She gained fame as a “scream queen” over 40 years ago, but in the four decades since has proven her versatility in a range of genres. Award-winning activist, author and daughter of two film icons, Jamie Lee Curtis has built an impressive resume over several mediums. And 2022 was an especially wonderful year for her with an acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” that brought her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Curtis was born in Santa Monica on November 22, 1958 to actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. After finishing school, she briefly pursued an education in law, but decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps instead. In 1977, she was given a small role in an episode of “Quincy M.E.,” followed by several more small parts and a role in the short-lived “Operation Petticoat,” based on the film which had starred her father. Then she received a part in a low-budget...
Curtis was born in Santa Monica on November 22, 1958 to actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. After finishing school, she briefly pursued an education in law, but decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps instead. In 1977, she was given a small role in an episode of “Quincy M.E.,” followed by several more small parts and a role in the short-lived “Operation Petticoat,” based on the film which had starred her father. Then she received a part in a low-budget...
- 1/14/2025
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
The last few years have seen Pamela Anderson making headlines for her makeup-free looks but this Awards season has been all about the star’s turn in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl. Playing an aging Vegas showgirl, there are plenty of parallels between Anderson’s own life and the character she’s portraying. It allows her to pull from experience and really bring forth a heartbreaking performance (even if it’s probably not quite good enough to be winning any awards). You can check out Alex’s review Here.
I was able to talk to the stars of the film, Kiernan Shipka and Brenda Song, to discuss the whirlwind of The Last Showgirl. With the generational theme of the movie, it was interesting to hear their takeaways and what hard truths they had to face. The set really seemed like there was a lot of female empowerment going on,...
I was able to talk to the stars of the film, Kiernan Shipka and Brenda Song, to discuss the whirlwind of The Last Showgirl. With the generational theme of the movie, it was interesting to hear their takeaways and what hard truths they had to face. The set really seemed like there was a lot of female empowerment going on,...
- 1/14/2025
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Beyonce donates relief money to help the victims of LA Wildfire (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Beyonce has stepped up with a staggering $2.5 million donation to the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund as California battles relentless wildfires that have displaced thousands and claimed at least 24 lives.
Her foundation, BeyGOOD, announced the contribution, focusing on aiding families in the Altadena and Pasadena regions who have lost their homes, as well as supporting churches and community centers providing critical relief.
“Los Angeles we stand with you.
Beyonce has stepped up with a staggering $2.5 million donation to the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund as California battles relentless wildfires that have displaced thousands and claimed at least 24 lives.
Her foundation, BeyGOOD, announced the contribution, focusing on aiding families in the Altadena and Pasadena regions who have lost their homes, as well as supporting churches and community centers providing critical relief.
“Los Angeles we stand with you.
- 1/14/2025
- by Arunava Chakrabarty
- KoiMoi
Ever since the Palisades fire erupted on Jan. 7, the Game has been waking up at 4:30 a.m. After a quick shower and change of clothes, he’s out the door and on the freeway. He gets to one of the locations he has planned for the day by 6:00 a.m., meeting with first responders across Los Angeles who are on the front lines of the fight against the blazes that have rapidly spread across the city.
Together with his longtime friends Joe Mariscal, Travis Wilson, who is also his business manager,...
Together with his longtime friends Joe Mariscal, Travis Wilson, who is also his business manager,...
- 1/14/2025
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Jimmy Kimmel Live halted its tapings last week as wildfires began ravaging multiple areas of Los Angeles. The show has yet to return to air, but in the meantime its Hollywood backlot is being used as a donation center to collect essential resources for those impacted by the fires.
“Fellow Angelenos – if you’re looking for a way to help those affected by the fires, we have a donation center in our backlot in Hollywood,” Kimmel shared in an Instagram post. The center opened for its first day at 6901 Hawthorn Ave.
“Fellow Angelenos – if you’re looking for a way to help those affected by the fires, we have a donation center in our backlot in Hollywood,” Kimmel shared in an Instagram post. The center opened for its first day at 6901 Hawthorn Ave.
- 1/14/2025
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
What started out as severe winds on Tuesday, Jan. 7 quickly turned into several fires blazing across the greater Los Angeles area, with the first big one raging through the Pacific Palisades, where many celebrities have homes. The Eaton fire near Altadena and Pasadena has also taken homes from several celebrities and even some productions like Hacks, as the “side mansion” in which Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance lives was lost.
A mega-mansion from Max’s Emmy-winning show Succession was also reduced to its foundation by the Palisades Fire, according to photos published by the Daily Mail. Still other celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis have pledged donations toward relief efforts. See all the celebrities who have lost homes in the L.A. wildfires below:
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A mega-mansion from Max’s Emmy-winning show Succession was also reduced to its foundation by the Palisades Fire, according to photos published by the Daily Mail. Still other celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis have pledged donations toward relief efforts. See all the celebrities who have lost homes in the L.A. wildfires below:
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- 1/13/2025
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
One week after her Golden Globes triumph for I’m Still Here, Fernanda Torres is now expected to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, according to Gold Derby‘s 2025 Oscars predictions. The Brazilian actress, whose mother, Fernanda Montenegro, earned a Best Actress Oscar bid of her own for Central Station (1998), has climbed into our top five for the first time this awards season. I’m Still Here is a political thriller directed by Walter Salles that serves as Brazil’s entry in the Best International Feature contest.
More newcomers expected to receive Oscar nominations since the last update include Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown) in Best Supporting Actor, A Complete Unknown in Best Adapted Screenplay, Better Man in Best Visual Effects, and Kneecap in Best International Film.
Below, see a snapshot in time of our odds for the 97th Academy Awards in all 23 categories, updated on Jan. 13, 2025. See how the rankings...
More newcomers expected to receive Oscar nominations since the last update include Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown) in Best Supporting Actor, A Complete Unknown in Best Adapted Screenplay, Better Man in Best Visual Effects, and Kneecap in Best International Film.
Below, see a snapshot in time of our odds for the 97th Academy Awards in all 23 categories, updated on Jan. 13, 2025. See how the rankings...
- 1/13/2025
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following the wildfires engulfing Los Angeles area homes and causing mass evacuations, Tyler Perry took to Instagram to express his frustration with home insurers that did not renew policies ahead of the natural disaster. The Madea franchise director described the “gut-wrenching” feeling of watching a daughter use a garden hose to tame a fire swallowing her 90-year-old parents’ home, after their insurance was canceled.
“Does anyone else find it appalling that insurance companies can take billions of dollars out of communities for years and then, all of a sudden, be...
