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Actor Treat Williams, who made it big in Hollywood starring as doomed hippies George Berger in ‘Hair’ and went on to play dozens of film and TV roles over the ensuing decades, has died at the age of 71, following his involvement in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Treat Williams, who made it big in Hollywood starring as doomed hippies George Berger in ‘Hair’ and went on to play dozens of film and TV roles over the ensuing decades, has died at the age of 71, following his involvement in a motorcycle crash.
 
An official social media account for “The Chosen” defended the appearance of a rainbow-colored Pride flag on the set of the crowdfunded show, claiming that the endorsement from at least one team member would not affect the theological rigor of the project.
An official social media account for “The Chosen” defended the appearance of a rainbow-colored Pride flag on the set of the crowdfunded show, claiming that the endorsement from at least one team member would not affect the theological rigor of the project.
 
Author J.K. Rowling unloaded on British journalist Patrick Strudwick in a lengthy tweet on Monday, accusing him of running with a demonstrably false story about a “Let Women Speak” event that took place in Australia.
Author J.K. Rowling unloaded on British journalist Patrick Strudwick in a lengthy tweet on Monday, accusing him of running with a demonstrably false story about a “Let Women Speak” event that took place in Australia.
 
Wanda Sykes isn’t happy with her longtime friend and colleague Dave Chappelle making jokes about transgender people.
Wanda Sykes isn’t happy with her longtime friend and colleague Dave Chappelle making jokes about transgender people.
 
Actor Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed first with aphasia and then with frontotemporal dementia – a diagnosis that effectively put an end to his career in Hollywood – and his daughter Tallulah said that even his family may have missed some of the early warning signs of his condition.
Actor Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed first with aphasia and then with frontotemporal dementia – a diagnosis that effectively put an end to his career in Hollywood – and his daughter Tallulah said that even his family may have missed some of the early warning signs of his condition.
 
Actress Jane Fonda, whose leftist views have engendered harsh criticism over the decades, added to her radical resume over the weekend, holding white men responsible for the “climate crisis” and demanding their imprisonment.
Actress Jane Fonda, whose leftist views have engendered harsh criticism over the decades, added to her radical resume over the weekend, holding white men responsible for the “climate crisis” and demanding their imprisonment.
 
Hollywood great Al Pacino opened up about the movie role he said he regrets not doing as he jokingly took a dig at Harrison Ford — who he said has never thanked him for landing the part in “Star Wars” that would launch his career.
Hollywood great Al Pacino opened up about the movie role he said he regrets not doing as he jokingly took a dig at Harrison Ford — who he said has never thanked him for landing the part in “Star Wars” that would launch his career.
 
The criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal on-set shooting of the movie “Rust” have reportedly been dropped.
The criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal on-set shooting of the movie “Rust” have reportedly been dropped.
 
Actor Josh Duhamel (“Transformers“) admitted in a recent interview that he has become a bit of a “doomsday prepper,” building a remote compound in North Dakota where his family could survive “if s*** hits the fan” in Los Angeles.
Actor Josh Duhamel (“Transformers“) admitted in a recent interview that he has become a bit of a “doomsday prepper,” building a remote compound in North Dakota where his family could survive “if s*** hits the fan” in Los Angeles.
 
Legendary director Martin Scorcese met with Pope Francis during a tour of Italy after Cannes and announced he’ll be making a Jesus-focused film.
Legendary director Martin Scorcese met with Pope Francis during a tour of Italy after Cannes and announced he’ll be making a Jesus-focused film.
 
Actor Kevin Costner hinted at a new Western film on Wednesday as he’s set to exit the hit television series “Yellowstone” later this year.
Actor Kevin Costner hinted at a new Western film on Wednesday as he’s set to exit the hit television series “Yellowstone” later this year.
 
Actor Tom Hanks talked about the use of Artificial Intelligence in Hollywood and said that technology exists now such that he could die tomorrow and his “performances can go on and on and on.”
Actor Tom Hanks talked about the use of Artificial Intelligence in Hollywood and said that technology exists now such that he could die tomorrow and his “performances can go on and on and on.”
 
Actor Johnny Depp received a warm welcome — and a seven-minute standing ovation – at Cannes Film Festival, but he made it clear in a subsequent interview that he no longer had any use for Hollywood.
Actor Johnny Depp received a warm welcome — and a seven-minute standing ovation – at Cannes Film Festival, but he made it clear in a subsequent interview that he no longer had any use for Hollywood.
 
There’s going to be another “Game of Thrones” spinoff coming to television.
 
Matthew McConaughey discussed his return to acting in the upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff and made it clear after several years away from the business, he’s looking forward to having a more structured schedule.
Matthew McConaughey discussed his return to acting in the upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff and made it clear after several years away from the business, he’s looking forward to having a more structured schedule.
 
