Blake Lively has come out far short of the nearly $8 million in legal fees theIt Ends With Usstar sought in her now settled bitter dispute of alleged sexual harassment, online smearing and more with … [+4972 chars]

Blake Lively may have received far less in legal fees than she hope for out of her long battle with Justin Baldoni, but a rebel Wilson case may prove to be the sequel so to speak

Deadline

Blake Lively Lawyer Reacts To Star Getting Just $400K In Baldoni Case Legal Fees - Deadline

Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show, is dead, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
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Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr.

NBC News

Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80 - NBC News

Some Hollywood decisions defy logic. Like, who looked at the world of Looney Tunes, those unhinged cartoons of our youth, and thought: Lets add a bunch of personal injury lawyers.
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"Coyote vs. Acme" is a live-action and animation hybrid that brings Looney Tunes into the courtroom. The film features Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation over its defective products. This concept began as a 1990 New Yorker parody and took decades to de…

Associated Press

Movie Review: What's up, flop? The toon-human hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' should've stayed on shelf - AP News

Busy Philipps shared in a new interview with People that she underwent surgery for a rare brain tumor earlier this year. Im grateful that Im alive, Philipps told the outlet, calling this period the w… [+3848 chars]

The ‘Cupertino’ actress underwent two surgeries earlier this year after doctors discovered a mass they later identified as a stage 2 oligodendroglioma.

The Cut

Busy Philipps Had a Rare Brain Tumor Removed - The Cut

Moviegoers who show up to see Robert Pattinson play To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen in Primetime will first find themselves face-to-face with the real thing.
Hansen has purchased preshow adver… [+2120 chars]

Robert Pattinson plays the former 'Dateline NBC' correspondent in the Sept. 25 release.

Hollywood Reporter

Chris Hansen Buys Ads Before Every Screening of A24’s ‘Primetime’ (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

Dolly Parton, the beloved musician and cultural icon, died after being diagnosed with cancer, according to her representatives. 
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The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville last week.

The Washington Post

Dolly Parton died after a brief period of cancer - The Washington Post

For 50 seasons, Survivor players could study the game. Now season 51’s cast has to prepare for anything.
The Sept. 23 premiere will mark the beginning of the hit CBS franchise’s “Open Era.” During t… [+10812 chars]

The Sept. 23 premiere kicks off 'Survivor's' "Open Era" — where no twist, advantage or game mechanic is off limits for the hit CBS reality franchise.

‘Survivor 51’: Meet the 21 Castaways on Game-Changing New Season - The Hollywood Reporter

Brad Pitt‘s return as Cliff Booth finally has a name from Netflix.
The streaming service announced Wednesday that director David Fincher‘s feature follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is offic… [+1738 chars]

David Fincher directs the feature follow-up to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' from Quentin Tarantino's script.

Brad Pitt’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Finally Gets Official Title From Netflix - The Hollywood Reporter

That long-awaited sequel to Alien: Covenant?
Still happening, Ridley Scott says, and with Michael Fassbender’s David at the center. 
In an interview with The L.A. Times, The Dog Stars filmmaker sai… [+1690 chars]

Scott gave an update on the long-awaited 'Covenant' sequel, shared his thoughts on 'Blade Runner 2099,' and talked how he believes he can compete with AI.

Ridley Scott Drops ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Update, Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Rights - The Hollywood Reporter

The world was supposed to forget all about Peter Parker, but it definitely doesn't seem that way. In fact, the broke teenager from Queens has been more celebrated than ever thanks to the release of S… [+3656 chars]

Spider-Man officially beats the Avengers with his latest film, Brand New Day.

Bam! Smack! Pow!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially makes Marvel box office history - Bam Smack Pow

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer of a bizarre reality competition show based on Willy Wonka &amp; the Chocolate Factory. 
Titled Wonka‘s The Golden Ticket, the unscripted nine-episode serie… [+2364 chars]

The competition series trailer features the digitally resurrected Wilder as host and one of the original Oompa Loompa actors.

Netflix Reveals Its ‘Wonka’ Reality Show Trailer With Creepy AI Gene Wilder - The Hollywood Reporter

Annapurna, the indie media company founded by Megan Ellison, has enacted a significant round of layoffs representing over 15% of its workforce. 
Approximately 30 employees were pink slipped on Wedne… [+1509 chars]

Annapurna, the Oscar-winning company behind Olivia Wilde's "The Invite," laid off 30 employees this week.

Variety

Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Lays Off 30 Employees - Variety

Netflix has refused to deny that Meghan Markle is joining Season 3 of The Gentlemen amid fevered speculation about the Duchess of Sussex returning to acting.
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Netflix has refused to deny that Meghan Markle is joining Season 3 of 'The Gentlemen' amid fevered speculation.

Netflix On Meghan Markle Being Cast In ‘The Gentlemen’: “All Bets Are Off” - Deadline

Tributes are pouring in from Tennessee and around the world following the death of Dolly Parton, the icon of many colors whose influence stretched far beyond her music. Dolly, known as the "Queen of … [+10481 chars]

Tributes are pouring in as family, friends and fans remember the "singular force" that was Dolly Parton. The country music icon died Aug. 25 at age 80.

Knoxville News Sentinel

Mourners gather at Dollywood to honor the incredible Dolly Parton: Live updates - Knoxville News Sentinel

In the past two years, Jack O’Connell has played a vampire in “Sinners” and a cult leader in the “28 Years Later” films. But to take on the role of tabloid editor Larry Lamb, he got even more comfort… [+21072 chars]

Jack O’Connell is heading to the Venice Film Festival and is ready to talk tabloid drama and his role in Danny Boyle's 'Ink.'

Jack O'Connell on Tabloid Drama and Netflix's Rupert Murdoch Movie - Variety

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The formula sounds great. Ridley Scott directing a post-apocalyptic movie starring premium actors like Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Jacob Elordi, Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong. T… [+2856 chars]

The Dog Stars is out this weekend and Rotten Tomatoes now has a critic review score in. It is not great news for Ridley Scott fans.

Forbes

‘The Dog Stars’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Is In - Forbes

Rupert Grint is reprising his iconic role as Ron Weasley after 15 years. 
The actor, who starred in all eight “Harry Potter” movies from 2001 to 2011, is set to join the cast of “Harry Potter and th… [+1485 chars]

Rupert Grint is set to reprise the role of Ron Weasley in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

Rupert Grint to Reprise Ron Weasley Role in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway - Variety

Meghan McCain sparked backlash after commenting on North West's latest magazine appearance. The former The View co-host reacted to the 13-year-old's Dazed magazine cover on Tuesday. Her remarks appea… [+2348 chars]

Meghan McCain sparked backlash after commenting on North West‘s latest magazine appearance. The former The View co-host reacted to the 13-year-old’s Dazed ma...

Reality Tea

Meghan McCain Slams Kim Kardashian’s Daughter With ‘Poor Baby’ Dig - Yahoo

NYPD Blue actor Ricky Schroder is facing online backlash after the he posted a transphobic and anti-vaccine tribute to Dolly Parton.
I didnt [sic] agree with her advocating for Transgender &amp; Cov… [+2548 chars]

Celebrities slammed Ricky Schroder’s transphobic, anti-vaccine tribute to Dolly Parton after her death: ‘Oh shut up,’ Boy George wrote, while Katie Couric simply replied, ‘Ick.’

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