Publisher plans massive 'Hillbilly Elegy' reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

After Trump’s stunning victory in 2016, the book was widely cited as essential reading for opponents

Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns

two sides remained split over the regulation of generative AI

Pharrell advocates for reviving arts competitions for 2028 Olympics at Louis Vuitton event

He passionately shared his goal to see the tradition revived by the Olympics in 2028

Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

Democrats across the board have been saying freedom is at stake,” says Tinsley

John Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, dies at 90

Mayall encouraged Clapton to sing and urged Green to develop his song-writing abilities.

Shannen Doherty finalized divorce hours before death

A judge signed off on the agreement and declared the couple divorced on Monday.

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme

Kingston and Turner falsely claimed that they had executed bank wire or other monetary payments

Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

The series, one of the most acclaimed of the 1970s, ran through 1978.

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Paul Pelosi was bludgeoned in his house in 2022 by a man hunting for his wife, former House speaker

'Shogun' could rise and 'The Bear' may feast as Emmy nominations are announced

Taking advantage of the opening could be FX upstart “Shogun” and Netflix Emmy perennial “The Crown.”

James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90

He married Florine Caplan, with whom he had two children and four grandchildren

Alec Baldwin weeps in court as judge announces involuntary manslaughter case is dismissed midtrial

The judge’s decision ends the criminal culpability of the 66-year-old Baldwin

Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' and 'Nashville,' dies at 75

At her peak, Duvall was a regular star in some of the defining movies of the 1970s

Movie Review: Scarlett Johansson lends star power to earthbound 'Fly Me to the Moon'

Misogyny and former President Richard Nixon are punchlines and tolerable nuisances.

Joe Bonsall, celebrated tenor in the country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

Bonsall is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughters Jennifer and Sabrina

Entertainment giant Paramount agrees to a merger with Skydance

The new combined company is valued at around $28 billion

Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture

“Historically, as Black people, sometimes we’re not sure where our heritage comes from,” Tubman

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63

Landau has been a key player in the “Avatar” franchise, which saw frequent delays of the release of

For 'Love Island USA' superfan Ariana Madix, hosting the show 'does not feel like work'

She says the job is a dream come true for a superfan like herself.

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

After introductions by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, Usher accepted the award

Judge to weigh request to dismiss Alec Baldwin shooting case for damage to evidence during testing

Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin have asked Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer to scuttle the case

Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival

They were thrilled to immerse themselves in it again decades later

Veteran actor Bill Cobbs dies at 90

Cobbs appeared on television shows including “The Sopranos."

Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios

The terms of the agreement include scale-rate increases of 7%, 4%, and 3.5% over the three-year term

It's Christmas in June for Ottawa filmmakers

The Canadian capital has become a hub for holiday films

Trump biopic 'The Apprentice' hits Cannes Film Festival

The movie is bound to stir up controversy in an election year for the United States

Hollywood battles aging -- in film reels

Top directors like Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino still insist on using film

Latest 'Planet of Apes' episode swings to top of N.America box office

"This is an excellent opening for the 10th episode in an action series," said analyst David A. Gross

Hollywood stunt performers rev up 'Fall Guy' premiere

Movie's release comes as pressure mounts in Hollywood for stunt performers to receive recognition

Tania Aidrus to spearhead Pakistan's digital initiatives

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently approved her appointment

Being mother has made me better actress: Kirsten Dunst

She has been in Hollywood for more than three decades

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry producing two new Netflix shows

The projects are part of a multi-year deal between Netflix and Archewell Productions

Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' a celebration, its makers say

It comes nearly 13 years after the six-time Grammy Award winner died from alcohol poisoning, aged 27

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood

Film claimed seven Academy Awards earlier this month

Taapsee Pannu ties the knot with longtime beau Mathias Boe

The couple did not want media attention on their special and significant event

Hollywood actor Will Smith shares his experience of reading Quran

"I love the simplicity of the Quran as it is very simple and things in it are very clear”

'The Color Purple' cast tops NAACP Image Awards

The original film starring Whoopi Goldberg gained 11 Oscar nominations, but didn't win any

Why Hollywood celebrities wore red pins at Oscars 2024?

