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Inside Ruby Rose's fall to Hollywood outcast amid Katy Perry claims
Ruby Rose was once Hollywood's hottest wildcard - a gender-fluid trailblazer who went from Melbourne DJ booths to global stardom almost overnight. With a breakout role in Orange Is the New Black and a string of blockbuster appearances that…
Hollywood's Brand Died on Hollywood Boulevard. Here's How We Can Change That.
The entertainment industry understands better than anyone that a brand is only as good as the experience it delivers. We spend billions ensuring that every frame, every note, every performance, matches the promise we make in the marketing. And yet…
Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster
Cristóbal Valenzuela, the co-founder and CEO of AI video-generation startup Runway, now valued at north of $5 billion, may not be winning over more hearts and minds in the anti-AI, creative crowd with his recent comments about AI's potential…
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Former Disney teen star exposes chilling warning signs of predatory behavior in Hollywood
Former boy band members Ricky Garcia and Lance Bass are shedding light on the dark side of the entertainment industry, warning that young artists are often targeted by predators who exploit fame, money and power. Garcia, 28, who starred on the…
Iranian-American doctor sends fiery message to Hollywood actress as Iran prepares to execute female protester'
Dr. Sheila Nazarian said Wednesday on 'America's Newsroom' that actress Elizabeth Banks and other public figures are ignoring what she described as ongoing human rights abuses against women in Iran, including executions tied to recent protests.
This 1962 Western Classic Was The Only Time These Two Hollywood Legends Worked Together
There isn't a single watershed year in the history of the Hollywood Western, but if you're looking for a moment where moviegoers could sense that the white hat/black hat era was swiftly drawing to a close, 1962 featured two elegiac oaters starring…
Steven Spielberg exposes reason Hollywood will 'run out of gas'
Steven Spielberg has warned Hollywood will 'run out of gas' if the industry doesn't keep investing in original projects and stories. The iconic director has called on his fellow filmmakers to 'tell more original stories,' as opposed to making so…
Hollywood Really Doesn't Want Paramount and Warner Bros. to Happen
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger started messy, after Warner Bros. tried to make a deal with Netflix, and hasn't gotten any cleaner. More and more celebrities are signing on to an open letter that declares “unequivocal…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle 'seen as radioactive' by Hollywood power players
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly being seen as “radioactive” by Hollywood big wigs after a series of flopped projects, a source has revealed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the royal family in 2020 to settle in US…
LISTEN: Hollywood Marshals Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger - Will It Matter?; 'Lorne' Measures the Man Behind 'SNL'
On today's episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety 's Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary…
Harry 'ready to leave Hollywood behind' as Meghan stays focused on business goals
Prince Harry is reportedly considering stepping back from Hollywood life as he focuses on charity work. However, Meghan Markle has different plans as she wants to stay in US and keep trying her luck in Hollywood. An insider told a US-based…
Spielberg built the franchise machine - now he says it's eating Hollywood alive
Tension: The filmmaker who invented the modern blockbuster franchise model is now warning that the franchise model will destroy the industry he built. Noise: The conversation frames this as a debate between originals vs. sequels, but the real issue…
American Pie Star Launches OnlyFans, Says Hollywood Controlled Career 'Outcome
Shannon Elizabeth, known for her roles in American Pie and Scary Movie, has launched her OnlyFans account. The actress, who was considered a sex symbol of the 2000s, spoke about how this move would allow her to “control” the outcome…
Tyler Perry Gets Innovator Award at Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
Tyler Perry is set to take center stage once again, this time for the impact he's made far beyond the screen. The powerhouse filmmaker, producer, and studio owner will receive the Innovator Award at the sixth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact…
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