English

hollywoodreporter.com

Wednesday, Apr 24

20

The O.J. Simpson Movie That Owen Wilson (Among Others) Won’t Be Starring In

A New O.J. Movie Stars the Controversial Charlotte Kirk (But Definitely Not Owen Wilson) Hey, Hollywood, anybody interested in a partially finished film about how O.J. Simpson might have been innocent? One that stars Charlotte Kirk — the…

Friday, Apr 12

09

Lupita Nyong’o Recalls Crush on Leonardo DiCaprio, Crying Inconsolably During ‘Titanic’ on First Date

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o said that when word came her way that she’d been selected to receive CinemaCon’s star of the year award during the closing night Big Screen Achievement Awards, it led her to ponder what cinema has meant to her.…

Wednesday, Apr 10

20

‘Life After Death’ Star Tyler Henry on Current Tour, Challenges of Reading Celebrities and What’s on His Rider

Tyler Henry is sweating. We are seated in an airy and bright conference room inside The Hollywood Reporter’s offices at Penske Media Corporation headquarters overlooking the 405 freeway. The 28-year-old, best known as the breakout star of…

Conor McGregor Brags That He’s the Highest-Paid First-Time Action Star. Dwayne Johnson May Beg to Differ.

Conor McGregor vs. Dwayne Johnson: Who Cashed the Bigger Check? Did Conor McGregor really set a world record with his Road House payday? That’s what the onetime UFC superstar has been bragging about in recent weeks, claiming he’s now “the…

Tuesday, Apr 9

19

San Vicente Bungalows to Host Pop-Up of Amalfi Coast Favorite Conca Del Sogno Restaurant

A spicy restaurant rivalry that pits two Amalfi Coast dining destinations against one another has emerged in an unlikely, far-flung location: San Vicente Bungalows. Last October, the private membership club launched a pop-up hosting Lo…

Wednesday, Mar 27

18

Rambling Roundup: Oscar Parties Were Full of Phonies (But Some Got Kicked Out)

Oscar Parties Are Full of Phonies (But They’re Getting Kicked Out) Winning an Academy Award opens a lot of doors, especially at Oscar-night afterparties. One of Hollywood’s sacred red carpet rules is that merely holding an Oscar can be a…

Thursday, Mar 14

Billie Eilish’s Long-Lost Choir Teacher Speaks Out (Exclusive)

Billie Eilish’s Oscar Speech Shout-Out Speaks Up Before the Oscar ceremony, an announcer begged nominees not to waste airtime by name-checking their agents and publicists in their speeches — but nobody said anything about thanking old…

Saturday, Mar 9

19

Rambling Roundup: Has the Bromance Between Ari Emanuel and Joel Silver Gone Bust?

Ari and Joel: Bromance on the Rocks? One of Hollywood’s most enduring — and mystifying — high-powered friendships may have finally blown up, at least for the moment. Sources tell Rambling Reporter that Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and longtime…

Friday, Mar 8

17

‘Captain Phillips’ Made Barkhad Abdi an Actor and Oscar Nominee, Now He Wants to Be a Director

One day, Barkhad Abdi was driving taxicabs in Minneapolis and the next, he was on movie sets in Malta and Morocco, making his acting debut opposite Oscar winner Tom Hanks in the high-octane hostage picture Captain Phillips for filmmaker…

02

Netflix’s Steamy ‘Supersex’ Teaser Causes a Stir on Instagram — and Briefly Disappears

A steamy teaser for Netflix’s Supersex hit Instagram today with a cheeky one-word caption, “morning!” The clip — posted to promote the seven-episode Italian series inspired by the real life of porn icon Rocco Siffredi — features actor…

Monday, Mar 4

18

Oscars: Complete Guide to Red Carpet Events, Parties (Updating)

Get ready to roll out miles and miles of red carpet — it’s time to party this week in Los Angeles in celebration of the 96th annual Academy Awards. The Hollywood Reporter has gathered intel on all the starry happenings around town below.…

Friday, Mar 1

19

Rambling Roundup: Planet Hollywood Loses Its Shirt — (Almost) Everything Must Go!

Planet Hollywood Auction: (Almost) Everything Must Go! You can’t put a price on memories, except, of course, when you can. And in March, we’ll all get a crack at buying some of the most unforgettable props in movie history at two huge,…

Monday, Feb 26

18

Contemporary Artist Takes Aim at Wellness Culture for L.A. Exhibition: “Art Can Be a Shift in Perception”

Wellness, self-help and “woo woo” culture are the backbone of Nora Turato’s new exhibition so, naturally, it brings the contemporary artist to Los Angeles for her first West Coast outing. Hosted by Wilshire Boulevard gallery Sprüth Magers,…

Friday, Feb 23

19

Rambling Roundup: Ridley Scott’s Very Expensive Roman Holiday

Ridley Scott’s Very Expensive Roman Holiday With accidents on the set, complaints about animal abuse and now reports that the production went wildly over budget, sources tell Rambling Reporter that Ridley Scott’s long-anticipated Gladiator…

