A Chorus Line thespian Ronald Dennis dies, age 78, after prolonged illness

Ken Burns, Steve McQueen, Helena Bonham Carter Holocaust Docs To Feature On BBC

Adam Rich, best known for starring in the television drama-comedy Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

A police officer was jailed for 100 years after his wife used his semen in cakes given to children. Dennis Perkins, 46, pleaded guilty to 150 crimes including second-degree rape, production of child porn and sexual battery of a child.

EXCLUSIVE: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American rights to The Hill, an inspirational true life sports drama starring Dennis Quaid, scripted by Angelo Pizzo & Scott Marshall Smith and directed by Jeff Celentano. Quaid starred in one of the most successful fact based sports films in recent memory with The Rookie, and Pizzo wrote two of the best true sports films in Rudy and Hoosiers. Celentano helmed Gunshy and Breaking Point.                                 

Stand-up comic and television personality Kelly Monteith, who was one of the first American comedians to have their own BBC show, has died. The news was announced by The Anglophile Channel, a Los Angeles production company with which he collaborated. No cause of death was cited; Monteith was 80.

Miley Cyrus and her look-alike mom Tish Cyrus didn't let the overcast weather keep them from running errands in Burbank, California on Tuesday.The superstar, 30 - who recently co-hosted her second annual NYE bash with Dolly Parton on NBC - looked cozy yet stylish in a blue and gold Gucci hooded sweatshirt.She styled the designer top with flared black pants and leather pointed-toe boots. Out and about: Miley Cyrus and her look-alike mom Tish Cyrus didn't let the overcast weather keep them from running errands in Burbank, California on TuesdayHer funky two-toned tresses were worn in braids and she let her natural beauty shine by wearing minimal makeup.She held onto her cellphone in one hand and several items in the other.

Neil Jimenez, who won three Indie Spirit Awards for writing River’s Edge and writing and co-directing The Waterdance, has died. He was 62. His sister, Kathleen Serio, said Jimenez died December 11 of heart failure in Arroyo Grande, CA.

SINGING legend Dolly Parton has got her goddaughter Miley Cyrus’s back as they prepare to see in the New Year on television. Islands in the Stream star Dolly, 76, was glammed up with singer-songwriter Miley, 30, for a party-style shoot.

Things appear to be back to normal for Jay Leno, less than two months after he suffered third-degree burns in an accidental garage fire. The 72-year-old star and his wife Mavis, 76, were seen grocery shopping Tuesday at a Pavilions location in Los Angeles, as the comedy icon appearing to be in good health in the wake of the scary incident. The former host of The Tonight Show wore his trademark ensemble of a blue denim collared shirt over a T-shirt, with matching blue jeans and black boots.  The latest: Jay Leno, 72, and his wife Mavis, 76, were seen grocery shopping Tuesday at a Pavilions location in Los Angeles, as the comedy icon appeared to be in good health less than two months after he suffered third-degree burns in an accidental garage fireHe and his spouse carried multiple grocery bags out of the Southern California establishment. Mavis donned a black coat with a multicolored scarf, a shimmery top and blue pants with black shoes on the winter day.   Leno flashed a peace sign for photographers outside of the grocery store. Earlier this month, Leno spoke in-depth about the burns he suffered on his face and body in a garage fire November 12.  Leno flashed a peace sign for photographers outside of the grocery store The former host of The Tonight Show wore his trademark ensemble of a blue denim collared shirt over a T-shirt, with matching blue jeans and black boots.Speaking with Hoda Kotb on NBC News' Today, Leno detailed the series of events in the injury he suffered as he worked in his garage alongside his friend Dave Killackey.'It was a 1907 White Steam Car,' Leno said. 'The fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it.

Love Actually star Olivia Olson has told of how she turned her back on the big screen as she feared she was close to a "mental breakdown". Olivia played American schoolgirl Joanna in the festive favourite but decided to pursue a different career.

Tom Pelphrey isn’t slowing down — and his next role is anyone’s guess. The chameleon actor made his Broadway debut in 2012, won accolades for his role on the daytime soap Guiding Light and recently portrayed a real-life fugitive in this year’s true-crime movie American Murderer. And audiences won’t soon forget his standout arc on Ozark as Ben Davis, which landed the New Jersey native an Emmy nomination.

