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Sean "Diddy" Combs Allegedly Attacking Ex-Girlfriend Cassie in New 2016 Video Footage | THR News Video

Disturbing surveillance footage from 2016 was just released showing Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The surveillance video, obtained by CNN, is dated March 5, 2016 and shows what appears to be Combs, holding a towel around his waist, running after a woman who appears to be Ventura after she is seen exiting a […]


Famous white actors controversially cast in non-white roles

The casting choices in Hollywood have sparked controversy in recent years due to the frequent selection of white actors to portray characters of different races, a practice commonly referred to as "whitewashing." Despite the public outcry over actors of color being considered to play fictional heroes like Spider-Man or James Bond, there has been minimal backlash when white actors portray real-life characters of color. Throughout their careers, numerous white stars have assumed non-white roles on screen. Click on to discover who they are.


Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the random attack on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month was arrested on an assault charge Friday, police said. The 66-year-old star of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Fargo” was walking in midtown Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face, city police said. He was taken to a hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye, but was otherwise OK,...


Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour with emotional tributes to late bandmate

Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour with emotional tributes to late bandmate - The foursome performed a duet with late bandmate Sarah Harding, whose vocals to song I’ll Stand By You played while they sang live.


Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators

Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators - The Australian actor said on paper, his character was ‘quite layered’.


Bill Maher Says It's ‘Ridiculous' Steve-O Thought ‘I Should Give Up Pot Smoking' for an Interview Just Because He ‘Has a Problem': ‘I'm Sorry You Can't Be Here'

Bill Maher has finally responded to Steve-O, who said on an episode of the "Wild Ride!" podcast earlier this year that he had to turn down a request to appear on Bill Maher‘s “Club Random” podcast because Maher refused to not smoke weed during the interview despite Steve-O being 16 years sober. In an upcoming episode […]


How ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Production Designer Built a Beached Ship the Size of a Football Field

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” begins 300 years after “War of the Planet of the Apes.” Apes are the superior beings after the majority of humans have been wiped out. The story follows Owen Teague as Noa, a young chimpanzee who is forced on a journey of self-discovery after his village comes under attack. Production designer Daniel T. Dorrance needed […]


Movies with multiple remakes

Some movies are so good they made them twice. Others were so good they made them multiple times! From silent movies to the present day, some movies crop up on screen time and time again. While some remakes have really made their mark, others have faded into the background. But which movies have been remade the most, and which is your favorite version? Click through this gallery to discover which classics have been remade multiple times.


What made Anne Curtis accept lead role in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ PH remake

The moment Anne Curtis watched “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” in 2021, she knew in her heart that she wanted to portray the role of Ko Moon-young which originally starred Seo Yea-ji. Three years later, she will star as Emilia “Mia” Hernandez in the Philippine adaptation of the hit K-drama. She will be joined by Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino who will take on the local counterparts of Kim Soo-hyun and Oh Jung-se’s characters, respectively. “When they...


How “X-Men '97” sets the stage for season 2: 'All roads eventually lead to Apocalypse'

The X-cellent team behind the hit animated series teases what comes next: "It has definitely kickstarted season 3 in a massive way."


'Three Kilometres to the End of the World' Review: Emanuel Parvu Examines Reactionary Conservatism From the Inside

"Three Kilometres to the End of the World" opens on the most shocking of images: A sunset, lushly captured in widescreen from far back on beach, silhouetting two lovers with the whole world all to themselves. You might even gasp. Only once director Emanuel Parvu goes beyond the opening postcard to reveal more of his hand, you can more easily place this Palme d'Or contender within the grand tradition of Romanian cinema at the Cannes Film...


Hollywood's DEI Backslide Does Not Reflect Audience Demand, USC's Dr. Stacy L. Smith Says

As the word "diversity" became one of the most spoken in Hollywood on the wave of #OscarsSoWhite and #MeToo, Dr. Stacy L. Smith's USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative became one of the foremost barometers of the entertainment industry's success or lack thereof in bringing new, underrepresented voices into the production pipeline. Now, with DEI executives resigning en masse and a far-right backlash to such initiatives on the rise, the program's...


The Kelce Jam music festival kicks off Saturday! View available tickets, lineup and schedule

Kelce Jam music festival, an annual music festival hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce is set to kick off Saturday. We've got all the deets, including how to watch.