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal recently discussed why he’s drawn to military roles ahead of the release of his new film, “The Covenant.”
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal recently discussed why he’s drawn to military roles ahead of the release of his new film, “The Covenant.”
 
“Yellowstone” stars admitted that they’re in the dark as to the future of Kevin Costner on the hit show – and they confirmed that the actors haven’t even started filming for the rest of season 5, which is due out this summer.
“Yellowstone” stars admitted that they’re in the dark as to the future of Kevin Costner on the hit show – and they confirmed that the actors haven’t even started filming for the rest of season 5, which is due out this summer.
 
Look, we get it. A lot of things that happened in the past are not at all cool today.
Look, we get it. A lot of things that happened in the past are not at all cool today.
 
Paramount executive Keith Cox shared an update with fans about Kevin Costner’s future on the hit show “Yellowstone” following speculation that his time on the show is over due to conflicting schedules.
Paramount executive Keith Cox shared an update with fans about Kevin Costner’s future on the hit show “Yellowstone” following speculation that his time on the show is over due to conflicting schedules.
 
“Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” actress Cassandra Peterson said she told Brad Pitt her house was haunted before he purchased it, but that did nothing to deter the sale.
“Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” actress Cassandra Peterson said she told Brad Pitt her house was haunted before he purchased it, but that did nothing to deter the sale.
 
Actor Dennis Quaid warned on Friday that a big enough power grid failure would make the COVID pandemic “look like a kids’ show.”
Actor Dennis Quaid warned on Friday that a big enough power grid failure would make the COVID pandemic “look like a kids’ show.”
 
“Thor” actor Chris Hemsworth has been very busy in recent years — but he plans to take fewer roles in the future due to the results of some genetic tests he had done late last year.
“Thor” actor Chris Hemsworth has been very busy in recent years — but he plans to take fewer roles in the future due to the results of some genetic tests he had done late last year.
 
Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, and other comedians defended the jokes Chris Rock made about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in his latest Netflix comedy special.
Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, and other comedians defended the jokes Chris Rock made about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in his latest Netflix comedy special.
 
Actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” movie franchise, revealed this week that he has been receiving treatment after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer.
Actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” movie franchise, revealed this week that he has been receiving treatment after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer.
 
Actor Lance Reddick, who is best known for his work on HBO’s “The Wire” and the movie franchise “John Wick,” has died. He was 60 years old.
Actor Lance Reddick, who is best known for his work on HBO’s “The Wire” and the movie franchise “John Wick,” has died. He was 60 years old.
 
Ben Affleck said he was “miserable” during the filming of “Justice League,” remarking it almost made him quit Hollywood altogether.
Ben Affleck said he was “miserable” during the filming of “Justice League,” remarking it almost made him quit Hollywood altogether.
 
Actress Tilda Swinton said she’s fed up with COVID protocols on set and won’t abide by them anymore.
Actress Tilda Swinton said she’s fed up with COVID protocols on set and won’t abide by them anymore.
 
Actor Brendan Fraser just won his first Academy Award (Best Actor in a Leading Role, “The Whale”) — but according to visual effects artist Dave Rand, the “Encino Man” star was a “righteous dude” long before he picked up that little gold statuette.
Actor Brendan Fraser just won his first Academy Award (Best Actor in a Leading Role, “The Whale”) — but according to visual effects artist Dave Rand, the “Encino Man” star was a “righteous dude” long before he picked up that little gold statuette.
 
The 2023 Oscars show got its first bump in the ratings since the 2020 broadcast of the annual event, but it still failed to get anywhere close to the numbers the show had before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2023 Oscars show got its first bump in the ratings since the 2020 broadcast of the annual event, but it still failed to get anywhere close to the numbers the show had before the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The Academy Awards has continued efforts to address its history of white overrepresentation, tabbing black comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host the 95th edition of the Oscars.
The Academy Awards has continued efforts to address its history of white overrepresentation, tabbing black comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host the 95th edition of the Oscars.
 
Ever vigilant not to offend woke purists, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly considering eliminating the categories of Best Actor and Actress and replacing them with a non-gendered category.
Ever vigilant not to offend woke purists, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly considering eliminating the categories of Best Actor and Actress and replacing them with a non-gendered category.
 
Goldie Hawn said she misses the time when Hollywood was all about elegance and glamour and insists shows like the Oscars have become too “politicized.”
Goldie Hawn said she misses the time when Hollywood was all about elegance and glamour and insists shows like the Oscars have become too “politicized.”
 
Film director Steven Spielberg knows a thing or two about extraterrestrials — he did, after all, direct the 1982 blockbuster “E.T.”
Film director Steven Spielberg knows a thing or two about extraterrestrials — he did, after all, direct the 1982 blockbuster “E.T.”
 
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