Oldman on the set of “Mank” – Nikolai Loveikis/NETFLIX(LOS ANGELES) — In a candid interview with The Los Angeles Times, Gary Oldman looked back on his struggle with alcoholism and revealed he is nearly 24-years sober. Oldman, who stars in the Golden Globe-nominated Mank, said his struggle with sobriety helped him better understand his character in the film. The actor …
After posting “mi vida” family pic, Alec Baldwin goes off on trolls
Walt Disney Television/Yolanda Perez(NEW YORK) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) While his wife Hilaria Baldwin had the foresight to turn the comments off on the Instagram post she used to debut her family’s new addition, Alec Baldwin did not, and it didn’t go well. The fact that Baldwin captioned the picture “mi vida” — particularly after his wife’s Spanish heritage flap — certainly didn’t …
Rachel Lindsay reacts to fellow ‘Bachelor’ contestant Taylor Nolan’s offensive tweets
ABC Press(NEW YORK) — Rachel Lindsay isn’t letting up on her criticism of The Bachelor franchise amid ongoing controversies involving seemingly racist comments. Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, used the latest episode of her Higher Learning podcast, which she co-hosts with Van Lathan, to respond to newly resurfaced tweets from Taylor Nolan, who appeared alongside Lindsay on Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor. The tweets, …
‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ star Jahmil French dead at 29
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Jahmil French, a star on Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died. He was 29. News of the young star’s death was confirmed by his agent, Gabrielle Kachman, who said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French. The statement …
Chris D’Elia accused of exploitation and child pornography
Freeform/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE NATURE, CONTENT) Embattled comedian Chris D’Elia was hit with a new lawsuit, of which he faces additional accusations of exploiting a minor. Deadline reports that a civil suit was filed against the comic Tuesday in California federal court, where an unnamed victim claims he solicited nude photos of her when she was 17 and also accused him …
‘Tenet’ finally coming to theaters in New York City
Melinda Sue Gordon; ©2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(NEW YORK) — For the first time since the pandemic delayed film openings in the U.S. in August, Christopher Nolan’s time-bending thriller Tenet is finally coming to theaters in New York City. The Big Apple has of late started reopening its theaters under strict COVID-19 rules, and on Friday, the …
‘iCarly’ star Jennette McCurdy quits acting: “I resent my career in a lot of ways”
Pimentel/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — iCarly star Jennette McCurdy confirmed she will not be a part of the beloved Nickelodeon’s show reboot. In fact, the 28-year-old actress furthered that she will never return to acting. Speaking recently with Anna Faris on her podcast Empty Inside, McCurdy said she was “done” with acting. “I quit a few years ago because I initially didn’t want to …
Eddie Murphy to receive special award from the Make-up and Hairstylists Guild
Eddie in disguise in Coming 2 America — Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy will be honored with the Distinguished Artisan Award during the eighth annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, according to the guild’s website. The Coming 2 America star will be honored for translating his comedic skills into film and television with an award presented …
“You could save a life” – Dr. Oz urges people to learn CPR after saving a man at airport
ABC/Jeff Neira(NEW JERSEY) — Unlike the old saw, Dr. Oz doesn’t just “play one on TV” — and the TV host and real-life cardiothoracic surgeon proved that Monday night when he helped saved a man’s life. “Last night, a man collapsed near me and my family after we arrived at Newark Airport,” Dr. Mehmet Oz noted in …
Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Will Smith expresses interest in political office
Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Will Smith is considering a career beyond acting and is flirting with running for political office. Speaking on the Pod Save America podcast on Monday, the 52-year-old actor opened up about his political aspirations, but admitted that he isn’t yet ready to run. “I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and …