Inside ‘X-Men '97': EP Brad Winderbaum Talks Shocking Deaths, Marvel Cameos and Bringing ‘Human Desire' to the Show

SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+. To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” - the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the […]


Hoshi Studios, East-West Manga Incubator, Launched by Through the Lens Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Through the Lens Entertainment, the East-West film studio that made a splash at Cannes last year, is expanding into manga. It has launched Hoshi Studios, a manga development and publishing startup with outposts in Singapore and Japan. The outfit will create teams combining western film and TV talent with established Japanese manga artists to create […]


'X-Men '97' Directors Break Down Season 1 Finale, Cyclops' Image Rehab and Those Marvel Universe Cameos

"X-Men '97" series directors Emi/Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley never understood why there was so much hate for Cyclops on the internet, but love that the show -- which aired its Season 1 finale on Wednesday -- has done wonders for the mutant's image. "I always liked leader characters and never liked how you're always looking at that guy who's trying to keep people alive with a negative lens," Yonemura told TheWrap. "It's like, 'Oh you're just...


How the Death of David Cronenberg's Wife of 43 Years Inspired ‘The Shrouds': ‘Grief Is Forever'

David Cronenberg is returning to Cannes with “The Shrouds,” the story of an industrialist named Karsh, who invents a controversial technology that allows grieving families to see inside the graves of their loved ones with high-resolution cameras. It’s a film that defies easy categorization. This being a Cronenberg production, there are elements of body horror, […]


The Favourite stars Joe Alwyn and Emma Stone reunite with Yorgos Lanthimos at Cannes

The Favourite stars Joe Alwyn and Emma Stone reunite with Yorgos Lanthimos at Cannes - The stars reunited with the director at the Kinds of Kindness premiere


Rebel Wilson's memoir Rebel Rising details how the Hollywood actress became the 'fat funny girl'

In her memoir Rebel Rising, Rebel Wilson tells the story of how she found the type of success in Hollywood that has escaped others, by going against conventional wisdom.


Here Are All the Songs in Netflix's 'Thelma the Unicorn' Movie

Netflix's "Thelma the Unicorn" soundtrack is sure to have you tapping your toes. Adapted from the children's book of the same name by Aaron Blabey — the writer behind fellow best-selling children's series turned feature film, "The Bad Guys" — the film follows the rise to fame for a talented pony with musical ambitions. When a fateful application of paint and glitter leaves her looking like a unicorn, Thelma seizes her chance to stand out from...


Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

The singing group receives hundreds of comments after being spotted by the Queen of Pop.


Athens-Based Intl. Emerging Film Talent Foundation Launches to Support ‘Unseen and Unheard Talent' (EXCLUSIVE)

The Intl. Emerging Film Talent Foundation (IEFTF), a new Athens-based venture established to provide support for unheard and unseen talent, launches May 18 at the Cannes Film Festival during the ceremony for the Arab Cinema Center film awards at the Plage des Palmes. Established by Marco Orsini (pictured), the founder of the Intl. Emerging Film […]


Dabney Coleman, Emmy-winning actor from '9 to 5', 'Tootsie', dies at 92

Dabney Coleman, who starred with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton in "9 to 5," is dead. He was known for his comic and often villainous roles.


Yvette Fielding probes BBC after recalling Rolf Harris and Jimmy Savile incident

Yvette Fielding probes BBC after recalling Rolf Harris and Jimmy Savile incident - The TV presenter has claimed she was left alone in a TV studio with Harris, who used the opportunity to sexually assault her.


Who's hosting 'SNL' Season 49 finale? Cast, musical guest, how to watch May 18 episode

The 49th season of "Saturday Night Live" comes to a close this weekend. Here's what to know about the host and musical guest.


Jeremy Renner Recalls Falling Asleep Filming ‘Mayor of Kingstown' After Accident: "Worked Me Too Hard"

Jeremy Renner is sharing some unexpected physical challenges he faced once he returned to filming Mayor of Kingstown following his devastating snowplow accident. The actor went back to work on season three of his Paramount+ drama one year after being run over by a snowcat at his home in Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1, 2023. […]


Wild Bunch Nabs Ron Perlman-Led ‘The Gentleman,' Plus ‘Undercover' (EXCLUSIVE)

