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Actor Michael Wright of The Five Heartbeats Dies at Age 70

Wright died in Los Angeles on August 19 after suffering heart failure and complications from a rare neurological disease.

Aug 22, 2026

Secret Hollywood Coalition Releases AI Framework After Three Years of Private Meetings

The group of roughly 120 filmmakers, executives and actors, convened by Kathleen Kennedy and Susan Ruskin, published a document calling for human control over AI in film production.

Aug 21, 2026

The CW Drops Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Less Than One Week Before Broadcast

Both pageants will now stream on the Queen Beauty Network after a contractual dispute could not be resolved in time.

Aug 21, 2026

Texas Appeals Court Cuts Alex Jones Sandy Hook Judgment From $50 Million to $6 Million

The ruling reduces exemplary damages under a state statutory cap, though Jones still faces more than $1 billion in other Sandy Hook liability.

Aug 21, 2026

Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Gave Her Narcan Before She Died, Brother Says

Zach Hickerson released a detailed statement saying both he and Brian performed CPR until emergency responders arrived at a South Carolina Airbnb.

Aug 21, 2026

Kenneth Branagh Trained Early to Play KGB Agent Opposite Ryan Reynolds

Branagh's Cold War action-comedy Mayday, set in the Soviet Union in 1987, arrives on Apple TV on September 4.

Aug 21, 2026

Hadestown Musical Film Tops 20 Million Dollars to Beat Hamilton Record

The filmed stage show extended its run by four weeks after selling out its original five-night engagement, now ranking as the highest-grossing live theater capture ever released.

Aug 21, 2026

Anthony Hopkins Releases Classical Album on His 88th Birthday

The two-time Oscar winner recorded "Life Is a Dream" in London with conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Aug 21, 2026

Mary J. Blige Opens Up About Her Choice Not to Have Children

The R&B icon spoke on Michelle Obama's podcast, saying she sometimes feels lonely but has made peace with her decision.

Aug 20, 2026

Neutrogena Acknowledges Hayden Panettiere Felt Unsupported but Does Not Apologize

The skincare brand released a statement four days after Panettiere's death at age 36, following widespread calls for a boycott.

Aug 20, 2026

Ariana Grande Tells Trump Campaign to Stop Using Her Music on TikTok

The Trump campaign used Grande's 2024 single to promote anti-trans views, and her label is now working to have the song removed.

Aug 20, 2026

Cameron Diaz Returns to Netflix With Action-Comedy Bad Day Set for December

The film, directed by Jake Szymanski, will begin streaming December 11 and features a cast of more than a dozen performers.

Aug 20, 2026