Noah Cyrus was seen leaving Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California with Zack Bia on Monday night. The 22-year-old singer — who recently revealed she'd been battling with addiction — arrived at the high-profile restaurant in a service car while Bia drove up in his grey Mercedes. They both got to the restaurant at the same time and had dinner for two hours before leaving together in Bia's car. New flame alert: Noah Cyrus was seen going out to dinner with DJ Zack Bia at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California  Night out: The 22-year-old spent two hours in the restaurant having dinnerCyrus wore a long white dress underneath a black leather trench coat and paired it with black heeled boots.Bia, 26, kept it more casual by wearing jeans, a black hoodie, and New Balance sneakers.

Ronald Dennis, the Broadway performer who indelibly played dancer “Richie Walters” in the original 1975 cast of A Chorus Line and introduced one of the show’s musical highlights in “Gimme The Ball,” died Dec. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was 78.

Heidi Klum's daughter, Leni, showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy black crop top underneath a brown leather vest during a photoshoot on the streets of New York.While rocking a pair of ripped jeans, the 18-year-old, who made her magazine debut posing on the cover of Vogue Germany alongside her mom last year, showed she is already a modelling pro as she struck numerous poses as cars whizzed by her on the road. Her effortlessly chic ensemble with styled with a gold chain necklace, green Hermès bag and a pair of high heels, which added a few inches to her five-foot-four stature.   Rising model: Heidi Klum's daughter, Leni, showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy black crop top underneath a brown leather vest during a photoshoot on the streets of New YorkHer glossy brown locks blew gently in the wind as she smoldered into the lens of a camera as  she kept her thumbs casually tucked into the belt loops of her pants. Last month, Leni, who recently moved from California to New York City for college,  told Page Six that she doesn't 'pay any attention' to negative feedback.Additionally, she described her mother as her 'inspiration.'  Cool girl: While rocking a pair of ripped jeans, the 18-year-old, who made her magazine debut posing on the cover of Vogue Germany alongside her mom last year, showed she is already a modelling pro as she struck numerous poses as cars whizzed by her on the road Beauty: Her effortlessly chic ensemble with styled with a gold chain necklace, green Hermès bag and a pair of high heels, which added a few inches to her five-foot-four stature 'Just the advice she gives me, the way she works, everything about her, I can go on and on,' the teen told the outlet.

Jay Leno is speaking in depth about the burns he suffered on his face and body in a garage fire last month.The 72-year-old star, in a preview of an interview with NBC News' Today slated to air in its entirety Wednesday, explained to Hoda Kotb the series of events in the injury he suffered in the November 12 accident as he worked in his garage alongside his friend Dave Killackey.'It was a 1907 White Steam Car,' the former host of The Tonight Show said. 'The fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it.

SAG-AFTRA today applauded the enactment of the Respect for Marriage Act, which was signed into law today by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan legislation was passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, and concerns that the court might next rule that states can make same-sex and interracial marriages illegal.

Embattled Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León defended his decision not to resign, as colleagues continue to shun him and, last week, he got into a physical altercation with an activist at a community event.

Minka Kelly was seen smiling from ear to ear in Los Angeles on Monday morning.The 42-year-old actress had on a black top and brown slacks as she was handing off her dog to a male friend who was holding a bag of dog food.This comes just as the brunette beauty has been linked to 35-year-old Dan Reynolds of the rock band Imagine Dragons. Happy lady: Minka Kelly was seen smiling from ear to ear in Los Angeles on Monday morning The HBO Max Titans actress was most recently romantically involved with The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 38, but the pair split this past May, People reported.

Daniel Craig has officially signed on to tackle the leading role in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film adaptation of the 1985 novel titled, Queer, reported Deadline. The 54-year-old actor will portray the shy and insecure character of William Lee, as he recounts his life in Mexico City where he pursues a discharged American Navy serviceman named, Eugene Allerton. After no longer being a part of the Bond franchise, the star recently opened up about the iconic spy, and revealed he had suggested his character's death after the 2006 premiere of Casino Royale.  New project: Daniel Craig, 54, has signed on to star in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film adaptation titled, Queer, reported Deadline The Knives Out actor will play the character of Lee, as he both befriends and attempts to pursue discharged American Navy serviceman, Allerton, who is based off of the author's real-life friend, Adelbert Lewis Marker.  William S.

Jay Leno is opening up about his recovery after he suffered burns on his face and body in a garage fire last month.The 72-year-old star penned a column for The Wall Street Journal about moving forward in the wake of the November 12 accident as he worked in his garage.'You have to joke about it,' the former host of The Tonight Show said. 'There's nothing worse than whiny celebrities.