UPDATED with latest: Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken by the time it hits Southern California overnight Sunday, but the National Weather Service on Friday issued a Tropical Storm Watch, the first ever in the region, and California is under a state of emergency. Flash flooding and high winds are likely across L.A., Ventura and
Month: August 2023
Even though kids are heading back to school, the summer box office isn’t giving up yet, and there’s a chance we could near $4 billion thanks to the final act power of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Warner Bros is hoping the first Latino superhero movie, Blue Beetle, will stoke its core moviegoers; that DC title seeing
Neon’s re-release of Park Chan-Wook’s 2003 Oldboy grossed an estimated $495k on 250 screens this weekend for a total cume of $880k over five days. It’s set to cross the $1 million in its first week back – surpassing a cumulative North American gross of $707k with original distributor Metro Tartan Film. The classic revenge thriller came
We don’t always agree with everything Audrey Roloff has to say. She seemed to imply a short time ago, for example, that one shouldn’t seek professional help for anxiety. She also sounds way too pompous when it comes to love and relationships, as well. But in this latest case? We’re very much on Team Audrey.
Until a couple of months ago, Britney Spears and her sister, Jamie Lynn, were totally at odds. But then, in June, the two of them reconciled. That doesn’t mean that the past went away, but it was a positive sign. Now, famously, Britney and Sam Asghari are divorcing after a little over one year of
By just about any metric, Meghan Markle lives a pretty awesome life. She’s married to a literal prince; she lives in one of the most beautiful places in the world; she has two lovely children, and she’s freakin’ royalty. But in recent months, the Duchess of Sussex has been dealing with some unexpected PR setbacks.
Fans know that Kim Kardashian’s appearance has been central to her brand, even though it has evolved over the years. At times, rapidly. And fans also know that Kim has an interest in health and the more vague, sometimes sinister “wellness” industry. Right now, those two interests are intersecting. And, possibly, backfiring. Is Kim Kardashian
Britney Spears has released her first statement since ending her marriage to Sam Asghari. Late Friday, the 41-year old artist addressed the unfortunate situation as follows: “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked. “But … I’m
Sad news this weekend out of Hollywood: Ron Cephas Jones, the Emmy-winning actor best known for recently having played William Hill on NBC’s beloved drama This Is Us, has passed away. He was 66 years old. According to the veteran star’s representative, Jones died of pulmonary-related health issues. Ron Cephas Jones attends the 75th Annual
Hurricane Hilary, once an ultra-dangerous Category 4 storm, has been downgraded to a Category 2, and may diminish to a Category 1 by the time it arrives in Los Angeles. While that promises less intensity, a Category 2 storm still can pack winds of between 96-110 mph. With a Category 2, the National Weather Service
England and Spain will make history Sunday when they go head-to-head in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, with both teams making their first championship appearances. No matter who prevails, it’ll be one for the history books. Unfortunately, soccer fans in the U.S. will have to peel themselves out of bed in the wee hours
It was a red wedding episode on Love Island USA in one of the most dramatic dumpings in the show’s history. The drama is usually between the islanders but this time host Sarah Hyland was caught in the middle. The tension is always high when Hyland shows up in the villa as islanders know someone
Ron Cephas Jones, an Emmy-award-winning actor for his role as William Hill on This Is Us, has died. He was 66. A representative for the actor confirmed the news of his death to Deadline. “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue,”
Sterling K. Brown is mourning the loss of his This Is Us co-star Ron Cephas Jones who died at the age of 66. “Life imitated art today, and one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen is no longer with us,” Brown shared on Instagram. “[Jones] has passed away, and the world
The loss of Ron Cephas Jones at the age of 66 is bringing together the people that knew him personally and the people that worked with him on set. Ron Fogelman, the creator of This Is Us, took to social media to mourn the loss of Cephas and to remember the “magical time” of collaborating
Lionel Messi has taken the Inter Miami soccer team to win the Leagues Cup trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout against Nashville SC. Messi has only played with the MLS team for six games and has led the club to victory. Inter Miami FC have become unbeatable and their win at the Leagues Cup final
