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California on Monday, according to her husband, John Easterling. A Facebook post read: 'We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time. 'Her Grease co-star Travolta was among the first to pay tribute, who wrote: 'My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

Orlando Bloom is all smiles while stepping out for a television appearance on Tuesday (April 16) in New York City.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” currently in production on its third season, has been renewed by Paramount+ for Season 4.

BreAnna Bell “Blue Eye Samurai” has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, “Blue Eye Samurai” tells the story of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword. Set in Edo-period Japan, Mizu lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.

Netflix has renewed the critically acclaimed animated action series Blue Eye Samurai for a second season.

He won I’m A Celebrity back in 2008 and went on to present its spin-off show for ten years, so Joe Swash certainly knows a thing or two about what it’s really like in the Australian jungle. Letting us in on some show secrets, he’s revealed what actually happens when cleaning the camp’s toilet – also known as the dunny – and it’s not as bad as you might think. “With the dunny, you’ve got to take out a big barrel from underneath – and you’ve got to be careful in case it slops up – and then you’ve got to put a lid on it and drag it around the corner,” the former EastEnders star, 41, explained to OK! .

On this day in 1966, Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek: The Original Series launched on NBC.

Netflix has dropped a new teaser for its anticipated live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.

Shatner returned to Earth consumed with feelings of “grief.”He compared going back on a galactic journey to “revisiting a love affair” and told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that he should probably “let it alone.”Shatner’s deep connection to space exploration began more than 50 years ago when he starred as Captain James T. Kirk on the legendary television series, “Star Trek.”His celestial affinity may be written in the stars now that he has plans to stay grounded for the foreseeable future, but Shatner will not stay away from interplanetary drama for too long as the host of the new FOX unscripted series, “Stars on Mars.”In 2021, Shatner made history when he became the oldest living person to travel into space during an 11-minute trek aboard the New Shepard spacecraft. He was 90 years old.“What I experienced was not so much the flight into space, but my observation,” he recalled.

Hollywood stars are mourning the loss of the iconic Tina Turner. The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll's death was announced Wednesday on Instagram.Turner died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, near Zurich, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.

wrote. “She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Flea also posted a tribute to the singer.“Truest rocker.

at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long illness, her manager confirmed to on May 24. She was 83. During her 60-year-long career, Turner made lasting friendships both within the industry and outside of it.

Gremlins” never get them wet, never feed them after midnight and never expose them to bright lights. Oh, and one more: if you want to watch the new animated prequel series, “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,” be sure to turn on Max (the newly branded HBO Max/Discovery+ streaming service) on May 23.

Max has set the premiere date for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, the animated prequel series to the iconic film franchise, for Tuesday, May 23. The date was revealed today during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming servie in Los Angeles. You can watch a teaser below.

Jordan Moreau “Star Wars” is getting fully animated once again. The new trailer for Season 2 of “Star Wars: Visions,” the animated anthology series, has released out of London’s Star Wars Celebration convention. Season 2 of “Star Wars: Visions” will release on May 4, which is known as Star Wars Day among the fans (“May the Fourth be with you”). The nine animation studios that worked on Season 2 are El Guiri, Cartoon Saloon, Punkrobot, Aardman, Studio Mir, Studio La Cachette, 88 Pictures, D’Art Shtaijo with Lucasfilm and Triggerfish. The contributors’ previous credits are impressive this season. Cartoon Saloon is a five-time Oscar-nominated animation studio, most recently for “Wolfwalkers” on Apple TV+; Aardman is known for the stop-motion, claymation characters from “Wallace and Gromit”; Studio Mir has worked on hit shows like “The Legend of Korra” and “Harley Quinn”; just to highlight a few of the teams’ projects.

Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury yesterday (March 30), in the first criminal case against a former US President. Numerous famous faces from the entertainment world have since shared their thoughts on the decision.The charges faced by the former POTUS stem back to 2016, when adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal claimed that they were paid in an attempt to silence claims of extramarital affairs.According to the charges, in late 2016 – amid his presidential campaign – Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels $130,000 (£105,300) to stay silent about an incident a decade earlier.

Sally Field received praise from some and criticism from others for her "self-aware" speech from Sunday's Screen Actors Guild awards in which she appeared to acknowledge her "white privilege." "I was a little White girl with a pug-nose born in Pasadena, California," she said. "And when I look around this room tonight, I know my fight –  as hard as it was ― was lightweight compared to some of yours.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Actor and activist George Takei will be honored with the Prospect Theater Company’s annual muse award. Takei, who is best known for his performance as Hikaru Sulu in the “Star Trek” series and films, is one of four honorees. The others include Tony & Grammy Award nominee Michael McElroy, the founder of Broadway Inspirational Voices; theater education leader Jim Hoare,executive vice president of Theatrical Rights Worldwide; and composer, lyricist, music producer and activist Georgia Stitt. Prospect’s Spring Gala will be held on May 1 at The Edison Ballroom in Times Square. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and entertainment from special guests in celebration of this year’s Muse Award recipients.

George Takei has responded to the barbed comments made about him by former Star Trek costar William Shatner.

Several celebrities are ready to say goodbye to Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover!

Will & Grace actors Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack have led tributes to their late co-star Leslie Jordan. The actor/comedian died after a car crash in Hollywood on Monday morning. He was 67.

