Abid Rahman
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Dave Hollis, Former Disney Distribution Exec, Dies at 47
Hollis led Disney’s theatrical distribution operation from 2011 to 2018, playing a key role in the relaunch of the 'Star Wars' franchise, as well as the 'Avengers' series. → Read More
Henry Winkler, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ron Howard Among Those Remembering Cindy Williams: “Talent Was Limitless”
The 'Laverne & Shirley' actress died following a short illness, according to a statement from her children. → Read More
Chinese Bots Inundate Twitter With Pornographic Spam Amid COVID Protests
Several prominent China journalists and observers complained of a huge increase in spam posts this weekend. → Read More
“I Wanna See a Movie” Goes Viral as COVID Lockdown Protest Slogan in China
As demonstrations against Beijing's Covid Zero policy spread, some have taken a simple love of the movies as a rallying cry. → Read More
China’s State Broadcaster Blurs Out Maskless World Cup Fans as Local COVID Protests Grow
CCTV Sports has reportedly cut crowd scenes from coverage of the games after Chinese viewers expressed their anger on social media. → Read More
Goal! 22 of Hollywood’s Best Soccer Movies
From 'Offside' to 'Bend It Like Beckham' to 'Shaolin Soccer,' there are plenty of films that capture one of the most popular sports in the world. → Read More
Jimmy Fallon Addresses Death Rumors on ‘Tonight Show’: “I’m Alive!”
The late night host made light of the scurrilous #RIPJimmyFallon hashtag that had been trending on Twitter for the last few days. → Read More
James Corden Addresses Restaurant Ban Drama, Reveals Reason Behind Blowup
During Monday's 'Late Late Show,' the chastened late-night host made a lengthy public apology. → Read More
Tokyo Film Fest Kicks Off With Return of Overseas Guests, Celebration of Local Talent and Ultraman
Tokyo International Film Festival rolled out the full red carpet, all 541 feet of it, for the first time since 2019, once again welcoming guests from around the globe to a new venue for its opening ceremony. → Read More
Tanya Kersey, Hollywood Black Film Festival Founder, Dies at 61
The onetime soap opera actress also ran the trade publication Black Talent News for more than a decade. → Read More
Drake’s Team Denies Rapper Was Arrested in Sweden
There was social media speculation on Thursday that the Grammy winner had been arrested. → Read More
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: First Reactions from the Premiere
Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi reunite for the project with Natalie Portman returning as Jane Foster. → Read More
Stephen Colbert Addresses Arrest of Triumph and Crew at U.S. Capitol: “This Was First Degree Puppetry”
7 members of the 'Late Show' team, including comedian and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog actor Robert Smigel, were charged with unlawful entry last week. → Read More
Warner Bros. Discovery, BT Strike Deal for U.K. Sports Joint Venture
The two parties had unveiled exclusive discussions about a deal in early February. → Read More
Dave Chappelle Provides New Details of Attack at Secret Stand-Up Show, Joined By Chris Rock Onstage
Two nights after the Hollywood Bowl incident, the comedian played the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Sean "Diddy" Combs in the crowd. → Read More
Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella ‘WAP’ Performance Causes Headache for Chinese Censors
The rapper’s performance was illegally live-streamed on the WeChat app. → Read More
Apple Shares First Look Images of International Series ‘Pachinko’
The drama, based on Min Jin Lee's best-selling novel, stars Oscar-winner Youn Yuhjung and Korean superstar Lee Minho. → Read More
Stephanie Ruhle to Take Brian Williams’ 11 p.m. Slot at MSNBC (Report)
Ruhle's 9 a.m. show will be absorbed by the 'Morning Joe' team. → Read More
Thierry Mugler, Avant-Garde French Fashion Designer, Dies at 73
Over a career that spanned six decades, the daring couturier dressed the likes of Grace Jones, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Celine Dion and lent his name to the phenomenally successful Angel perfume. → Read More
Jamie Lynn Spears Fires Back at Sister Britney: “Things Being Said Are Absolutely Not the Truth”
The siblings are in the midst of an escalating and very public feud in the fractious aftermath of Britney Spears' conservatorship ending last November. → Read More