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Having founded a hugely success video game company from his box room in Bolton, Lee Chambers had already achieved more at 21 than most do in a lifetime.

and the movie franchisehas died. He was 60.«Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes,» his rep confirmed to ET on Friday.

Naman Ramachandran A poster has been unveiled for “Barzakh,” starring top Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed. The only South Asian selection at Series Mania this year, the series will debut in the showcase’s International Panorama, a 12-title competitive section where it will be eligible for the best series, director, actress, actor, student jury and audience awards. “Barzakh” (6 x 58′) is produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal for Zindagi, the Indian subcontinent focused programming block on streamer ZEE5 Global. It is helmed by critically acclaimed director Asim Abbasi who also directed Zindagi’s first Pakistani original “Churails” and the feature film “Cake.”

Kathy McDonald Now that the Oscars are over and the 2022-23 awards season has ended (at least until Emmys campaigning starts in earnest in June), you may be searching for realness as you set vacation plans. Travelers increasingly crave authentic experiences that allow them to connect with nature, local culture and wellness. The trend towards connectivity and experiential travel has only accelerated since the pandemic, as people get back out on the road seeking a sense of discovery of self and place. Here’s where to travel truly and deeply in California. Winery Escape Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Calistoga, Calif.

#Vanderpump cast member who’s texted her. Can you guess? SUR’s servers and bartenders were initially a hard partying bunch with dreams of modeling, acting and music careers. Vanderpump acted as both mother hen and referee to her staffers, counseling them as they dated and mated — almost exclusively with each other.As the seasons wore on, the stars began to all have similar facial features as they spent their Bravo earnings at the cosmetic surgeon.

Controversial actor Robert Blake (born Michael James Gubitosi) died today in Los Angeles from heart disease, according to his niece, Noreen Austin. He was 89 years old.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein have been to the SXSW Film Festival twice before — for 2013’s “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” which they wrote, and 2019’s “Stuber,” which they produced. But when the pair debut the action-comedy “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” as the opening film of the annual Austin event this Friday, it will be the first time they’ve done so as directors. They couldn’t be more excited. “It’s the perfect setting for this movie,” Goldstein says, sitting in the Paramount lot office he shares with Daley, for an interview with Variety about the release of their latest movie. “It feels like the quintessential South By film,” Daley adds. “It’s big and all-encompassing but there’s also something a little bit subversive about it.”

Brent Lang Executive Editor William Shatner kicks things off with a compliment. We’re talking via Zoom — he’s beaming in from the sprawling kitchen of his Los Angeles home, which overlooks the San Fernando Valley. I’m dialing in from the living room of my walkup apartment in Brooklyn, a much more modest setting. But Shatner is impressed by the over-stocked bookcase behind me, as well as the paintings, a seascape and an impressionist pastoral scene that I inherited from my grandmother, that line the wall around it. “You have terrific taste,” Shatner exclaims with the kind of brio that Captain James T. Kirk, his most famous alter-ego, approached his mission “to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, [and] boldly go where no man has gone before!”

Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy are gearing up to waltz with a side of wine. The ballroom dancing brothers are set to star in a new dance show, , it was announced on Wednesday. The siblings, who rose to fame as pros on Dancing With the Stars, will be heading to the JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Napa Valley Opera House, where the show will debut this summer. As for what audience members can expect, attendees will enjoy five different wine tastings as they view a theatrical cabaret-style dance performance inspired by the beverage. «From bright, bubbly, smooth and elegant to quirky, flamboyant, bold and complex, is not your typical cabaret or wine tasting as guests will experience a wine pairing flight in an entirely new and dynamic way,» a press release for the project explained.

Margot Robbie starred in "Bombshell," she had a chance encounter with one of the real life subjects of the film: Megyn Kelly."Bombshell encounter in Deer Valley Utah," Megyn captioned an Instagram photo of the women on Tuesday, March 7. "She was gracious & friendly."A post shared by Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly)In the snap, the women wear dark tops, smiles and seem to be genuinely cordial.The former "Megyn Kelly Today" host added, "Kind of weird for both of us since she spent months with the 'fake me' for a movie.

