Top 12 Celebrity News Stories Of 2020: Kobe Bryant, Tom Hanks, Danny Masterson, More

Tom Hanks jokes about his new ‘do during an interview with Graham Norton for the host’s New Year’s Eve special, which is set to air Thursday night.

Vanessa Bryant posted a touching tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna on Christmas Day.“Always Together, Never Apart Together Forever In Our Hearts,” Vanessa, 38, captioned two family photos via Instagram on Friday, December 25.

Helena Zengel.“News of the World” is adapted from the 2016 novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles, and co-written and directed by Paul Greengrass.

Tom Hanks was an absolute team player on the set of “News of the World”, according to 12-year-old co-star Helena Zengel.

Vanessa Bryant's late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna are tragically missing from the family's Christmas celebrations this year - but friends are making sure they are certainly not forgotten.

Tom Hanks‘ young co-star in News of The World is opening up about working with the iconic actor in the new movie, and how he helped her with her role for the flick.

LeBron James is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant after receiving his Los Angeles Lakers championship ring for the 2019-2020 season.The NBA star posted a pic to his Instagram on Tuesday, dedicating the post to the late Bryant, who died in January from a tragic helicopter crash.

Vanessa Bryant is facing her first Christmas without her husband Kobe and their daughter Gianni – who were killed in a helicopter crash with seven other people in January.But on Tuesday, the doting mum revealed that Kobe will always stay in her heart after showing off a stunning diamond ring in tribute to her late spouse.MORE: In memoriam: the celebrities who have passed away in 2020Taking to her Instagram Story, Vanessa revealed the results of her festive nail makeover, displaying her red and

“News of the World.” Some of you might be thinking this must be his first cowboy role. To those, we respond: Have you forgotten about Woody so soon?All of Hanks — not just his voice — is employed in this second cowboy role, playing Capt.

When you watch the latest trailer for “News of the World,” does it give off those “Star Wars” vibes to you? Probably not. But according to the film’s star, Tom Hanks, his upcoming Western is pretty much just “‘The Mandalorian’ without lightsabers.” And yes, that’s a direct quote.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were the first celebrity couple to publicly announce their positive COVID-19 diagnoses at the start of the pandemic earlier this year, and now the actor is discussing their plans to receive the vaccine. Hanks, 64, appeared on the "Today" show Monday to discuss his upcoming movie "News of the World," and he also touched on his recovery from the novel coronavirus.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— To some, a night out at the movies is synonymous with the holiday season, normally the busiest and most festive time for moviegoing.

“Greyhound” that was released in the summer. Kidd taps into all the qualities that make Hanks one of the world’s most popular actors: pathos, empathy, star quarterback charisma and a lesser-seen side — grit.Kidd’s speeches aren’t singsong “Forrest Gump” stories; they’re fraught with peril.

Tom Hanks is opening up about if he plans to take the COVID-19 vaccine in a new interview. The 64-year-old actor was one of the first celebrities to test positive for coronavirus back in March, along with his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson.

Kobe Bryant’s widow is addressing her mother’s “disgraceful” lawsuit. According to a public statement issued on Thursday, December 17, Vanessa Bryant believes her mom Sofia Laine is trying to extort her family for a “financial windfall.”

It was the summer of 2019 in the lobby of London's Soho Hotel. Helena Zengel, a then-11-year-old German actress with a still-shaky command of English, was meeting British director Paul Greengrass, who was looking to cast the second lead, alongside Tom Hanks, in his new Western News of the World, which Universal is set to open Dec.

coronavirus pandemic or the reckoning with long-simmering social injustice issues, the year challenged us all in unexpected ways.But on a lighter note, the year also saw the reunion we've all been waiting for, a jaw-dropping move by the royals and another stunning achievement by none other than Beyonce.As this year comes to a close, ET is looking back on the biggest stories that not just spurred Hollywood into action, but captured the world's attention.No one could escape the coronavirus