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CHICAGO — The actor Sir Ian McKellen, a Shakespearean actor also known as the wizard Gandalf in all three “Lord of the Rings” films, is coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theater for a one-night benefit performance in ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Get ready for the next 15-hour shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.

The Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt" returns for Season 2 on Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. EST with new episodes every Thursday,...Read more

Ethan Hawke never questioned Maya Hawke's decision to follow in his footsteps.

The 55-year-old actor never had any doubts that his daughter Maya, 27, would enjoy a successful career in Hollywood, observing that she's a "...Read more

Sigourney Weaver thinks the Alien franchise was "ahead of its time".

The 76-year-old actress played Ellen Ripley in the original Alien movie back in 1979, and Sigourney has been amazed by her character's enduring ...Read more

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Dec. 6, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2025 ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The original Fresh Prince, Will Smith, makes a cameo in the final scene of "Bel-Air," Peacock’s reimagining of the 1990s hit "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

The older, fictional Will has a heartfelt talk...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Political thrillers have been a staple of popular culture since the 1960s, when the Cold War threw conspiracy theory-loving writers into overdrive, and television and film are no exception.

This year, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Daniel Lopatin, the musican and film composer better known as Oneohtrix Point Never, has an origin story, one he seems slightly amused to remember in such detail.

It takes place in an outer Boston suburb ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — For all those in search of pop star-infused festive cheer, Mariah Carey's Holiday Bar opened earlier this month at the Mondrian Hotel's Skybar.

The pop-up's Los Angeles debut is steeped with the signature ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Wow, 2025 — in the race to dismantle civilization, you certainly outdid yourself. And it took some brilliant stand-ups this year to take our problems big and small and turn them into jokes that reminded ...Read more

At the movies this year, it was one battle after another.

It was either fears of AI or worries that audiences aren't going to the theater anymore, or franchise fatigue and concerns about consolidation of the business and ...Read more

Ryan Coogler insisted he didn't turn down an invitation to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences "out of animosity".

The Sinners filmmaker was asked to join the organisation in 2016, and while it has been ...Read more

Sharon Osbourne has defended her daughter Kelly over her recent weight loss.

The 73-year-old star has responded after Kelly, 41, shared an emotional video responding to people body shaming her in the months following the ...Read more

Sam Asghari's relationship with Britney Spears was a "blessing".

The 31-year-old model-and-actor met the Toxic hitmaker on the set of her 2016 Slumber Party music video and they went on to marry in 2022, only to split 14 ...Read more

Glenn Close was "too clueless" to realise she went on a date with Robert Redford.

The All's Fair actress starred with the late screen legend - who passed away in September at the age of 89 - in 1984 drama The Natural and ...Read more

Hugh Jackman once secretly wet himself on stage during Beauty and the Beast.

The 57-year-old star - who is known for his prolific career on stage and screen - has recalled the mortifying moment he lost control of his ...Read more

Amanda Seyfried has refused to apologise for comments about Charlie Kirk.

The 40-year-old actress branded the right-wing activist "hateful" on Instagram after he was shot dead at the age of 31 on September 10 during a ...Read more

Taylor Swift is not a "chill person".

The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker - who ended her 21-month Eras tour in December 2024 - knows how to relax, but for her, it doesn't involve sitting around because she has a constant need ...Read more

Lily Allen has suggested her album West End Girl could be turned into a West End play.

The Not Fair singer released the explosive record in October, just days after announcing the surprise project. She wrote and recorded ...Read more

Oasis guitarist Gem Archer has said "anything could happen" regarding the future of the band.

The Britpop legends reunited in July for their first tour in 16 years, dubbed Oasis Live '25, and after the trek wrapped in Sã...Read more