Sean Penn has launched a blistering attack on the Academy Awards for "limiting filmmaking".

The 64-year-old star has won two Best Actor Oscars for 'Mystic River' and 'Milk' respectively but had a scathing verdict on the "extraordinary cowardice" of those who vote for the Academy Awards for a lack of risk-taking when it comes to prize winners.

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Dolph Lundgren has revealed that there was "tension" between him and Carl Weathers on the set of 'Rocky IV'.

The 67-year-old actor played antagonist Ivan Drago in the 1985 movie and admits that he didn't strike up a bond with his late co-star as they shot a pivotal sequence where Drago kills Apollo Creed in the boxing ring.

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Kieran Culkin refuses to let his children watch 'Home Alone'.

The 42-year-old actor appears in the Christmas classic alongside his older brother Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McAllister's cousin Fuller and doesn't let his kids - daughter Kinsey, five, and son Wilder, three, who he has with his wife Jazz Charlton - watch the movie as "there's still ...Read more

Oscar Isaac thought Timothee Chalamet portraying Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown' was a "bad idea" at first.

The 45-year-old actor revealed that he was sceptical when his 'Dune' co-star Timothee informed him of the project but was blown away when the 'Wonka' actor performed a rendition of Dylan's 1963 song 'Girl From the North Country'.

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Khloe Kardashian ditched therapy because she was convinced "private information" from one of her sessions had been leaked.

'The Kardashians' has confessed she started going to a therapist to deal with the aftermath of her divorce from Lamar Odom, but she gave up amid fears something she revealed in confidence had found its way into the press ...Read more

Liam Payne's grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy has reportedly moved out of the home they shared in London.

The 25-year-old model was left heartbroken when the former One Direction star died in October after plunging from a balcony at a hotel in Argentina and Kate - who had previously been with him on the trip - is now believed to have moved her ...Read more

Charles Dance has insisted "actors shouldn't retire".

The 78-year-old star - who is known for his roles in the likes of 'The Crown' and 'Game of Thrones' - insisted while things are "harder" as you get older, veteran performers are needed to play "old, wrinkly people".

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John Lithgow "sometimes" wonders how turning down 'Cheers' changed his career path.

The 79-year-old actor famously turned down the role of Frasier Crane in the iconic 1980s sitcom, with Kelsey Grammer being cast in the third season and eventually launching the character's own spin-off, which in turn has made a comeback with its own revival in ...Read more

James Gunn's new Superman David Corenswet is going to "freak everyone out" because he's "so incredible".

The actor plays the Man of Steel in the director's new superhero movie 'Superman' and James is adamant fans are going to be amazed by David's performance in the upcoming film.

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "Honestly, from the bottom of my...Read more

Andy Serkis asked his agent to put him up for "something decent" when he was first approached about appearing in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise.

The 60-year-old actor was told movie bosses wanted to see him about a voice role "for a digital character", which didn't appeal much to Serkis, but he became more interested when told he was wanted ...Read more

DENVER — The Star Wars franchise may be set in a galaxy far, far away, but it’s lately never felt closer to Colorado.

We’ve flown in formation with the sci-fi saga for decades. The late Colin Cantwell of Colorado Springs designed most of the prototype ships for 1977’s “Star Wars,” and lately, Colorado born-director Rian Johnson (“...Read more

SAN DIEGO — Its lights-dimming title notwithstanding, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour” is a brightly life-affirming family affair for multiple-Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer and composer Chris Thile, his wife, actress/director Claire Coffee, and Thile’s virtuoso band Punch Brothers.

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BALTIMORE — Taylor Swift’s birthday is Dec. 13 and Sykesville will be “Ready for It,” with its second annual family-friendly downtown event themed around the music superstar and cultural icon. It will be from 4 to 8 p.m. next Friday.

Sykesville’s Main Street businesses will hold activities and promotions, turning the downtown into “...Read more

Liza Minnelli's life story is being turned into a TV series.

The veteran entertainer - daughter of movie legend Judy Garland - is lifting the lid on her life in the entertainment industry in a new book and she's now signed a deal to have the tome adapted for the small screen by Warner Bros. Television - and Liza, 78, "can't wait" to share her ...Read more

Michael Bublé was "really nervous" about meeting Snoop Dogg.

The 49-year-old singer has joined the US version of 'The Voice' and he has reflected on getting to know his fellow newcomer having been disappointed by "so many people" in the music industry in the past.

He told Extra: "I was actually really nervous to meet him because I'm a big fan...Read more

Flavor Flav has clarified his stance on Chappell Roan being "rude" to fans.

The 65-year-old rapper had claimed 26-year-old pop megastar had made a big "mistake" by calling out fans for "harassing" her and her family as he insisted celebrities should be grateful for people wanting to meet them, but now he's changed his view after hearing the ...Read more

DENVER — Chris Bierdeman fondly recalls watching East Peoria’s snaking, festive holiday-lights parades while growing up in Illinois. The Festival of Lights, as it’s called, is a four-decade tradition that unites floats, lighting displays and other holiday décor. But there’s also the drive-thru park.

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Zayn Malik was forced to cancel a show on Tuesday night, telling fans: "My voice just isn't there."

The 31-year-old singer took to social media on Tuesday (03.12.24) to inform supporters he wouldn't be able to perform his 'Stairway To The Sky' tour gig that evening, and insisted he was "truly sorry" to let fans down at "such short notice".

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Tony Christie's singing is "as good as ever" following his diagnosis with early onset dementia.

The 81-year-old singer was diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 2021 but he has vowed to continue performing despite his health woes and now needs "a few adjustments" to help him on stage.

In a statement, he explained: "When I received my ...Read more

James Van Der Beek was a "sobbing, terrified mess" following his cancer diagnosis.

The 'Dawson's Creek' star, 47, recently went public with his health crisis after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer and he's now opened up about the realities of facing such a terrifying ordeal admitting "it felt like a nightmare".

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