LOS ANGELES — I'm always struck by how many extras it takes to wage a rebellion. In an early cut of 1977's "Star Wars," George Lucas included a shaggy, chatty "Graffiti"-esque sequence between Luke Skywalker and one of his Tatooine pals, Biggs, who tells him, "I'm not going to wait for the Empire to draft me into service. The Rebellion is ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Before “Real Women Have Curves” was a stage play or an award-winning film, it was just a dream that Josefina López jotted down in her journal during bathroom breaks from her job at a garment factory in Boyle Heights.

She drew inspiration from her fellow seamstresses — women at the margins of society — who still radiated...Read more

Near the start of the fifth episode of "Étoile," a highly enjoyable series which premiered Thursday on Prime Video, Jack McMillan (Luke Kirby), executive director of the Metropolitan Ballet Theater, stands outside New York's Film Forum, waiting for Geneviève Lavigne (Charlotte Gainsbourg), general director of Le Ballet National in Paris. The ...Read more

With a taste for heists and a soft spot for anyone wronged, the team on “Leverage: Redemption” operates outside the law, targeting unscrupulous individuals in need of karmic payback.

Back for a third season on Amazon, the show’s swindlers-with-a-moral-compass include Noah Wyle, who joined the ensemble when the series was rebooted in 2021....Read more

NEW YORK — An eerie, overpowering force has taken over the Marquis Theatre, home of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," which had its official Broadway opening on April 22.

This supernatural power is from a dimension even more intimidating than the Upside Down. The occult realm of Netflix, the streaming service that ensnares viewers in a ...Read more

Mark Hoppus believes going public with his aggressive blood cancer battle has "healed friendships" with his Blink-182 bandmates.

The 53-year-old co-vocalist and bassist for the punk band - which is comprised of Mark, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker - was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2021 and underwent a bout of treatment...Read more

To get along like they mean it, the estranged brothers played by Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in “The Accountant 2” learn by doing. What they learn is that most reassuring of all action movie lessons: Killing makes you a better, more human human.

The makers of the sequel to the 2016 film, both directed with slick assurance by Gavin O’...Read more

Ryan Reynolds learned "amazing lessons" from 'Green Lantern'.

Although the 2011 movie was a critical and commercial flop, Ryan insisted that it helped him to grow as an artist and businessman.

Speaking during a 'Business of Creativity' at the 2025 Time 100 Summit, he explained: I learned all the most amazing lessons I could ever have in the ...Read more

Seth MacFarlane's new album contains never-before heard Frank Sinatra arrangements.

'Family Guy' creator Seth, 51, is a huge fan of the late musician and his new record 'Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements' features 12 previously unheard arrangements created for Sinatra by his collaborators Nelson Riddle, Billy May and Don Costa, Variety ...Read more

Khloe Kardashian wants to be a "voice" for people who "don't have one".

The 40-year-old star has been through lots of ups and downs in her own life, but Khloe is determined to achieve something positive using her "platform".

Khloe - who has daughter True, seven, and son Tatum, two, with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson - told People: "I feel ...Read more

Olivia Culpo has been "craving salads" amid her pregnancy.

The 32-year-old beauty is expecting her first child with Christian McCaffrey, and the sports star has now revealed one of his wife's biggest pregnancy cravings.

He told People: "She's been craving salads ... I never knew that was a thing. I don't know what it is about the leaves, but ...Read more

Martha Stewart thinks Glen Powell is "very handsome".

The 83-year-old star recently had Glen, 36, on her podcast and Martha found the Hollywood star to be a "charming" guest.

Martha told People: "He's very handsome in a very natural way, and he has a really nice body. He just had on sort of a European polo shirt and he looked really good in it...Read more

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is "the happiest [she's] ever been".

The 43-year-old duchess has admitted to loving life with her "supportive" husband, Prince Harry, and their two children.

Meghan - who has Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, with Harry - said at the TIME100 Summit in New York: "I'm the happiest I've ever been.

"To ...Read more

Camille Razat has "made the decision to step away" from 'Emily in Paris'.

The 31-year-old actress - who played Camille in the hit Netflix show - has taken to social media to announce her departure from 'Emily in Paris'.

Alongside a series of throwback photographs from her time on the show, Camille wrote on Instagram: "After an incredible ...Read more

Lola Young leads the list of nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards.

The 24-year-old singer has been nominated for three gongs, including Best Album, Best Song Musically and Lyrically, and the Rising Star Award.

Lola released her second studio album, 'This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway', in 2024. But she will face stiff competition for the Best ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career in the late aughts to early 2010s included roles in films “Mammoth,” “Noah” and “Bella,” has died.

Nyweide died April 14 in her home state of Vermont, her family announced in a Legacy.com obituary published last week. “Creative, athletic and wise beyond her ...Read more

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren aren’t just closing the chapter on their marriage, but their $19 million Beverly Hills home.

The Honest Company co-founder, 43, and producer, 46, listed the 9,000-square-foot 7-bed, 8.5-bath estate for $18,995,000, TMZ reports.

Alba and Warren purchased the sprawling digs for $10 million in 2017 and oversaw an 18...Read more

Addison Rae's TikTok success has given her the opportunity to "explore [her] deep desires".

The 24-year-old star rose to fame on TikTok in 2019, quickly becoming one of the most-followed people on the video-sharing platform - but Addison has transitioned into music and acting in recent years, and she doesn't have any regrets about the route she...Read more

Emma Chamberlain had a "very complicated relationship with YouTube for a long time".

The 23-year-old star launched her YouTube channel back in 2016 and although she's developed a huge following through the video-sharing platform, Emma admits that it's still been a turbulent experience at times.

Speaking to Vogue, Emma shared: "I had a very ...Read more