Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Argue Over Expert Witnesses as Trial Looms
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are headed to trial next month over a dispute stemming from their 2024 film *It Ends With Us*. At a pre‑trial conference, Lively’s lawyers pushed to admit expert testimony estimating her reputational and economic losses between $39 million and $143 million, citing impacts on her hair‑care line Blake Brown and the Betty Booze brand. Baldoni’s counsel labeled those projections speculative, noting Lively’s modest film earnings of about $21 million in eight years. Judge Lewis Liman deferred a decision on the experts, scheduling a hearing for next week.
Kim Kardashian Gets Trial Date for Defamation Lawsuit, But Ray J’s Claims Sent to Arbitration
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner won a court ruling that sets a March 6 2028 trial for their defamation lawsuit against Ray J, while his breach‑of‑contract claim over a 2023 settlement is sent to private arbitration. The original settlement required Kardashian to pay...
Katie Couric on Media’s ‘Capitulation’ to Trump: ‘A Good Old-Fashioned Shakedown’
Former CBS anchor Katie Couric denounced her network’s $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a “deplorable” capitulation, adding that ABC’s $15 million payment to the president’s library reflected a broader corporate‑media surrender. She argued that the “both sides” news model fails...
A Forgotten Eighties NYC Movie Is Back, Scuzzier and Better Than Ever
The 1987 indie cult classic *No Picnic* has been rescued from obscurity by a meticulous 4K restoration from Film Desk. The restored print debuted at MoMA’s “To Save and Project” mini‑fest and will run a week at Film Forum before...
Alec Baldwin Can’t Evade ‘Rust’ Gaffer’s Negligence Claims, Judge Rules. Trial Set for October
A Los Angeles judge rejected Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed by Rust gaffer Serge Svetnoy, keeping the actor on the hook for negligence claims related to the fatal on‑set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The ruling found sufficient...
Alex Cooper to Make Acting Debut in Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ Adaptation
Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, will make her film debut in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s thriller "Verity," playing a fictionalized version of herself interviewing Anne Hathaway’s character. The movie, which also stars Dakota Johnson,...
Rom-Coms Make Money. Why Is Hollywood So Afraid to Put Them in Theaters?
Romantic comedies have shown strong box‑office potential—Crazy Rich Asians earned $238 million and Anyone But You $200 million—yet studios still shy away from theatrical releases, preferring superhero franchises. With modest budgets, typically $50‑$70 million, rom‑coms like Ticket to Paradise ($60 million budget) generated $168 million, delivering high returns. Executives cite perceived...
Maverick Returns: Tom Cruise Confirmed for ‘Top Gun 3’
Tom Cruise has been officially confirmed to reprise his role as Maverick in the announced Top Gun 3, revealed by Paramount at its CinemaCon panel. While producer Jerry Bruckheimer is attached, no other original cast members have signed on and director Joseph...
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Take Aim at J.D. Vance’s ‘Rough Week’
Vice President JD Vance faced a barrage of criticism on late‑night shows after a rough week that included defending Donald Trump’s remarks about the Pope, denying a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and failing to broker a cease‑fire in Iran....
An AI-Generated Val Kilmer Stars in Unsettling ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer
The upcoming biopic *As Deep as the Grave* features an AI‑generated performance of the late Val Kilmer, digitally recreating his likeness at multiple ages to portray Father Fintan. The trailer showcases hyper‑realistic hair, sunspots and wrinkles, prompting questions about how much of...
Sandra Bullock Joins Instagram to Tease ‘Practical Magic 2’ With Magical Margaritas
Sandra Bullock officially joined Instagram, instantly attracting 4.2 million followers while teasing the upcoming sequel *Practical Magic 2*. Her first post features a whimsical “midnight margarita” clip that nods to the iconic scene from the 1998 film. The Instagram debut coincided with...
Jon Stewart Slams Trump for Claiming Jesus Photo Is Him as a Doctor: ‘We Expect Better Lies, Sir’
Jon Stewart used his late‑night platform to lampoon former President Donald Trump after Trump posted an AI‑generated image of himself as Jesus and later claimed it showed him as a doctor. Stewart highlighted Trump’s ongoing pattern of falsehoods, including attacks...
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Rips ‘Insane’ Melania for Surprise Epstein Speech
Saturday Night Live aired a cold‑open in which Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, rebuffs a fictional Melania (Chloe Fineman) who proposes a series of outlandish denial speeches about Jeffrey Epstein, the Gilgo Beach murders and Diddy’s conviction. The sketch lampoons...
Harrison Ford Reveals He Suffered Clinical Depression in College: ‘I Was Socially Ill’
Veteran actor Harrison Ford disclosed that he suffered clinical depression while attending Ripon College in the early 1960s, describing himself as "socially ill" and isolated. He recounted spending days in his dorm ordering pizza and avoiding classes until a chance enrollment...
