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Celebrity Traitors boss wants Royal and Hollywood star in next series
Celebrity Traitors' boss has named the senior royal and A-list actor he wants for the next series. Series two of the Claudia Winkleman-helmed reality show has proved terrestrial TV can still pack a punch when it comes to ratings, pulling in a…
The hottest Hispanic stars taking over Hollywood
Whether it's Oscar Isaac changing his surname early in his career to avoid being typecast, or Ana de Armas learning entire English scripts phonetically to secure auditions, these actors have defied industry barriers to achieve star status. Here…
What Genre Will Be Hollywood's Next Big Trend? Watch IndieWire's 'Pitch Me' Panelists Weigh in
At IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit, a panel of executives and representatives explain how they look for breakout hits. Everyone in Hollywood is always looking for the next big hit, but the process of actually finding one is a unique…
Thousands flock to West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval despite the rain
Despite the rain, thousands came out to celebrate at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval on Saturday. Every year, Santa Monica Boulevard transforms into a giant street party, where people love showing off their costumes. It's considered one of…
November film, TV and album releases as Ariana Grande returns to Hollywood
November is here again so as we settle in for cosy nights in front of the TV, check out Daily Star's monthly media release schedule to get you in the mood for the colder months ahead. This time, we've got new music from La Roux and Becky Hill to…
'P*issing off the fans is what Hollywood does best'
Nerdrotic and the Critical Drinker on why woke lives on in TV, film and gaming. The Critical Drinker and Nerdrotic join spiked's Fraser Myers to talk about ‘prestige TV' fatigue, race-swapping in Harry Potter, wokeness in the new Narnia and…
Iconic Marvel Creator Explains How Hollywood's Comic Book Adaptations Went Too Far
One of the most celebrated creators in the comic book world, Frank Miller, addresses his problems with Hollywood and its adaptations. Hollywood has spent decades turning comic books into major blockbuster franchises. However, one of the industry's…
No heroes or villains: Koki Mitani revisits Hollywood's Red Scare in 'American Dream
The Japanese playwright-director brings his original production to Korea for the first time, exploring the human cost of Hollywood's communist blacklist “American Dream,” the latest play by Japanese playwright-director Koki Mitani…
Hollywood star goes scorched earth on his Aussie hometown
One of Australia's most beloved acting exports has flared tempers in his home state after publicly torching its biggest city. Anthony LaPaglia, 67, has written a withering takedown of Adelaide in his new memoir, The Life We Choose. He described the…
Celebrities Who Officiated Their Hollywood Pal's Weddings
Sometimes, the person who is tasked with presiding over a wedding ceremony is as interesting or noteworthy as the couple taking the proverbial plunge. Over the years, several celebrity weddings have been officiated by personalities whose Hollywood…
Michael Douglas gives rare update on Jack Nicholson after he 'disappeared' from Hollywood
Michael Douglas gave a rare update on Jack Nicholson after vanishing from Hollywood Michael Douglas offered a rare update on Jack Nicholson's life away from Hollywood after he “disappeared” in recent years. Douglas, 82, has stayed…
Experts Say These Will Be the Biggest Baby Boy Name Trends of 2027
When it comes time to choose a baby name, one of the most important considerations is how popular the name is—or will be. Each family has to decide for itself what the optimal level of name fame is, since some like to have a name that…
Tokyo Asian Future Drama 'Jani Be Good' Probes Silence and Motherhood in a Chinese-Indonesian Family, Marking Ariani Darmawan's Return
Indonesian filmmaker Ariani Darmawan stepped away from directing for years to raise a family. Her first feature, “ Jani Be Good,” which is playing in the Tokyo International Film Festival 's Asian Future competition, turns that…
Welcome to the New Era of Video Game Adaptations
If you're a regular moviegoer, there's a good chance that you saw a film based on a video game in 2026. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was an obligation for parents. Iron Lung 's cult success turned a niche adaptation into a can't miss event for…
Sandra Bullock Shares Rare Bird's Eye View Into Halloween With Kids Louis and Laila
Watch: Sandra Bullock Shares Why She Kept Bryan Randall's ALS Battle Private Sandra Bullock goes to infinity and beyond when it comes to Halloween. The Bird Box star shared never-before-seen throwback photos and videos of her kids Louis, 16, and…
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