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Shailene Woodley Was Crushed When She Found Out Her Scenes in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Were Cut: The Role of Mary Jane Was ‘My Dream’
More than 12 years later, Shailene Woodley has opened up about her disappointment in finding out that her part in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” opposite Andrew Garfield didn’t make the final cut. Woodley, in a recent interview as part of the “SAG-AFTRA...
Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Captain India’ Sets September London Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)
“Captain India,” starring Kartik Aaryan, commences principal photography in London this September, with the shoot expected to wrap by the end of October. The film is directed by Shimit Amin, known for “Chak De! India,” a title that has continued to resonate...
film & tvMilo Yiannopoulos in ICE Custody After Feud-Fueled Tip-OffHollywood Reporter · Aug 28, 11:44pmnew
Laura Loomer, whom the far-right provocateur waged a vicious campaign against last year, says she reported the political operative's immigration status
film & tv‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Goes For A Boob Joke With Dolly Parton TributeDeadline · Aug 28, 11:31pmnew
As Dolly Parton leaves behind an untouchable legacy, Bill Maher went for an easy boob joke in his on-air tribute. On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the comedian mentioned the 11x Grammy-winning Queen of Country’s death at age 80 this week in his opening...
film & tvJudge Jackie Glass Dead: ‘Swift Justice’ TV Host Was 70Deadline · Aug 28, 11:06pmnew
Judge Jackie Glass, the former Clark County judge who hosted the syndicated court show Swift Justice, has died. She was 70. Glass died on Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, TMZ reported after Glass’ daughter Rachel Wolfson posted a tribute to her late mother on...
film & tvNaomi Osaka Debuts a Luxury Accessories Brand at Uncharted’s Fame to Fortune Summit in the HamptonsVariety · Aug 28, 10:44pmnew
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka has for years made the tennis court a runway, with her Nike outfits often paired with pieces made in collaboration with designers such as Hana Yagi and Robert Wun. Her next staple piece: one she’s designed herself. Such is the...
film & tvBill Maher Delivers Lamest Dolly Parton Tribute YetVariety · Aug 28, 10:28pmnew
Last week, Bill Maher dedicated his long-running HBO show “Real Time” to defending Trump “human printer” Natalie Harp - after admitting he was too afraid to mock her oddly close relationship with President Trump because Laura Loomer sued him for ridiculing...
film & tvCalifornia Tries Offering Hollywood New Perks to Make Up for Catch in $750 Million Incentive ProgramHollywood Reporter · Aug 28, 9:23pmnew
The legislation introduced Friday proposes to exempt indie productions from business tax credit caps and allow productions to monetize their refunds faster.
film & tvCalifornia Lawmakers Introduce Compromise For Film Industry On Corporate Tax Credit CapDeadline · Aug 28, 9:10pmnew
The California production community can breathe a sigh of relief: State lawmakers have officially introduced a bill meant to allow studios a few key exemptions from a recently enacted restriction on corporate tax credits. AB136, introduced Friday evening,...
film & tvTennessee Governor Proposes Renaming Nashville Airport In Honor Of Dolly PartonDeadline · Aug 28, 9:07pmnew
As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced a partnership with the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in conversations...
fashionMust Read: CFDA Reveals 2026 Scholarship Fund Winners, Gap Inc. Sees Sales Decline Amid Old Navy Leadership ChangeFashionista · Aug 28, 12:00pmnew
Plus, Ulta Beauty raises full-year outlook as sales climb.