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Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case dismissed by New Mexico judge

The defence argued that prosecutors hid evidence from them about ammunition that may be related to the shooting on the film set and said they should have had the ability to determine its importance.

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George Clooney on Biden: ‘We're not going to win with this president'

George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, is the latest in a series of high-profile donors, celebrities and political figures to call for Biden to end his campaign, after the President's disastrous 27 June debate against Donald Trump.

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Biden vs Trump: Which celebrities want Joe Biden replaced?

Celebrated US author Stephen King has joined other celebrities in criticising President Joe Biden ahead of the US presidential elections later this year. Who are the Hollywood figures calling for Biden to step down, and how much does their support matter?

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Paramount looks to paint new pictures with Skydance Media

Paramount Global agrees to a deal with Skydance Media which will see Skydance's leadership team installed at Paramount.

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Awards for Kevin Spacey: Europe vs Hollywood for actor’s comeback

Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey is trying to stage a comeback, and the awards are already piling up. In Europe, that is.

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Actor Tim Robbins wants more human interaction in a digital world

Academy Award winner Tim Robbins shares his views on a world dominated by digital interactions during an interview with Euronews Romania..

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Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint turns 100

One of Hollywood's last true actors of the 'golden age', Eva Marie Saint, celebrates her 100th birthday. Born on 4 July, 1924, Saint starred is classics such as 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront'.

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Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, Robert Towne dies aged 89

The American screenwriter and director, born Robert Bertram Schwartz, was widely considered one of the greatest writers in Hollywood.

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It's a family affair: Lebron and son set for celebrity NBA tie-up

Bronny James joins his basketball legend dad LeBron at the LA Lakers and gets tongues wagging about ‘nepo babies’.

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Tentative deal reached in Hollywood to reduce likehood of more strikes

The agreement includes the pay hikes and artificial intelligence protections, a tentative contract deal which makes another big strike unlikely.

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Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Venice flash that defined a true star

The late actor, whose long career stretched from M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games, died yesterday at the age of 88. Our resident film critic David Mouriquand remembers meeting him at the Venice Film Festival and how one interaction with his fans defined for him what a true celebrity could and should be.

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Will Inside Out 2's box office success turn things around for Pixar?

After a disappointing start to 2024 for Hollywood, 'Inside Out 2' is a much needed success story.

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Can Hollywood’s A-lister support make a difference for Joe Biden?

From Robert De Niro to Spielberg, via George Clooney and Julia Roberts, many Hollywood A-listers are lending their star power to politics. But can these celebrity supporters determine votes? And could Taylor Swift's Biden endorsement change things?

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Password of steel? Study reveals most hackable pop-culture password

Many people use pop culture references for their open sesames. And a new study proves that it’s terrible password hygiene.

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Why has Brad Pitt's daughter removed his surname from hers?

Brad Pitt has responded to the news that his 18-year-old daughter Shiloh has filed to remove “Pitt” from her last name.

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Meryl Streep to perform in Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem

Inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem will debut in Paris mid-June, with Meryl Streep starring as a narrator.

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Legendary Hollywood and Broadway star Janis Paige dies aged 101

Actress Janis Paige danced with Fred Astaire, sang in clubs with Sammy Davis Jr. and was a legend in Hollywood. She performed into her 90s and even added her voice to the #MeToo movement.

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Roger Corman, US Producer, Director and ‘King of the Bs’ dies at 98

The producer and director behind low-budget classics like “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters,” Roger Corman helped launch the careers of Hollywood legends like Martin Scorsese and Jack Nicholson.

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English actor Bernard Hill dies at 79

Bernard Hill, the English actor who starred in some of the most memorable scenes in blockbuster films "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has died at 79.

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New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction

In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned the verdict due to witnesses called by prosecutors who alleged they were assaulted by Weinstein but were not part of the trial.