Ed Fury, a 1951 Mr. Muscle Beach winner who became one of the most successful male physique models of the era before launching a swords & sandal film career that rivaled the genre’s leading man Steve Reeves, died at his California home on Feb. 24. He was 94.

Margot Robbie just had a “bombshell encounter” with Megyn Kelly.

Moving on, but not away. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix are “still living together” following their recent split.

Another shocking twist in the ongoing saga of Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix!

Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval discussed his affair with Raquel Leviss on-camera for Vanderpump Rules Season 10 on Friday (March 3), according to a new report.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has picked up North American rights to the acclaimed French thriller Our Father, the Devil (Mon père, le diable), marking the narrative feature debut of writer-director Ellie Foumbi, which this Saturday will contend for Best Feature as the Independent Spirit Awards. The indie will be released in theaters later this year, with an exclusive streaming release on the company’s indie discovery platform Fandor to follow.

charged in connection with the theft of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs, has sued the musician for alleging she was denied a $500,000 “no questions asked” reward, according to a lawsuit obtained by ET. In the suit, filed on Friday, McBride is seeking no less than $1.5 million from the singer over the money that Gaga offered in exchange for the dogs’ return. McBride alleges Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, announced the half-million-dollar reward through her social media accounts and news outlets.In February 2021, James Howard Jackson, 20, and two others were roaming through West Hollywood, California, and the San Fernando Valley, looking for French bulldogs and other expensive breeds of dogs to steal for profit.The group came across Ryan Fischer, who was walking the pop star's three dogs. The group dognapped two of the French bulldogs and Fischer was shot in the chest, by Jackson, in the course of the robbery.Gaga then released a «no questions asked» reward offer for Koji and Gustav's return.A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga)The suit alleges Gaga never intended to pay the «no questions asked» reward money, instead law enforcement asked McBride questions about the return of the bulldogs.

Once described as one of Britain's most "outrageous" roads, Hardknott Pass between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley in the Lake District is only the width of a bridleway and is filled with twisting bends.

A flash flood warning was issued for the entirety of Los Angeles county this afternoon which will remain in place until 10 p.m. Forecasters pointed to Burbank, Griffith Park, Universal City, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Hollywood, downtown, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Mount Wilson, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora and San Dimas as areas that are likely to experience flash flooding.

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita north of Los Angeles closed today due to “inclement weather,” according to a park statement. Local station KTLA reported its radar showed, “lower level snow in areas of Simi Valley, Santa Clarita, La Crecenta and La Cañada Flintridge” at about 5 a.m. this morning.

. Jason Bowles, the armorer's attorney, tells ET, «Hannah is not returning to the filming.»The news that Gutierrez-Reed won't be further involved in comes the month after she and Alec Baldwin were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Shortly thereafter, Santa Fe prosecutors dropped the firearms enhancement charge against the pair, meaning that they now each face 18 months in jail instead of five years.Baldwin's attorney previously called the charges «a miscarriage of justice,» while Bowles told ET that Gutierrez-Reed «did not commit involuntary manslaughter» and said the charges stemmed from «a very flawed investigation, and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts.»After the charges were filed, Melina Spadone, the attorney for Rust Movie Productions, told ETthat the film would move forward with plans to resume shooting, adding that there will be «on-set safety supervisors and union crew members,» and noting that the production «will bar any use of working weapons or any ammunition.» will not, however, return to New Mexico to complete filming. Yellowstone Film Ranch co-founders Richard Gray, Carter Boehm and Colin Davis told ET that the movie is set to be relocated to the Yellowstone Film Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana.«The dedication and passion of the entire  production team to honor Halyna’s vision has deeply moved us.

— following the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 — filming on the Western is set to be relocated to the Yellowstone Film Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana.Yellowstone Film Ranch co-founders Richard Gray, Carter Boehm and Colin Davis issued the following joint statement on Wednesday, saying, «The dedication and passion of the entire production team to honor Halyna’s vision has deeply moved us. We’ve learned so much about Halyna as a friend and colleague, the depth of her artistry, and the lasting impact she had on so many.

Don’t mess with Orlando Bloom! The story of how the Carnival Row star retrieved his items stolen by the infamous Bling Ring is almost as wild as the robberies themselves.

