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BBC Casualty fans were left utterly gobsmacked this week as they caught a glimpse of Charlie Fairhead, played by Derek Thompson, taking on a fresh role following his emotional exit from the long-running medical drama earlier this year. The veteran actor, who has become synonymous with his character in Casualty, made a surprise appearance in the Belfast-based series Blue Lights, causing quite the buzz among fans during its second episode.

Poor Things actress, whose real name is Emily Jean Stone, recently explained that, despite taking the name “Emma” when she first joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), she would once again like to be called Emily.“That would be so nice,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in a new interview. “I would like to be Emily.”Stone explained that she had to take the name “Emma Stone” when joining the SAG because there was already another actress called “Emily Stone” registered with the union.She went on to say, however, that some people in Hollywood have actually started using her real name.“When I get to know them, people that I work with do,” she explained.

Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham has hit out at people in Hollywood who are comfortable “ignoring” the ongoing war in Gaza.The Irish actor, who played Davos Seaworth on the HBO show, and is also in the new Netflix sci-fi drama 3 Body Problem, was speaking ahead of a pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin on Wednesday (April 24).Speaking about the conversations he has had with other people in the filmmaking industry, he said: “What concerns me is that the people who do care and are not doing anything are, in my opinion, worse than the people who don’t care.”“That it sits well with them, they can ignore it.”He also issued a warning to those who are not speaking out: “The internet doesn’t forget,” he said. “When this comes around, when the ICJ [International Court of Justice] and ICC [International Criminal Court] hopefully do their work honourably, it is going to come out.”“And the people who didn’t talk – it is not going to be forgotten.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Emily Blunt is staunchly opposed to algorithms making any decisions in Hollywood. Ahead of the release of her summer tentpole “The Fall Guy,” the Oscar nominee joined co-star Ryan Gosling for a Vanity Fair Italy cover story in which she expressed frustration over algorithm-driven decision making.

Last year it was strike action in Hollywood, now it’s Canada.

Scott Disick has been making headlines for some scary health concerns. The reality star has caught the attention of fans with his dramatic weight loss over the past few months. Many noticed that the father of three looked gaunt and thinner than usual during his recent outings.

Diane Lane, Jeff Daniels, and Lucy Liu are stepping out for the premiere of their new Netflix series!

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are stepping out for the night!

The Twilight film franchise left behind a legacy that still lives on today, and it introduced us to a talented (and very wealthy) cast of stars.

When she announced she was leaving her role as a judge on “American Idol” while appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in February, Perry also teased new music in the works. “I mean, I love ‘Idol’ so much. … It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat,” she told Kimmel with a wink.When asked how her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie reacted to the news, she joked they’d find out that night and said, “They know that I have some things planned for this year.”“So, it’s going to be a very, very exciting year … for all popstar girlies!” she added.

We know Kim Kardashian‘s family is connected in Hollywood circles, but did you know they are this connected?!

Two actors who left General Hospital years ago are opening up about what led to their exits from the long-running soap opera series.

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles is one of Bravo‘s hottest shows.

Late last week, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino shocked the film industry. All set to start shooting his tenth and would-be final film, “The Movie Critic,” or at least a handful of scenes to be eligible for a tax credit and then resume in 2025, the filmmaker pivoted, changed course, and then canceled the film.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone found success in Hollywood with iconic roles in popular films, and with similarities in their careers and action-packed productions, the pair also found themselves competing against each other while at the top of their fame.Sylvester Stallone wants Ryan Gosling to be the new ‘Rambo’: ‘He loves the character’Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he’s recovering from surgeryArnold Schwarzenegger’s most iconic role could have been played by OJ SimpsonDuring their latest joint interview with TMZ, the pair discussed their rivalry and shared some insight about their careers, where they compared how deep their competition went, including machine guns and even body fat.“We ended up kind of like, ‘Well, you killed 28 people in the movie; I killed 32,’” Arnold said during the interview, with Sylvester sharing his thoughts at the time; “I got to top that.” The two actors also discussed their appearance and how they competed for the best physique in the business.“It was now the body count and then it was kind of, like, ‘Well, what was your body fat? ‘I was down to seven percent,’ Sly said. And then I said, ‘I was down to 10 percent,’” Arnold added, “So it became a competition with the body.”“And then he started using machine guns that were kind of, like, huge machine guns.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events The last time I spoke to Noah Jupe was four years ago when he was just 15 years old. It was over Zoom, and he was promoting HBO’s “The Undoing” from a Detroit hotel room, where he was under mandatory quarantine waiting to be cleared to start work on Steven Soderbergh’s “No Sudden Move.” At the time, Jupe’s list of credits already included “The Night Manager,” “Suburbicon,” the first two “A Quiet Place” films and “Ford v Ferrari.” He had earned a Spirit Award nomination for his work starring role in “Honey Boy,” director Alma Har’el’s drama loosely based on Shia LaBeouf’s childhood.

