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Kim Kardashian and ‘Monsters’ Actor Cooper Koch Visit Menendez Brothers, Other Inmates
Kim Kardashian visited a group of about 40 inmates, including brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, on Saturday at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County to speak about prison reform, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.Erik Menendez Slams Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters': "Dishonest Portrayal of the Tragedies Surrounding Our Crime" Kardashian was also joined by actor Cooper Koch, who portrays Erik in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, in addition to Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and film producer and Anti-Recidivism Coalition founder Scott Budnick. Erik and Lyle were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José...
Emily Blunt Says Her Daughters Thought She Was the “Meanest Person” for Her ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Role
Emily Blunt’s role in The Devil Wears Prada may be iconic among fans, but her children don’t necessarily agree.'Apartment 7A' Review: Julia Garner and Dianne Wiest Star in Paramount+'s Oddly Lethargic Companion to 'Rosemary's Baby' The actress recently told Page Six that her two daughters, Hazel, 10, and Violet, 7, whom she shares with husband John Krasinski, found her character Emily Charlton in the 2006 film quite unpleasant. “They thought I was the meanest person they’ve ever met,” Blunt shared of their reaction. In The Devil Wears Prada, the actress plays a high-strung assistant at a fictional fashion magazine, Runway, opposite Meryl Streep and Anne...
Keegan-Michael Key Says It’s a “Tragedy” He and Jordan Peele “Don’t See Each Other That Often Anymore”
Though Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele were once an iconic duo, they unfortunately “don’t see each other that often anymore.”'Transformers One' Review: Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry Lead a Delightful, Franchise-Revitalizing Prequel During a recent interview with People magazine, the Wonka actor looked back at his first time meeting Peele, saying, “It was a thrilling time in my life.” After previously training at Chicago’s Second City together, the pair, known as Key & Peele, were eventually “sharing a mind” on Fox’s MAD TV starting in 2004. Thanks to their comedic dynamic, they later launched their own sketch comedy series, Key & Peele, which ran...
Janet Jackson Questions Kamala Harris’ Race: “She’s Not Black, That’s What I Heard”
Janet Jackson seemingly questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ race. Kamala Harris Accepts Second Presidential Debate Against Donald Trump The singer-songwriter spoke to The Guardian for its Weekend podcast to discuss her ongoing Together Again tour, which is set to end in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 13. During the conversation, the 2024 United States presidential election came up. When the reporter noted that America may be on the verge of voting for its first Black, female president, Jackson stopped her and shared her thoughts. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” Jackson asked. “She’s not Black, that’s what I heard, that she’s...
George Clooney Sends a Teary-Eyed Cate Blanchett Video Message as She Collects San Sebastian Honor
Cate Blanchett — so beloved by this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival that she was featured on the event’s official poster — was sent a sentimental video message by fellow actor George Clooney as she accepted her Donostia Award Saturday night.'Emmanuelle' Review: Audrey Diwan's Update of a '70s Softcore Hit Is More Pretty Than Purposeful The Australian star, known for her roles in films such as The Aviator, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and more recently, the Oscar-nominated Tár, was recognized on the Spanish coast for her achievements in film. “Fucking George!” Blanchett remarked as she wiped away mascara following her standing ovation at San...
Kamala Harris Accepts Second Presidential Debate Against Donald Trump
Kamala Harris has accepted another presidential debate against Donald Trump. Janet Jackson Questions Kamala Harris' Race: "She's Not Black, That's What I Heard" The vice president took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to note that she is ready to take the stage again — this time on CNN. “I will gladly accept a second presidential debate on October 23,” she wrote. “I hope @realDonaldTrump will join me.” Her campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, released a statement about the debate, noting in part that, “The American people deserve another opportunity to see Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate before...
“Dear Remy”: Hollywood Career Coach Gives Advice on a Dead-End Job and Fake Romance Turned Real
Help! My Fake “Showmance” Is Turning Into the Real Thing! Dear Remy,"Dear Remy": Hollywood Career Coach Gives Advice to Bollywood Hero and Frustrated Mentee For the last six months, I’ve been in a faux relationship with a pop star. I’m an actor—just breaking into the big leagues—and suddenly, I’ve got a whole “team” around me. You know the drill: PR reps, private chefs, and even an aesthetician. (When I first heard that word, I thought they said “obstetrician” and nearly passed out. But apparently, an aesthetician deals with skin, not babies.) Remy—have you ever met PR people? They’re terrifying. They talk at a speed...