Remembering an icon. Celebrities are paying tribute to Leslie Jordan following his death at the age of 67.

The world is mourning the death of Angela Lansbury, who died at age 96 after making her mark on stage, film and television during a career spanning eight decades.

died in her sleep on Tuesday at age 96.“Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander was among the mourners, tweeting out a message of sorrow: “The great Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I’ve ever met has left us,” he wrote. “Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always.”Comedian and thespian Mario Cantone also responded with a photo of him and Lansbury, writing, “she was a glorious one.”“Rest In Peace Great Dame Angela Lansbury,” he added.Playwright and screenwriter Harvey Fierstein also shared a photographic memory, declaring, “She, my darlings, was EVERYTHING!”RIP Angela LansburyA remarkable talent…She started out as an ingenue in movies like #Gaslightthen became a TV star with #MurderSheWroteA very long career where she kept reinventing herself pic.twitter.com/2E2oJm0KTRAngela Lansbury – She, my darlings, was EVERYTHING! pic.twitter.com/MLKlRNjxhA“Star Trek” and “Mulan” alum George Takei added, “Angela Lansbury, who graced the stage for decades winning five Tony awards and brought the sleuthing Jessica Fletcher into our living rooms for a dozen years, has passed.”“A tale old as time, our beloved Mrs.

BreAnna Bell Hollywood is mourning the loss of famed actress Angela Lansbury with stars like Josh Gad, George Takei and Jeremy O. Harris all penning touching tributes to the late actor and singer on social media. Lansbury died at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday. She was just five days shy of her 97th birthday. While known for her extensive list of credits accrued from her 75 years in the industry, Lansbury was largely recognized for her turn as Jessica Fletcher on CBS’ “Murder, She Wrote.” The role would go on to help her secure the record for most Emmy acting nods. “Angela Lansbury, who graced the stage for decades winning five Tony awards and brought the sleuthing Jessica Fletcher into our living rooms for a dozen years, has passed. A tale old as time, our beloved Mrs. Potts will sing lullabies to us now from the stars. Rest, great soul,” said “Star Trek” alum George Takei.

wrote comedian, actor and thespian Mario Cantone. “She was a glorious one.”Comedian Kathy Griffin spoke for the larger community of fans of Lansbury: “I cannot tell you how many ladies and gays are crushed, moved and feeling nostalgic about something in the past with the news of the passing of the fabulous Dame Angela Lansbury.”Tony-Award winning playwright Harvey Fierstein tweeted, “Angela Lansbury – She, my darlings, was EVERYTHING!”“2012. And this VERY excited #theaterkid got to meet her, after one of our shows at Godspell,” wrote actress Uzo Aduba.

Murder She Wrote star Angela Lansbury, who also gave her voice to the singing teapot Mrs. Potts in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, has died at the age of 96, her family have announced. Her family released the following statement: "The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 AM today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday." "In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Katherine and Ian, plus five great grandchildren and her brother, producer Edgar Lansbury.

Netflix has stacked the cast for their upcoming live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has rounded out its cast, adding 20 actors, including George Takei, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Danny Pudi and Arden Cho.

Selome Hailu Netflix has rounded out the cast of its upcoming live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” with 20 new additions including George Takei, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Arden Cho and Danny Pudi. Playing characters in the Water Tribe are Amber Midthunder (“Prey,” “Roswell”) as Princess Yue, the compassionate spiritual leader of the Northern Water Tribe; A Martinez (“Cowboy Bebop,” “Ambulance”) as Pakku, the veteran waterbending master of the Northern Water Tribe and a fierce defender of their traditions; Irene Bedard (“Pocahontas,” “The Stand”) as Yagoda, an empathetic healer who serves as a role model for her tribe’s female waterbenders; Joel Oulette (“Trickster,” “Ruby and the Well”) as Hahn, a strong and skilled warrior with an unwavering loyalty to his tribe; Nathaniel Arcand (“Heartland,” “FBI: Most Wanted”) as Chief Arnook, father to Princess Yue and the respected leader of their tribe; and Meegwun Fairbrother (“Burden of Truth,” “Mohawk Girls”) as Avatar Kuruk, a previous Avatar with a haunted past.

Top Gun: Maverick flies into a third consecutive week at Number 1 on the UK’s Official Film Chart.

Helen Mirren has paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The royal, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon. She was 96.

Goodbye to a legend. Tributes to Olivia Newton-John poured in after the actress’ death at age 73 following a lengthy cancer battle.

Grease” star and singer Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at 73 years old. In addition to John Travolta, who shared a heartfelt post about his “Grease” co-star on Instagram, other actors, directors and members of Hollywood took to social media to remember Newton-John’s career.On Monday, Newton-John’s husband announced that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California…surrounded by family and friends,” adding that she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” after sharing her experiences with breast cancer.Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “ONJ. Angel.” ONJ.

George Takei shared a story reflecting on his close friendship with fellow "Star Trek" actor Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 over the weekend. The 85-year-old actor wrote a tribute via Facebook to honor the late actress, noting how she supported Takei and his husband during their 2008 wedding.  "When my husband Brad and I got married, we asked Walter Koenig, who played ensign Chekov on the show, to be our best man at the wedding," he wrote on Monday.

George Takei says Nichelle Nichols wanted to be “best lady” at his wedding. The ‘Star Trek’ actor reminisced about the time he asked his co-star - who died aged 89 on Sunday (31. 07.