Jonathan Bailey is the latest star to exit a West End revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” after Ariana Grande bowed out last month.
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Jonathan Bailey has exited 'Sunday in the Park With George' following in the footsteps of co-star Ariana Grande.

Variety

Jonathan Bailey Exits ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ After Ariana Grande Bows Out - Variety

Out of sorts actor Jaime Pressly was reportedly asked to leave a California hotel days before missing her GalaxyCon appearance in San Jose.
The 49-year-old My Name is Earl star created a stir by lou… [+1448 chars]

“Out of sorts” actor Jaime Pressly was reportedly asked to leave a California hotel days before missing her GalaxyCon appearance in San Jose.

New York Daily News

Actress Jaime Pressly asked multiple times to leave hotel lobby: report - Chicago Tribune

An open letter titled “Enough!” that has been signed by Jewish artists and thinkers from across the world has been published in response to Mark Ruffalo being accused of antisemitism by a Paramount s… [+10646 chars]

Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder, Bella Freud and Naomi Klein are among the signatories.

Deadline

Jewish Artists Publish Open Letter Supporting Mark Ruffalo - Deadline

Chris Olsen is ready for his close-up. That makes sense, given he's an influencer with more than 14 million TikTok followers. But it's not just his physical close-up he's ready for.
The 28-year-old … [+3740 chars]

Chris Olsen, a 28-year-old social media influencer with more than 14 million TikTok followers, is ready for his close-up.

USA Today

TikToker Chris Olsen details addiction, 'rock bottom' - usatoday.com

Gal Gadot is criticizing DC’s handling of its superhero talent from when the company transitioned away from its Zack Snyder-led era.
The actress told the Happy, Sad Confused podcast that the shift f… [+3591 chars]

The actress criticizes DC Studios for how executives treated its superhero talent: "Not handled elegantly, to say the least."

Hollywood Reporter

Gal Gadot Criticizes DC Studios For How It Handled Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill’s Superman - The Hollywood Reporter

Travis Kelce has that dog in him also, alongside him.
The NFL veteran is gearing up for another season in the NFL which may be his last and he's also gearing up outside of it. The Kansas City Chiefs… [+1398 chars]

The power couple's dog made a special appearance in an ad campaign for Tommy Hilfger's fall campaign, of which Kelce is an ambassador for.

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift's dog revealed in Tommy Hilfger ad - USA Today

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back for Practical Magic 2, but not all of the same witches have returned with them. 
In the sequel, set 25 years after the 1998 cult classic, Joey King and Mais… [+3321 chars]

King and Maisie Williams play the daughters of Sandra Bullock's Sally Owens in the sequel to the 1998 cult classic.

Joey King Reveals Conversation With Evan Rachel Wood After Replacing Her in ‘Practical Magic 2’ - The Hollywood Reporter

New York Film Festival audiences will be the first to see “Artificial,” director Luca Guadagnino‘s movie about OpenAI founder Sam Altman.
The buzzy drama, which Neon acquired after Amazon MGM droppe… [+2433 chars]

"Artificial," a movie about Open AI CEO Sam Altman, will debut at New York Film Festival.

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ to World Premiere at New York Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

Nicole Kidman conjured up a witchy interpretation of lingerie dressing as she stole the show at the Practical Magic 2 premiere in Los Angeles. On August 31, the 59-year-old Australian star enchanted … [+2216 chars]

Nicole Kidman embraced witchy glamour in a plunging sheer lace LBD featuring a daring slit and divisive high-low silhouette at the ‘Practical Magic 2’ premiere in Los Angeles on August 31.

InStyle

Nicole Kidman Wears Witchy Plunging Sheer LBD With a Thigh-High Slit - instyle.com

Every fall, studios trot out their big prestige-drama titles, film festivals roll out the red carpet for gala premiers, and big-name talent starts hitting the for-your-consideration circuit. For the … [+40862 chars]

Fincher directs Tarantino! Downey Jr. rejoins the MCU! Timothée! Tom Cruise! 'To Catch a Predator'! What you need to know about this fall's new movies.

Rolling Stone

The 50 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2026 - Rolling Stone

Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital over the weekend following a show in St. Louis, according to TMZ, the latest health concern for the former Commodores singer.
While performing at The Mu… [+1605 chars]

While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.

CBS News

Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis show in latest health concern - CBS News

Citing multiple sources, Variety reported in 2019 that Dancing With the Stars contestants make $125,000 for the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show. If they progress beyond that point, t… [+688 chars]

Dancing With the Stars announced the judges and hosts for its upcoming 35th season during the Sept. 1 episode of Good Morning America. The new season will premiere Sept. 15.

Eonline.com

Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Judges and Hosts Revealed - E! News

Calvin Kleins latest denim ad puts the jean in Jean Grey. Or, rather, puts Jean Grey in jeans. Either way, the second chapter of Calvin Kleins Feel the Fit campaign places Sadie Sink front and center… [+5554 chars]

The actor and star of Calvin Klein's second "Feel the Fit" campaign feels superhuman in the right denim.

W Magazine

Sadie Sink Talks Her Favorite Jeans, Jean Grey, and Jean Grey's Favorite Jeans - W Magazine

By Crispian Balmer
VENICE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hollywood is struggling with an industry crisis and has largely withdrawn from this year's Venice Film Festival, making way for a programme steeped in g… [+3293 chars]

By Crispian Balmer VENICE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hollywood is struggling with an industry crisis and has largely withdrawn from this year's Venice Film Festival, making way for a programme steeped in

Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood retreats - AOL.com

Howard Stern is officially handing over one of his SiriusXM channels to Andy Cohen starting Sept. 1. 
The transition comes about one year after Stern and Cohen pranked listeners by having Cohen take… [+1898 chars]

Andy Cohen's Radio Andy empire will move to Channel 101, as Stern retains Channel 100.

Howard Stern Hands Over One SiriusXM Channel to Andy Cohen - The Hollywood Reporter

Once the crown jewel of not only Warners IP but also American animation in general (at least this side of Disney), the Looney Tunes were passed down from each generation to the next since the 1940s a… [+3521 chars]

Coyote vs. Acme is outperforming expectations, which is a nice change of pace for a set of characters largely neglected and abused for more than 30 years.

Den of Geek US

Coyote vs. Acme Reception Confirms the Looney Tunes Have Long Deserved Better - Den of Geek

Burning Man is known for many things, but mild weather is not one of them.
Last summer, the 70,000-person desert throwdown kicked off with severe duststorms and rain that damaged infrastructure and … [+10449 chars]

Climate change is fueling more extreme weather at Burning Man, and a new generation of Burners may not want to deal with it.

SFGate

The climate is changing, and so is Burning Man - sfgate.com

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In light of The Disappearerss publication d… [+6743 chars]

Marlon James, author of ‘The Disappearers,’ answers the ‘Book Gossip’ questionnaire, discussing his writing rituals, influences, procrastination, and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’

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