“Does anyone else find it appalling that insurance companies can take billions of dollars out of communities for years and then, all of a sudden, be...
- 1/13/2025
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Jamie Lee Curties faces backlash over her recent comment (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Jamie Lee Curtis is under fire for likening the devastation of Los Angeles wildfires to war-torn regions in the Middle East, sparking heated debate online.
“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” the 66-year-old actress commented during a Q&a for The Last Showgirl posted on X.
Jamie Lee Curtis comments on the LA fires during ‘The Last Showgirl’ Q&a:
“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened.” pic.twitter.com/2qJLRjGJXW
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Jamie Lee Curtis is under fire for likening the devastation of Los Angeles wildfires to war-torn regions in the Middle East, sparking heated debate online.
“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” the 66-year-old actress commented during a Q&a for The Last Showgirl posted on X.
Jamie Lee Curtis comments on the LA fires during ‘The Last Showgirl’ Q&a:
“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened.” pic.twitter.com/2qJLRjGJXW
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 10, 2025
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- 1/13/2025
- by Arunava Chakrabarty
- KoiMoi
Many celebrities have donated to wildfire relief. Here is a short roundup, with more to come.
Jamie Lee Curtis has pledged to donate $1 million.
Kylie Jenner has made an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
Bethenny Frankel's charity Strong has partnered with the Global Empowerment Mission to send aid.
Paris Hilton, whose home was destroyed, has donated $100,000 through her 11:11 Media Impact nonprofit, and will match donations up to another $100,000.
Mark Zuckerberg has made an unspecified donation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been seen visiting firefighters, and are telling people to support charities.
Halle Berry and Sharon Stone have donated clothes to those in need.
Charli Xcx is encouraging people to donate, and is urging big brands to donate.
From: https://www.looktothestars.org/news/21103-celebrities-pledge-to-wildfire-relief
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Jamie Lee Curtis has pledged to donate $1 million.
Kylie Jenner has made an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
Bethenny Frankel's charity Strong has partnered with the Global Empowerment Mission to send aid.
Paris Hilton, whose home was destroyed, has donated $100,000 through her 11:11 Media Impact nonprofit, and will match donations up to another $100,000.
Mark Zuckerberg has made an unspecified donation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been seen visiting firefighters, and are telling people to support charities.
Halle Berry and Sharon Stone have donated clothes to those in need.
Charli Xcx is encouraging people to donate, and is urging big brands to donate.
From: https://www.looktothestars.org/news/21103-celebrities-pledge-to-wildfire-relief
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- 1/13/2025
- Look to the Stars
‘Scream 7’ is one of the most highly awaited upcoming horrors. The movie had a difficult production so far. The movie was reworked after directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett left in August 2023, followed by the departure of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega in November.
Neve Campbell confirmed her return to the franchise in March 2024 after missing ‘Scream VI.’ Kevin Williamson, a writer and producer from the early ‘Scream’ films, was brought on as director.
The plot is still a secret, but Neve Campbell revealed the new movie will focus on Sidney and her family, shifting back from the Carpenter sisters seen in ‘Scream’ released in 2022 and ‘Scream 6’ released in 2023.
“We are going to follow Sidney,” Campbell told ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ likening the story to the recent ‘Halloween’ sequels with Jamie Lee Curtis returning as Laurie Strode decades later. “They did pitch the concept to me, and it’s...
Neve Campbell confirmed her return to the franchise in March 2024 after missing ‘Scream VI.’ Kevin Williamson, a writer and producer from the early ‘Scream’ films, was brought on as director.
The plot is still a secret, but Neve Campbell revealed the new movie will focus on Sidney and her family, shifting back from the Carpenter sisters seen in ‘Scream’ released in 2022 and ‘Scream 6’ released in 2023.
“We are going to follow Sidney,” Campbell told ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ likening the story to the recent ‘Halloween’ sequels with Jamie Lee Curtis returning as Laurie Strode decades later. “They did pitch the concept to me, and it’s...
- 1/13/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Last Showgirl North America Box Office: Debut Weekend Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Pamela Anderson’s The Last Showgirl has had a remarkable opening despite its limited release and other factors. The film has even bested Better Man’s debut at the box office in North America. The American drama even managed to make a place in the top 10 box office chart in the US. Scroll below for the deets.
Anderson is best known for appearing in the popular American show Baywatch, and here in this film, she plays a successful, seasoned showgirl. The movie was directed by Francis Ford Coppola’s granddaughter, Gia Coppola, and it features an ensemble cast comprising Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Kiernan Shipka. It even received two nominations at the Golden Globes 2025, including the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Anderson.
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report,...
Pamela Anderson’s The Last Showgirl has had a remarkable opening despite its limited release and other factors. The film has even bested Better Man’s debut at the box office in North America. The American drama even managed to make a place in the top 10 box office chart in the US. Scroll below for the deets.
Anderson is best known for appearing in the popular American show Baywatch, and here in this film, she plays a successful, seasoned showgirl. The movie was directed by Francis Ford Coppola’s granddaughter, Gia Coppola, and it features an ensemble cast comprising Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Kiernan Shipka. It even received two nominations at the Golden Globes 2025, including the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Anderson.
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report,...
- 1/13/2025
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Eaton Fire, raging since January 7th, has wreaked havoc on LA, reducing thousands of homes to ash and rubble. Amidst all this, stepping up in a big way, Beyoncé has pledged $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD Foundation to support families who lost their homes.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z in a still from the music video “Apeshit” | Credits: YouTube/BeyoncéVEVO
And like always some skeptics aren’t impressed, however, the Beyhive is buzzing loudly, ready to shield their Queen Bey from any criticism.
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation donates $2.5 million to LA fire relief!
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, help is pouring in from all directions. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has stepped up with a generous $2.5 million donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund. As it recently announced (via X.com),
Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z in a still from the music video “Apeshit” | Credits: YouTube/BeyoncéVEVO
And like always some skeptics aren’t impressed, however, the Beyhive is buzzing loudly, ready to shield their Queen Bey from any criticism.
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation donates $2.5 million to LA fire relief!
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, help is pouring in from all directions. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has stepped up with a generous $2.5 million donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund. As it recently announced (via X.com),
Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.
- 1/13/2025
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Beyonce is helping with the relief efforts amid the Los Angeles Fires.
The “Ya Ya” singer’s BeyGOOD foundation just announced a $2.5 million dollar donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund to aid those in need.
“Los Angeles we stand with you,” the foundation shared on Sunday night (January 12), along with a hand heart emoji.
