Bill Pullman is to take on the role of late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in a new "coming of age" movie.

Playmates will be the directorial debut for Lorraine Nicholson, who also penned the script, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl called Elle who considers the Playboy Mansion to be her second home.

As she's at the mansion, she meets a...Read more

Joey King has thanked Evan Rachel Wood for being so "nice" about being replaced in Practical Magic 2.

The Kissing Booth star and Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams star as Sandra Bullock's on-screen daughters, Kylie and Antonia, in the recent sequel, replacing Evan and Alexandra Artrip, who had the roles in the 1998 original.

While Evan, ...Read more

Dolly Parton's nephew allegedly threatened to "destroy" her legacy and made repeated violent threats toward his aunt's employees, a new lawsuit has claimed.

Bryan Seaver, who announced the Jolene singer's death in a video message last month, was recently fired as head of security for Dolly's properties after more than 20 years in the position, ...Read more

Beyoncé's mom urged her to scale back her live shows following a terrifying prop malfunction last year.

The 45-year-old singer had to stop a concert at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, in June 2025 when she almost fell out of a flying car after the red convertible began to lean at a sharp angle in the air, leaving her mother, Tina Knowles, ...Read more

Presley Gerber's last public girlfriend has paid tribute to the model following his shock death on Sunday (20.09.26).

Reality star Lexi Wood - who dated Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son in 2022 - took to Instagram to share pictures and videos of herself and Presley together, while adding in the caption that he "fought so hard for his life"...Read more

Niall Horan remembered his late bandmate Liam Payne by playing a recording of his voice at his concert on Tuesday night (22.09.26).

Liam passed away in Argentina in October 2024 after falling from his hotel balcony - with Niall seeing him just days before.

And the One Direction star's passing is still having a huge impact on his former ...Read more

Charlize Theron has mellowed as she's aged.

The 51-year-old actress has recalled being frenetic during her younger years, but Charlize believes she's become more relaxed and philosophical as her film career has evolved.

Asked what words of wisdom she'd bestow on her younger self, Charlize told E! News: "Oh, just enjoy it. Chill. It's OK. It's ...Read more

Lili Reinhart was determined to "stretch and grow as an actor" after leaving Riverdale.

The 30-year-old actress portrayed Betty Cooper on Riverdale, the hit teen drama series, between 2017 and 2023, and Lili initially sought to stretch her wings as a performer after leaving the TV show.

She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I was sort of doing ...Read more

Zooey Deschanel's early days on New Girl were "stressful".

The 46-year-old actress played Jessica Day in New Girl, the hit TV sitcom, between 2011 and 2018, and Zooey admits that the early days were particularly tough.

The brunette beauty told People: "I liked the beginning. I love the whole experience of New Girl, but the beginning of it ... ...Read more

TV personality Billy Bush is joining Fox News as a contributor.

The right-wing media giant said the 54-year-old correspondent will “appear across all platforms” starting Tuesday evening when he visits “Jesse Waters Primetime.”

“I’m excited to join Fox News Media and its loyal audience to share my perspective on the people, ideas ...Read more

Twiggy's life was changed by a trip to a hair salon.

The 77-year-old star was initially discovered in improbable circumstances, after a fashion editor saw a photo of her in a London hair salon.

Twiggy told People: "It was mad, really.

"I couldn't have planned any of it. If I'd gone to a modelling agency and said 'I'd like to model,' they'd ...Read more

Dave Franco is able to "relate" to his Forgotten Island character.

The 41-year-old actor voices the part of Raww - a well-meaning but hapless were-aspin, a mythical shapeshifter - in Forgotten Island, the new animated comedy film, and Dave can see some similarities between his on-screen character and his real-life self.

The Hollywood star told...Read more

Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure.

The 77-year-old musician recently underwent a "common procedure" for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, and he's now taking some time off before he resumes performing.

A rep for the chart-topping singer told People: "Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation. The ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — "Taylor Swift is patient zero for emotional contagion."

This was an evocative turn of phrase from former L.A. Times columnist Amy Kaufman, in a 2024 article assessing the cultural impact of the whirlwind romance between Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Kaufman's column might also have entered into ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Step aside, "Queen of Christmas." There's a new record holder on top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has spent 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing a record previously held by Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which held the top of the chart for 22 weeks.

The country singer's fifth Billboard ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — John Coltrane, the fearlessly adventurous saxophonist whose music continues to transport and inspire spiritually seeking artists and audiences in jazz and beyond nearly six decades after his death, would have turned 100 on Wednesday.

The Coltrane centenary is being celebrated around the U.S. and the world, and especially in ...Read more

Mike Leigh's new movie is likely to be his last.

The 83-year-old filmmaker has directed Tender Loving Care, a new comedy-drama movie - but Mike has confirmed that it's likely to be the last project of his storied career.

Speaking to reporters at the San Sebastian Film Festival, Mike shared: "It's quite straightforward. I have a medical ...Read more

Lili Reinhart "fell in love" with The Love Hypothesis when she read the book for the first time.

The 30-year-old actress stars alongside Tom Bateman in the new film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's 2021 novel, and Lili has revealed that she jumped at the opportunity to appear in the movie.

Speaking to People, Lili shared: "I really fell in love ...Read more

Dolly Parton secretly spent a week in Germany last year undergoing experimental cancer treatment, according to a new report.

The singer, actress and philanthropist took a private jet to Frankfurt in secret about a year before her death, TMZ reported Tuesday, citing “sources familiar with the situation.”

She died on Aug. 25 at age 80 after ...Read more