Washington: Actor Jenna Ortega said she nearly left acting after exiting children's television, but landed the role of Ellie Alves in season 2 of Netflix's You in 2019, which she now credits with altering her career trajectory, her interviews reported on April 9. The casting convinced Ortega to remain in the...
Washington — Michael Patrick, an Irish actor who appeared on an episode of Game of Thrones, died at age 35, his wife Naomi Sheehan said on Instagram on April 9; he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and was admitted to hospice shortly before his death. Family and medical organizations...
Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced Tuesday that the 99th Academy Awards will be held March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028, both broadcast at 7 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The announcements confirm these will be the...
Los Angeles: Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at PaleyFest LA on Monday to mark the 50th anniversary of the television series 'Charlie’s Angels,' which debuted Sept. 22, 1976, ran five seasons through 1981, and drew a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre. The reunion drew cheers and onstage...
Los Angeles — Universal and Illumination’s animated The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened in early April, earning US$130.9 million in North America during the April 3–5 weekend and roughly US$182.4 million internationally, producing an estimated global debut near US$372.5–373 million, Comscore and studio estimates reported this weekend. Despite largely negative critic...
United States: Singer Benson Boone announced the 'Wanted Man' U.S. tour on March 29, scheduling arena dates July 7 through Sept. 3 with a closing show set for Sept. 3 in Casper, Wyoming; artist presales begin April 1 and general tickets go on sale April 3 at 11 a.m. Casper, Wyoming...
Los Angeles: Disney released the full trailer for its live-action Moana on March 24, 2026, showcasing 19-year-old Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui, with scenes, signature songs and a behind-the-scenes 'Artistry of Moana' featurette. The trailer and featurette prompted audience reaction this week, highlighted credits for Thomas Kail...
Los Angeles: Miley Cyrus reunited with original Hannah Montana cast Monday at the world premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, appearing on the red carpet in a commemorative silver gown and posing with co-stars before the screening. The special began streaming Tuesday on Disney+ and Hulu; Selena Gomez made...
Los Angeles — Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and action star, died this week at age 86, his family said Friday. Family posted a statement saying he fell ill Thursday on Kauai and died surrounded by relatives; they asked for privacy about circumstances. TMZ first reported a medical emergency...
Los Angeles — The Academy omitted veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra from the televised 'In Memoriam' montage at the 98th Academy Awards on March 16, 2026, despite listing him on its official online memorial. The broadcast ran longer than in previous years and highlighted tributes to Hollywood figures including Rob Reiner,...