Keep reading to find out more…
“BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area. The Fund will also go to churches and community centers in other impacted areas to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” they continued. “To show your support for the impacted families and to learn more about BeyGOOD’s mission, please visit https://beygood.org”
BeyGOOD “focuses on economic equity by supporting marginalized and under-resourced programs, committed...
The “Ya Ya” singer’s BeyGOOD foundation just announced a $2.5 million dollar donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund to aid those in need.
“Los Angeles we stand with you,” the foundation shared on Sunday night (January 12), along with a hand heart emoji.
Keep reading to find out more…
“BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area. The Fund will also go to churches and community centers in other impacted areas to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” they continued. “To show your support for the impacted families and to learn more about BeyGOOD’s mission, please visit https://beygood.org”
BeyGOOD “focuses on economic equity by supporting marginalized and under-resourced programs, committed...
- 1/13/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Following the loss of her Altadena home earlier this week due to the Eaton fires, Jurassic World franchise and Cowboy Bebop star Daniella Pineda took to Instagram to express her wishes on how to make a better world moving forward after the tragedies impacting LA.
“Here are my wishes as I pick up the pieces of what just happened,” Pineda wrote on Instagram.
“80 Black families were displaced. I don’t want the rebuild to kick out this historical community,” she posted, “One of the reasons I wanted to make Altadena my home is that it’s a diverse suburb. So my wish is…Keep Altadena Black.”
“Keep Altadena beautiful, historic. If you had a craftsman like me, honor it. A friend said he was afraid of the rebuild looking cheesy and tacky. He’s right. F**K That. Let’s make it more beautiful than it was.”
“Please foster someone’s animal.
“Here are my wishes as I pick up the pieces of what just happened,” Pineda wrote on Instagram.
“80 Black families were displaced. I don’t want the rebuild to kick out this historical community,” she posted, “One of the reasons I wanted to make Altadena my home is that it’s a diverse suburb. So my wish is…Keep Altadena Black.”
“Keep Altadena beautiful, historic. If you had a craftsman like me, honor it. A friend said he was afraid of the rebuild looking cheesy and tacky. He’s right. F**K That. Let’s make it more beautiful than it was.”
“Please foster someone’s animal.
- 1/12/2025
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate bucked the trend of a difficult 2024 at the box office as Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera delivered the studio its first number one opening weekend since 2023 on an estimated $15.5m.
A solid if not spectacular debut did not appear to suffer unduly from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the number one market in the United States.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. star in the crime thriller buddy movie, which opened in 3,008 locations and reportedly carries a $40m budget. According to PostTrak, males accounted for 63% of the audiences and the over-25 crowd made up 82%.
This was a solid start...
A solid if not spectacular debut did not appear to suffer unduly from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the number one market in the United States.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. star in the crime thriller buddy movie, which opened in 3,008 locations and reportedly carries a $40m budget. According to PostTrak, males accounted for 63% of the audiences and the over-25 crowd made up 82%.
This was a solid start...
- 1/12/2025
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate bucked the trend of a difficult 2024 at the box office as Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera delivered the studio its first number one opening weekend since 2023 on an estimated $15.5m.
A solid if not spectacular debut did not appear to suffer unduly from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the number one market in the United States.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. star in the crime thriller buddy movie, which opened in 3,008 locations and reportedly carries a $40m budget. According to PostTrak, males accounted for 63% of the audiences and the over-25 crowd made up 82%.
This was a solid start...
A solid if not spectacular debut did not appear to suffer unduly from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the number one market in the United States.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. star in the crime thriller buddy movie, which opened in 3,008 locations and reportedly carries a $40m budget. According to PostTrak, males accounted for 63% of the audiences and the over-25 crowd made up 82%.
This was a solid start...
- 1/12/2025
- ScreenDaily
With “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” (Lionsgate), Gerard Butler displayed his bona fides as one of the most reliable draws for action releases. Opening at #1 with $15.5 million, it came in a little ahead of projections and led #2 “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney).
A routine sequel exceeding expectations is good news early in the year. It slightly improved on the original’s January 2018 opening (at perhaps 20 percent lower ticket prices). The first one had enough word of mouth to triple its first weekend and gross $45 million; the $40 million sequel has a chance to repeat that.
That said, the 2018 film was #3 for its weekend. Last year, this weekend had two debuts — “Mean Girls” and “The Beekeeper” — both of which grossed more than “Pantera.”
The calendar is a significant factor. In many years, including 2023, the second weekend in January is ahead of the Martin Luther King Birthday, a four-day holiday that encourages the first wave of major releases.
A routine sequel exceeding expectations is good news early in the year. It slightly improved on the original’s January 2018 opening (at perhaps 20 percent lower ticket prices). The first one had enough word of mouth to triple its first weekend and gross $45 million; the $40 million sequel has a chance to repeat that.
That said, the 2018 film was #3 for its weekend. Last year, this weekend had two debuts — “Mean Girls” and “The Beekeeper” — both of which grossed more than “Pantera.”
The calendar is a significant factor. In many years, including 2023, the second weekend in January is ahead of the Martin Luther King Birthday, a four-day holiday that encourages the first wave of major releases.
- 1/12/2025
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on a Two-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (Il) and Star 105.5 McHenry … on January 10th, reviewing the new film “The Last Showgirl,” featuring Pamela Anderson and directed by Gia Coppola. In theaters since January 10th.
Pamela Anderson portrays Shelly, a 30 year veteran of a long standing Vegas showgirl act, who has just learned from the stage manager Eddie (Dave Bautista) that the show is closing. At the same time her daughter Hannah (Billie Lourd) re-enters her life, and all these complications weigh on Shelly the showgirl, including her best friend and casino cocktail waitress Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis), who has problems of her own.
”The Last Showgirl” is in theaters since January 10th. Featuring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Strong and Billie Lourd. Written by Kate Gersten. Directed by Gia Coppola. Rated “R”
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Pamela Anderson portrays Shelly, a 30 year veteran of a long standing Vegas showgirl act, who has just learned from the stage manager Eddie (Dave Bautista) that the show is closing. At the same time her daughter Hannah (Billie Lourd) re-enters her life, and all these complications weigh on Shelly the showgirl, including her best friend and casino cocktail waitress Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis), who has problems of her own.
”The Last Showgirl” is in theaters since January 10th. Featuring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Strong and Billie Lourd. Written by Kate Gersten. Directed by Gia Coppola. Rated “R”
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- 1/12/2025
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sunday Am Writethru after Saturday update…Lionsgate can relish a No. 1 win in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this weekend which is now on its way to $15.5M opening, which is $300K more than the start of the 2018 original. Let’s hear it for great dating.