Spain have defeated England’s Lionesses to win the women’s soccer World Cup. Despite a missed penalty, the victorious Spanish team took the trophy after winning 1-0, the difference being a first half goal by Olga Carmona, who finished smartly following a loose run by England’s Lucy Bronze. England felt like favorites going into the 70,000
Hurricane Hilary has weakened into a Category 1 storm and is expected to be downgraded into a Tropical Storm by the time it hits the Los Angeles area later today. But the storm could still bring flooding and winds that potentially cause roof damage. In advance of the main storm, officials advised the evacuation of
“A League of Their Own” creator Abbi Jacobson is furious at the cancellation of her show. Prime Video is not moving forward with the previously ordered second — and final — season of comedy-drama A League Of Their Own, cocreated and starring Jacobson, Deadline has learned. The series was a reimagining of the 1992 film, A League
A veteran special effects artist is suing for £150,000 ($191,000) over an injury sustained on set of Disney feature The Little Mermaid at Pinewood Studios. According to the Evening Standard, model maker Christine Overs fell and broke her wrist when part of the set gave way in October 2020. The film — which stars Halle
Georgian filmmaker Elene Naveriani clinched the Best Feature Award in the main international competition of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival with her latest pic Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry. The award comes with a €16,000 cash prize. The film also picked up the Best Actress award for Ekaterine Chavleishvili, which comes with a €2,500 cash prize. Overall,
After another week in which the BBC has had to report on the conduct of one of its own high-profile journalists, Northern Irish presenter Stephen Nolan has apologised, following allegations that he shared sexually explicit photographs of a possible guest with his colleagues. Earlier this week, the Irish News published claims that Nolan, one of
Both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will hold events at the Invictus Games, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, next month. The Times of London reports that Harry will give a speech at the closing ceremony on September 16, where Markle will host a segment demonstrating the servicemen’s courage and resilience. The Games follow the release
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has reached the $500M global milestone, on its way to an estimated $551M through Sunday. This would make it the filmmaker’s fifth-highest-grossing film of all time, ahead of Dunkirk. The worldwide total through Friday is $499.3M, meaning that it has already topped the five-century mark today. Overseas, the Universal title is expected to see an
King Charles has joined the throng of well-wishers sending good luck messages to the England Lionesses ahead of their football match today in Australia, where they hope to clinch the Women’s World Cup title. Charles sent a message on social media last night at 10pm in the UK, timed so the players would read it
One of the UK’s highest profile nature presenters has revealed he is at a career crossroads, as he tries to determine the best use of his time to save the planet. For nearly 40 years, Chris Packham has fronted TV shows about wildlife, beginning his career in children’s TV, and now being touted as a
The hosts of hit UK property show Location, Location, Location are dealing with personal tragedy, after Phil Spencer’s parents were both killed in a car crash on Friday. The popular presenter’s parents were reported to be on their way to lunch at a local pub near their farm in Kent when their car went off
The World War Two drama War Sailor — which debuted at last year’s Toronto Film Festival — swept Norway’s Amanda Awards last night, taking four main awards. The War Sailor haul included best actor for Pål Sverre Hagen. This is his third Amanda and second consecutive win. Ine Marie Wilmann won the best supporting actress
Refresh for latest…: It’s been another very busy weekend at the international box office with milestones and great holds, as well as a new entry and local-language movies adding to the mix. Coming off of a record-breaking debut in Korea, Christopher Nolan and Universal’s Oppenheimer led the overseas frame for the studios with a $32M
Every generation or so, a major artist enters what’s called their imperial phase, a period of their career where they can’t seem to do anything wrong. Everything aligns perfectly and it seems that the universe now revolves around that act. Right now that artist is Taylor Swift. This kind of mania is not entirely new.