Category: Entertainment News

‘Rust’ Weapons Supervisor Wants Charges Dropped in Alec Baldwin Shooting

SANTA FE, N.M.—Attorneys for the weapons supervisor on the New Mexico film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer asked a judge Thursday to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter charge, as Baldwin’s was last month. The motion filed in Santa Fe County court from lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of…


Man Indicted in Theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland

A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota say. The shoes were stolen in 2005 and recovered in a 2018 FBI sting operation, but no arrests were made at the…


In Cannes, ‘Rust’ Is Looking for Buyers and Alec Baldwin Has a New Project

A year and a half after the fatal shooting of its cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the Alec Baldwin Western “Rust” is back on the market at the Cannes Film Festival, shopping for international buyers. Last month, “Rust” resumed shooting in Montana to finish the independently financed production that shut down following Hutchins’ death in October 2021….


At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp Says He Has No ‘Further Need for Hollywood’

CANNES, France—Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years, Johnny Depp said Wednesday that he has “no further need” for Hollywood. Depp made a rare public appearance to face questions from the press following the opening-night premiere of “Jeanne du Barry,” in which Depp plays King Louis…


Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off With Johnny Depp, ‘Jeanne Du Barry,’ and Plenty to Talk About

CANNES, France—The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. Throngs of onlookers shouted “Johnny!” as Depp, in purple-hued sunglasses signed autographs and edged back…


Hollywood Writers Strike Enters 3rd Week With No End in Sight

BURBANK, Calif.—Hundreds of writers across the Los Angeles area picketed at major entertainment studios again on May 17, calling for better wages and representation as the strike entered its third week—with no end in sight. The strike began on May 2 after negotiations broke down between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance…


Kelly Clarkson Responds to Report Accusing Her Daytime Talk Show of Being a Toxic Workplace

LOS ANGELES—Kelly Clarkson has responded to a Rolling Stone report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace. Clarkson issued a statement on her Instagram page Saturday. She addressed the allegations after 11 current and former employees complained about being overworked and underpaid on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and also called their work…


Eurovision 2023: Sweden’s Loreen Wins for a Second Time

LIVERPOOL, England—Sweden’s Loreen won Eurovision 2023 with the song “Tattoo” in Liverpool, northern England, on Saturday, becoming the first woman to triumph twice in the contest. Finland’s Käärijä, a green-bolero-sleeved rapper, came second. He won the viewer vote with “Cha Cha Cha”, but it was not enough to overtake Loreen’s lead after the result from…


Wrexham’s Hollywood Owners Get Their Wish as Notts County Promoted Too

LONDON—Wrexham’s Hollywood owners got their wish. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney had thrown their support behind Notts County to gain promotion from the National League after seeing their own team win a tight title battle in England’s fifth tier. And McElhenney took to Twitter to congratulate Notts County after its penalty shootout victory over Chesterfield…


Fox News Is Struggling: Is Tucker Carlson’s Exit the Beginning of the End?

With Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News, what will become of the network? Fox’s numbers have dipped significantly since Carlson left, not just in his former timeslot but in every primetime hour. The 25–54 age viewership has declined by over 60 percent. This means that over half of younger people are no longer watching Fox…