Peter Bart: Hollywood Studio Protectors Of Old Would Still Have Plenty To Do These Days

Seth Rogen, along with his producing partner Evan Goldberg, know a thing or two about working with major Hollywood studios. Some might even say the duo have cracked the studio code by being able to make widely-seen comedy films and TV series with studios while also retaining a lot of creative control.

Dolores Hughes, a star of the 2014 reality show Hollywood Hillbillies known as Mema, has died at 76.

The “what if?” game has always fascinated me: What if Donald Trump had been cast in Shark Tank rather than The Apprentice (it was Mark Burnett’s call)? He likely would have been broke rather than president.

Moving forward, the public holiday will be called the King’s Birthday in honour of King Charles III, who is now the head of the British Monarchy.

Not here for it. Jennifer Aniston shut down claims about what led to the end of her marriage to Brad Pitt.

I had just arrived at a small dinner party several years ago when a surprise guest, Johnny Carson, seated himself across from me and promptly invoked the dreaded “L” word. “We haven’t met before, so I should explain that I’m not a very ‘likable’ dinner companion,” he advised. “I’m paid to be entertaining on TV but dinner is a ‘no laugh’ zone.”

More details have emerged about Kathy Hilton allegedly using a homophobic slur.

Sticking to the theme. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber (neé Baldwin) did just that when Doja Cat had her Eyes Wide Shut birthday party on Friday, October 21.

A team of painters were at work this week restoring the mega-photographed Hollywood sign, a mission that carries a perverse irony.

A believer in Happily Ever After! Gwyneth Paltrow shared her feelings about finding “The One” — and if someone can have more than one big love in their lifetime. 

George Clooney is calling for change after learning about the way Julia Roberts has his number saved on her cell phone.While at the Los Angeles premiere for , ET's Nischelle Turner broached the subject with the 61-year-old actor about the nickname Roberts used to save his contact info. No, it's not «Gorgeous George» or anything close to that.

Nick Clement The Newport Beach Film Festival is attracting more interest from Hollywood as it opens its 23rd edition Oct. 13. The festival, which runs through Oct. 20 will feature a battalion of acclaimed films and attract talent for its numerous awards. This year’s opening night screening is the Daniel Radcliffe-led biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” while the closing night selection is “Glass Onion,” which is Rian Johnson’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Knives Out,” a big critical and box office success in 2019.  “We’re seeing all of the major studios and distribution companies seeking to work with us, as they understand the many benefits and opportunities of screening at festivals that are growing, and bringing in an enthusiastic crowd to their films,” says CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk. 

The Margot Robbie-Brad Pitt Hollywood yesteryear ensemble is no longer going limited on Christmas, rather wide on Dec. 23 as Sony’s A Man Called Otto switches to a New York-LA engagement on Christmas and a wide break on Jan. 13. Babylon was going to go wide on Jan. 6.

Mark Wahlberg has joined the growing list of celebrities who have moved away from Hollywood. During an appearance on "The Talk" last week, the 51-year-old actor revealed that he and his family have moved to Nevada, and he explained why they decided to relocate.

Hilary Swank has earned herself a successful career as an A-list actress and it's a long way from where she grew up.The two time Oscar winner - who is expecting twins - once lived in a trailer park in Washington State and could only dream of a life in Hollywood. MORE: Everything you need to know about Hilary Swank's gripping new drama Alaska Daily"My background is not something I forget," she said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday. "It helps me to not take what I have for granted.

A South Carolina man almost lost out on $300,000 after forgetting he purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick trip to a gas station. The man, who wished to remain anonymous but is from the Midlands area, drove around with the winning ticket for two days before remembering he had bought it, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. "I threw the ticket in the car’s console and forgot about it," the man told lottery officials.

Issa Rae is calling out the people in Hollywood who have been making an effort to save Ezra Miller‘s career amid all of the controversy surrounding the actor.

Emily Ratajkowski seemingly answered the question we all want to know: Is she dating Brad Pitt or not?