war“Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountability
Read full article: 7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountabilityA new survey of the entertainment industry finds that the culture of Hollywood has shifted in the years since the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and the launch of the #MeToo movement, but many still don’t trust that sexual harassers will be held accountable.
How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviews
Read full article: How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviewsHollywood is ready to party as the Golden Globes return for its annual boozy celebration of film and television’s biggest names.
Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last spring
Read full article: Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last springA Manhattan jury will soon decide if Jonathan Majors is guilty of assaulting his girlfriend following two weeks of clashing narratives about whether the rising Hollywood star was the aggressor or victim during a chaotic struggle in the back seat of a car.
As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike ending
Read full article: As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike endingHollywood jumped into planning mode Thursday at the news of a tentative agreement between striking actors and the major entertainment companies.
Going Ringside Ep. 37: Unlikely superstars - the story of the Bushwhackers
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 37: Unlikely superstars - the story of the BushwhackersIn this episode we chronicle the unlikely story of the Bushwhackers who started as a territorial tag-team and were transformed into stars. They were even invited to the White House. We also discuss the future of John Cena and whether he's had his final match in the ring.
Beyoncé, too, is heading to movie theaters with a concert film on the heels of the Renaissance tour
Read full article: Beyoncé, too, is heading to movie theaters with a concert film on the heels of the Renaissance tourA documentary chronicling Beyoncé‘s just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for a second day
Read full article: An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for a second dayHollywood studios and striking screenwriters have announced that they were resuming negotiations for the second day in a row.
'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters
Read full article: 'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery.
‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records
Read full article: ‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new recordsAccording to studio estimates, the third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise has topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million.
'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approval
Read full article: 'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approvalTwo spinoffs of “The Walking Dead” and the next season of “Interview With the Vampire” will be resuming production despite the Hollywood strikes after reaching a deal with the actors' union.
'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
Read full article: 'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actorsThe cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors.
The Emmy Awards are postponed due to the Hollywood actors and writers strike, source says
Read full article: The Emmy Awards are postponed due to the Hollywood actors and writers strike, source saysThe 75th Emmy Awards have been postponed due the the ongoing actors and writers strikes that essentially shut down Hollywood.
In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new
Read full article: In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something newIn the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners.
Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
Read full article: Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreadsStriking screenwriters and actors are holding rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago Thursday as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities.
Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution
Read full article: Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolutionThree years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt.
One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California
Read full article: One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to CaliforniaMore than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California.
Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 days
Read full article: Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 daysFifty days into a strike, and about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters have marched across Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security.
Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor Alfallah
Read full article: Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor AlfallahA representative for Al Pacino confirms the 83-year-old actor and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah have welcomed a baby, Pacino's fourth.
Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'
Read full article: Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick is working on a memoir, with all the highs and the lows and in-betweens.
FBI seeking photos, videos to identify suspects in Florida Memorial Day beach shooting that left 9 hurt
Read full article: FBI seeking photos, videos to identify suspects in Florida Memorial Day beach shooting that left 9 hurtThe FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day shooting at a popular Florida beach promenade in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child.
In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lost
Read full article: In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lostThe streaming service Max may only be hours into its rollout, but it’s already under fire by Hollywood’s top guilds for the way it credits writers and directors.
Warner CEO booed at Boston University as supporters of writers' strike picket outside
Read full article: Warner CEO booed at Boston University as supporters of writers' strike picket outsideScores of Boston University students turned their backs on the head of one of Hollywood’s biggest studios as he gave the school’s commencement address in a stadium where protesters supporting the Hollywood writers’ strike picketed outside.
At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp says he has no 'further need for Hollywood'
Read full article: At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp says he has no 'further need for Hollywood'Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years, Johnny Depp said Wednesday that he has “no further need” for Hollywood.
What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands
Read full article: What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demandsThe 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement.
Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men
Read full article: Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white menAs Hollywood emerged from the pandemic, its biggest film productions dipped in diversity after years of incremental progress, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
Former NFL player faces DUI charge in Florida after crash
Read full article: Former NFL player faces DUI charge in Florida after crashA former NFL player was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge after troopers say his vehicle rear-ended a pick-up truck that was on the side of a South Florida highway because of a flat tire.
TSA workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport find gun hidden inside a raw hen
Read full article: TSA workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport find gun hidden inside a raw henIt's not unusual for a TSA worker at any airport to find a weapon hidden in luggage, but no one expected a gun to be found inside a raw bird.
Prosecutor: Women's stories show Weinstein's predatory power
Read full article: Prosecutor: Women's stories show Weinstein's predatory powerA prosecutor told jurors Monday that the women who will testify that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted them will tell uncannily similar stories of themselves as young aspiring women who were cornered in hotel rooms by a man who defined Hollywood power.
New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Björk
Read full article: New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and BjörkThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Björk and Broadway's "Into the Woods,” the reunion of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in “Hocus Pocus 2” and a Showtime documentary about Sinéad O’Connor.
Anne Heche memoir 'Call Me Anne' scheduled for January
Read full article: Anne Heche memoir 'Call Me Anne' scheduled for JanuaryIn a memoir Anne Heche worked on last year, the actor shared candid thoughts on her 3-year relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late 1990s, when they were among Hollywood’s first openly gay couples.
'Monumental moment.' Billy Eichner on remaking the rom-com
Read full article: 'Monumental moment.' Billy Eichner on remaking the rom-comIn the classic format of an adult, R-rated rom-com, Billy Eichner's coming film “Bros” depicts an uncommonly honest and insightful portrait of life as a single gay man.
Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' pulls into station with $30.1M
Read full article: Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' pulls into station with $30.1MSunday studio estimates say the Brad Pitt action romp “Bullet Train" arrived with a $30.1 million opening weekend as the last big movie of Hollywood’s summer recovery landed in theaters.
Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn.
Read full article: Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn.Hollywood is bringing out some of its biggest and most reliable players for the 2022 summer movie season, which unofficially kicks off this weekend with the help of Marvel and Disney’s “Doctor Strange and the Multitverse of Madness” and runs through the end of August.
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM
Read full article: Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGMAmazon has closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, two days after European regulators said the deal “would not significantly reduce competition” in European markets.
From Cooper to Spielberg, stars turn out for AFI Awards
Read full article: From Cooper to Spielberg, stars turn out for AFI AwardsFrom Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday.
'CODA' takes top honors at SAG Awards, Will Smith wins
Read full article: 'CODA' takes top honors at SAG Awards, Will Smith winsIn an upset, the deaf family drama “CODA” has won top honors at a very unpredictable 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards that also saw wins for the leads of “Squid Game,” the cast of “Ted Lasso” and Will Smith.
Ram-tough! Late TD lifts Los Angeles Rams to Super Bowl win over Cincinnati, 23-20
Read full article: Ram-tough! Late TD lifts Los Angeles Rams to Super Bowl win over Cincinnati, 23-20Trailing 20-16 going into the fourth quarter, the Rams drove the field and took a 23-20 lead with 1:25 remaining on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp.
Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
Read full article: Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecastEven though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.
2021 box office closes with more fireworks for 'Spider-Man'
Read full article: 2021 box office closes with more fireworks for 'Spider-Man'Hollywood closed out 2021 with more fireworks at the box office for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which topped all films for the third straight week and already charts among the highest grossing films domestically.
The highs and lows of the 2021 Emmy Awards
Read full article: The highs and lows of the 2021 Emmy AwardsIt was TV’s biggest night on Sunday as the Emmy Awards took place, and it finally felt like the first awards show since the pandemic started that didn’t totally seem like it was happening during a global pandemic.
'Shang-Chi' blasts Labor Day records with $71.4M debut
Read full article: 'Shang-Chi' blasts Labor Day records with $71.4M debutOn what’s traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.4 million in ticket sales.