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Yesterday — 25 December 2024Main stream

Richard Perry, Music Producer of Hits Including ‘You’re So Vain,’ Dies at 82

25 December 2024 at 18:52
Richard Perry, a prominent record producer who helped craft dozens of hits with a polished pop sound throughout the 1970s and ’80s, such as Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 82. His friend Daphna Kastner Keitel told the New York Times he died of cardiac arrest. Perry started out […]

Hallmark Star Johnny Reardon Is Recovering From Tonsil Cancer: ‘Has Been a Long Road’

25 December 2024 at 18:06
Johnny Reardon, star of Hallmark holiday movies like this year’s “Believe in Christmas,” revealed in a Christmas Eve Instagram post that he has been recovering from tonsil cancer. The Canadian actor, who stars in the canine-themed detective TV series “Hudson & Rex,” wrote “Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil […]

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Lenny Borger, Former Variety Paris Correspondent and Longtime Champion of French Film, Dies at 73

23 December 2024 at 16:31
Lenny Borger, who served as Variety‘s Paris correspondent and film reviewer throughout the 1980s and who championed French cinema for decades as a researcher and subtitle expert for numerous films including Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” died Dec. 23 in Paris. He was 73. Producer Serge Bromberg reported that he died after a long illness. Borger was […]

Hozier Brings Christmas Vibes to ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Emotional Performance and Changed Lyrics to ‘Fairytale of New York’

22 December 2024 at 17:05
Hozier was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live’s” Christmas edition Saturday night, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues’ classic “Fairytale of New York.” On social media, viewers praised Hozier’s emotional cover of the song that has become a Christmas standard since it was released in 1987, finding […]

Fathom Sees Record-Breaking Year for Events and Limited Releases, Rebrands as Fathom Entertainment

16 December 2024 at 14:00
Fathom Events, which puts movies, TV series, concerts and other events into movie theaters for limited runs, saw a record-breaking year for limited releases in 2024, with revenues increasing 45% to more than $145 million. CEO Ray Nutt also announced that the company will rebrand as Fathom Entertainment starting in January. Fathom’s strong year comes […]

Michael Cole, ‘Mod Squad’ Star, Dies at 84

10 December 2024 at 22:42
Michael Cole, who played Pete Cochran, one of the three hip young cops on “The Mod Squad,” died Tuesday. He was 84. Cole’s reps said he died “peacefully this morning, surrounded by loved ones, after living a full and vibrant life.” Born on July 3, 1940, in Madison, Wisc., Cole guested on shows like “Gunsmoke” […]

Raging Malibu Fire Causes Evacuations, Power Shutoffs

10 December 2024 at 20:03
The Franklin Fire continues to rage across Malibu, burning more than 2,600 acres and causing widespread evacuations and power cutoffs. At least one house in the exclusive Serra Retreat area has burned, while students at Pepperdine University sheltered in place as flames burned close to campus. Celebrities including Mira Sorvino evacuated during the night after […]

Ang Lee Honored With DGA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

10 December 2024 at 17:00
“Brokeback Mountain” director Ang Lee will be honored with the Directors Guild of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 77th DGA Awards on Feb. 8. “Ang Lee is truly a master filmmaker. For over 30 years, he has directed a dynamic body of work that boldly cuts across genres – from period drama to comedy, […]

‘SNL’ Riffs on New Timothée Chalamet Film, Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown,’ and Brat Summer

8 December 2024 at 06:37
“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at one of the most anticipated films of the holiday season, the Timothée Chalamet-helmed Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” out Christmas Day, with a sketch portraying the film’s red-carpet premiere. Chloe Fineman, as Timothée Chalamet, admitted to having a Brat Summer (a reference to the CharliXCX-inspired trend). “Oh, man […]

Paul Mescal Jokes About Nude Scenes, Irish Pride and Short-Shorts as ‘SNL’ Host 

8 December 2024 at 05:12
“Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal made his hosting debut tonight during the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” and riffed on everything from his lack of comedic performances to his Irish roots. Clad in all black and sporting a mustache, Mescal took to the stage at Studio 8H, saying, “I’m Paul Mescal and it is […]

‘SNL’ Cold Open Features the Dana Carvey’s Church Lady Interviewing Matt Gaetz and Hunter Biden

8 December 2024 at 05:02
Dana Carvey’s Church Lady character opened “Saturday Night Live” with her talkshow guests including a parade of “sinners” representing the “most Satanic year in history”: Sarah Sherman as Matt Gaetz, David Spade as Hunter Biden and Marcello Hernandez as baseball free agent Juan Soto. “Are you okay, Matt? You look a little surprised to be […]

Thom Christopher, ‘One Life To Live’ Actor, Dies at 84

6 December 2024 at 18:59
Thom Christopher, who portrayed the mobster Carlo Hessler in the ABC soap opera “One Life To Live,” died Thursday in New York. He was 84. His longtime friend Steve Bergman confirmed his death with a loving message on Facebook. In it, Bergman explains that Christopher had been unwell for some time. His message read, “Thom […]

New Hotspots in Silver Lake and Echo Park Rev Up L.A.’s Ever-Changing Restaurant Scene

6 December 2024 at 00:17
In Los Angeles, it often seems to be the best of times and the worst of times for restaurants simultaneously. Just as Silver Lake is mourning the departure of favorites All Day Baby and Alimento, new spots are popping up almost weekly. Recent additions include Bar Seco, serving up scene, natural French wines and Japanese-meets-Italian […]

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