‘Emmanuelle’ Review: Audrey Diwan’s Update of a ’70s Softcore Hit Is More Pretty Than Purposeful
A snigger-trigger from the moment its first trailer dropped, erotic drama Emmanuelle is more or less the embarrassing exercise in pointless revisionist filmmaking most were expecting it to be. It’s a work that’s all too easy to write off as another example of that very 21st century phenomenon, the relaunch of a campy mid-20th century brand but with more pretension, moodier lighting and an entirely fatal absence of humor. Sean Baker Talks 'Anora' Success in San Sebastian: "I'm Not Looking for It to Get Me a Marvel Film" In this case, the original property was a book turned softcore porn film...
Box Office: ‘Transformers One’ Getting Squeezed by ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ in an Unexpected Close Battle
In a surprise twist, the Bots are getting squeezed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the weekend box office.'Never Let Go' Director Alexandre Aja Talks Halle Berry, 'Crawl 2' and Tarantino's Love of 'Crawl' Transformers One was expected to open to at least $30 million to $35 million in North America. Now, it’s looking like $26 million, which puts the Paramount and Hasbro movie in an all-too-close race with Warner Bros.’ Beetlejuice sequel, now in is third weekend. While Transformers One held a slight edge as of Saturday morning, all that could separate the two movies is $500,000 to $1 million. The unwelcome news comes...
Kathryn Crosby, ‘7th Voyage of Sinbad’ Actress and Wife of Bing Crosby, Dies at 90
Kathryn Crosby, who starred in such films as Operation Mad Ball, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder before she curtailed her acting career as the wife of Hollywood legend Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90. JD Souther, Famed Songwriter, Eagles and Linda Ronstadt Collaborator, Dies at 78 Crosby died Friday night surrounded by her family at her home in Hillsborough, California, a family spokesperson said. Billed under her stage name, Kathryn Grant, the Houston native made five features for famed film noir director Phil Karlson, including Tight Spot (1955), The Phenix City Story (1955) and The Brothers Rico (1957). She...
Questlove Set to Direct Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
21st night day of September, indeed. Missy Elliott, Questlove, Ludacris and More Remember Fatman Scoop: "His Impact Is Huge" Questlove is on board to direct the Earth, Wind & Fire documentary in the works. The feature is set to examine the iconic group’s lasting legacy, cultural impact and enduring body of work. For the project, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker will feature exclusive access to the band’s archives of visual, audio and written material, as well as the support of the estate of Maurice White and the band, according to a press release. “Having been baptized in the Afrocentric joy river of this...
Paul Wesley on How He and Ian Somerhalder’s Brother’s Bond Bourbon Isn’t a “Celebrity Bulls***, Cash Grab”
When COVID-19 hit, Paul Wesley, like most of the world, found himself at home with nothing to do. So, he and his then-neighbor, The Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder, started working together to bring a new kind of bourbon to the market.15 Years Later, 'The Vampire Diaries' Co-Creator Talks Casting Secrets, TV Romances and Building a "Timeless" Supernatural Franchise Their effort to kill time led to the creation of their now-very successful alcohol: Brother’s Bond Bourbon. Since launching in 2021, the brand has become one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands, according to Whisky Advocate, which claims they’ve shipped more than 100,000...
‘Rescue HI-Surf’ Review: Fox’s Hawaii-Set Lifeguard Drama Struggles to Make a Splash
Never let it be said that Fox’s Rescue HI-Surf doesn’t try to deliver what’s expected of it. The action drama regularly metes out dangerous rescues of the lifeguarding variety, plunging deep into the Pacific or zipping around on a succession of jet skis. When its hard-bodied heroes aren’t saving each other’s necks or bickering over office politics, they’re dutifully making eyes at one another.Fox Will Use NFL to Launch New Series 'Universal Basic Guys,' 'Rescue: Hi-Surf' The series functions simultaneously as a safety warning (the currents around Oahu’s North Shore can be intense, apparently!) and a tourism ad (… but don’t...
