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George Clooney, 64, admits his Hollywood heartthrob days are over
Have YOU got a story? Email: tips@dailymail.co.uk George Clooney has admitted his Hollywood heartthrob days are over and following discussions with wife Amal will no longer be 'kissing girls' on screen. The actor, 64, who has starred in a string…
Hollywood director found guilty of scamming Netflix out of $11m for phantom show
A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11m for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1m in…
Hollywood's Labor Unions Respond to Disney's Dystopian New AI Deal
Yesterday, Disney announced an alliance with OpenAI that will allow over 200 of the company's characters (including some from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars) to be hoovered into the Sora video platform and ChatGPT imagery. We knew Disney was planning…
A Hollywood ending? Inside the final days of LeBron James in Los Angeles
In a book about LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, it's only fitting that one memorable scene involves a Hollywood star: Will Smith. Yaron Weitzman's latest book is titled A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers. Suffice…
The Future of Hollywood Is Arriving Faster Than Ever
It started with a lawsuit and some failed media mergers. AOL-Time Warner was a disaster. What was supposed to unite the leading internet company with the leading media company resulted in something less than the sum of its parts. Likewise, News…
Hollywood director scammed Netflix out of $11 million to fund lavish lifestyle
A Hollywood director has been convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never transpired. Instead Carl Erik Rinsch used the money for luxurious purchases including several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in…
With GWM-1 family of 'world models,' Runway shows ambitions beyond Hollywood
AI company Runway has announced what it calls its first world model, GWM-1. It's a significant step in a new direction for a company that has made its name primarily on video generation, and it's part of a wider gold rush to build a new frontier of…
Daughter of late Hollywood icon shares emotional Instagram tribute 12 years on.
A RARELY seen nepo‑baby is marking a heartbreaking Hollywood milestone with a new message to fans. The 27‑year‑old model has resurfaced on Instagram to remember her late movie star dad 12 years after his tragic death.…
Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the Best TV of 2025
Some years I might look for a more polished, conventionally satisfying top choice, but unsubtle times call for unsubtle art, and Stefano Bises and Davide Serino's chronicle of the rise of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini is an audacious and…
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Hollywood Director Convicted of Spending $11M from Netflix on Luxury Items Instead of Making Show
Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch has been found guilty of using an $11 million business investment from Netflix to speculate on cryptocurrency and fund lavish personal expenses Rinsch spent at least $3.3 million on furniture, antiques, and…
From 'Miss Photogenic' beauty queen to Hollywood icon: Michelle Pfeiffer's journey through decades of stardom
After decades in the entertainment industry, Michelle Pfeiffer is starring in her second Christmas movie. During an interview with Fox News Digital for her latest holiday movie, 'Oh. What. Fun.', Pfeiffer said that she was told 'Batman Returns'…
Hollywood director convicted of scamming $16.5m from Netflix
American film director Carl Rinsch has been convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and other charges relating to unfinished Netflix show White Horse. Prosecutors for Netflix had alleged Rinsch 'took $US11 million meant for a TV show and gambled…
CommLoan Arranges $200M Financing for Autograph Collection Hotel at Hollywood Park
The transaction, led by Robert Shaar, vice president of sales at CommLoan, is among the largest and most complex financings completed through the company's CUPID™ platform, which matches borrowers and originators with hundreds of lenders…
Idris Elba Reveals Heartbreaking Plans For His Future In Hollywood
If there's one actor who's captured the hearts of millions of women over the course of his career, it's Idris Elba. Whether he's solving crimes and looking sexy in “Luther” or being the charming prodigal son in “This…
Where Does David Zaslav Rank Among Hollywood's Most Infamous Moguls?
Now that the debt-driven CEO David Zaslav has found his buyer for Warner Bros. in Netflix — and drawn a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount, too — history can judge him. Sure, he may stick around, hosting whoever still…
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