The pin symbolises collective support for ceasefire in Gaza

From Spain to Hollywood: Inside one of the world's biggest movie star wardrobes

Peris Costumes has facilities in 21 cities, from Mexico City to Paris

'Euphoria' star Schafer arrested during pro-Palestine protest in US

The protest was organised to demand a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine conflict

Kristen Stewart calls for more wide-ranging discussions about 'queer' films

Kristen Stewart calls for more wide-ranging discussions about ‘queer’ films

WWII epic Oppenheimer wins battle against Barbie at Baftas as it scoops seven awards

Cilian Murphy is the first Irish-born star to win the Leading Actor Bafta

'Masters of the Air' star Austin Butler hails WW2 pilots' heroism

The show is based on historian Donald L. Miller's 2007 book of the same name

Mattel is bringing 'Bob the Builder' to the big screen

Mattel Films is also developing projects based on other popular toy lines

2024 Oscar best pictures, actors unveiled

‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘American Fiction’ among nominees

First-time nominees dominate 2024 Oscars

Take a look at the new names up for consideration at the 96th annual Academy Awards

Michelle Trachtenberg claps back at 'haters' questioning her appearance: 'This is my face'

'I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters,' Michelle Trachtenberg said

Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, and Jennifer Lopez earn Razzie nods for worst acting

Razzie Awards release annual list of what its organisers deem worst movies, performances of the year

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy stresses women empowerment

She speaks at World Economic Forum

Hollywood star Arnold detained at Munich airport over luxury watch

The actor's spokesperson called it a 'comedy of errors'

'Succession,' 'The Bear' win big at TV's Emmy awards

‘Succession’ took home six wins for its fourth and final season

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington reveals mental health battle, fans react

Fans flock to social media to express their thoughts while he was admitted to rehab for alcoholism

Exclusive: How DiCaprio shaped 'twisted' love story in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ debuted in cinemas in October

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala

Actors on thriving and surviving in the Hollywood awards season

The season runs through the Oscars on March 10 and includes several awards show stops

'Barbie' brings her pink party to Sunday's Golden Globes

Barbie, the female-empowering doll adventure, tops the field with nine nominations

US rap star Kanye West apologizes for anti-Semitism

The reason for the timing of the mea culpa was unclear

'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig to head Cannes Film Festival jury

'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig to head Cannes Film Festival jury

'American Fiction' film takes characters beyond stereotypes to true selves

Actor Jeffrey Wright wants audiences to know the comedy-drama film

'Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson to host Emmys ceremony

Anderson is known for roles in the films ‘Kangaroo Jack’ and ‘Transformers’

Mattel to make 'American Girl' movie after 'Barbie' success

Barbie had recorded the biggest opening of the year

Taylor Swift turns 34. See how she has celebrated every birthday

Her new beau Travis is planning the best party possible

Biden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House

Biden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House

Taylor Swift's Time cover inspires viral TikTok cat trend

She is inspiring cat ladies everywhere to show off their pets in a new feline-friendly TikTok trend

Hollywood celebrities pay price for taking sides in Gaza war

Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood

Adam Driver on biopic 'Ferrari': 'the pressure was on to get it right'

The movie begins its cinema roll-out later this month

'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' tops box office

Superstar’s 56-stop Renaissance World Tour earned more than $579 million worldwide

Life imitates art as George Clooney directs 'The Boys in the Boat'

"The Boys in the Boat" is out in cinemas in the US and Canada on Dec 25

Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'

Music superstars Taylor Swift and Beyonce kicked off their hugely successful concert tours

Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah reign at Kennedy Center Honors

The show will be broadcast by US television network CBS on Dec 27

'Leave The World Behind': Strangers, danger and layers, says Julia Roberts

Notes there's always about 17 and a half things going on at one time in every scene for each person

Timothee Chalamet turned to vocal coach to the stars for 'Wonka'

The film is co-written and directed by filmmaker Paul King

Amitabh Bachchan gifts his bungalow to daughter Shweta Nanda

Shweta Nanda is the new owner of Amitabh Bachchan's opulent Juhu bungalow Pratiksha