In a deal sealed at Cannes, Spain's Film Factory has closed France with Wild Bunch on action film "The Gentleman" as well as crime thriller "Undercover." The directorial debut of seasoned Mexican cinematographer Luis Gabriel Beristáin ("Blade II," "The Beekeeper"), "The Gentleman" stars Ron Perlman as Theo, an aging former U.S. soldier who pays Olga, […]


Jessica Biel Says She Was Ready To Quit Hollywood if ‘The Sinner' Didn't Sell

Jessica Biel was so invested in making The Sinner that she was ready to quit Hollywood if the anthology series didn’t sell. Biel, who earned an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for her season one role as Cora Tennetti and continued to executive produce the anthology series through its four seasons at USA, detailed on […]


‘Emily in Paris' Star Lucien Laviscount, ‘The Royal Treatment's' Laura Marano Join Cynthia Khalifeh on Horror-Thriller ‘Borderline' (EXCLUSIVE)

Production is underway on horror-thriller film “Borderline,” shot in the U.K. and Malta. Lucien Laviscount (“Emily in Paris”), Laura Marano (“The Royal Treatment”) and Middle Eastern star Cynthia Khalifeh (“8 Days”) lead a cast that also includes Jason Flemyng (“A Violent Man”). Khalifeh will play Zena, a young woman who arrives at the Borderline pub […]


How to Watch 'Babes': Is the Neon Comedy Streaming or in Theaters?

"Babes" - what many are heralding as one of the first great comedies of 2024 - hits theaters this weekend and could be the perfect palette cleanse between "Apes" and "Furiosa" viewings. The film stars Ilana Glazer - who also co-wrote with Josh Rabinowitz - Michelle Butueau, and Hasan Minaj and is directed by Pamela Adlon. The film follows Glazer's character who gets pregnant during a one-night stand and turns to her married friend with two kids...


Sheeran ticket touts are second to fall foul of law

Touts are using teams, or even bots, to harvest concert tickets online at the expense of real fans.


Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and More Pay Tribute to Dabney Coleman: "Complicated, Hilarious Genius"

Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and more Hollywood notables have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dabney Coleman, who died at 92. The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. […]


Jacob Elordi Skips Cannes as Crying Paul Schrader Accepts 4-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Oh, Canada'

Paul Schrader shed tears as his new film “Oh, Canada” earned a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Friday night. Jacob Elordi was notably absent from the premiere, possibly because he is filming Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” in which he stars as The Monster. After the ovation finished, Schrader addressed Elordi not being […]


10CM reveals true inspiration behind hit song ‘What the Spring’

South Korean singer-songwriter 10CM, renowned for his heartfelt love songs, recently shared the unique inspiration behind his hit track ‘What the Spring.’ Unlike his usual romantic tunes, ‘What the Spring’ stands out for its distinctive theme and tone. In our interview, 10CM proudly revealed that he composed ‘What the Spring’ in just 10 minutes on


‘Bad Boys' and ‘Road House' Remind Filmmakers What Florida Has to Offer

The Sony Pictures sequel "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" made headlines as it rolled through a succession of Florida locations in late February and early March, with reports of crews "spark(ing) buzz" filming on the A1A Highway in Fort Lauderdale, fans catching a glimpse of stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Brickell, and traffic […]


Nicolas Cage's Sun-Bleached, Rat-Munching Mind-Bender ‘The Surfer' Makes Waves at Cannes With Six-Minute Standing Ovation

Nicolas Cage was having fun as his new psychological thriller, “The Surfer,” scored a six-minute standing ovation at a Cannes Film Festival midnight screening on Friday night. Cage appeared to be having a ball, beaming from ear to ear and waving across the room as cheers erupted around the Palais. At one point he took […]


Sussex weekly round-up: 11 May - 17 May 2024

The story about Ed Sheeran surprising an East Sussex primary school with a gig proved a popular read this week. A variety of local issues featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Sussex and BBC South East Today. We have picked five stories from the past week in case you missed them. Why does the sea stink of rotting vegetables? The warmer weathe...


