Category Archives: News
Brenton Wood, ‘The Oogum Boogum Song’ Soul Singer, Dies at 83
Brenton Wood, the classic soul singer behind hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” died at the age of 83. Wood’s manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, co...
Steven J. Horowitz Jan 03, 2025
Britt Allcroft, Producer Who Adapted ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ for TV, Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, a British television producer and writer who helped to develop “Thomas & Friends” based on “The Railway Series” books and its characters including Thomas th...
Andrés Buenahora Jan 03, 2025
Liam Payne’s Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested in Argentina
One of the people accused of selling drugs to Liam Payne in Argentina before his death has been arrested. A former restaurant waiter named Braian Paiz was detained on Friday in relation to the case, p...
Thania Garcia Jan 03, 2025
Edward Norton on Playing a Folk Legend, and Foil to the Hero, in ‘A Complete Unknown’: ‘Pete Seeger’s Integrity Can Coexist With Dylan’s — I Love the Lack of Judgment in This Film’
"Edward Norton is Pete Seeger." How likely was it that much of the moviegoing world would be thinking or saying those words at the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025? Or that Norton's portrayal in the ...
Chris Willman Jan 03, 2025
‘The Franchise’ Canceled After One Season at HBO
“The Franchise” has been canceled after one season at HBO. The satirical comedy series about the making of a superhero movie was created by Jon Brown (“Succession,” “Veep...
Ethan Shanfeld Jan 03, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump’s Inauguration Fund
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, will personally give $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee — the latest move by a Big Tech exec to cozy up to the incoming president. App...
Todd Spangler Jan 03, 2025
Ricky Gervais Roasts Diddy, Justin Timberlake Drunk Driving and ‘Pedo Ring’ Hollywood in Jokes He Would’ve Made as 2025 Golden Globes Host
Ricky Gervais will not be hosting the 2025 Golden Globes, but he did recently post on X some of the jokes he would’ve made had he been emceeing the awards ceremony. Gervais is perhaps the Globes...
Zack Sharf Jan 03, 2025
Laverne Cox Steps Down as E! Red Carpet Host Ahead of Golden Globes: ‘What an Incredible Privilege It Has Been’
Laverne Cox announced she has stepped down as the host of E!’s “Live From the Red Carpet” ahead of the 2025 Golden Globes. “With an incredible amount of gratitude I’ve de...
Ethan Shanfeld Jan 03, 2025
Couple divorce after wife kisses Romeo Santos onstage at an Aventura gig
A husband has left his wife after she kissed Romeo Santos on stage while at an Aventura gig. During the bachata group’s show in their native Dominican Republic on December 28, a fan by the name ...
Anagricel Duran Jan 03, 2025
Carlos Santana postpones Las Vegas residency after breaking finger in fall
Carlos Santana has been forced to postpone an upcoming residency in Las Vegas after breaking his finger in a fall. The legendary guitarist had been due to play a string of eight shows at the House of ...
Max Pilley Jan 03, 2025