Neil Simon in 1982; Jack Mitchell/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Neil Simon, inarguably one of America’s greatest-ever playwrights and renowned the world over, has died at age 91. Simon’s publicist confirmed his death to ABC News, saying he died Saturday night of complications from pneumonia at New York Presbyterian Hospital, with his wife and two daughters at …
Ariana Grande defends Pete Davidson after article says he has “butthole eyes”
Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Don’t come for Pete Davidson’s looks, ’cause Ariana Grande isn’t having it. The singer came to her fiance’s defense Thursday night after Barstool Sports posted an article saying Pete had “butthole eyes.” The entire ridiculous article poked fun at the appearance of the SNL star’s dark under-eye circles. Ariana …
Kristen Stewart calls her ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot “so grounded and well-intentioned”
Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Kristen Stewart is working on the latest big-screen reboot of the classic ’70s TV show Charlie’s Angels, and she tells Entertainment Tonight that she’s pretty psyched about it, even though she understands some might be skeptical about the project. Stewart says, “It is true, I think, [that people’s]…immediate response …
Regina Hall explains why she loved playing her “nurturing,” “complex” and “flawed” character in Support the Girls
ABC/Richard Carthwright(LOS ANGELES) — Regina Hall is having a moment. In her latest film, Support the Girls, Hall plays Lisa, a manager at a Hooters-like sports bar called Double Whammies. During the course of what can be described as the worst day of her life, Hall’s character must hold down her bar against belligerent customers …
Channing Tatum posts a heartbreaking letter about his best friend’s death to Instagram
Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Channing Tatum might be known for his fun films and down-to-earth charm, but above all else, he’s a human being, and he just lost a best friend. The 38-year-old Magic Mike star posted a lengthy, heartbreaking note on his Instagram about losing his first true friend Corey. “My …
Spike Lee explains why he won’t respond to Boots Riley’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ criticism
ABC/Fred Lee(NEW YORK) — The often outspoken director Spike Lee has decided to stay tight-lipped about Boots Riley’s BlacKkKlansman criticism, saying he’s done with celebrity and filmmaker beef. Earlier this week, the Sorry to Bother You director issued a three-page critique of the film, calling out Lee for putting out a “made-up story,” and turning Stallworth into a …
‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ host Robin Leach dead at 76
Ethan Miller/Getty Images(LAS VEGAS) — No more champagne wishes and caviar dreams: Robin Leach, the British-born host of the iconic show Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, has died, days before his 77th birthday on August 29. The Las Vegas Review-Journal, a newspaper for which Leach had worked in recent years, published a statement from …
Joaquin Phoenix: “Who cares” what fans think of him in the ‘Joker’ movie
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — If you’re a Batman fan who can’t see Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker, well, he doesn’t care what you think. The Oscar nominated actor, who can be a challenging interview, demonstrated that particular quality again in a chat with IndieWire about his upcoming look into the life of …
Traci Braxton’s life could not be better: “This is the greatest feeling on earth”
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for WE tv(NEW YORK) — Braxton Family Values star Traci Braxton releases her second album, On Earth, on Friday, and after years of struggle, she says she’s feeling better than ever about her life, and her career. Traci realizes that she hasn’t achieved the success of her sisters Toni and Tamar, but …
Massachusetts woman accuses Mario Batali of sexual assault
Joe Kohen/WireImage(BOSTON) — Mario Batali is being sued by a Massachusetts woman who claims the celebrity chef forcibly kissed and groped her at a Boston restaurant in April 2017, according to a court documents obtained by the Boston Globe. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston, alleges that when Batali spotted Natalie Tene, 28, taking …