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nytimes.com - Casey Michael Henry - Hollywood's Woke Era Is Over. Now It's Turning the Culture War Into Camp.
Hollywood's Woke Era Is Over. Now It's Turning the Culture War Into Camp.
The New York Times

Until recently, Hollywood was the site of a proxy culture war. Its choices — to make a Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic or an Eddie Gallagher hagiography, “Barbie 2” or a purity-ring-era Jonas Brothers movie — seemed, at…

bbc.co.uk - Annabel Rackham - Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
BBC

US actor Ashton Kutcher has said he believes Hollywood is not pushing unreasonably high beauty standards, adding that wider society is to blame for the increasing desire to look perfect. The 47-year-old is currently starring in science fiction show…

bbc.co.uk - Annabel Rackham - Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
BBC

Annabel RackhamCulture reporter US actor Ashton Kutcher has said he believes Hollywood is not pushing unreasonably high beauty standards, adding that wider society is to blame for the increasing desire to look perfect. The 47-year-old is currently…

theatlantic.com - David Sims - The Secret to One of Hollywood's Most Enduring Friendships
The Secret to One of Hollywood's Most Enduring Friendships
The Atlantic

Here's a good rule of thumb for making a movie: Don't allow the press tour to be the most exciting component. The Rip, from the director Joe Carnahan, is a cop drama where macho guys (and gals) tote carbine rifles and grunt law-enforcement…

hollywoodreporter.com - Erik Hayden - Los Angeles' Hold on Hollywood Is Slipping
Los Angeles' Hold on Hollywood Is Slipping
The Hollywood Reporter

There's not enough work. And especially not enough work to afford to live in Los Angeles. More often than not, it seems, that's what people hear when the topic turns to Hollywood's film and TV production in the industry's home base over the past…

hollywoodreporter.com - Katie Kilkenny - One of the First Big Anti-AI Campaigns From Hollywood Is Launching Now
One of the First Big Anti-AI Campaigns From Hollywood Is Launching Now
The Hollywood Reporter

Celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are backing a campaign blasting tech companies for training generative AI tools on copyrighted works without express permission. The “Stealing Isn't…

instyle.com - Hannah Malach - Selena Gomez Wears Nothing but a Towel With Her Old Hollywood-Inspired Haircut
Selena Gomez Wears Nothing but a Towel With Her Old Hollywood-Inspired Haircut
InStyle

Selena Gomez shared a new Instagram carousel on Wednesday, January 21. 'Short series 💇‍♀️,' she wrote in the caption. Gomez debuted her shortest haircut yet earlier this month. Selena Gomez is loving her latest chop…

polygon.com - Chris Hayner - Coraline filmmakers reject Hollywood release strategy for new movie
Coraline filmmakers reject Hollywood release strategy for new movie
Polygon.com

When the traditional theatrical release strategies don't work for your movies, you find a new and hopefully better way to reach the audience. That's what Laika, the film studio responsible for movies like Coraline, Paranorman, Kubo and the Two…

hollywoodreporter.com - Dan Bilefsky - Iranian-British Actress Nazanin Boniadi Urges Hollywood to Stand With Iran's Protesters
Iranian-British Actress Nazanin Boniadi Urges Hollywood to Stand With Iran's Protesters
The Hollywood Reporter

For weeks, Iranian-British actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi has barely slept, shaken by reports of mass killings as Iranian security forces turn their weapons on their own people. As many as 12,000 protesters have been killed, according to some…

afr.com - Patrick Durkin - 'No umpires': The Hollywood-style plan to tear up tennis' rule book
'No umpires': The Hollywood-style plan to tear up tennis' rule book
Australian Financial Review

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley's radical vision for the Australian Open of the future has no chair umpires or other officials on court, more Hollywood star power and seating pods with food and drink delivered by drones that could sell for…

dailycaller.com - Leena Nasir - Hollywood Star Scores Big Victory In Child Sex Case
Hollywood Star Scores Big Victory In Child Sex Case
The Daily Caller

“West Wing” actor Timothy Busfield was released from jail pending trial, scoring a significant victory in his ongoing child sex abuse case. The famous actor secured release without bail during a court hearing Jan. 20, according to…

radaronline.com - Aaron Tinney - EXCLUSIVE: How One of Hollywood's Most Glamorous A-List 'Golden Couples' Is 'On the Edge of Announcing Divorce
EXCLUSIVE: How One of Hollywood's Most Glamorous A-List 'Golden Couples' Is 'On the Edge of Announcing Divorce
RadarOnline

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are facing mounting speculation about the future of their marriage as friends warn RadarOnline.com the Hollywood power couple may be drifting toward a breaking point after months of living largely separate lives. The…

hollywoodreporter.com - Alex Weprin - TikTok Courts Hollywood at Sundance as Deal for U.S. Operations Is Set to Close This Week
TikTok Courts Hollywood at Sundance as Deal for U.S. Operations Is Set to Close This Week
The Hollywood Reporter

With its deal to have its U.S. operation acquired by a consortium of U.S. investors just days away, TikTok is making an aggressive move to court Hollywood, planning an expansive presence at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, and with plans to…

hellomagazine.com - Tania Leslau - Valentino Garavani's Hollywood legacy - a red carpet retrospective
Valentino Garavani's Hollywood legacy - a red carpet retrospective
HELLO!

The fashion world is mourning the loss of Valentino Garavani. The visionary fashion designer passed away on Tuesday aged 93, leaving behind an unmatched legacy marked by unapologetic femininity, timeless glamour and supreme craftsmanship.

distractify.com - Ivy Griffith - Jeremy Pope Is a Hollywood Hunk, But Is He Dating Anyone? Rumor Has it He Might Be
Jeremy Pope Is a Hollywood Hunk, But Is He Dating Anyone? Rumor Has it He Might Be
Distractify

For fans of Hollywood stars, there are few topics as intriguing as the relationships their favorite celebrity is embroiled in. Whether it's family drama or romantic intrigue, fans are always eager for more tea on their celebs. But some celebrities…

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