Aaron Eckhart Returning for Canine Action Thriller Sequel ‘Muzzle: City of Wolves' (EXCLUSIVE)

Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight,” “Sully”) is set to return to the “Muzzle” universe in action thriller “Muzzle: City of Wolves.” The actioner marks the sequel to “Muzzle” and will be directed by John Stalberg Jr. (Lionsgate's “Crypto”), who also directed the first installment. Jacob Michael King (“Caviar”) wrote the script from a story by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) and Stalberg Jr. In […]


‘Succession's' Nicholas Braun in Talks to Join Ruben Ostlund's ‘The Entertainment System Is Down' (EXCLUSIVE)

“Succession” star Nicholas Braun is in talks to star in Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.” Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl are already on board the buzzy satire. “The Entertainment System Is Down” is one of the sexiest packages being shopped at the Cannes Film Market, where the Coproduction Office has launched […]


Cannes: Kiefer Sutherland Set for Action Thriller ‘Sierra Madre' (Exclusive)

Kiefer Sutherland is set to star in action thriller Sierra Madre. The story centers on Sutherland’s Captain Jordan Wright and his squadron, who are granted leave from their mission to attend a crewmate's wedding in Mexico. While there, festivities are interrupted by a murderous cartel, and, as Jordan attempts to lead his remaining men to […]


'IF' Cast and Character Guide: Who Voices the Imaginary Friends?

At some point in your life, you might've had an imaginary friend — but were they voiced by a celebrity? Because that's the case for most of the IFs in the new movie "IF." Written and directed by John Krasinski, the Paramount film centers on Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl who can see all the imaginary friends of the world. She's on a mission to help them find new kids to support, since the kids that imagined them have all grown up and...


Caylee Cowan, Barbara Crampton and Jesse Metcalfe to Lead Horror Film ‘The Possession at Gladstone Manor'

Umbrelic Entertainment has unveiled the cast of its upcoming horror film, “The Possession at Gladstone Manor,” which includes Caylee Cowan (“Hypnotic”), Jesse Metcalfe (“John Tucker Must Die”), Charlotte Kirk (“The Reckoning”), Darren Weiss (“Inside Man”), Barbara Crampton (“You're Next”), William Mapother (“Blackhat”) and Lin Shaye (“Insidious” franchise). Production is currently underway in Kansas City, and […]


Ruben Östlund Regular Partner Film i Väst Hikes Co-Pros with Noomi Rapace Starrer ‘Mother,' Flags Five Films in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Billed the ‘Trollywood' of the North for its close ties to talent, the leading Scandinavian regional film fund Film i Väst in Sweden's Trollhättan has boarded the Noomi Rapace starrer "Mother, to be helmed by Macedonia's Teona Stugar Mitevska. The biopic, in which Rapace will play the legendary religious figure Mother Teresa, will mark the […]


Former UST stars Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina reunite at Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure will be reuniting with Sisi Rondina when they represents the country for the Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Five years after they last played together and led the University of Santo Tomas to a runner-up finish in the UAAP Season 81 Finals, Laure and Rondina will be fighting together and sharing the same goal, this time, for the flag and pride of the...


Movie sequels that cut out main characters

When it comes to making a sequel to a successful film, directors most often go with the same characters and (if they can) actors. After all, why fix something that's not broken? On rare occasions, however, a decision is made to cut a main character from the body of a film's sequel. In some cases those characters are offed early on in the sequel, and in other cases they simply don't feature in the follow-up at all. Check out this gallery to find out which movie sequels cut out main characters.


Nicola Coughlan on what makes that 'Bridgerton' carriage scene special: 'It's sexy'

Nicola Coughlan, the romantic lead of "Bridgerton's" Season 3 talks to USA TODAY about the fan-favorite carriage scene and the moment Colin fell in love.


TV presenter Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

TV presenter Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles - Rumours of their relationship were reported on at the end of last year.


The best sophomore albums of all time

Some music artists release very successful debut albums, but some leave their best work for later. Good sophomore albums are not usually easy to pull off; there's the pressure to follow the first album with something just as good, if not better. Some bands and solo artists did, however, manage to release great second albums. In fact, for some, these sophomore albums are regarded as their best work! In this gallery, we look back at some of the best second albums of all time. Click on and give them a listen!


ABS-CBN losses soar as GMA Network income declines

The financial strain on the country’s major media networks continues as GMA Network Inc. and ABS-CBN Corp. report significant declines in earnings. GMA Network faced a substantial drop in net income due to the absence of political advertisements, while ABS-CBN continued to incur heavy losses from its broadband and cable television unit. In recent disclosures


A new documentary charts the dark side of The Beach Boys' sunny sound

A new Disney+ documentary airing on Friday proves that the pull of Californian band The Beach Boys remains strong more than 50 years after the group was formed.