Despite winning his defamation trailer against his ex-wife Amber Heard following her allegations of domestic violence, actor Johnny Depp is still a persona non-grata in Hollywood, by and large. The actor hasn’t starred in anything significant since he was fired/resigned from the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise in 2020, but that hasn’t really stopped the less-discerning European film market from tapping his talents.

Kyle Boulia has joined The Office of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as Deputy Press Secretary to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, and Director of Communications for Archewell in the U.S. The move follows his departure from UTA after 6 years in late March where he last served as Corporate Communications Manager.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Bruno Tonioli has been dazzling us with his flamboyant critiques and infectious energy for 15 years, but in a surprising twist, he hung up his judging paddles on the UK show last year. Fans of Bruno can still enjoy Bruno's charisma and TV charm lighting up our screens over in the States on Dancing with the Stars and watch as he makes a splash as the newest judge on Britain's Got Talent, stepping in for David Walliams.

Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to receive one of the biggest honors of his career.

Meghan Markle has found a staunch ally in Hollywood heavyweight Melissa McCarthy, who's come out swinging against the Duchess's detractors.The Bridesmaids actress hailed Meghan as "wonderful" amidst the latest wave of criticism.The Duchess of Sussex has been under fire from Royal enthusiasts following the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Her debut offering, a boutique run of 50 jars of strawberry jam, has stirred up quite the conversation as a "soft launch" for her online platform.

Ncuti Gatwa is sharing his experience as a Black man in Hollywood.

remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.The A24 election-year gamble, the indie studio’s biggest budgeted film yet, took in $11.1 million in ticket sales at 3,929 theaters over the weekend.The $50 million film, set in a near-future US in which Texas and California have joined in rebellion against a fascist president, has grossed $44.9 million in two weeks.Its provocative premise – and A24’s marketing, which included images of US cities ravaged by war – helped keep “Civil War” top of mind for moviegoers.But it was a painfully slow weekend in theaters – the kind sure to add to concern over what’s thus far been a down year for Hollywood at the box office.Year-to-date ticket sales are down almost 20% compared to last year, according to Comscore.Going into the weekend, Universal Pictures’ “Abigail,” a critically acclaimed R-rated horror film about the daughter of Dracula, had been expected to lead ticket sales.It came in second with $10.2 million in 3,384 theaters.That was still a fair result for a film that cost a modest $28 million to make.

David Mamet is speaking out in response to the presumption that his kids are nepo babies.

Variety‘s annual Power of Law breakfast, presented by City National Bank, featured speakers discussing the radical changes that have rocked the entertainment industry in recent years and how insiders are adapting to the uncertainty surrounding Hollywood. The event honored Cliff Gilbert-Lurie, Ziffren Brittenham LLP co-managing and senior partner, with the Power of Law Award recognizing his long career and his impressive track record of philanthropic work in Los Angeles County and beyond.

David Mamet is against the initiatives in Hollywood to create diversity, equity, and inclusion, referred to as DEI.

It’s a very exciting day for Jodie Foster!

Full House is one of those hit shows from the ’90s that we’re still thinking about all the way into 2024.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Gov. Phil Murphy has made TV and film a top priority for New Jersey ever since he took the helm of the Garden State in 2018. This week, Murphy made a West Coast swing to talk artificial intelligence with firms in the Bay Area and to talk new business with studios in Hollywood.

An exasperated Bill Maher, notorious for not having his own children, asked on Friday’s ‘Real Time’ why he is the one who is always left trying to defend them.

America Ferrera recently marked a significant milestone as she turned 40. However, rather than go out and about in the festivities, Ferrera took to social media to use her birthday as a platform for advocacy, highlighting an issue close to her heart: voting rights.In a heartfelt post on her social media accounts, Ferrera shared a photo of herself surrounded by balloons and a call to action for her followers to donate to a voting rights organization. This act exemplifies Ferrera’s commitment to using her platform for positive change and amplifying important causes.But Ferrera’s birthday didn’t just inspire activism from her followers.

The cast of Pulp Fiction is back together to celebrate its 30th anniversary!

EXCLUSIVE: Almost 30 years after they first started working together on Saturday Night Live, Molly Shannon and Steve Koren have re-teamed for a comedy series, which is in development at HBO. Shannon and Koren are executive producing the untitled project, written by Koren and starring Shannon.

Zendaya is opening up about a funny moment in her relationship with boyfriend Tom Holland.

The Tortured Poets Department is here — and the internet is already down bad for it!

It takes an incredible amount of talent to make it in the music industry, but it takes so much more to find crossover success in the acting world.