'The Color Purple' cast praise film's heritage at London premiere

It follows the story of two Black American teenage sisters in the American south during early 1900s

Ridley Scott reunites with Joaquin Phoenix for 'Napoleon' biopic

The film portrays Napoleon as a ruthless military tactician

'Killers of the Flower Moon,' a truthful story to Leonardo DiCaprio

Killers of the Flower Moon, distributed by Apple TV, arrived in theaters on Oct 20

Angelina Jolie saddened by forced evacuations from Pakistan

Angelina Jolie saddened by forced evacuation from Pakistan

'The Marvels' melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

“The Marvels” is only the third MCU release to receive a “B” CinemaScore from moviegoers

Gaza genocide: Ushna Shah urges fans to boycott Hollywood actors for their silence

Parizaad star is continuously raising her voice for the innocent Palestinians

Review: The Hunger Games return in 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,' with the odds in its favor

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” will open in theaters on Nov. 16

Netflix unveils $70m restoration of historic Hollywood theatre

The Egyptian rolled out first red carpet for "Robin Hood" starring Douglas Fairbanks in 1922

Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios to end strike

The 118-day work stoppage will end officially just after midnight

Patrick Dempsey named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

He took over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans

83-year-old Al Pacino ordered to pay 29-year-old girlfriend $30,000 a month in child support

The couple have joint custody of five-month-old son and the primary custody stays with Alfallah

Taylor Swift enjoys night out with Selena, Sophie and Brittany

The 'Cruel Summer' singer was also joined by Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne on Saturday night

Angelina Jolie, father in verbal clash on Israel's support

The actor’s father is viewed as a supporter of Israel

Striking actors reviewing 'final' offer from Hollywood studios

SAG-AFTRA members walked off the job in July to demand higher compensation

Gaza is fast becoming mass grave: Angelina Jolie

Slams Israel's refugee camp attack; says world leaders are complicit in these crimes

Scarlett Johannson takes legal action against AI app for using her likeness in ad

"We do not take these things lightly," said the actor's lawyer

Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says

The union said it had presented a revised proposal on the use of artificial intelligence

Striking US actors' union says major issues still unresolved with studios

Both sides had suspended talks earlier this month as they clashed over streaming revenue

'Friends' creators say Matthew Perry's death 'seems impossible'

Actor was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home

Angelina Jolie critcises Israeli Defence Forces for massacring Gazans

Angelina Jolie critcises Israeli Defence Forces for massacring Gazans

'Friends' star Matthew Perry reported dead at 54

Perry was best known for his longtime role as Chandler in the hugely successful "Friends"

Taylor Swift helps fuel Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue

She has become the first woman to have four albums in the Top 10 chart

Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft,' dies at 81

Richard's work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film

Celebs meet with White House to discuss mental health in entertainment industry

They discussed inclusion of accurate mental health storylines in film, television series

Talks between studios, striking US actors to restart

Talks broke down last week as the sides clashed over streaming revenue and the use of AI

'History is watching:' Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

The nearly 60 signatories included Susan Sarandon, Kristen Stewart and Quinta Brunson, among others

Top Hollywood actors offer $150 million to help end strike

Clooney also said top stars would only collect residuals once lower-paid actors received theirs

US actor Cynthia Nixon mourns for oppressed, occupied Palestinians

She slams US government for its continued support

Restored Paul McCartney and Wings tour bus to be auctioned

The bus went all over France, Germany and Finland during 1972 Europe tour

Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3m at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection

The collection amassed by Jein, who died last year at the age of 76, brought in about $13.6m

Taylor Swift film's box-office haul slips in final tally

The Eras Tour still holds the record for the highest-grossing concert film in history

Box office hero: Taylor Swift concert film dominates at theaters

The turnout provided a welcome jolt to cinemas facing a lackluster autumn slate

Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' actress, dead at 76

Somers’ multifaceted career spanned decades

Sophie Turner films TV show in bright pink outfit amid divorce from Joe Jonas

The actress is currently in Spain filming her upcoming ITVX series 'Joan'

Michael Caine announces retirement from acting

Oscar-winner bows out following another widely-praised performance in his film, "The Great Escaper"

George Clooney to studios: 'At least get in the room' with striking actors

Negotiations between the studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors' union were suspended on Wednesday

Movie Review: In the elated 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' every seat is the best seat in the house

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film is a near exact replica of her blockbuster concert performance

'Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release

Swift stepped on to a red carpet in a strapless pale blue gown for the film's world premiere

Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors. What's going to happen now?

