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Jury selection to begin in Harvey Weinstein's retrial

Seven years after allegations against him first emerged, Harvey Weinstein is back in court. But even if the retrial ends in not guilty verdicts, the disgraced movie mogul will remain behind bars at Rikers Island.

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James Toback ordered to pay $1.68 billion in civil sexual abuse case

Oscar-nominated writer and director James Toback has been ordered to pay €1.5 billion to victims of sexual abuse and misconduct spanning more than three decades. The case, brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, is one of the largest civil verdicts in state history.

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Unlocking the mystery of David Lynch’s enigmatic epitaph

David Lynch’s grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 - 2025, and three words. Here's what they mean.

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Billie Jean King immortalized with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

King was the first to step on her bronze star, and became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category.

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Tarantino & Fincher team up for 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' sequel

A ‘derivative’ of Quentin Tarantino’s original, rather than a sequel, will be produced by Netflix, and continues Pitt’s Oscar-winning story as Cliff Booth. Here's everything you need to know.

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Gene Hackman and wife’s bodies remain unclaimed a month after deaths

According to recent reports, the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have still not been claimed by family members. The investigation into their deaths revealed that the couple died of natural causes, but a week apart.

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Karla Sofía Gascón: 'I am less racist than Gandhi'

Gascón’s new book is an updated edition of her previous work published in Mexico, reflecting on her recent experiences and the fallout from being 'cancelled' over past tweets deemed racist and Islamophobic.

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More than 400 artists send letter to Trump over AI exploitation

Paul McCartney, Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and more than 400 celebrities and artists have sent a letter to Trump, urging his administration to not roll back copyright protections.

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Protesters disrupt Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony drew protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed amid ongoing violence in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protests

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors.

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Gene Hackman's estate bids to seal police records into death

Gene Hackman's estate attempts to block the release of photographs and footage from the investigation into the Oscar winner and his wife's death, citing a desire to protect the couple's privacy.

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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about a week prior, police say

US actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer's disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home, according to Santa Fe police.

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Baywatch and Knight Rider star Pamela Bach dies aged 62

Bach appeared on several popular TV series like Baywatch, Cheers and Knight Rider, where she met her future husband David Hasselhoff. Bach's death has been determined as suicide.

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The Monopoly movie is on its way: How is this a good idea?

From the plastic, fantastic world of Barbie to the two-dimensional capitalist hellscape of Monopoly. Can they make the board game movie work?

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Further mysteries surround the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. More details are surfacing that add further mystery to the deaths.

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Sydney, Paris, Rome: The world’s most cinematic locations revealed

While New York and London lead the way, Madrid and Argentina surprisingly rank high as popular filming locations.

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Dress to impress! The best looks from the Oscars 2025

The 97th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While 'Anora' dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?

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Oscars 2025: The triumph of 'Anora' - Full results & viral moments

Sean Baker makes history as his Palme d'Or winning film 'Anora' sweeps the board by winning five Oscars including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress. Here's everything you need to know about the award ceremony, with all the winners.

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Razzies 2025: The anti-Oscars name Worst Picture of the year...

Love them or loathe them, the Razzies have 'honoured' some the right films for the worst films of the year. Here's the lowdown.

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Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will, could and should win?

Who will take home the biggest awards of the night on Sunday and which film will nab Best Picture in one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory?