US Holiday Video Game Spending Expected to Increase 24% to $13.4 Billion

While Lee Daniels really got his start in Hollywood as a producer on films such as “Monster’s Ball” and “The Woodsman,” most film fans recognize him for his directorial efforts “The Paperboy,” “The Butler,” and of course, the Oscar-winning feature, “Precious.” But after a stint in TV, where he launched shows such as “Empire” and “Star,” it’s now been seven years since we’ve seen a feature film from Daniels. Continue reading ‘United States Vs.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorThe permutations and stats have been mind-boggling for hours.

With just days before Election Day, Hollywood unions are making the last-minute case to their members to get out and vote — and, in some cases, touting the appeal of pro-labor 2020 candidates in the process. The Screen Actors Guild, the Costume Designers Guild, IATSE and the Writers Guild of America West are among the unions currently appealing to members who aren't among the over 66 million Americans who have already voted early in 2020 to do their civic duty.

Max Ehrich seems to be leaving the past where it should be and moving past the sudden breakup with Demi Lovato. The international actor has experienced a few rough weeks.

Usher says he knows Americans are “sick and tired” of pushing for change, but he’s urging them to “finish” the fight and use their voice to vote. The R&B superstar made the comments during his appearance on Unfinished Business: Race and Equity in America, a live summit takeover of Twitch, on Friday, Oct. 16.

David Robb Labor EditorCooley High director Michael Schultz will be honored October 24 by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center as part of its 26th annual African American Film Marketplace and the S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, which runs from October 23-November 29.“Michael represents the best of the best in Hollywood, a true genius at what he does,” said BHERC president Sandra Evers-Manly.

Max Ehrich was seen out with former American Idol contestant Sonika Vaid, and now, she’s speaking out.

Rebecca Davis editorDisney’s live-action “Mulan” was supposed to be a huge win for under-represented groups in Hollywood. The $200 million-budgeted film is among the most expensive ever directed by a woman, and it features an all-Asian cast — a first for productions of such scale. Despite well-intentioned ambitions, however, the film has exposed the difficulties of representation in a world of complex geopolitics.

Katy Perry has the love and support of Miranda Kerr behind her as she returns to work as a new mother. Katy’s fiancé, Orlando Bloom‘s ex-wife, 37 (say that three times fast) left a sweet and encouraging comment on the “Roar” singer’s photo taken behind the scenes at American Idol. “Omg you’re amazing! Love you,” the model wrote, adding a heart emoji. Talk about one big, happy family.

Carib women over to members of his crew to be raped; openly boasted about how easy it would be to enslave the Carib people; personally enslaved more than a thousand people; forced natives to mine gold or face execution; and perhaps most horrific of all, he literally sold children as young as 9 years old into sexual slavery.

Over the past few days, several Hollywood celebrities are urging fans to cast their vote and bring the change that they want in the US. From Taylor Swift to Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Evans, a number of stars have been pushing followers to vote.

Katy Perry is getting back to work! The 35-year-old Smile singer and new mom returned to the American Idol stage alongside fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, plus host Ryan Seacrest. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Katy opened up about returning to work on Idol after welcoming daughter Daisy Dove with fiance Orlando Bloom back in August. “It’s amazing.