The studios announced that they had suspended talks over gap between two sides

Robert De Niro takes on Argentine swear words and steak in new TV dramedy

De Niro really liked to speak in Spanish in the series

Hollywood writers union ratifies three-year labour contract after strike

The WGA said 99% of the roughly 8,500 votes supported the deal, which provides pay raise, other gain

Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour film gets worldwide theater release

Swift’s film is expected to collect between $96 million and $145 million in its opening weekend

Hollywood's video game performers authorize strike if labor talks fail

In May, roughly 11,500 Writers Guild of America members walked off the job

Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios

The three-year contract must be approved by Writers Guild of America leadership, members

Striking writers, Hollywood studios to meet again today

Early on Wednesday evening, the two sides issued a joint statement that they would meet tomorrow

Actor Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape convictions

Phillips filed a petition in the court to end her nearly 12-year marriage to Masterson

Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard bring Hollywood to TIFF amid strikes

Celebrities are promoting their work at a festival that’s been mostly star-less due to the strike

Taylor Swift wins top honour at MTV's Video Music Awards

Colombian pop singer Shakira was honoured with the Video Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement

Aerosmith postpones shows after frontman Steven Tyler suffers vocal cord damage

Tyler received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days

In Toronto, Paul Simon takes a bow with a new career-spanning documentary

The 81-year-old Simon, himself, hadn’t watched the film before its debut

Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison dies in Texas at 59

Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s

Madhuri enthrals audience by killer steps during Beyonce's live performance

Dancing queen of India was attending the concert with her husband Shriram Nene

Not much has changed in Hollywood

Entertainment writers and actors remain on strike

Wild comedy 'Poor Things' wins top prize at Venice Festival

Venice marks the start of the awards season and regularly throws up big favourites for the Oscars

Toronto film festival kicks off with Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron', few stars

Festival goers can look forward to some 50 films over 11 days

Brazen, original, poetic: hip-hop's mark on fashion continues

Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year

Elvis was 'the love of my life', Priscilla tells Venice

Priscilla Beaulieu met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was just 14

Japan's Hamaguchi revives himself with dark nature film

Hamaguchi won an Oscar for best international film with "Drive My Car" in 2022

Woody Allen hails 'very lucky life' as he presents 50th film in Venice Festival

The four-time Oscar-winning director had a turbulent personal life

Make-up artist explains thinking behind Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein nose

Bernstein died in 1990 but his adult children have defended the make-up in the film

Armani stages star-studded fashion spectacle in Venice

The 89-year-old designer put on a playful, cinema-inspired show for his celebrity guests

American singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76

He lived his life like a song till the very last breath

Venice shows small films can make it, Danish director says

The Promised Land was made on a budget of just $9 million, but has an epic feel to it

Luc Besson makes emotional return to Venice with 'Dogman' movie

Dogman is one of 23 movies competing for the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Festival

Actor Adam Driver takes on Netflix, Amazon over strike inaction

Writers have been on strike since May while actors walked off the job in July

"Barbenheimer" makes waves for July's movie spending, but box office recovery still lags

Outlays for movie theater-going grew in July at an annualized rate of nearly 11% from June

Taylor Swift's concert film headed to movie theaters

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will play in cinemas in North America starting Oct. 13

Venice Film Festival: many Hollywood stars missing due to strike

Venice fest says Hollywood must prize 'art over content'

Hollywood's working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike

The fund has received the most requests for help from people in California, followed by Atlanta

Venice hopes strong film line-up eclipses missing stars

If the strikes last longer, it will have a huge, negative impact on the next awards season as well

'Gran Turismo' and 'Barbie' are neck-and-neck at the box office

Sony Pictures reported that “Gran Turismo” opened with $17.3 million over the weekend

Nasa moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights

New York-London flight could take as little as 90 minutes in the future.

