Caroline Flack, the former host of the U.K. reality competition, “Love Island,” has died. She was 40. In a statement to the BBC, her family said, “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today, the 15th of February.” The British star first began her career as an actress on the 2002 sketch comedy show…
via Caroline Flack, Former ‘Love Island’ Host, Dies at 40 — Variety
Issa Rae co-stars in two romantic movies with leading men of color this year: “The Photograph,” a drama with Lakeith Stanfield, and the upcoming rom-com “The Lovebirds” with Kumail Nanjiani. 27 more words
“Sonic the Hedgehog” is racing to a dominant $55 million opening at 3,150 North American locations during the four-day President’s Day weekend in a launch that’s above forecasts, early estimates showed Friday. 29 more words
via Box Office: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Racing to $55 Million Debut — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, BBC America and AMC announced “Killing Eve’s” Season 3 premiere date, and Netflix and Mattel Television announced the voice cast for its upcoming anime series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.” CASTING Netflix and Mattel Television have announced the cast for the upcoming anime series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.” A…
via TV News Roundup: ‘Killing Eve’ Season 3 Premiere Date Announced — Variety
In a blistering message, the president of the Writers Guild of America West has accused Hollywood talent agencies of engaging in misconduct by harassing guild members. 31 more words
via Writers Guild President Accuses Talent Agencies of Misconduct, Harassment — Variety
Lewis Rothenberg has resigned as president of the Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, citing differences with the union’s senior staff and national officers. Rothenberg’s departure, announced Friday, stemmed partly from his refusal to change his legal residence from New Jersey to Los Angeles, as required by the local rules. 8 more words
via Lewis Rothenberg Resigns as President of Cinematographers Guild — Variety
Harlan Coben has been a bestselling mystery author for decades, but until a few years ago the only adaptation of his books was the acclaimed 2006 French feature film “Tell No One.” Fast-forward 14 years, and the New Jersey-based author has a 14-book deal with Netflix that’s already resulted in British-set series “The Five,” “Safe”…
When disconsolate lovers light up a post-coital cigarette amid tousled bedclothes in a French New Wave film, the source of their angsty ennui is often, in some way or other, l’amour. 27 more words
There’s much talk these days of microaggressions: words and gestures of disrespect toward others, particularly those of other social groups, that betray prejudice even when everyday or unintentional. 31 more words
John Legend’s “All of Me” is proving to be a timeless track as Spotify names the 2013 hit its top love song. “All of Me” was a dedication to Legend’s then fiancee, now wife, Chrissy Teigen seven years ago. 19 more words
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