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Gail O’Neill, Fashion Model and Journalist, Dies at 61
Gail O’Neill, the fashion model who worked with brands like Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren, and also served as a TV correspondent for CBS, CNN and HGTV, has died. She was 61. The model was believed to be in her Atlanta home when she died on Oct. 10, her former Click Model agent Stephanie Grill […]
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Writers Call Out WGA for Not Speaking Out in Support of Israel Following Hamas Attacks
A group of writers penned an open letter calling out the Writers Guild of America for remaining silent following the Israel-Hamas War, despite SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild of America putting out statements denouncing the Hamas terrorist attacks. The writers — including Eli Roth, Jenji Kohan, Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Sherman-Palladino and many more — pointed […]
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‘Star Wars’ X-Wing Fighter, Which Had Been Lost for Decades, Sells for Record $3.1 Million at Auction
An original 20-inch model of an X-wing starfighter used in the climatic space battle in 1977’s Star Wars sold for a record-setting $3.135 million at a Heritage Auction in Dallas. The X-wing — part of the collection of late Oscar-nominated modelmaker Greg Jein, which was auctioned this weekend — had been thought to have been […]
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Cancellations Mount as the Fashion Industry Reacts to Global Conflict
Fall is traditionally the fashion world’s busiest season, but the devastating Israel-Hamas War has changed all that, with a slew of beauty and fashion events being canceled for the upcoming weeks. However, some insiders feel that the industry’s muted response has been a result of companies valuing profits in the increasingly important Middle Eastern market […]
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Mary Lou Retton’s Daughter Says Former Gymnast’s Progress Is “Truly Remarkable” Amid Pneumonia Battle
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter shared an “uplifting” health update Saturday as the former Olympic gymnast continues to battle a rare form of pneumonia in the hospital. Her daughter McKenna Kelley wrote on Instagram, “Mom’s progress is truly remarkable. Prayers have been felt and are being answered. Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery […]
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Chris Evans Talks “Enjoying Life” With Wife Alba Baptista After Two Wedding Ceremonies
Chris Evans has opened up about tying the knot with actress Alba Baptista last month and how married life has been since. The actor confirmed the news for the first time publicly while on stage Saturday at New York Comic Con, saying, “I got married. It was really, really great.” Evans added that the couple had […]
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Donate $1M to Support Children in Israel and Gaza (Exclusive)
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are donating to yet another cause. The couple donated $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday “to help children in Israel and Gaza,” a source close to the pair told The Hollywood Reporter. They have four children and are adamant about sending financial aid […]
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Jada Pinkett Smith Didn’t Realize Will Smith Hit Chris Rock Until She Was Told “He’s Not Going to Press Charges”
NBC wasted no time getting into the “why” of its exclusive sit-down interview with the polarizing Jada Pinkett Smith for Jada’s Story: An NBC News Special with Hoda Kotb. The broadcast began with an image of Pinkett Smith’s husband Will Smith hitting Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars and Pinkett Smith voicing her disbelief in […]
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AT&T Unveils “Sound of Silence” Ad to Tout 5G Football Helmet Partnership
AT&T has unveiled its “Sound of Silence” advertisement for the first-ever inclusive 5G helmet for Deaf and hard-of-hearing football players. The football helmet was built in collaboration with AT&T and Gallaudet University, which is a global leader in bilingual education for the deaf community. The new ad, which features the song “Sound of Silence” playing […]
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‘Bachelorette’ Star Rachel Lindsay Slams Taylor Swift NFL Media Frenzy, Obsessed Fans: “Disrespectful to the Sport”
The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay is joining those who are tired of the media frenzy surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, especially when it impacts football games. During Thursday’s episode of The View‘s Behind the Table podcast, when asked how she felt about the whole Swift-Kelce phenomenon, she responded, “Hate it. Hate it. There’s no […]
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Michelle Williams to Narrate Britney Spears‘ Memoir ‘The Woman in Me’
Michelle Williams has been tapped to narrate the audio version of Britney Spears‘ tell-all memoir The Woman in Me. Spears will read the book’s introduction before passing it over to The Fabelmans star. “This book has been a labor of love and all the emotions that come with it,” the Baby One More Time singer said […]
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Jennifer Garner, Adam Sandler, Yara Shahidi Express Sympathy for Innocent Victims in Israel-Hamas War: “People Are Not Their Government”
Jennifer Garner, Adam Sandler, Yara Shahidi and more celebrities shared heartfelt messages for innocent victims of the Israel-Hamas war amid increased violence taking place along the Gaza border since Saturday’s terrorist attack in Israel. The messages poured in as media reports noted that a former leader of Hamas called on supporters of the Palestinian terrorist […]
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Larry Charles to Release First Memoir
Larry Charles hasn’t taken it easy during Hollywood’s prolonged labor stoppage. The comedy icon, who just released his latest directorial effort (Dicks: The Musical), tells The Hollywood Reporter that he also just put the finishing touches on a memoir. Simon & Schuster recently purchased the book, with plans for a summer 2025 release. A description […]
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Dracula Origin Story Graphic Novel in the Works From Matt Wagner, Kelley Jones (Exclusive)
Dracula, one of the most popular horror creations in literature, continues to stoke the insatiable desire of fans over a century after he first flew out of the pages of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. The vampire lord’s bloody adventures have graced not just books but comics, films, TV shows and other media. But few have […]
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SAG-AFTRA Cancels Pickets in L.A. and NYC Friday, Citing “Potential Safety Concerns”
SAG-AFTRA announced that all pickets scheduled for Friday in New York City and Los Angeles are canceled, citing “potential safety concerns that are unrelated to our ongoing strike.” The actors’ union added in its post on social media Thursday, “Stay safe and see you on the picket lines next week.” It’s unclear what the threat […]
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Disney Donates $2M to Support Humanitarian Relief in Israel After Hamas Attack
The Walt Disney Co. is donating $2 million to humanitarian relief efforts in Israel following the devastating terror attacks that hit the country over the weekend. The company is donating $1 million to Magen David Adom, an affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that provides emergency medical and blood […]
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