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Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. The 67-year-old’s daughter, Rumer, shared on Instagram Wednesday that her dad has “been experiencing some health issues … which is impacting his cognitive abilities.” Story continues below advertisement “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the

Simone Ashley picked up an interesting new hobby during the pandemic, teaching herself how to tattoo after watching a prison tutorial on YouTube. The Bridgerton star stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday where she confessed to the host that she’s not only given herself, but also a number of her castmates, DIY tattoos. Ashley

Elliot Page’s character on Netflix’s hit comic book adaptation, The Umbrella Academy, will be coming out as transgender on the show to reflect the actor. With the third season of the series’ June debut quickly approaching, Page finally introduced us all to Viktor Hargreeves. From what trailer for this upcoming season has indicated, this is

Hilaria Baldwin is expecting for the seventh time. The star announced the happy news on her Instagram with a video of her breaking the news to the rest of the family. “After many ups and downs over the past few years, we have an exciting up and a huge surprise: another Baldwinito is coming this

Meanwhile, Jim Carrey and Howard Stern speak out against Will Smith, while Academy Board of Governors member Whoopi Goldberg said his Oscar “won’t be taken away.” By Grant Rindner March 29, 2022 Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.Courtesy of Robyn Beck via Getty

The Flash star Ezra Miller was arrested in Hawaii on Monday after seemingly getting into a couple altercations with patrons of a karaoke bar in Hawaii. The Hawaii County police announced that the nonbinary actor was arrested early on Monday and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, per Page Six. According to the police report,

Will Smith‘s slap seen around the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he’d likely face little more than a slap of his own – on the wrist. Smith left millions of witnesses stunned Sunday when he marched onto the

DC’s The Flash star Ezra Miller was arrested and charged at a karaoke bar in Hilo, Hawaii, shortly after midnight on Monday. Miller, who uses they/them pronouns, was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after authorities allege they “became agitated while patrons at the bar began singing karaoke.” The report from the Hawaii Police Department

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There’s no doubt the most talked-about Oscars moment was when Will Smith climbed up on stage to slap presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shorn head. Smith stunned the Dolby Theatre crowd and viewers at home when he took the stage during Rock’s remarks after the comedian made a

On a day like today, it takes a lot to have a take so bad it can easily be called the #1 worst. So congratulations to Kayleigh McEnany for taking home the title. Speaking on the Fox News show Outnumbered, McEnany and her co-hosts condemned Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, and

“It’s always a really nice relaxed environment,” says Cho, describing the day’s prep at Garner’s home, complete with a spread of crudités and snacks. “She made homemade chicken tenders!” When brainstorming the beauty look, the team aligned on a relaxed, modern version of Hollywood glamour. “We hit the sweet spot where it’s not too done

The day after slapping Chris Rock on the stage of the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology to the comedian, the academy and viewers at home, saying he was “out of line” and that his actions are “not indicative of the man I want to be.” The fallout of Sunday’s show continued Monday

A formal review is promised. By The Editors of GQ March 28, 2022 Will Smith attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.Courtesy of Lionel Hahn via Getty Images. As if the last 16 hours of Slap Discourse on Twitter hasn’t

Quebec talent shone at Academy Awards bash Sunday night as Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed Dune took home a decisive and leading six Oscars. The Montreal director’s science fiction epic came into the ceremony with 10 nominations, only second to to Netflix’s The Power of the Dog, which earned 12. Dune came away with six awards, mostly

For Oscars night, Garfield hoped to tell a different story on the red carpet, something he’s previously achieved by collaborating with Saint Lauren on a series of awards show season looks that incorporated varying silhouettes and a range of color.  “It’s been incredibly fun to work with the brilliant people on the team in creating

The Oscars, with all of its glamour and high fashion, delivered again. Hollywood’s A-list stars took to the red carpet ahead of the 94th Annual Academy Awards to show us the best looks that money can buy — and some that maybe should have been left on the rack. This year, pinks, pastels, and florals

Neilson BarnardGetty Images The 2022 Oscars telecast went off the rails after a mind-boggling unscripted moment, during which actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. The incident appeared to be a reaction to the comedian’s joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, looking like “G.I. Jane.” (For context, Pinkett Smith has spoken openly about having

Nova Scotia director Ben Proudfoot has won the best documentary short Oscar for “The Queen of Basketball.” Proudfoot claimed the Oscar at an hour-long ceremony immediately before Sunday’s star-studded broadcast where Quebec director Denis Villeneuve was among the homegrown contenders chasing a best picture win for “Dune,” “The Power of the Dog” and “Nightmare Alley.”

Georgia representative and nightmare human Marjorie Taylor Greene was lambasted for her offensive homophobic rant against former presidential candidate and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. The deeply bigoted Trump-loving republican was speaking at a Trump rally in Georgia, where she rambled on about conspiracy theories and Trump talking points, saying “You know what? Pete Buttigieg

The strength and resolve of the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russian invaders have galvanized support all over the world. These are tough, tough folks who will have none of Vladimir Putin’s nonsense and are working together to maintain their right to sovereignty. Read more: Music-related stories from the Russian invasion of Ukraine

After Yang expands the typical A.I. question of “what it means to be human” to ask: What does it mean to be Asian? By Ariel LeBeau March 25, 2022 Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja and Justin H. Min in After Yang.Courtesy of A24 After Yang is a futuristic science fiction film in which

The version of Amanda Seyfried tucked into a booth at the Los Angeles restaurant Mother Wolf on Thursday evening—backed by the hum of Vanity Fair and Lancôme’s Future of Hollywood party—is miles away from the character she so convincingly inhabits in Hulu’s The Dropout. The series’s dramatization of the rise and fall of Theranos CEO

Spoilers ahead. Perhaps the relationship between Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) doesn’t get the marquee billing of its steamier counterparts, but if the Bridgerton season 2 finale proved anything, it’s that the duo know how to execute a satisfyingly stinging break-up. Even if it just so happens to be a platonic

Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has spent the last decade or so spiraling from “conservative activist” to full-blown far-right conspiracy theorist and MAGA spokesperson. In recent years, she’s used her Facebook account to share baseless claims and conspiracies about undocumented immigrants, election fraud, school shooting survivors, and much more.

Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for rock band Foo Fighters, has died, the band announced late Friday. Hawkins was 50 years old. No cause of death was given by the group, who posted a brief statement to social media. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor

The singer-songwriter’s new album Humble Quest is a welcome return from glittery pop to her stripped-down country origins. By Dan Hyman March 25, 2022 Maren Morris performs onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Courtesy of Rich Fury via Getty Images. In recent

Renée Zellweger believes that her relationship with HGTV star Ant Anstead was written in the stars. The actress opened up about her new relationship in a cover story for Harper’s Bazaar, revealing that she thinks her boyfriend “has somehow been a gift” from her late friend, publicist Nanci Ryder, who died in June 2020 from

If you’d have told the average cinephile in November of 2008 that, more than a decade later, Twilight actress Kristen Stewart would be in the running for the Academy Award for Best Actress, most would have scoffed. That makes it all the more delicious to see Stewart’s ascension around her role as Princess Diana, arguably

Ever since the release of Strong World in 2009, the flashy outfits of the Straw Hats have been a focal point in One Piece movies. Sometimes, they’re beautifully coordinated, as the Straw Hats face off together against the baddies in immaculate style. Sometimes, they revolve around a vibe while showcasing each Straw Hat’s personality. And