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Over the course of a her 60-plus-year career, which began when she appeared as a child actor in director William Wyler‘s 1961 drama “The Children’s Hour” alongside Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn, Veronica Cartwright has, in addition to many other roles, starred in some of the most memorable horror films ever made. She worked with Alfred Hitchcock on “The Birds,” Ridley Scott on “Alien,” and Philip Kaufman on his terrifying remake of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” just to name a few.

Now, Cartwright has returned to the horror genre for writer/director Stevan Mena’s “The Ruse,” and in it she gives one of the best performances of her career as a dementia-afflicted musician whose home contains myriad mysteries for the young nurse (Madelyn Dundon) who has taken a job as her caregiver. As the nurse is terrorized by numerous unexplained occurrences, she tries to figure out if the house is haunted,...

Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.

It’s a day to celebrate! We discuss the legend Maggie Cheung! Our B-Sides include Lost Romance (a.k.a. Story of Rose), Full Moon in New York, Green Snake, and Sausalito. Our esteemed guest for this episode is Nick Newman, host of the Emulsion podcast for The Film Stage.

We talk about the Hong Kong New Wave, Maggie’s aborted performance in Inglourious Basterds, the true B-Sidey-Ness of Sausalito, and Maggie Cheung’s brief, lovely, recent Sight and Sound interview.

There’s also Nick’s Sight and Sound List, that GQ piece, Julia Ormond’s tackling a famous Audrey Hepburn role, and Nick’s great interview with filmmaker Olivier Assayas back in 2022.

By 2004, at the young age of forty, Cheung retired from acting.

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San Sebastian Film Festival will dedicate the retrospective of its 73rd edition to US screenwriter Lillian Hellman, who worked alongside filmmakers including William Whyler, Arthur PEn, William Dieterle and George Roy Hill.

Hellman, who also wrote plays and novels, was born in 1905 and died, at the age of 79 in 1984. The retrospective will encompass all of her work for the big screen, which ranged from the Thirties through to the Sixties.

Retrospective will be dedicated to Lillian Hellman Photo: Courtesy of San Sebastian Film Festival

Among the films screening are Wyler's The Little Foxes (1941), starring Bette Davis, which had a screenplay based on Hellman’s own play and starring Bette Davis and The Children’s Hour (1961), by the same director, starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. Other entries will include The Chase (1966) by Arthur Penn, which considers widespread violence and racism riddling...

In the grand culmination of lucky Season 13, the final four battle it out for the Golden Mask trophy on The Masked Singer! Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster, and Pearl take the stage for the last time as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora make their final guesses for a chance to win their own Golden Ear trophy.

Four mystery celebs will be unmasked, but only one can walk away a winner as Nick Cannon hosts "The Two-Hour Lucky Season 13 Finale" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, May 7 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox.

So far this season, 11 famous faces have been unmasked: Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot, Oscar De La Hoya as Fuzzy Peas, Aubrey O'Day as Ant, Scheana Shay as Bat, Flavor Flav as Space Ranger, James Van Der Beek as Griffin, Candace Cameron Bure as Cherry Blossom, Method Man as Stud Muffin,...

The Masked Singer is back!

The season 13 Finals of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (May 7).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, Top Four contestants Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist Monster, Pearl, and Coral hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Coral performed “Moon River” by Audrey Hepburn.

Keep reading to see all of the clues and guesses for Coral…Keep scrolling to check out the clues and guesses…

First Performance Clues:

- Sees herself as being hard and resilient.

- Received...

Chris Hemsworth Shared Ghostbusters Experience For Thor ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Back in 2016, Chris Hemsworth took a detour from hammer-throwing superhero action to join an all-new kind of team. He signed on for Ghostbusters, the reboot of the iconic ’80s franchise, this time led by an all-female cast including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

Hemsworth wasn’t the main lead of the film, but he still had quite an intriguing character to play. He portrayed Kevin, the group’s dim-witted but lovable receptionist, and on the surface, it might’ve seemed like a step down for a Marvel star. But as it turns out, Ghostbusters taught Hemsworth something crucial, changing the way he approached acting.

In interviews with Esquire, Hemsworth has spoken openly about how much the Ghostbusters’ experience meant to him. For an actor who had been used to carefully sticking to the script, working with...

When William Wyler was prepping Roman Holiday back in the the early 1950’s, he had the idea to shoot the movie in Italy, not on a studio backlot the way nearly all Hollywood films were in those days.

Paramount Pictures resisted, the Italian Ministry of Tourism resisted, pretty much everyone resisted. But Wyler insisted, and that’s how we have Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck tearing through the streets of Rome on a Vespa, among many Princess Ann iconic scenes.