British photographer Normski celebrates 50 years of hip hop

Hip Hop is a voice for those who never had a voice

Warner Bros delays 'Dune,' 'Lord of the Rings' films due to strike

"Dune" was one of the most anticipated films on the late 2023 schedule

'We're still fighting:' striking actors march in New York

The strike halted film and TV production and forced a postponement of the Emmy Awards

China box office smashes summer records, Hollywood contributes little

The domestic films performing far better than Hollywood hits such as "Barbie"

Surviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on 'Let It Be' cover

McCartney sang and played piano while Starr played drums on the recording

Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt makes her Hollywood debut in Netflix's 'Heart of Stone'

Bhatt made her Bollywood debut in Karan Johar’s teen drama “Student of the Year” in 2012

Everybody hurts: Los Angeles suffers as Hollywood strike hits 100 days

Film and TV production ground to a halt 100 days ago when writers downed their pens

Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg

The two tech billionaires seemingly agreed to an in-person face-off in late June

Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'

The lawsuit claims that "Levitating" shared "compositional elements" with "Wiggle"

Rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

The jury found Lanez guilty of carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle

William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director dies at 87

"The Exorcist" was nominated for 10 Academy Awards

At striking actors' hangout bar, tiny residual checks no longer a joke

Residuals were created to supplement base salary, help writers and actors survive between projects

No agreement between striking Hollywood writers, studios on resuming talks, WGA says

The 11,500 members of the writers' guild walked out May 2

Striking Hollywood writers, studios meet to discuss resuming talks

Previously, the group said it had offered writers generous increases in compensation

Striking Hollywood writers, studios meet to discuss resuming talks

Next Wednesday marks the 100th day of the strike

Warner Bros Discovery warns Hollywood strikes may impact film slate

Warner Bros Discovery's revenue took a hit in the second quarter due to soft box office results

Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers

Numerous independent production companies are allowed to film with SAG-AFTRA actors

Kanye West's account reinstated on Musk's social media platform X

Ye won't be eligible to monetize his account on X, and advertisements won't appear on his posts

'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab

"Oppenheimer" has stirred up northern New Mexico's conflicted relationship with "the lab”

Randy Meisner, Eagles co-founder who sang 'Take It to the Limit,' dead at 77

Randy Meisner, Eagles co-founder who sang 'Take It to the Limit,' dead at 77

Kevin Spacey acquitted of all nine sexual offence charges in London trial

After 12 hours and 26 minutes of deliberation, the jury acquitted the Oscar-winning US actor

'Oppenheimer' Star Cillian Murphy shows interest to act in 'Barbie 2'

Barbenheimer became internet fascination after netizens wonder different movies’ synonymous release

Barbie acclaimed worldwide but Punjab persists with ban

Censor board gave its nod but movie halted by Punjab govt

Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes

Movies from 55 countries including 23 titles competing for the prestigious Golden Lion Award

Tony Bennett, legendary American singer, dies at age 96

President Joe Biden said Bennett's life was legendary, he himself was an American classic

Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during 'dark time' goes on sale

Priced at $1,950, the self-portrait is a time-limited edition, on sale for 13 days

Oppenheimer a warning to world on AI, says director Nolan

The British-born filmmaker expressed his views during an interview to AFP

Deepika Padukone to skip 'Project K' launch amid SAG-AFTRA strike

The film is slated to release on January 12, 2024

Striking writers and actors accuse NBCUniversal of blocking picket area

SAG-AFTRA asked National Labour Relations Board to order NBCUniversal to remedy the situation

Netflix shielded from Hollywood strike by global crew, strong pipeline

Netflix is set to report its highest second-quarter subscriber additions since 2020

Canada's 'Hollywood North' hurt by twin strikes in US

Hollywood actors have joined writers on the picket lines for the first time in 63 years

Actors and Hollywood battle over AI digital doubles

The AMPTP said it had agreed to first AI proposal that would protect performers' digital likeness

'Pay up!:' Hollywood actors, writers team on picket lines

Actors marched outside the offices of Netflix in New York City and Los Angeles

Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines

SAG-AFTRA largest union representing 160,000 actors and WGA are demanding increases in base pay