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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has filed a conditional motion to postpone the pivotal resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, which is set for today, April 17. His office wants Judge Michael Jesic to wait until a risk assessment report, ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom, is reviewed by the court. That report, completed earlier this week,…
Director Chris Columbus is once again expressing regret over one of the most controversial moments in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, the cameo appearance of Donald Trump. In a new interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Columbus admitted he wishes he could remove Trump’s brief appearance from the 1992 holiday classic, calling it a burden he’s…
The Last of Us is off to a strong start in season two. The post-apocalyptic HBO drama drew 5.3 million viewers across HBO and Max on Sunday night, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. This show beats the numbers from its series premiere two years ago. That total includes linear airings, replays, and streaming on Max….
Joseph Quinn is stepping into the flame, but not without bringing some change. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Stranger Things breakout revealed that he helped reimagine the role of Johnny Storm, aka The Human Torch, for Marvel’s upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Known for his charm and comedic arrogance, Johnny Storm has long been portrayed as…
Jones, who originated the role of Zack Taylor(the original Black Ranger) addressed recent comments made by Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver in Investigation Discovery’s docuseries Hollywood Demons. In the episode, Oliver reflected on the decision to cast a Black actor and an Asian actress in the roles of the Black and Yellow Rangers, respectively, saying: “None of…
James Cameron, the Oscar-winning director behind Avatar and Titanic, is shifting his stance on artificial intelligence. After long warning about its dangers, he now says AI could help lower the cost of making blockbuster films and do it without firing anyone. Cameron recently joined the Board of Directors at Stability AI, a company focused on transforming visual media through…
A Colombian high court has held that the hit song “+57,” performed by urban music celebrities Karol G and J Balvin, infringed on the rights of children through lyrics that were determined to “sexualize minors.” The decision has sparked further debate around responsibility in music and the protection of youth in media. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, orders the artists…
After nearly two decades of public jabs and lingering tension, Madonna and Elton John have officially “buried the hatchet,” and the heartwarming reconciliation happened behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live. The two legendary music icons came together over the weekend when Elton John appeared as the musical guest on SNL, performing alongside Brandi Carlile. Madonna was in the…
More than three decades after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers first aired, the show’s head writer, Tony Oliver, is publicly acknowledging the racially insensitive casting decisions that linked the actors’ ethnic backgrounds to their suit colors, which was a creative choice he now deeply regrets. Speaking in a new episode of Hollywood Demons on Investigation Discovery, titled Dark Side of the Power Rangers,…
The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival will begin with a true New York icon, Billy Joel. The two-part HBO documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” has been selected as the Opening Night feature, premiering on June 4 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. A Perfect Match for the City That Inspired Him Tribeca co-founder and CEO…
