John Le Carré Remembered: Gary Oldman, Stephen King And Others Pay Tribute To Celebrated Spy Novelist

It’s a very special day for Stephen King!

direct to your inboxSir Sean Connery, Dame Barbara Windsor, and Caroline Flack were among the many stars who died in 2020.The tumultuous year began with the shock death of basketball star Kobe Bryant, who was killed alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash.This was before the pandemic upended life as we knew it, and took it away from a famous few.Here, we take a look at 55 of the high-profile figures who said their final goodbyes over the last 12 months:Derek Acorah died at the age of 69 on

Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in which his teenage daughter Gianna also perished. Naya Rivera's death by drowning shocked everyone as we learned how she protected her son and lost her own life in doing so.

There are fewer sure things in Hollywood than that there’s an interest in making a sequel to Ready Player One. After all, the Steven Spielberg film is based on a best selling novel by Ernest Cline, did well at the box office, got nominated for an Academy Award, and now has a sequel in book form.

beautifully decorated homes, but what better time of year to showcase their residences than at Christmas? Despite 2020's coronavirus pandemic dampening our spirits, the A-list have gone all out with their festive decorations – adding some much-needed cheer to our lives.

Brad Pitt will be celebrating the holidays with three of his and estranged wife Angelina Jolie’s children, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor, 57, will see his 14-year-old daughter, Shiloh, and 11-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne, on Christmas Day, the insider says.“They can spend the night with him on Christmas Eve,” the source adds, noting Pitt and Jolie, 45, previously discussed spending the holidays as a family when they were “getting along” earlier

Brad Pitt will be celebrating the holidays with three of his and estranged wife Angelina Jolie’s children, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor, 57, will see his 14-year-old daughter, Shiloh, and 11-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne, on Christmas Day, the insider says.“They can spend the night with him on Christmas Eve,” the source adds, noting Pitt and Jolie, 45, previously discussed spending the holidays as a family when they were “getting along” earlier

Ned Wynn, an actor and screenwriter who followed his father, Keenan Wynn, grandfather, Ed Wynn, and stepfather, Van Johnson, into show business, has died. He was 79.

We’re seeing double — seriously! Who would have thought there would be so many celebrity look-a-likes in Hollywood. For some of these stars, it’s truly uncanny the resemblance that they share with their peers. From hair color to eye shape, even down to their nose, we’ve rounded up some of the most well-known celebrity look-a-likes out there!

Quiver Distribution has nabbed the the U.S. rights to writer and director Nicholas Jarecki’s dramatic thriller Crisis, which stars Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer and Evangeline Lilly.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterAs 2020 lurches to a close, Columbia Records has given Sarah Mary Cunningham and John Salcedo some well-earned reasons to end it with a toast: They have both been given vice-president stripes, of publicity and digital marketing, respectively.Since joining Columbia in July of 2014, Cunningham has worked closely with Rosalia, Leon Bridges, the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” as well as TikTok superstar rapper PPcocaine, among

You thought Gary Oldman’s only shot at an Oscar this year was for his leading role in the David Fincher film, “Mank,” didn’t you? Well, surprise, surprise, we now have a second contending drama in the works that just announced a February release date, titled “Crisis.” READ MORE: David Fincher Admits His Directing Style Was “Exhausting” For Gary Oldman During ‘Mank’ According to distributor Quiver, “Crisis” is now scheduled for a February release date, from writer-director Nicholas Jarecki.

Tom Cruise reportedly went into a tirade on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 when he saw some crew members not following some COVID-19 safety protocols put into place to help keep everyone safe as the pandemic is still ongoing.

Tom Cruise’s rant on the Mission: Impossible 7 set about crew members not following COVID-19 protocols drew reactions of praise from some, including fellow celebrities.The actor, 58, made headlines on Tuesday, December 15, when The Sun published a recording of him screaming at the film’s crew. “They’re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us,” he reportedly said in the audio clip.

Charles D. King To make sense of all that has transpired in 2020 and what it portends for the media and entertainment sectors going forward, Variety spoke with a cross section of industry leaders about the broad theme of change.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, The Night Manager and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy passed away on Saturday (December 12) following a short illness.“It is with great sadness that we must confirm that David Cornwell – John le Carré – passed away from pneumonia last Saturday night after a short battle with the illness,” a statement issued by le Carré’s family said.“David is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Jane, and his sons Nicholas, Timothy, Stephen and Simon.

(CNN)Inclusion is evolving.Nowhere is this truer than in Hollywood, where there has been increased demand for improved representation by gender, sexuality, religion and opportunities for the disabled in the industry.The recent announcement by "Juno" star Elliot Page that they are transgender and identify as non-binary was greeted with surprise but also cheers by supporters and trans advocates alike.

Let’s be honest: There have been a lot of attractive men in Hollywood. But who are the hottest male celebrities? Of course, that list is never-ending (there have been a lot of good-looking men, OK?). but we thought we would at least round up the couple dozen guys we haven’t been able to stop crushing on for the past few years—or decades. (Looking at you, George Clooney.)