The studio known for counterprogramming found a great release date on the schedule and maximized it. The results here are better than 3-day of Gerard Butler’s last movie with Lionsgate, 2023’s Plane.
It’s interesting to note that the LA market, which is still under siege from the wildfires, still turned out a solid 8% of the nation’s business which is part with its 52-week norm of 7.9%. Los Angeles generated 10.4% of the box office for Den of Thieves 2, which is more than the market did for the opening weekend of the original Den of Thieves with 9.3%. Note the...
The studio known for counterprogramming found a great release date on the schedule and maximized it. The results here are better than 3-day of Gerard Butler’s last movie with Lionsgate, 2023’s Plane.
It’s interesting to note that the LA market, which is still under siege from the wildfires, still turned out a solid 8% of the nation’s business which is part with its 52-week norm of 7.9%. Los Angeles generated 10.4% of the box office for Den of Thieves 2, which is more than the market did for the opening weekend of the original Den of Thieves with 9.3%. Note the...
- 1/12/2025
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It looks like we are going to be hearing even more similar stories like this one in the coming days and even weeks ahead. That’s because another Hollywood actor has admitted that he’s lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
This Hollywood Actor Lost Everything In The Los Angeles Wildfires
According to the latest reports, Mel Gibson’s house was reduced to ashes by the LA wildfires while he was appearing on Joe Rogan’s show.
Gibson took aim at Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a failure, and described the destruction as unparalleled.
“It’s like someone deliberately set out to destroy every inch of it,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything so perfectly burnt.”
As many of our readers are aware of, the California wildfires are raging across Los Angeles Count and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
This Hollywood Actor Lost Everything In The Los Angeles Wildfires
According to the latest reports, Mel Gibson’s house was reduced to ashes by the LA wildfires while he was appearing on Joe Rogan’s show.
Gibson took aim at Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a failure, and described the destruction as unparalleled.
“It’s like someone deliberately set out to destroy every inch of it,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything so perfectly burnt.”
As many of our readers are aware of, the California wildfires are raging across Los Angeles Count and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
- 1/12/2025
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Fuerza Regida are offering a helping hand to those in need of temporary housing due to the devastating fires raging in the Los Angeles area, which have killed at least 11 people. The band announced they rented out a hotel for families in need.
“To our beloved community affected by the Los Angeles fires: We are here for you in this challenging time. We’ve rented out a hotel with space for more than 50 families, more will become available for those in need of shelter,” the Mexican American group from San Bernardino,...
“To our beloved community affected by the Los Angeles fires: We are here for you in this challenging time. We’ve rented out a hotel with space for more than 50 families, more will become available for those in need of shelter,” the Mexican American group from San Bernardino,...
- 1/12/2025
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Lesli Linka Glatter, the top TV director-producer and president of the Directors Guild of America, has revealed she lost her Pacific Palisades home in this week’s wildfires that have been burning across Los Angeles.
“Sadly my house is gone, as is so much of the Palisades … this is heartbreaking for many,” Glatter wrote on Instagram. “My heart goes out to all those who have lost so much and to those in danger.”
She added that she was safe at her “son’s house in the valley” and thanked those who reached out to her amid the disaster.
She also shared a letter to DGA members on Friday in which she further reflected on the tragedy: “I have been so fortunate to call Pacific Palisades home. It is where I raised my son and have been living for over 20 years. Tuesday night, I lost my home along with hundreds of others in the Palisades,...
“Sadly my house is gone, as is so much of the Palisades … this is heartbreaking for many,” Glatter wrote on Instagram. “My heart goes out to all those who have lost so much and to those in danger.”
She added that she was safe at her “son’s house in the valley” and thanked those who reached out to her amid the disaster.
She also shared a letter to DGA members on Friday in which she further reflected on the tragedy: “I have been so fortunate to call Pacific Palisades home. It is where I raised my son and have been living for over 20 years. Tuesday night, I lost my home along with hundreds of others in the Palisades,...
- 1/11/2025
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Home is where the heart is. After a hard day’s work at the office, literal or metaphorical, nothing beats the feeling of going back to the comforts of your home. The life of an actor ain’t different.
The LA fires have destroyed many homes || Fox News
For a person who has donned many faces over the years, having one thing that grounds you matters a lot. And it isn’t easy to bid adieu. Let alone saying goodbye to your house because of a fire. Sadly, many stars have been the victims of Los Angeles wildfires, which have ravaged the city of late.
Ricki Lake Ricki Lake lost her home in the LA fires || Image by Mingle Media TV, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
As Los Angeles reels from the devastating effect of one of the worst wildfires to hit it in recent times, even celebrities haven’t been spared.
The LA fires have destroyed many homes || Fox News
For a person who has donned many faces over the years, having one thing that grounds you matters a lot. And it isn’t easy to bid adieu. Let alone saying goodbye to your house because of a fire. Sadly, many stars have been the victims of Los Angeles wildfires, which have ravaged the city of late.
Ricki Lake Ricki Lake lost her home in the LA fires || Image by Mingle Media TV, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
As Los Angeles reels from the devastating effect of one of the worst wildfires to hit it in recent times, even celebrities haven’t been spared.
- 1/11/2025
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
It’s been 40 years since Jamie Lee Curtis got her hips busy in the jazzercise scene from the 1985 film Perfect, and now, with the help of Jimmy Fallon, the actor has recreated the iconic moment.
Sitting down opposite Fallon on the Tonight Show stage, Curtis began the segment by recalling some films she’s danced in, like Prom Night and True Lies. Fallon then mentioned the leotard-clad segment from Perfect, showing a clip of the original with Curtis and her co-star, John Travolta, gyrating to the beat of Jermaine Jackson and Whitney Houston’s “Shock Me.”
“That’s a lot of thrusting!” Fallon said of the clip, fanning himself. He then joked that it went on for “five minutes,” to which a laughing Curtis replied, “No, no, that scene went on for, like, seven minutes.”
The two then introduced their skit — calling it “never-before-seen” footage — recreating the moment. Curtis, donned...
Sitting down opposite Fallon on the Tonight Show stage, Curtis began the segment by recalling some films she’s danced in, like Prom Night and True Lies. Fallon then mentioned the leotard-clad segment from Perfect, showing a clip of the original with Curtis and her co-star, John Travolta, gyrating to the beat of Jermaine Jackson and Whitney Houston’s “Shock Me.”
“That’s a lot of thrusting!” Fallon said of the clip, fanning himself. He then joked that it went on for “five minutes,” to which a laughing Curtis replied, “No, no, that scene went on for, like, seven minutes.”
