James Patterson Apologizes After Backlash For Saying Older, White Male Writers Are Experiencing Racism

EXCLUSIVE: Queer advocacy group Out in Hollywood released its second annual list of the best unproduced queer-focused television pilot scripts of the past year.

Director John McNaughton made his name in Hollywood with subversive thrillers like 1998’s “Wild Things” and the 1986 seminal serial killer pic “Henry: Portrait of A Serial Killer.” The latter film gave “The Walking Dead” actor Michael Rooker one of his big breakout lead roles. Now, the two are set to work together once again.

Amber Heard is reportedly "in talks" to write a tell-all book following her loss in court earlier this month against ex-husband Johnny Depp in their multi-million dollar defamation trial. The 36-year-old actress is "really excited" about the potential new work as sources told OK! magazine Heard has "nothing to lose" now that the proceedings are over in the highly publicized dispute.

Farrah Abraham, a former Teen Mom OG star, has been charged with battery after she was arrested in January.

Farrah Abraham, a former star, has been charged with battery after she was arrested in January.According to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Abraham will be arraigned on Thursday at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.Abraham, 31, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault in January, following an incident at a Hollywood nightclub. The reality star was detained after allegedly slapping a security guard at the club and restaurant Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood.Despite the arraignment on the court calendar, Abraham's attorney released a statement on Wednesday claiming that no charges have been brought against her.«The Law Office of Dario C. Gomez, Esq., on behalf of our client, Ms.

Amber Heard is reportedly engaged in talks to write a tell-all book revealing the intimate details of her life and relationship history, as she struggles to boost her income following her loss of a defamation law suit with ex husband Johnny Depp earlier this month. As a result of the trial, Amber has been ordered to pay Johnny $8 million in damages after she wrote a damning op-ed piece, which contained a string of damaging allegations and very nearly cost him his career.

Bowing out. After a contentious divorce with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has revealed that he’s in the “last leg” of his Hollywood career. But will Brad Pitt quit acting, for real?

Sean Connery starred in his fifth James Bond movie in a row, You Only Live Twice. By this stage, the Scottish was fed up playing 007 and displeased with his salary. When shooting in Japan he was left furious after being followed into a bathroom by a photographer and repeatedly pursued by a stalker.

Lauren Graham and her longtime partner, Peter Krause, called it quits after more than 10 years together.A rep for the alum told that the 55-year-old actress and 56-year-old actor «quietly ended their relationship last year.» It's unclear what led to the breakup or why they decided to keep it private until now. ET has reached out to the actress' rep for comment.Graham and Krause's relationship romantic after they co-starred as siblings on the NBC dramedy,, which ran for six seasons from 2010 to 2015.During an appearance on  in 2014, Graham struggled to answer when asked what the future held for the couple at the time.«I never know how to answer this question,» she quipped.

Lauren Graham and Peter Krause are ending things.

Tom Hanks unleashed his wrath on a horde of fans who caused his wife, Rita Wilson, to trip and nearly fall to the ground. Hanks was so furious, he shouted at them to «back the f**k off.»The scene unfolded Wednesday night in New York City after the couple was leaving a building and walking to their waiting SUV.

Tom Hanks is happy to see progress being made for gay representation in Hollywood.

As “Cha Cha Real Smooth” approaches its release this Friday on AppleTV+, it’s safe to say that Cooper Raiff’s social capital in Hollywood is surging. And the upstart director already has his next couple of projects lined up.

Jennifer Aniston has faced strong backlash for her recent comments about Monika Lewinksy and Paris Hilton's rise to fame, prompting many to accuse the Friends star of benefiting from nepotism in her own career.  The Emmy-award winner actor sparked controversy on Tuesday during her sit-down interview on Variety's Actors on Actors, in which she discussed the drastic changes in celebrity culture over the past few decades. Speaking candidly to fellow movie star, Sebastian Stan, Jennifer made some divisive remarks about two high-profile people in Hollywood – Monica Lewinsky and Paris Hilton.

following a prior remark on racism. Speaking to the UK’s Sunday Times this weekend, Patterson said that “white older male writers” aren’t getting hired for “writing gigs in film, theatre, TV or publishing” right now — claiming the phenomenon is “just another form of racism.”“What’s that all about? Can you get a job? Yes. Is it harder? Yes.