Thursday, Feb 15

Rambling Reporter: James Woods’ Nuclear Secrets and Madeo’s $8 Sip Surcharge

James Woods’ Nuclear Secrets By Christopher Nolan’s standards, Oppenheimer couldn’t be a more straightforward narrative. Scientist builds bomb. Bomb ends war. Government betrays scientist. But there is one part of the movie that has some…

Friday, Feb 9

23

Christian Bale to Shave Head to Play Frankenstein in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Warner Bros. Film

Christian Bale will soon headed back to work…with a lot less hair. During an interview on Thursday in Palmdale, Calif. — where the Oscar winner led a groundbreaking for a 16-year passion project that will be a village of homes where foster…

19

Rambling Reporter: Why Halle Berry’s Netflix Film ‘The Mothership’ Got Axed

Halle Berry Goes Down With The Mothership It didn’t set off nearly the online uproar as did Warner Bros.’ decision to dynamite its $70 million Coyote vs. Acme action-animation hybrid, but another high-profile movie was recently, much more…

Wednesday, Feb 7

18

Mystery Solved: Sydney Sweeney Was Telling the Truth About Being Employed at Universal Studios

The Internet demands to know: did Sydney Sweeney fabricate parts of her inspiring backstory? Let’s rewind. In November, the 26-year-old actress and budding producer graced the cover of Women’s Health to promote a starring role opposite…

Tuesday, Feb 6

23

Shannen Doherty Blasts Alyssa Milano Again Over ‘Charmed’ Ordeal: “There Is No Revisionist History”

The saga of what really happened on the set of Charmed has another new chapter. Buckle up, it’s a lot of back and forth. Shannen Doherty, Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs sat side by side on the main stage at MegaCon Orlando on Sunday.…

Monday, Feb 5

Grammys: Killer Mike Arrested, Taylor Swift Comforts Ice Spice and 12 Things the Cameras Missed

The Grammy Awards made history on Sunday night as women dominated the big categories in a clean sweep, with Taylor Swift winning album of the year, Billie Eilish for song of the year, Miley Cyrus for record of the year and Victoria Monét…

Friday, Feb 2

22

Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Opens in L.A. to Tears, Cheers From Melissa McCarthy, Adam Shankman

Center Theatre Group presented the North American premiere of Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet on Wednesday evening, and when it ended, the entire Ahmanson Theatre audience was on its feet offering a standing ovation. After the dance…

Friday, Jan 26

23

Is Josh Hawley a ‘Barbie’ Fan?

MAGA firebrand Josh Hawley is no stranger to political malfeasance — he’s the election-denying Missouri senator who famously raised a fist in support of the insurrectionists assembling on the morning of Jan. 6, then was caught on camera a…

19

Rambling Reporter: Dave Chappelle “Punches Down” in ‘The Dreamer,’ Trace Lysette Jabs Back

After Dave Chappelle ‘Punches Down’ in The Dreamer, Trace Lysette Jabs Back On his new Netflix comedy special, The Dreamer, Dave Chappelle wades into familiar territory, making a handful of cracks about the trans community. He admits that…

Tuesday, Jan 23

08

All the Stars Who Attended Kate Berlant’s One-Woman Show Opening Night at Pasadena Playhouse

The stars came out for Kate. Kate Berlant’s one-woman show with the one name title opened at the Pasadena Playhouse on Jan. 21, and the night featured a parade of bold-faced names in the 91101. Checking out the 75-minute production —…

05

Sundance: Why Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld Are in Park City for 2024 Festival

By Monday afternoon, the buzz hit Main Street: the Seinfelds have arrived at the Sundance Film Festival. The superstar comedian accompanied his wife, Jessica Seinfeld, to Park City for the world premiere of her Sundance documentary…

Monday, Jan 22

21

How Malia Obama Spent Sundance: A Neon Party, Filmmaker Q&As and Too Short at Tao Park City

Malia Obama stepped onto a red carpet last week for the first time, with good reason. The former first daughter hit Park City for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her short film The Heart, an 18-minute directorial debut that snagged…

Friday, Jan 19

19

Rambling Reporter: Selena Gomez Can’t Stop Quitting Instagram

Selena Gomez Can’t Seem to Quit Social Media “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” The words of Mark Twain work surprisingly well when applied to Selena Gomez’s relationship…

Monday, Jan 15

17

Robert Downey Jr. Looks Like He’s Having More Fun Than Anyone This Awards Season

It’s barely mid-January, but Robert Downey Jr. is already proving to be MVP of awards season. Not only is the veteran actor picking up trophies left and right — he triumphed at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards for his turn…

Thursday, Jan 11

21

Rambling Reporter: Lenny Kravitz Clarifies BET Slam

This week in Rambling Reporter: On the heels of Sunday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony where Netflix’s Queer Eye picked up a sixth straight trophy in the structured reality category, we’ve learned why the new season will be one…

Tuesday, Jan 9

07

Hollywood Returns to Golden Globes’ Party Circuit and In-N-Out Still Rules (for Winner Paul Giamatti)

The Golden Globes are dubbed the “party of the year,” and with every great event in Tinseltown, there’s typically a long wind up and a ton of ancillary shindigs. But 2024 is a new year and Hollywood is not the same place it once was. On…