The two then introduced their skit — calling it “never-before-seen” footage — recreating the moment. Curtis, donned...
- 1/11/2025
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have prompted the Mammoth Film Festival to postpone its 2025 event originally scheduled for Feb. 20 to 24 in Mammoth Lakes, California.
“The devastating and unforeseen wildfire tragedies in the state have not only affected the region’s environment and infrastructure but have also impacted travel and attendance capabilities for potential festivalgoers,” the festival, which launched in 2018, said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The Mammoth fest in California’s Sierra Madre Mountains is used to dealing with snowstorms and high winds, but the historic destruction caused by wildfires in Los Angeles County has only added to the logistical challenges facing the event.
The fires raging across Southern California have left at least 11 people people dead, with more than 12,000 structures burned since the blazes began on Tuesday. The flames have consumed around 56 square miles.
The concerns of fest organizers to secure indie filmmakers, actors, directors, writers...
“The devastating and unforeseen wildfire tragedies in the state have not only affected the region’s environment and infrastructure but have also impacted travel and attendance capabilities for potential festivalgoers,” the festival, which launched in 2018, said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The Mammoth fest in California’s Sierra Madre Mountains is used to dealing with snowstorms and high winds, but the historic destruction caused by wildfires in Los Angeles County has only added to the logistical challenges facing the event.
The fires raging across Southern California have left at least 11 people people dead, with more than 12,000 structures burned since the blazes began on Tuesday. The flames have consumed around 56 square miles.
The concerns of fest organizers to secure indie filmmakers, actors, directors, writers...
- 1/11/2025
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James Woods has revealed that his house is “still standing,” after indicating earlier this week that he’d lost his home in the fires raging across Los Angeles, in what he calls “a miracle.”
“A miracle has happened. We managed to get to our property and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing,” Woods wrote on X Friday, sharing a video from his deck. “In this hellish landscape ‘standing’ is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us.”
A miracle has happened. We managed to get to our property and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing. In this hellish landscape “standing” is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us. The view from our deck area: pic.twitter.com/JZU2kTJC52
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 10, 2025
Woods shared...
“A miracle has happened. We managed to get to our property and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing,” Woods wrote on X Friday, sharing a video from his deck. “In this hellish landscape ‘standing’ is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us.”
A miracle has happened. We managed to get to our property and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing. In this hellish landscape “standing” is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us. The view from our deck area: pic.twitter.com/JZU2kTJC52
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 10, 2025
Woods shared...
- 1/11/2025
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- 1/11/2025
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
Celebrities are stepping up with significant gifts and volunteer efforts to help the communities affected by the terrible wildfires in Los Angeles County. The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned about 35,000 acres and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, forcing about 180,000 people to leave their homes.
Jennifer Garner has lived in the Palisades for a long time and has teamed up with celebrity chef José Andrés and his group, World Central Kitchen, to feed firefighters and people who had to leave their homes. Garner talked about how the accident affected her personally in an emotional interview with MSNBC. She said a friend from her Methodist church “didn’t get out in time.” She said, “I can think of 100 families, and there are 5,000 homes lost,” showing that she felt guilty for being alive. I could make a list of all my friends who lost their homes.
Although Paris Hilton lost her beach house in Malibu in the fires,...
Jennifer Garner has lived in the Palisades for a long time and has teamed up with celebrity chef José Andrés and his group, World Central Kitchen, to feed firefighters and people who had to leave their homes. Garner talked about how the accident affected her personally in an emotional interview with MSNBC. She said a friend from her Methodist church “didn’t get out in time.” She said, “I can think of 100 families, and there are 5,000 homes lost,” showing that she felt guilty for being alive. I could make a list of all my friends who lost their homes.
Although Paris Hilton lost her beach house in Malibu in the fires,...
- 1/11/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
The conversation around Marvel’s mutants has been growing more and more persistent as they are making their way into the franchise. As a new chapter opens for the beloved aspect of the comics, people have begun to discuss what actors could play which characters. Most recently, Cynthia Erivo put her name in the mix, revealing that she wants to play Storm.
Storm and Wolverine in the X-Men film series. | Credit: 20th Century Studios.
While this could certainly be an interesting choice on Marvel’s part, more than a few fans are not on board with the idea. With this, new names have been brought into the conversation, and one Star Wars actress from a failed series could be well deserving of the title.
Cynthia Erivo wants to play Storm but is she the right person?
Cynthia Erivo recently gave an interview with NBR, where she was asked what role...
Storm and Wolverine in the X-Men film series. | Credit: 20th Century Studios.
While this could certainly be an interesting choice on Marvel’s part, more than a few fans are not on board with the idea. With this, new names have been brought into the conversation, and one Star Wars actress from a failed series could be well deserving of the title.
Cynthia Erivo wants to play Storm but is she the right person?
Cynthia Erivo recently gave an interview with NBR, where she was asked what role...
- 1/11/2025
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Another day, another dollar… another kidnapping.
In the opening moments of Friday’s Dexter: Original Sin, the serial kidnapper hits closer to home when Captain Spencer’s son Nicky gets taken from the family’s garage in a horrifying home invasion.
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But Harry is nowhere near able to work that...
In the opening moments of Friday’s Dexter: Original Sin, the serial kidnapper hits closer to home when Captain Spencer’s son Nicky gets taken from the family’s garage in a horrifying home invasion.
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But Harry is nowhere near able to work that...
- 1/11/2025
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The Walt Disney Company is donating $15 million for response and rebuilding efforts amid the ongoing Southern California fires. Likewise, Paramount is donating $1 million to on-the-ground organizations, including the Los Angles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, Red Cross, Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen and Best Friends Animal Society. Meanwhile, the CAA Foundation has launched the SoCal Fire Fund to provided support to those impacted. The fund is administered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
“As this tragedy continues to unfold, The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild from this unbelievable devastation,” said CEO Bob Iger in a statement. “Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with little more than his limitless imagination, and it was here that he chose to make his home, pursue his dreams, and create extraordinary storytelling that means so much to so many people around the world.
“As this tragedy continues to unfold, The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild from this unbelievable devastation,” said CEO Bob Iger in a statement. “Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with little more than his limitless imagination, and it was here that he chose to make his home, pursue his dreams, and create extraordinary storytelling that means so much to so many people around the world.
- 1/10/2025
- by Michaela Zee and J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced on Jan. 8, with Wicked and Shōgun leading their respective movie and TV fields at five bids apiece. More than 1,200 people have already voted for the SAG winners in Gold Derby‘s prediction polls, and some of the contenders with early leads include Wicked for film ensemble, Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) for film actor, Demi Moore (The Substance) for film actress, Hacks for comedy ensemble, and Shōgun for drama ensemble.
