French Actor Gerard Depardieu Charged With Rape in Revived Case
PARIS—The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 invest……
Fat Boys Member, Radio Host Prince Markie Dee Dies at 52
NEW YORK—Prince Markie Dee, a member of the Fat Boys hip-hop trio who later formed his own band and became a well-known radio host, has died. He was 52.His death was announced Th……
Limbaugh Secretly Donated $100,000 to Children’s Hospital: Country Star John Rich
Country musician John Rich recently divulged a secret about the late Rush Limbaugh—a donation to St. Jude Children’s hospital.“When I was on Celebrity Apprentice, Rush Limbaugh m……
Interview: Series Director Tells Forgotten Story of George Washington
Tammy Lane,聽founder of Capernaum Studios, is directing an upcoming series about the story of a young George Washington, emphasizing his spiritual journey.Lane believes that, just ……
It’s Never Too Late to Dream Big: Q&A With Country Singer Kimberly Dawn
LA-based singer Kimberly Dawn’s newest country music single, “93,” is a nostalgic look back at the pre-smartphone age of the ’90s when times were simpler and worries few. It speak……
‘The Bachelor’ Host Stepping Away After Racial Controversy
Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of a swirling racial controversy at the ABC dating show.In a n……
Hollywood Actors Finalize Takeover of Welsh Soccer Club
WREXHAM, Wales—Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are officially the new owners of Welsh club Wrexham, the third-oldest professional team in soccer.“Can’t get to t……
Actress Gina Carano Removed From ‘The Mandalorian’ Following Instagram Post
Actress Gina Carano is stripped from her role in the TV series “The Mandalorian” following a controversial social media post, according to a statement from the television producti……
Hollywood Casting Director Lynn Stalmaster Dies
Lynn Stalmaster, the Oscar-winning casting director whose eye for talent helped launch the careers of John Travolta, Christopher Reeve, Richard Dreyfuss and many other actors, has……
Paris Hilton Says She Was Abused as Teen at Utah School
SALT LAKE CITY—Paris Hilton testified about abuse she says she suffered years ago at a boarding school in Utah, as she lobbied Monday for a bill seeking to regulate the state’s tr……
‘Fantastic Beasts’ Production Halted After Positive COVID-19 Case
LONDON—Production on the third “Fantastic Beasts” movie has been halted after a team member tested positive for COVID-19, Warner Bros. Pictures said on Thursday.The franchise, a ……
Hal Holbrook, Prolific Actor Who Played Twain, Dies at 95
NEW YORK—Hal Holbrook, the award-winning character actor who toured the world for more than 50 years as Mark Twain in a one-man show and uttered the immortal advice “Follow the mo……
TV Network Ratings Drop During Biden’s First Full Week in Office
Major news networks’ ratings plummeted during the first full week of President Joe Biden’s administration.“Variety Intelligence Platform’s analysis of the viewership data across ……
‘Mank’ Leads Golden Globe Nominees With 6; Netflix Dominates
NEW YORK—After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations to the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday, with David Fincher’s “Mank” lea……
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies of Cancer at 44
“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with cancer, according to his representative. He was 44.“Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to li……
Famed San Francisco Private Eye Palladino Dies After Attack
SAN FRANCISCO—Famous San Francisco private eye Jack Palladino died Monday, never having regained consciousness after tussling with would-be robbers in his Haight-Ashbury neighborh……
Lil Wayne’s Official Pardon Letter, Signed by Trump, Published
The official pardon letter for rapper Lil Wayne has been released. It bears the signature of former President Donald Trump.The Jan. 19 letter聽states that Trump, still the preside……
Award-Winning Actress Cicely Tyson Dies at Age 96
NEW YORK—Cicely Tyson, the actress who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ ……
ABC News President James Goldston Stepping Down as Top Executive
James Goldston, the president of the broadcasting corporation ABC News, announced Thursday he will leave the station at the end of March.“It’s a really tough decision. I’ve loved……
American Actress Cloris Leachman Dead at Age 94
LOS ANGELES鈥擜merican actress Cloris Leachman, who won eight Emmys for her work on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other television programs as well as an Academy Award for “The La……
Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe, Gianna on Anniversary of Deaths
Vanessa Bryant took to social media on Tuesday to share her thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the death of her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna.Vanessa wasn’t alone on T……
Tony Award-Winning Choreographer Bob Avian Dies at 83
NEW YORK—Bob Avian, a Tony Award-winning choreographer who had a role in some of the most beloved and influential shows on Broadway, including “Dreamgirls,” “A Chorus Line,” “Foll……
Longtime Television Host Larry King Dies at Age 87
Longtime television host Larry King passed away at age 87, representatives said Saturday.King died on Saturday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, ……
Mossimo Giannulli Loses Bid to Finish Prison Term at Home
BOSTON—Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli’s request to serve the remaining three months of his prison term in the college admissions bribery scheme at home was denied Tuesday by a……
Singer Randy Parton, Dolly Parton’s Brother, Dies At 67
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Country star Dolly Parton said her brother Randy Parton, who sang and performed with her, as well as at her Dollywood theme park, has died. He was 67.Parton, who……
Netflix’s Big 4Q Lifts Video Service Above 200 Million Subscribers
SAN RAMON—Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding line-up of TV series and movies continues to captivate people……
Tiffany Trump Announces Engagement to Business Executive Michael Boulos
Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of President Donald Trump, announced her engagement to business executive Michael Boulos on Tuesday.She shared the news on Instagram along wi……
Harry Brant, Son of Peter Brant and Supermodel Stephanie Seymour, Dead at 24
Harry Brant, the son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and billionaire industrialist Peter Brant, was found dead over the weekend, his family confirmed Monday.The young New York so……
Joanne Rogers, Widow of TV’s Famed Mister Rogers, Dies at 92
Joanne Rogers, an accomplished concert pianist who celebrated and protected the legacy of her husband, the beloved children’s TV host Mister Rogers, has died in Pittsburgh. She wa……
Noted Character Actor Peter Mark Richman Dies At 93
LOS ANGELES—Peter Mark Richman, a character actor who appeared in hundreds of television episodes and had recurring roles on “Three’s Company” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” has died.……