Entertainment
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2026
Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy’s leadership said. “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his… Read
What to stream: 'Wicked' at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo out of scrubs
“Wicked” landing on Peacock for home sing-alongs and Ellen Pompeo starring in her first big role since stepping back from ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among… Read
Court puts temporary hold on releasing records related to deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife
A New Mexico court granted a temporary restraining order Monday against the release of certain records related to the investigation into the recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The order is in response to a request by Julia Peters, a representative for the couple's estate.… Read
Brands ditch South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun over dating scandal
Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February. The 37-year-old actor who gained popularity in South Korea and China over his role in hit South Korean drama series "My Love from… Read
Singer-actress Ayumi Ishida dies at 76
Singer and actress Ayumi Ishida, known for her hit song "Blue Light Yokohama," has died, her agency said Monday. She was 76. Ishida died of hypothyroidism on March 11, her agency, Izawa Office, announced on its official website. Her agency said in the statement: “The funeral was held only with… Read
'Disney's Snow White' gets muted Hollywood premiere
Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics are usually safe bets. But a new version of the oldest of them all, "Snow White," has become mired in controversies, receiving an unusually low-key premiere in Hollywood on Saturday. The studio kept its outspoken stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot away from reporters… Read
‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at North American box office
Five new movies opened wide in North American theaters this weekend including a starry spy picture from Steven Soderbergh, an A24 thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a high concept action-comedy with “The Boys” star Jack Quaid. But the myriad options did not result in box office gold. When final… Read
Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne dead at 43
Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer Sunday in a hospital just outside Paris, her family and her agent told AFP. She was 43 years old. She revealed in October 2023 that she was suffering from adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal gland. Her first role in… Read
John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year
John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday. The coin, which will go on sale on Monday, features a portrait of Lennon that is based on a… Read
Sting and Shaggy offer a new reggae song as musical medicine for a fractured world
The affection between Sting and Shaggy is palpable from the moment they sit down together. When the two prolific recording artists are asked where the chemistry comes from, Shaggy simply says they make each other laugh. The pals have worked together on several projects, including their Grammy-winning reggae album “44/876” in 2018 and on… Read