Below, see a snapshot in time of our odds for the 2025 SAG Awards in all 15 categories, updated on Jan. 10, 2025. Our predicted winners are denoted in gold.
This annual event was created in 1995 to reward the acting guild’s members who appear on camera in film and on television. Nominating committees of about 2,500 people selected the nominees, and then the full membership, which consists of about 130,000 SAG-AFTRA union members, will choose the ultimate winners.
Below, see a snapshot in time of our odds for the 2025 SAG Awards in all 15 categories, updated on Jan. 10, 2025. Our predicted winners are denoted in gold.
This annual event was created in 1995 to reward the acting guild’s members who appear on camera in film and on television. Nominating committees of about 2,500 people selected the nominees, and then the full membership, which consists of about 130,000 SAG-AFTRA union members, will choose the ultimate winners.
- 1/10/2025
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Disney is donating $15m to relief efforts stemming from the LA wildfires that are reported to have claimed 11 lives, destroyed more than 10,000 structures, and forced more than 130,000 evacuations across the metropolis.
The media giant said the funds would be used for emergency response and rebuilding work in light of the crisis that has seen two of the worst fires in the area’s history – Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire – as well as several others that continued to burn into the night on Friday.
Paramount has reportedly donated $1m to local organisations including Red Cross and Los Angeles Fire Department. The...
The media giant said the funds would be used for emergency response and rebuilding work in light of the crisis that has seen two of the worst fires in the area’s history – Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire – as well as several others that continued to burn into the night on Friday.
Paramount has reportedly donated $1m to local organisations including Red Cross and Los Angeles Fire Department. The...
- 1/10/2025
- ScreenDaily
Back in 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis found herself amidst relentless scrutiny over her stance on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The Oscar-winner has once again garnered criticism over her recent comments on LA wildfires, which have proven to be one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history.
Jamie Lee Curtis in The Last Showgirl | Credit: Roadside Attractions
With over 150,000 people being forced to evacuate, many notable figures, including Curtis, have lost their homes to the fire. Although the Everything Everywhere All at Once star has come forward to support the victims, her recent analogy of the disaster has commenced a firestorm in x.
Fans accused Jamie Lee Curtis of being tone-deaf following her analogy The Bear | Credit: FX
In the last three days, the destructive fire in LA has impacted thousands, almost wiping out the entirety of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Related You’ll Totally Forgive Jamie Lee Curtis For...
Jamie Lee Curtis in The Last Showgirl | Credit: Roadside Attractions
With over 150,000 people being forced to evacuate, many notable figures, including Curtis, have lost their homes to the fire. Although the Everything Everywhere All at Once star has come forward to support the victims, her recent analogy of the disaster has commenced a firestorm in x.
Fans accused Jamie Lee Curtis of being tone-deaf following her analogy The Bear | Credit: FX
In the last three days, the destructive fire in LA has impacted thousands, almost wiping out the entirety of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Related You’ll Totally Forgive Jamie Lee Curtis For...
- 1/10/2025
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Since the reports of the Los Angeles wildfires have come out, the recent fire has been deemed one of the most destructive in the area’s history. Various big names have recently been impacted by the news. Notably, the Kardashian family recently had to flee their homes due to the fire.
Members Of The Kardashian Were Evacuated Due To The Kenneth Fire
The recent Los Angeles wildfires are believed to have erupted this past Tuesday. Considered one of the most destructive in the area’s history, thousands of buildings have been destroyed or damaged.
In addition, at least 10 lives were believed to have been taken by the fires. Thousands of people have also been evacuated.
Kim Kardashian – YouTube
Multiple celebrities and television personalities have been affected by the wildfires. It has recently come to light that members of the Kardashian family have been evacuated from their Hidden Hills homes.
As noted by TMZ,...
Members Of The Kardashian Were Evacuated Due To The Kenneth Fire
The recent Los Angeles wildfires are believed to have erupted this past Tuesday. Considered one of the most destructive in the area’s history, thousands of buildings have been destroyed or damaged.
In addition, at least 10 lives were believed to have been taken by the fires. Thousands of people have also been evacuated.
Kim Kardashian – YouTube
Multiple celebrities and television personalities have been affected by the wildfires. It has recently come to light that members of the Kardashian family have been evacuated from their Hidden Hills homes.
As noted by TMZ,...
- 1/10/2025
- by John Witiw
- TV Shows Ace
Jamie Lee Curtis is addressing the horrific fires in Los Angeles.
On Wednesday night (January 8), the 66-year-old Oscar-winning actress made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she became emotional while discussing the fires in her neighborhood.
“I’m literally just about to cry,” Jamie said while holding back tears. “As you know where I live is on fire right now. Literally the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning.”
Keep reading to find out more…“I flew here last night,” Jamie said. (The Tonight Show films in New York City). “I was on the plane, started getting texts and it’s f–king gnarly, you guys.”
“It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California,” she continued. “Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places [but] this is literally where I live.”
Jamie went on to share that her local market, her friends’ homes, and many...
On Wednesday night (January 8), the 66-year-old Oscar-winning actress made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she became emotional while discussing the fires in her neighborhood.
“I’m literally just about to cry,” Jamie said while holding back tears. “As you know where I live is on fire right now. Literally the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning.”
Keep reading to find out more…“I flew here last night,” Jamie said. (The Tonight Show films in New York City). “I was on the plane, started getting texts and it’s f–king gnarly, you guys.”
“It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California,” she continued. “Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places [but] this is literally where I live.”
Jamie went on to share that her local market, her friends’ homes, and many...
- 1/10/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Update with Hoda & Jenna appearance: Today gave departing co-host Hoda Kotb a sendoff Friday with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even included the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.”
The tributes, goodbyes, hugs and tears — so many tears – continued on Today‘s “fourth hour” Today With Hoda & Jenna. Surprise guests Jimmy Fallon, Gayle King and Kathie Lee Gifford joined co-host Jenna Bush Hager to express their best wishes and, yes, prompt even more tears. Country singer Walker Hayes serenaded Kotb with a song the two had cowritten called “Wednesdays,” the lyrics expressing gratitude for each day. “If you love your Wednesdays,” Kotb explained, “you’ll love your life.”
Kotb also read a letter she’d written for the audience and viewers. “This is not a goodbye letter,” Kotb read. “This is a love letter, a love letter to you. It...
