Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, revealed a long-held family secret: her biological father is not her longtime believed father, Mickey Hargitay, but Italian entertainer Nelson Sardelli. She discovered the truth in her 20s after seeing a photo of Sardelli. While she eventually connected with Sardelli,...
Jamal Roberts won Season 23 of American Idol, beating out John Foster and Breanna Nix in a finale that saw over 27 million votes cast, the highest in ABC's history. The finale featured performances from the top three contestants, along with numerous celebrity guests including Salt-N-Pepa, Good Charlotte,...
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," premiered in New York after its Cannes debut. While calling it the final Ethan Hunt film, Cruise confirmed he'll continue making movies into his 100s. The film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, marks the culmination of nearly 30 years of the...
Jennifer Lawrence's performance in Lynne Ramsay's "Die, My Love" at the Cannes Film Festival is generating significant Oscar buzz. Lawrence plays a postpartum mother grappling with extreme mental health challenges in this intense marital drama. The film, a Mubi acquisition for a reported $24 million, has been praised...
Wes Anderson's new film, "The Phoenician Scheme," premiered at Cannes 2025, receiving a 7.5-minute standing ovation. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera, the film is a comedic drama set in 1950, following a billionaire and his estranged daughter. The film's success follows Anderson's previous Cannes...
Warner Bros.'s "Final Destination Bloodlines" debuted with a strong $102 million globally, exceeding expectations with $51 million domestically. This surpasses the franchise's previous opening weekend record and boasts positive reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes). The film's success contrasts with the poor performance of The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow,"...
Shia LaBeouf made a rare public appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the photocall of his documentary, "Slauson Rec." The film, which LaBeouf founded in 2018, centers around the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, LaBeouf acknowledged past mistakes but emphasized his desire...
Leo Lewis O’Neil's documentary "Slauson Rec," premiered at Cannes, depicts Shia LaBeouf's erratic behavior while running an experimental theater company. The film, which received a two-minute standing ovation, showcases LaBeouf's abusive conduct towards actors, including physical violence and emotional manipulation. Audience members walked out during the screening, disturbed...
New Line/Warner Bros.' Final Destination Bloodlines exceeded expectations with a $102 million global opening weekend, splitting evenly between domestic and international markets. This marks the franchise's best international debut, outperforming previous installments significantly. The film topped charts in 53 international markets, including Latin America and major European territories...
Wes Anderson's new film, "The Phoenician Scheme," premiered at Cannes. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, and a host of A-listers, it's a zany, fast-paced farce. While lauded for its humor and Anderson's signature quirky style, the plot is described as episodic and somewhat random. ...
