LOS ANGELES — Tom Noonan, a character actor and filmmaker known for playing villains in “Manhunter” and “The Last Action Hero,” died on Valentine’s Day. He was 74.

The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of...Read more

DETROIT — Kid Rock is back at No. 1, but not on the chart he's used to.

Billboard reports the Michigan-bred rocker arrives at No. 1 on this week's Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart with his latest single, "'Til You Can't," a cover of Cody Johnson's 2021 hit which he debuted during his performance on Turning Point USA's "All American ...Read more

Rapper Cardi B is going on a butt-reducing trip to Colombia after her current tour ends, she said backstage after a recent show — and it’s not to attend a fitness camp.

“I’m taking this ass out!” she said after R&B star Kehlani love-tapped her behind while declaring, “You have so much ass!” following their onstage surprise duet in...Read more

NEW YORK — Shia LaBeouf wasted no time returning to the French Quarter’s Bourbon Street after the controversial actor’s arrest for battery during Mardi Gras Tuesday.

The “Transformers” star, 39, has been charged with two counts of simple battery after allegedly punching two people, one of whom he hit multiple times, local outlets ...Read more

Disney Channel alum Christy Carlson Romano confessed the new fears she has about her health following a recent cancer screening that came back positive.

In a video shared on Instagram, the “Even Stevens” star became visibly emotional, crying at times, as she provided fans with a major life update. She revealed that she and her husband, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Puerto Rican rapper Residente will make his directorial debut with “Porto Rico,” and the film will feature an all-star lineup, including Bad Bunny in the lead role.

Also joining the cast are Academy Award-nominated actors Javier Bardem, Edward Norton and Viggo Mortensen.

The film explores the complicated colonial history of...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — When "The Simpsons" writer Christine Nangle got a chance to pen the Philadelphia episode that aired Sunday night, the comedian from Oxford Circle knew it was high stakes — and local audiences would be watching closely.

“It was a lot of pressure. I was joking like, ‘If they hate it, they’re gonna burn my parents’ house...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Once again, there will be music on the beach in Atlantic City this summer.

Australian electronic dance music trio Rüfüs Du Sol will perform on the ocean side of the AC boardwalk on Aug. 29 in what’s expected to be the first in a wave of shows to take place this year.

That show by the Sydney-based pop/house music band, ...Read more

Jason Bateman nearly walked away from Hollywood in his 20s.

The 57-year-old actor has enjoyed huge success in the film business, starring in movies such as Juno, Hancock, and Up in the Air - but Jason was actually prepared to quit Hollywood during his younger years.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason explained: "I would've bought a ...Read more

Bad Bunny is set to star in the historical drama movie Porto Rico.

The 31-year-old musician has landed his first leading film role, after previously appearing in Bullet Train alongside Brad Pitt and in Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing.

Rene Perez Joglar, the film's director, said in a statement: "I have dreamed of making a film about my ...Read more

'HOW TO MAKE A KILLING'

Rated R for language and some violence/bloody images.

What it’s about: A disgraced heir to a large family fortune decides to eliminate the competition in line for the inheritance.

The kid attractor factor: This is more of an adult dark comedy — not really for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Is being wealthy really...Read more

For a long time, the image of “Elvis in Vegas” has been a joke: the white jumpsuits, the sunglasses, the sideburns. It’s meant more “Halloween costume” than “rock god” recently, but Baz Luhrmann is here to set the record straight.

While working on his sprawling 2022 biopic “Elvis,” the filmmaker went searching for lost footage...Read more

James Van Der Beek renewed his wedding vows with his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, in an intimate and “moving” ceremony just days before the actor’s death last week.

The “Dawson’s Creek” star died Feb. 11, just over a year after revealing he had Stage 3 colorectal cancer.

A few days before the actor died at the age of 48, the ...Read more

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, says she works “four different jobs” to support her young daughter and doesn’t “get money” from her famous folks.

The 37-year-old “Reasonable Doubt” actress made the surprising remarks on Instagram Monday, after “uninformed and rude people” responded to a post she ...Read more

Brittany Curran, an actress known for her role on “Chicago Fire” and Syfy’s “The Magicians,” was taken into custody late last week on charges of disorderly conduct.

According to Burbank Police Department arrest records, the actress came to the station in the early hours of Friday exhibiting clear signs of alcohol intoxication.

Law ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Summer is the season of Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl this year, as the beloved conductor wraps up his 17-year run at the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Audiences can bid him farewell during a trio of performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall in June, before the Bowl launches into a new season featuring a four-...Read more

Miley Cyrus is giving “Hannah Montana” fans the best of both worlds with a 20th anniversary special celebrating the Disney Channel hit.

The 33-year-old Grammy winner on Tuesday shared a teaser trailer for the event, which will stream March 24 on Disney+.

The video opens with a Mustang — emblazoned with a glittery purple California ...Read more

Taylor Swift has been confirmed by IFPI as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the Year 2025.

The singer, 36, is being honoured by the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, and the tribute marks the sixth time Taylor has won the award.

It is also her fourth consecutive year at the top of the IFPI Global ...Read more

Kurt Cobain's death has been branded a potential murder by the police officer assigned to audit his death.

Kurt, the frontman of Nirvana, died in April 1994 at the age of 27 from a shotgun wound to the head, and Neil Low has now claimed the physical evidence in the rocker's death "does not add up" - alleging the original police investigation ...Read more

Shia LaBeouf has addressed his Mardi Gras arrest with a brief social media message hours after being released from jail. The 39-year-old actor known for roles in Even Stevens and Holes, was detained on Tuesday (17.02.26) in New Orleans and charged with two counts of simple battery following a brawl during Mardi Gras celebrations.

He appeared ...Read more