The tributes, goodbyes, hugs and tears — so many tears – continued on Today‘s “fourth hour” Today With Hoda & Jenna. Surprise guests Jimmy Fallon, Gayle King and Kathie Lee Gifford joined co-host Jenna Bush Hager to express their best wishes and, yes, prompt even more tears. Country singer Walker Hayes serenaded Kotb with a song the two had cowritten called “Wednesdays,” the lyrics expressing gratitude for each day. “If you love your Wednesdays,” Kotb explained, “you’ll love your life.”
Kotb also read a letter she’d written for the audience and viewers. “This is not a goodbye letter,” Kotb read. “This is a love letter, a love letter to you. It...
- 1/10/2025
- by Ted Johnson and Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. “The Last Showgirl” opens January 10, 2025.
Following the world premiere of Gia Coppola’s deep-feeling Las Vegas drama “The Last Showgirl,” star Pamela Anderson teared up during a Q&a while sharing that Kate Gersten’s script was the only good script she’s ever received. And while we don’t doubt there have been plenty of good scripts around in the many decades the Canadian starlet has been working, we don’t doubt they weren’t sent to her — the product of a profound underestimation of the erstwhile “Baywatch” star’s prodigious talents.
Like the character at the heart of Coppola’s film — the eponymous “last showgirl” Shelly — Anderson has been forced to spend most of her life contending with unfair expectations and unreasonable requests. And while “The Last Showgirl” follows Shelly as she deals with...
Following the world premiere of Gia Coppola’s deep-feeling Las Vegas drama “The Last Showgirl,” star Pamela Anderson teared up during a Q&a while sharing that Kate Gersten’s script was the only good script she’s ever received. And while we don’t doubt there have been plenty of good scripts around in the many decades the Canadian starlet has been working, we don’t doubt they weren’t sent to her — the product of a profound underestimation of the erstwhile “Baywatch” star’s prodigious talents.
Like the character at the heart of Coppola’s film — the eponymous “last showgirl” Shelly — Anderson has been forced to spend most of her life contending with unfair expectations and unreasonable requests. And while “The Last Showgirl” follows Shelly as she deals with...
- 1/10/2025
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
‘Today’ Host Hoda Kotb Makes Her Tear-Filled Goodbye With Cameos From Oprah, Kermit the Frog | Video
“One last time. Let’s do this.” That’s how Hoda Kotb kicked off her very last day hosting “Today,” a job she’s held for the past 17 years. The NBC morning staple promised Friday’s episode would be a celebration of all things Kotb — and on that front, it delivered.
Several of her “Today” co-stars shared moving tributes about Kotb, including Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Carson Daly. After these emotional messages, Kotb was unable to hold back her tears.
“Can I just say thank you? I’m not even able to articulate it because I’m a mess most of the time, but I just want to say thanks,” the award-winning broadcaster and journalist said following a video tribute to her career. She then shared her own loving words to some of the biggest names on “Today.”
First she started with Daly, calling him the “secret sauce” to the show.
Several of her “Today” co-stars shared moving tributes about Kotb, including Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Carson Daly. After these emotional messages, Kotb was unable to hold back her tears.
“Can I just say thank you? I’m not even able to articulate it because I’m a mess most of the time, but I just want to say thanks,” the award-winning broadcaster and journalist said following a video tribute to her career. She then shared her own loving words to some of the biggest names on “Today.”
First she started with Daly, calling him the “secret sauce” to the show.
- 1/10/2025
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Stand-up comic Pete Lee was one of scores who lost their California home to the fast-moving wildfires ravaging the coast in Los Angeles. But rather than understandably excuse himself — as many of this week’s late-night TV guests have — from a scheduled Thursday-night appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he used his visit as a sort of humor-based therapy.
After Fallon shared before-and-after photos of where his guest was living, Lee acknowledged that “some people are going to be mad at me” for mining his tragedy, one of thousands in the Los Angeles area this week,...
After Fallon shared before-and-after photos of where his guest was living, Lee acknowledged that “some people are going to be mad at me” for mining his tragedy, one of thousands in the Los Angeles area this week,...
- 1/10/2025
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Hoda Kotb if officially saying goodbye to Today.
The 60-year-old longtime host appeared on air for her final episode on January 10. Her departure comes after she announced her retirement from the show in September 2024.
Her final episode featured some emotional moments and celebrity cameos from the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Simone Biles! What all went down? We’ve got the details for you.
Keep reading to find out more…
Hoda‘s final episode included tributes to her from coworkers, including her co-host Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Carson Daly and Craig Melvin, who will replace her on the show starting Monday (January 13).
The tribute, including an interview Savannah gave from the room where they get their makeup done before the show, left the longtime host deep in her emotions.
“That was not fair. Can I just say thank you? I haven’t been able to articulate it because I’m...
The 60-year-old longtime host appeared on air for her final episode on January 10. Her departure comes after she announced her retirement from the show in September 2024.
Her final episode featured some emotional moments and celebrity cameos from the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Simone Biles! What all went down? We’ve got the details for you.
Keep reading to find out more…
Hoda‘s final episode included tributes to her from coworkers, including her co-host Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Carson Daly and Craig Melvin, who will replace her on the show starting Monday (January 13).
The tribute, including an interview Savannah gave from the room where they get their makeup done before the show, left the longtime host deep in her emotions.
“That was not fair. Can I just say thank you? I haven’t been able to articulate it because I’m...
- 1/10/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s the end of an era at Today. The Jan. 10 broadcast marked the last for co-anchor Hoda Kotb, who Is departing NBC’s flagship morning news program after more than 17 years.
The celebration — or rather, “Hoda-bration” — began during Today’s 8 am hour, when Kotb was joined by Al Roker, Carson Daly, Craig Melvin and longtime co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie.
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“When we thought about how best to celebrate you,...
The celebration — or rather, “Hoda-bration” — began during Today’s 8 am hour, when Kotb was joined by Al Roker, Carson Daly, Craig Melvin and longtime co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie.
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“When we thought about how best to celebrate you,...
- 1/10/2025
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Cameron Mathison shares how the wildfires in LA have caused mass destruction and demolished countless homes in the Pacific Palisades, home to many celebrities and actors.
Others have been forced to evacuate their homes. It’s being called “the most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles County.
‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Cameron Mathison Spoke With Good Morning America About The Devastating Loss Of His Home
‘General Hospital’ actor Cameron Mathison, who plays Drew Quartermaine on the soap, recently spoke to Good Morning America. He spoke about everything he lost in the fire, including his family home, which was horrifically demolished.