It’s crazy to think that boyish-looking Jonathan Tucker, known for roles in “The Virgin Suicides” (1999), “Hostage” (2005), “In the Valley of Elah” (2007), and “The Ruins” (2008), is now 40 years old. And beyond roles like “Charlie’s Angels” (2019), the perennially youthful-looking actor generally plays nice guys, introverts, and the like.

EXCLUSIVE: Roku is ramping up its adventure series slate.

EXCLUSIVE: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial has rounded out its cast with Monica Raymund (Hightown), Lance Reddick (Bosch), Griffin Dunne (This Is Us), Elizabeth Anweis (Batwoman), Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), Francois Battiste (Ten Days in the Valley), and Gabe Kessler (Hightown). They join previously announced leads Keifer Sutherland, Jake Lacy, and Jason Clarke.

Christina Ricci has finalised her divorce from James Heerdegen. The 42-year-old actress and the producer called time on their relationship two years ago, and they've now reached an agreement over their divorce. Under the terms of their agreement, Christina will be given their house in the San Fernando Valley, while the former couple will split the money from the sale of their property in New York City.

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Veteran PR executive Karen Jones is stepping down as EVP and Head of Communications for HBO and HBO Max. She will be leaving HBO — and likely the entertainment business — early next year and is exploring opportunities in educational access.

A nurse has been charged after she allegedly cut a dying man's foot off so that she could put it on display at her family's taxidermy store. Mary K. Brown, a hospice nurse from Wisconsin was given the role to look after the man in his final days but instead reportedly chopped his foot off for her own personal benefit and left him in severe pain.

Watch Below: Donda Academy Morning GreetingDonda Academy, a Christian private school located in Simi Valley, California is currently in its third year, with 82 enrolled students - and apart from a few images and videos posted by the rapper himself, not much is known about the K-12 school which reportedly costs $15,000 per year.On the official website of the school, Donda Academy has revealed what a typical day looks like for students. “Each day, Donda students learn fundamentals, grow in their faith, and experience two enrichment classes,” the site explains. A daily schedule includes full school worship, core classes of language, math and science and an afternoon of enrichment courses including “world language, visual art, film, choir and parkour.”Not much is known about Kanye's school.In an interview with ABC News, Kanye explained that the “gospel school” focused on helping give “kids practical tools that they need in a world post the iPhone being created.” “So many schools are made to set kids up for industries that don’t even matter anymore.”Elsewhere on the website, the school also encourages people to “join the mission to provide the youth with the passion, purpose and spiritual foundations they need to thrive in tomorrow’s world.”Sprinkled throughout the site are “Donda Rules,” including “Donda Rule #58: Writing should be regarded as an activity that necessitates critical thinking, an aspect that is fundamental to all good writing,” and “Donda Rule #51: Students must be confident in forming ideas.

A new documentary series about Elon Musk recently debuted on British television, and unveiled some pretty wild revelations.

Two inmates at a Northern California prison killed another inmate on Friday, authorities said, the third instance in under two weeks that an inmate was killed while jailed in the state. The latest killing happened at High Desert State Prison, officials said. Inmates William Lutts, 39, and Timothy Smith, 40, attacked fellow inmate Terence Coleman, 51.

William Earl Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez has resigned her post amid a mushrooming scandal about racist comments she made about a fellow council member that were leaked on social media. On Tuesday, Martinez stepped down from her role as council president in light of the outcry over her comments, which were secretly recorded in October 2021. But the pressure on Martinez, who was heard using a derogatory Spanish phrase to refer to the Black son of fellow councilmember Mike Bonin, was only building on Wednesday. Martinez, who represented Van Nuys and other areas of the San Fernando Valley, issued an 11-page statement on Wednesday, according to KNBC-TV. “It is with a broken heart that I resign my seat for Council District 6, the community I grew up in and my home,” she wrote. “And last, to all little Latina girls across this city – I hope I’ve inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see. While I take the time to look inwards and reflect, I ask that you give me space and privacy.”

Nikki Bella didn't need anyone to give her away at her wedding. In an interview with, the 38-year-old former WWE star reveals why she walked herself down the aisle at her August wedding to Artem Chigvintsev.«I walked myself down the aisle because I'm about to be 39 and I don't need to be given away,» she explains.