Poe Dameron’s line in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, “Somehow, Palpatine returned,” was apparently added in a reshoot. According to Oscar Isaac, who was tasked with delivering this key bit of exposition, he never considered that it might spark fan backlash and become an internet meme.
John Lithgow appears to be reframing the story around his decision to play Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The ongoing debate between gender activists and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling made the project controversial before it even went into production. According to ScreenRant, Lithgow recently told The New York Times that he nearly quit the project over his disagreement with the author’s stance.
Information regarding the growing professional divide between Meghan Markle and Netflix has taken a dramatic turn. According to Variety, co-CEO Ted Sarandos reportedly refuses to speak with the duchess without a lawyer present—a claim her attorney has denied. However, it remains an allegation that suggests the relationship may be shifting from creative collaboration to carefully managed negotiation.
Actor Nick Offerman recently criticized his fellow actor and Sovereign co-star Dennis Quaid over his public support for Donald Trump. Offerman described Quaid as “crazy” for not keeping his political views private. He made the remarks during an appearance on the...
A leaked recording obtained by The Hollywood Reporter is raising new questions in a legal battle surrounding actress Rebel Wilson. A crisis public relations team representing Wilson allegedly discussed plans to launch a smear campaign against Amanda Ghost, producer of Wilson’s film The Deb. The new information emerges amid Wilson’s ongoing dispute with Ghost.
Warwick Davis was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday. The honor was presented at Windsor Castle by Prince William as part of the 2026 New Year Honours. Known for roles in Star Wars and the Harry Potter series, Davis received the award for his contributions to entertainment and charitable work.
Gene Simmons had some blunt words for celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo who engage in political commentary. “It’s time for everybody in the entertainment industry to shut their piehole and just do your art,” Simmons said. “Nobody cares what you think. I don’t.”
If this is meant to be the beginning of a Rachel Zegler comeback tour, it’s off to a rough start. The actress who found herself at the center of Disney’s troubled live-action Snow White remake is once again drawing attention after speaking with Harper’s Bazaar UK...
Netflix appears to be gradually distancing itself from Meghan Markle. Late last week, the streamer announced it had ended its partnership with the Duchess’s As Ever lifestyle brand, which launched 11 months ago alongside her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
Terrence Howard was the first actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to see his character recast. In a recent PBD Podcast interview, the Oscar-nominated actor recalled a 2007 confrontation with producer Joel Silver, who partnered with Susan Downey, wife of Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr.
Disney’s Frozen films have proven to be among the studio’s most profitable and culturally significant properties, with two Academy Award wins and several nominations. The franchise’s songs, memorable characters, and themes have left a lasting mark on pop culture, inspiring stage adaptations, merchandise lines, and even viral social media trends. Part of the appeal may have been the films’ voice cast, which includes Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel. Even then, early reports alleging that they signed deals for salaries worth more than $60 million apiece to return for two additional Frozen movies were met with some shock. These reports quickly went viral, illustrating how celebrity pay stories capture public attention.
The reaction to the recent military strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has exposed a stark divide in global cultural circles — one that says a great deal about how political activism in Hollywood often collides with the lived experiences of people who actually...
Hollywood is still reeling from Paramount-Skydance’s apparent win over Netflix in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war—one that may have had an unexpected ally in Tom Cruise.