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standard.co.uk - Lisa McLoughlin  - Josh Duhamel on Hollywood costs, fatherhood at 53 and the 'mindf**k' of doing it all
Josh Duhamel on Hollywood costs, fatherhood at 53 and the 'mindf**k' of doing it all
Evening Standard

Josh Duhamel had been enjoying something close to a pause. After stepping behind the camera for his 2019 directorial debut Buddy Games — a laddish comedy about six friends competing for a cash prize — he was in no rush to repeat the…

deadline.com - Glenn Garner - Issa Rae Says DEI Has Become 'A Bad Word' In Hollywood
Issa Rae Says DEI Has Become 'A Bad Word' In Hollywood
Deadline

A decade after her groundbreaking HBO series Insecure premiered, Issa Rae sees the industry backsliding into a lack of diversity. The 3x Golden Globe nominee explained that “Hollywood is in an identity crisis right now,” citing a…

thenews.com.pk - The News Digital - Scarlett Johansson exposes Hollywood's dark past: 'It was tough
Scarlett Johansson exposes Hollywood's dark past: 'It was tough
The News International

Scarlett Johansson offers a glimpse into what she claims is the worst time for women in Hollywood Scarlett Johansson is shining a light on what she describes as a dark period of Hollywood in the early 2000s. In a candid interview with CBS Sunday…

thenews.com.pk - Hassan Sohail - James McAvoy gets candid about Hollywood fears of aging and why he is not losing sleep
James McAvoy gets candid about Hollywood fears of aging and why he is not losing sleep
The News International

James McAvoy opens up about his thoughts on aging in the context of the industry aging James McAvoy, the star face of several franchises, is not fretting over getting wrinkles as he reflects on Hollywood's ageing fears. Weighing in on the looks…

foxnews.com - Lauryn Overhultz - Heather Graham says classmates dismissed her as 'nerdy' before Hollywood breakthrough proved them wrong
Heather Graham says classmates dismissed her as 'nerdy' before Hollywood breakthrough proved them wrong
Fox News

Before Hollywood came calling, Heather Graham said she was dismissed as a 'nerdy' teenager. The actress recalled being underestimated in high school before landing the popular cheerleader role in 'License to Drive,' a turning point she described as…

express.co.uk - Frankie Collins - TV and film stunts that ended in tragedy - Noel Edmonds horror to Hollywood death
TV and film stunts that ended in tragedy - Noel Edmonds horror to Hollywood death
Daily Express

The danger is part of the thrill — but sometimes, the risks behind the camera turn devastatingly real. The danger is part of the thrill — but sometimes, the risks behind the camera turn devastatingly real. From high-speed stunts to…

thebaynet.com - St. Mary's County Health Department - Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept. To Hold Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Event
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept. To Hold Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Event
The BayNet

KI Tablets Available for Eligible St. Mary's County Residents as Part of Ongoing Preparedness Efforts LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) will host a routine potassium iodide (KI) distribution event on…

the-sun.com - Nicole Chenoweth - Love on the Spectrum star David's celebrity family revealed with Hollywood dad
Love on the Spectrum star David's celebrity family revealed with Hollywood dad
The US Sun

DAVID Isaacman might the sweetheart of Love on the Spectrum – but his surprising backstory is straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. Though David, 31, comes off as a sweet, soft-spoken romantic on screen, off camera, the California native…

variety.com - Rebecca Rubin - 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is Hollywood's Highest-Grossing Release of 2026 With $629 Million, 'Project Hail Mary' Surpasses $500 Million
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is Hollywood's Highest-Grossing Release of 2026 With $629 Million, 'Project Hail Mary' Surpasses $500 Million
Variety

“ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ” is officially the year's highest-grossing film to date with $629 million at the global box office. While the film's towering ticket sales will continue climb and climb (likely toward the $1 billion…

slashfilm.com - Joe Roberts - Why Movies And TV Shows Are So Dark Now - Hollywood Professionals Tell All [Exclusive]
Why Movies And TV Shows Are So Dark Now - Hollywood Professionals Tell All [Exclusive]
SlashFilm

'Films are too dark now.' It's a common refrain you hear online, and one that seems to recrudesce almost every time a new trailer drops. The first trailer for the 'Harry Potter' reboot series prompted controversy upon its March 2026 arrival, and…

variety.com - Jack Dunn - Issa Rae Says You 'Need to Be Smarter' About Pitching Shows With a Diverse Cast Now That DEI 'Has Become a Bad Word': 'Hollywood Is in an Identity Crisis'
Issa Rae Says You 'Need to Be Smarter' About Pitching Shows With a Diverse Cast Now That DEI 'Has Become a Bad Word': 'Hollywood Is in an Identity Crisis'
Variety

Issa Rae recently told The Wrap that “Hollywood is in an identity crisis right now” and is experiencing a downturn in representation both behind and in front of the camera. “I started ‘Awkward Black Girl' because there…

buzzfeed.com - Kristen Harris - 16 Celebrity Stage Names That Are The Result Of Strict Union Rules, Copyright Infringement, Or The 'Old Hollywood Culture' Of Anglicization
16 Celebrity Stage Names That Are The Result Of Strict Union Rules, Copyright Infringement, Or The 'Old Hollywood Culture' Of Anglicization
BuzzFeed

She told Vogue, 'My mom was called [Gigi] as a kid by her mother when she was younger, but only around the house. I was called that around the house when I was really young, kind of like how my mom was called it.' He told the Guardian, 'Faced with…

examinerlive.co.uk - David Himelfield - The 21 Yorkshire places you didn't know were in Hollywood blockbusters
The 21 Yorkshire places you didn't know were in Hollywood blockbusters
Yorkshire Live

A selection of Yorkshire locations that have served as backdrops for Hollywood blockbusters feature prominently in a new cinematic travel guide to Britain. Starring Great Britain, produced by tourist board VisitBritain, aims to draw international…

hellomagazine.com - Ella Rayment-Ward - Anthony Hopkins' deep-rooted heartache 5 decades after Hollywood move
Anthony Hopkins' deep-rooted heartache 5 decades after Hollywood move
HELLO!

© Getty Images for The Red Sea Int With over a hundred film and TV credits and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, Anthony Hopkins has well and truly left his mark on Hollywood. The 88-year-old has called the US home for more…

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