Cameron Mathison took videos chronicling the tragic events. He explained that while his family’s safety came first, he shared,
“I’ve lost my home and everything I own. I have this hoodie, a pair of pants, and two pairs of sneakers left. That’s it.”
He commented that...
Others have been forced to evacuate their homes. It’s being called “the most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles County.
‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Cameron Mathison Spoke With Good Morning America About The Devastating Loss Of His Home
‘General Hospital’ actor Cameron Mathison, who plays Drew Quartermaine on the soap, recently spoke to Good Morning America. He spoke about everything he lost in the fire, including his family home, which was horrifically demolished.
Cameron Mathison took videos chronicling the tragic events. He explained that while his family’s safety came first, he shared,
“I’ve lost my home and everything I own. I have this hoodie, a pair of pants, and two pairs of sneakers left. That’s it.”
He commented that...
- 1/10/2025
- by Jennifer Gardiner
- Daily Soap Dish
As her “Today” family dubbed her final day, “It’s a Hoda-bration!”
Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in September 2024, citing wanting to spend more time with her two daughters. She’s expected to continue to contribute to the show, and NBC News overall, after her departure.
At the top of the 7 a.m. Et hour, a supercut of the morning’s news stories — including a tease of Kotb’s on-air celebration — left her and her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie near tears early in the broadcast. The two anchors were hand-in-hand after the intro, with Kotb saying, “One last time, let’s do this.”
Additionally, the crowd outside “Today” was filled with people holding signs saying goodbye to Kotb, including, “Thank you Hoda! We’ll miss you!” and “Blessed by Hoda!” Other NBC News personalities like...
Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in September 2024, citing wanting to spend more time with her two daughters. She’s expected to continue to contribute to the show, and NBC News overall, after her departure.
At the top of the 7 a.m. Et hour, a supercut of the morning’s news stories — including a tease of Kotb’s on-air celebration — left her and her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie near tears early in the broadcast. The two anchors were hand-in-hand after the intro, with Kotb saying, “One last time, let’s do this.”
Additionally, the crowd outside “Today” was filled with people holding signs saying goodbye to Kotb, including, “Thank you Hoda! We’ll miss you!” and “Blessed by Hoda!” Other NBC News personalities like...
- 1/10/2025
- by William Earl, Zack Sharf and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Paris Hilton has reflected on the loss her home in the ongoing destructive fires in Southern California. The reality TV star shared a video of the wreckage on social media, writing, “I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable.”
“When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it,” Hilton wrote. “But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces. This house...
“When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it,” Hilton wrote. “But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces. This house...
- 1/10/2025
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Los Angeles is facing a critical time right now, and quite a few people are facing the devastating consequences of the same. In an unfortunate turn of events, deadly wildfires have started raging in Greater Los Angeles, and even major celebrities have become the victims of their wrath. But in this difficult time, Jamie Lee Curtis is standing up in support of the sufferers.
Jamie Lee Curtis. | Credits: Everything Everywhere All at Once / A24.
In an exclusive turn of events that would have a lot of fans swooning at the heartwarming gesture, the Halloween actress pulled off a move in support of the victims of the Los Angeles fires. Taking it upon herself to help them out, Curtis has reportedly donated a significant chunk of her savings to the cause, melting millions of hearts worldwide with her heartfelt gesture.
Jamie Lee Curtis donated a massive chunk of her earnings to...
Jamie Lee Curtis. | Credits: Everything Everywhere All at Once / A24.
In an exclusive turn of events that would have a lot of fans swooning at the heartwarming gesture, the Halloween actress pulled off a move in support of the victims of the Los Angeles fires. Taking it upon herself to help them out, Curtis has reportedly donated a significant chunk of her savings to the cause, melting millions of hearts worldwide with her heartfelt gesture.
Jamie Lee Curtis donated a massive chunk of her earnings to...
- 1/10/2025
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
“Suspect everyone, trust no one,” Big Brother vet Britney Haynes says in the opening moments of The Traitors‘ highly anticipated Season 3 premiere. And as she barrels straight toward Alan Cumming’s stunning Scottish abode, Bb queen Danielle Reyes is in another van sounding off on how Brit is perhaps the one former houseguest she doesn’t want to see at the compound. Well, this is gonna be awkward!
Welcome back for another season full of [Alan Cumming voice] deception, backstabbing and treachery! As the seriously stacked cast arrives to set (peek at the full line-up here), Danielle is already tearing up at her first sight of Britney.
Welcome back for another season full of [Alan Cumming voice] deception, backstabbing and treachery! As the seriously stacked cast arrives to set (peek at the full line-up here), Danielle is already tearing up at her first sight of Britney.
- 1/10/2025
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Jurassic World franchise star Daniella Pineda is among the many Hollywood celebs to lose their homes in the L.A. wildfires, the actress seeing the first house she ever bought go up in flames.
Pineda detailed the tragedy in a recent emotional Instagram post.
“This was the first house that I ever bought. My very first. The fire broke out so fast all I could grab was my dog and my laptop and that was it. I lost everything else. I have 1 pair of shoes to my name. I’m happy to be alive. Grateful to be alive. People really show up for one another when disaster hits. Thank you to everyone who offered to help me.”
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Pineda also continued, “This may seem silly to some, but I had two Beta fish that I absolutely loved. Always made...
Pineda detailed the tragedy in a recent emotional Instagram post.
“This was the first house that I ever bought. My very first. The fire broke out so fast all I could grab was my dog and my laptop and that was it. I lost everything else. I have 1 pair of shoes to my name. I’m happy to be alive. Grateful to be alive. People really show up for one another when disaster hits. Thank you to everyone who offered to help me.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Daniella Pineda (@notdaniellapineda)
Pineda also continued, “This may seem silly to some, but I had two Beta fish that I absolutely loved. Always made...
- 1/10/2025
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
California has had many wildfires, especially in the last few years. From the Camp Fire in 2018 that destroyed 95% of the structures in Butte County towns Paradise and Concow to the Tubbs Fire in 2017 that ate up portions of Napa, Sonoma, and Lake counties, climate change has made the frequency and ferocity of these events all too familiar, but the flames tearing across the mountains surrounding Los Angeles have shined a new light on the crisis for many. As Los Angeles remains America’s second largest city — and the main hub for the entertainment industry, as well as a home to millions — coverage of the devastation has been constant, with particular focus placed on the celebrities who’ve lost their homes.
Two of the communities affected by the fires are the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, both affluent areas where the likes of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Adam Brody and Leighton Meister,...
Two of the communities affected by the fires are the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, both affluent areas where the likes of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Adam Brody and Leighton Meister,...
- 1/9/2025
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
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