Sean Baker Talks ‘Anora’ Success in San Sebastian: “I’m Not Looking for It to Get Me a Marvel Film”
Sean Baker, director of Cannes’ Palme d’Or winner Anora, discussed the success of his latest movie at a San Sebastian Film Festival event Saturday, admitting that he won’t be using the momentum to take on big-budget studio films like Marvel’s.San Sebastian Kicks Off Star-Studded Showcase With World Premiere of Erotic Feature 'Emmanuelle' Baker spoke to a packed crowd about his film — now receiving Oscar buzz — which follows Anora (Mikey Madison), a young sex worker from Brooklyn, who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). But the...
Hilarie Burton Morgan on Why It’s Important for ‘One Tree Hill’ Sequel to Be Told Through a “Female Lens”
Hilarie Burton Morgan is teasing the One Tree Hill sequel series and how working with a female-led team has already been a better experience for her compared to the original series.Erik Menendez Slams Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters': "Dishonest Portrayal of the Tragedies Surrounding Our Crime" The actress recently opened up to People magazine about the upcoming Netflix show, which sees her returning as well as Sophia Bush. “What I can say is that this go-around, being able to work with a team of women and look at these stories [and] these characters through a female lens is something that — whether I was doing...
Dylan O’Brien Recalls “Really Bad” Audition for ‘Frozen 2’
Dylan O’Brien is looking back at his audition for Frozen 2, which didn’t necessarily go as planned.Josh Gad Says It Was a "Big Mistake" Using His Regular Voice for Olaf in 'Frozen' The Saturday Night actor recently made an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where the host asked him about his failed audition for the 2019 animated sequel, which saw Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel return as sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively. O’Brien said he didn’t go into the audition with high hopes of landing the role “because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.” The actor didn’t disclose which...
Erik Menendez Slams Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’: “Dishonest Portrayal of the Tragedies Surrounding Our Crime”
Erik Menendez is not very happy with Ryan Murphy‘s latest true-crime anthology series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.Hilarie Burton Morgan on Why It's Important for 'One Tree Hill' Sequel to Be Told Through a "Female Lens" The Netflix show chronicles the case of real-life brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. Erik shared in a statement, which his wife Tammi Menendez posted on social media Thursday night, “I believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle, creating a caricature of...
Emma Roberts on Producing ‘Tell Me Lies’ and Wearing Birkenstocks to Buy a Birkin
Between producing season two of hit Hulu series Tell Me Lies and starring in romantic comedy Space Cadet, vintage lover Emma Roberts found time to curate the most perfect collection of designer handbags, jewelry and accessories for luxury resale retailer Fashionphile.The 50+ Best Advent Calendars for Getting Your Holiday Gifting Done Before Halloween The Hollywood Reporter was able to catch up with the actress and producer during the L.A. event celebrating her partnership with the brand. Related: The Best Online Designer Consignment Stores for Restocking Your Luxury Closet The collaboration just makes sense as Roberts has cherished second-hand treasures her entire life. She...
‘Friends’ Creators Say 30th Anniversary Is “A Little Fraught” in Wake of Matthew Perry Death
The 30th anniversary of Friends on Sunday, Sept. 22, comes as fans and those who worked on the show continue to mourn star Matthew Perry, who died less than a year ago from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine. More recently, new information about Perry’s use of ketamine in his final days has surfaced as those who allegedly helped him obtain the drug have been arrested and charged.A Friend in Need: Why Matthew Perry Couldn't Make It And the creators of the hit NBC sitcom, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, as well as executive producer Kevin S. Bright are aware of...
Julia Fox Drama Gets a Unionized Crew After Brief IATSE Picket
The crew of a romantic drama starring Julia Fox has unionized with IATSE after a brief picket of the production on Thursday.'Castlevania' Studio Animation Workers Ratify First Union Contract Workers on the film Perfect, reportedly a queer romantic drama co-starring Ashley Moore (I Know What You Did Last Summer) and Micaela Wittman (Shirley), secured a union contract after staging a six-hour strike on Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. According to a source, director Millicent Hailes — who has helmed music videos for Lil Yachty, Adam Lambert and Young Thug — was sympathetic to the effort, which helped accelerate the process. The...
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