While it may seem massive, La La Land is a pretty tight-knit community (figuratively and literally). In Hollywood everyone knows each other, and not just by an acquaintance, some also by family ties.
Peter Bart: A Chorus Of “I’m Done” Rings Through Hollywood As Year 3 Of Pandemic Opens
27.01.2022 - 23:45 / deadline.com
“I’m done.”
So said Charlton Heston, the stoic but exhausted hero of the 1973 futurist thriller Soylent Green. The movie’s message: Society will self-destruct in the year 2022 even as rigid rules and secret efficiencies are imposed to cope with disease and food shortages.
As we launch into Year 3 of the pandemic, there are fears that 2022 might eerily turn out to be the doomsday year forecast by that movie, with Omicron and its subsequent variants stirring anger and confusion.
I’ve reached out to a mix of denizens of the entertainment community this week and found that the words “I’m done” comprise a frequent theme. Even Bill Maher, ever irascible at 66, has now joined the dissidents who reject what he calls the “mask paranoia.” He endorses the view of guest Bari Weiss that the U.S. has created “a pandemic of bureaucracy,” while Europe, by contrast, has learned to live with Covid-19.
The public, meanwhile, seems baffled by the mixed signals. Government agencies are distributing at-home tests, even as others, like, Cal/OSHA, rule that tests must be witnessed by a medical professional and processed by a lab. Los Angeles schools require masks, but they must be “medical grade,” not mere cloth, and new rulings may require Covid shots for school admission.
Overall, the spread of Omicron is tapering off even as Covid deaths in L.A. County continue to climb and new variants sneak into view.
The upshot, again, is confusion, which manifests itself in unexpected ways. Demand for tickets continues to grow for screenings at the American Cinematheque, but half the filmgoers fail to appear even though they’ve already paid, reports Ken Scherer, the executive director. At regular theaters, the younger audiences, though expanding, clutch
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Snail Mail details her recovery from vocal cord surgery: “You don’t really think about how much you need your voice”
Snail Mail has opened up about her road to recovery following a vocal cord surgery that forced the delay of tour dates in the US, UK and Europe.Speaking to Carmel Holt on a recent episode of the Sheroes Mixtape Memoir podcast, the singer – real name Lindsey Jordan – shared that she was “silent for the entire month” following the surgery in December, an experience that she said “was really hard”.“There were a lot of situations where I found myself just totally helpless. You know, you don’t really think about how much you need your voice,” she said.
justjared.com
08.02.2022 / 01:00
Sydney Sweeney Calls Out Double Standards Over Nude Scenes in Hollywood
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nypost.com
07.02.2022 / 17:31
The power of the dong: The year the penis was unleashed in Hollywood
71-and-counting penis tab to the talking member in “Pam & Tommy,” filmmakers are no longer afraid of a phallic moment. Dropping trou is now the mark of mastery: Look no further than an authentically full-frontal Benedict Cumberbatch as an Oscar front-runner for his filthy role in “The Power of the Dog.”The proof may be in the prosthetic genitalia.
justjared.com
07.02.2022 / 10:55
Razzie Awards 2022 - Nominations for 'Worst' Movies of the Year Revealed
The 2022 Razzie Awards nominations have been revealed.
etcanada.com
04.02.2022 / 21:47
Thandiwe Newton Tearfully Addresses Colourism In Hollywood
Thandiwe Newton is apologizing for the benefits she says she’s gotten as a light-skinned Black actress.
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04.02.2022 / 21:31
Billboard Names Their Woman of the Year for 2022
Billboard is making a big announcement!
abcnews.go.com
04.02.2022 / 21:13
Olivia Rodrigo named Woman of the Year by Billboard
LOS ANGELES -- Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo only needed one album to earn her the title of Billboard's 2022 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.The former teen actor turned pop star will be honored as the 2022 Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 2. Previous honorees also include Cardi B, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande.Rodrigo became 2021′s biggest breakout star with her confessional debut album, breaking chart records and racking up awards and nominations.
variety.com
03.02.2022 / 03:17
Step Inside Beverly Hills Four Seasons’ New Director Suite, Featuring Hollywood Hills Views and Celeb-Worthy Amenities
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nme.com
01.02.2022 / 13:46
Korn to stream intimate ‘Requiem’ release show from an LA church
Korn have announced a ‘Requiem’ album release show live-stream in Hollywood, Los Angeles this week.The band’s 14th studio effort will arrive this Friday (February 4) via Loma Vista Recordings. It’s been previewed by the singles ‘Start The Healing’ and ‘Forgotten’, the latter of which came out earlier this month.Yesterday (January 31) the group shared details of Requiem Mass, “an intimate ceremony & live performance at the Hollywood United Methodist Church in LA”.
ok.co.uk
29.01.2022 / 10:47
Inside Bridget Fonda's life as a stay at home mum after rejecting Hollywood fame
Having cracked Hollywood in the 1980s and 1990s, Bridget Fonda was one of the most memorable pin-ups of the time. But after twelve years out of the spotlight, the star’s life looks a lot more different, swapping red carpets for a quieter time. Here’s everything we know about her lifestyle change… Who is Bridget Fonda? Bridget Fonda is a former American actress, hailing from a family of renowned actors - her father is Peter Fonda, her aunt is Jane Fonda and her grandfather is Henry Fonda.
ok.co.uk
28.01.2022 / 06:19
Inside Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman's romance and life together following Hollywood retirement
Bridget Fonda was one of the most memorable pin-ups of the nineties, having starred in a number of box office hits.The film star comes from an acting dynasty and showbiz runs in the blood from her grandfather Henry Fonda to father Peter Fonda and aunt Jane Fonda. Bridget, now 58, who starred in films such as Single White Female and Jackie Brown, is married to film composer, Danny Elfman, 68. However, despite being red carpet regulars the couple has decided to swap the glamour of celebrity for a quieter life out of the spotlight.
etcanada.com
28.01.2022 / 03:03
Nicola Coughlan Opens Up About Her Life-Changing Role In ‘Bridgerton’, Teases Steamy Season 2
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variety.com
25.01.2022 / 10:49
Damon Herriman and Greta Scacchi Join Sarah Snook in ‘Run Rabbit Run’
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