Labrinth Not Involved in New Season of ‘Euphoria’
Labrinth, the British singer‑songwriter who defined Euphoria’s early sound, will not contribute to Season 3, with Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer taking sole composer credit. Zimmer is delivering a Western‑inspired orchestral score that matches creator Sam Levinson’s vision of a more cinematic, adult‑focused narrative....
‘The Christophers’ Lets Two Great British Actors Cook
Steven Soderbergh’s new film “The Christophers” pairs veteran Ian McKellen with rising star Michaela Coel in a sharp art‑world drama. The plot follows reclusive painter Julian Sklar and a talented art restorer who infiltrates his household to locate hidden canvases. Soderbergh blends...
How Sam Levinson Weighed ‘Choices and Consequences’ in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Sam Levinson’s fourth‑year return with Euphoria Season 3 arrives on April 12, 2024, featuring a wider aspect ratio and a new musical direction led by Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer. The season tackles grief and the fentanyl crisis, inspired by the tragic deaths of cast...
BBC Rules Airing BAFTAs’ N-Word Outburst by Tourette’s Activist Was an Editorial Breach
The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit concluded that the uncensored N‑word uttered by activist John Davidson during the BAFTAs was a breach of editorial standards, even though the network operated with a two‑hour delay. BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips said...
Oprah Winfrey Asks Stephen Colbert How He’s ‘Feeling About the Whole Thing’
Oprah Winfrey appeared on The Late Show for her fourth interview with Stephen Colbert, shifting the conversation to his impending departure. Colbert admitted he isn’t ready to let go of his crew, band, and audience, emphasizing their importance to his performance....
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Says There Are ‘No Plans’ for Season 4
Sam Levinson, creator of HBO’s “Euphoria,” told Variety there are currently no plans for a fourth season, emphasizing he writes each season as if it were the last. He is concentrating on delivering a strong third season, slated to premiere...
Money Has Always Ruled the TV Industry. Greed Is Pushing It to Collapse
The TV industry’s employment base in Los Angeles has collapsed, shedding about 42,000 jobs—a 30% drop—since late 2022 as producers chase cheaper locations and tighter budgets. The shift began with cable’s lucrative multi‑stream model, but streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Disney+...
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Roasts Pam Bondi, JD Vance’s Adult Catholic Conversion
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update segment took aim at former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Ohio Senator JD Vance. The show lampooned Bondi’s recent firing by Donald Trump over her handling of the Epstein files, even mocking the redacted...
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Will Screen at Coachella
HBO will screen the Season 3 premiere of Euphoria on the Coachella campgrounds on April 12, 2026, just after the festival’s final performance. The eight‑episode season arrives after a four‑year gap and features returning stars like Zendaya alongside newcomers Sharon Stone and Rosalía. Entry...
Judge Rejects Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s Request to Keep Sex Tape Settlement Private
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steven A. Ellis rejected Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner's motion to seal most of their 2023 settlement with Ray J, allowing the agreement's terms to become public except for a partially redacted bank account number. The...
Slash’s Ex-Wife Defends ‘Ketamine Queen’ as Sentencing in Matthew Perry Death Case Looms
Slash’s former wife Perla Hudson submitted a heartfelt letter to the court asking for leniency for Jasveen Sangha, the so‑called “Ketamine Queen” who supplied the liquid ketamine that caused Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose. Sangha pleaded guilty last September and faces...
Hannah Einbinder Would Totally Join a Cult
Hannah Einbinder, breakout star of HBO Max’s award‑winning series “Hacks,” discussed her willingness to join a cult during a Rolling Stone Studio interview at SXSW. She linked the topic to her new film “Seekers of Infinite Love,” which follows siblings...
Kevin Spacey’s ‘Mental Illness’ Should Trigger $29.5 Million Payout, ‘House of Cards’ Trial Jurors Hear
A Santa Monica civil trial pits Media Rights Capital (MRC) against insurer Fireman’s Fund over a $29.5 million claim tied to Kevin Spacey’s alleged mental illness. MRC argues Spacey’s diagnosis of sexual‑compulsive behavior rendered him incapable of performing, triggering the policy’s loss provision....
‘Last One Laughing UK’ Is the Reality Show You Didn’t Know You Needed
Last One Laughing UK returns for a second season on Prime Video, pitting ten British panel‑show comedians against each other in a one‑day comedy battle royale where any laugh or smile leads to elimination. The format, adapted from Japan’s Documental,...
Kim Kardashian Denies Involvement in Sex Tape Release. Ray J’s Lawyer Calls It ‘Perjury’
Kim Kardashian filed a sworn declaration denying any conspiracy with her mother to release her 2007 sex tape, directly countering Ray J’s accusations. Ray J’s attorney Howard King called Kardashian’s denial demonstrably false and warned it could constitute perjury. Kris...