John Patrick Mahon, a director, writer and actor known for his roles in “L.A. Confidential” and “Zodiac,” died of natural causes in his home in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 3. 29 more words
via ‘L.A. Confidential’ and ‘Zodiac’ Actor John Patrick Mahon Dies at 82 — Variety
Whoopi Goldberg will moderate a virtual fundraiser next week with former vice president Joe Biden. The event, slated for May 28, will also feature musical performances from Sheryl Crow, Rufus Wainwright, David Crosby and Joe Walsh. 22 more words
via Whoopi Goldberg to Appear at Virtual Joe Biden Fundraiser — Variety
Drama continues to follow “The Bachelor” franchise, with backlash brewing after former “Bachelorette” star Hannah Brown used the N-word on Instagram this past weekend, while singing lyrics to a rap song. 27 more words
via Inside ‘Bachelorette’ Star Hannah Brown’s N-Word Controversy — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, HBO Max released a trailer for its upcoming voguing competition show “Legendary,” and Netflix announced the premiere date for Season 2 of “The Politician.” DATES Netflix has announced that Season 2 of “The Politician” will premiere on the streamer on June 19. 10 more words
via TV News Roundup: HBO Max Releases ‘Legendary’ Trailer (Watch) — Variety
Gregory Tyree Boyce, best known for playing Tyler Crowley in the first “Twilight” film, died on May 13, the Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed to Variety. 31 more words
via ‘Twilight’ Actor Gregory Tyree Boyce Dies at 30 — Variety
CNN and MSNBC compete tooth-and-nail with Fox News Channel every day of the week. But a trade association that counts their parent companies as members wants to help their rival defend itself in an eyebrow-raising court case. 20 more words
via Media Group Supports Fox News in Quest to Dismiss Coronavirus Coverage Case — Variety
President Donald Trump has blasted plans by Los Angeles County’s leaders to extend stay-at-home orders for three months, calling the the move “a death wish.” Trump made the remarks Monday during a business roundtable of restaurant executives at the White House. 16 more words
via Trump Blasts L.A.’s Extended Stay-at-Home Orders: ‘A Death Wish’ — Variety
Jessica Rothe is on the rise and with each new project she is showing off the range and depth of her talents. Having played one of Emma Stone’s roommates in 2016’s Oscar-winning musical La La Land, Rothe finds herself centre stage of the musical remake of 1983’s Valley Girl. Granted this is not the Oscar-winning […]
via Jessica Rothe Dazzles in This Musical Remake of 80’s Hit ‘Valley Girl’ — Screen Queens
When it comes to comfort food, nothing hits like a delicious portion of Gilmore Girls. A cultural touchstone of the early 2000s and a springboard for the careers of the likes of Jared Padelecki, Milo Ventimiglo, Melissa McCarthy and Matt Czuchry, Gilmore Girls falls into the homey category of low threat television. Amy Sherman-Palladino’s family […]
Ryan Murphy continues his television domination with a new Netflix miniseries exploring every filmmakers’ favourite topic: the film industry itself. Viewers are introduced to a crisp, shiny 1940s Los Angeles through the eyes of the studio system’s newcomers, has-beens, brightest lights, and castaways. This mix of historical figures —Rock Hudson (Jake Picking), Anna May Wong […]
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