Why in the name of the Piazza Navona am I bringing up a movie from nearly three-quarters of a century ago? Because it was in that moment and the moment of Quo Vadis just before it that modern global Hollywood was born. Shooting overseas slowly but surely became a regular thing for U.S. studios, first in Italy, then in England. By the 1990’s both the U.K. and Australia...

Is Phase 5 set to bring Marvel back to the top? ( Photo Credit – Flickr )

Yeah, Marvel had actual chairs with actors’ names on them. I watched it. You probably did too. And as ridiculous as it sounded, more than five million people tuned in by the end. That’s not something a “dead franchise” pulls off.

Still, I couldn’t help but feel torn. Because as much as I loved seeing Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and even Channing Tatum’s Gambit teased for the next big crossover, I kept asking myself the same question: how did we get here? From Endgame to endless livestream gimmicks? If this was the MCU’s grand comeback, it felt more like a last-ditch nostalgia play than real momentum.

And let’s be honest—the signs were all there. The Marvels tanked harder than anyone expected. Secret Invasion butchered one of the most iconic Marvel comic arcs of all time.

Most successful Biographical movies or biopics? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Hotstar)

Biographical movies have been glorifying the lives of extraordinary individuals. Films, ranging from musical legends to political icons, have not only shed light to their unbearable struggles but also highlighted how they overcame all of them to become who they are today.

Over the decades, biopics have proven to be one of the most successful mantras in gaining attention from movie lovers and here are the top 5 highest-grossing biopics of all time, measured by their worldwide box-office revenue.

1. Oppenheimer (2023)- ($975M)

Well, it does not take a lot of time and effort to figure out which film takes the crown in the category, even if you are not a big Hollywood fan. The Christopher Nolan masterpiece, as name suggests, chronicles the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the infamous nuclear physicist who was the mastermind for creating the first nuclear bomb...

What’s the cheapest movie that slayed at the box office? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

There’s something inherently fascinating about a film that defies financial odds. Hollywood blockbusters usually never shy away from ballooning budgets, multi-million dollar CGI, and A-list paychecks. So when a movie crosses the coveted billion-dollar mark at the global box office, the assumption is almost always the same: they must have spent a fortune to make it. But not every record-breaking success was built on excess. Some relied more on clever storytelling, genre innovation, and pure fan power.

Among the many films that have made it into the elite billion-dollar club, a few stand out not for what they spent, but for what they didn’t. While modern franchises like Avengers or Fast & Furious are known for their towering costs, there’s one surprise entry that quietly made cinematic history by grossing ten figures on a comparatively modest investment.

Who is the top earner for Marvel’s Thunderbolts? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans may’ve expected big MCU names like Sebastian Stan or Florence Pugh to top the financial charts for the movie. But plot twist — it is Julia Louis-Dreyfus who quietly flexed the fattest bank account behind the scenes.

Yep, the comedic queen who played Valentina Allegra de Fontaine had a jaw-dropping net worth of $250 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). That number left her Thunderbolts co-stars trailing by miles. While she pulled strings in the shadows on screen, off-screen she ruled the paycheck leaderboard. Julia wasn’t new to commanding attention, she dominated sitcom royalty with Seinfeld, crushed awards with Veep, and later slid into the MCU with the same effortless power.

The rest of the cast? Not exactly broke, but nowhere close. Florence Pugh, known for flipping between emotional depth in Little Women and intense action in Black Widow,...

Top 4 finale Marvel moves ranked ( Photo Credit – X )

The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t just famous superheroes thrown together to pull fans. It is built on a structure. Each phase of the MCU has a clear arc, beginning with a spark and ending with a bang. These final entries aren’t just a story’s end. They’re the victory lap, the emotional payoff, and, often, the biggest swing. With Thunderbolts* positioned as the finale of Phase Five, all eyes are on how it performs, both narratively and financially. But before we measure its impact, let’s take a look back.

From The Avengers in Phase One to Wakanda Forever closing out Phase Four, each final film has played a unique role in how its phase was remembered. Some exploded at the box office and became cultural events. Others, while critically appreciated, didn’t soar quite as high in global earnings.

Did a real tragedy inspire The Final Destination? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

What if skipping a flight could spark a billion-dollar horror franchise? That’s exactly what happened—sort of Final Destination, the now-iconic supernatural thriller, wasn’t just a twisted brainchild cooked up in Hollywood. It was inspired by a real-life story that still gives people goosebumps.

Jeffrey Reddick, the mastermind behind the franchise, looked back at how it all began during a promo chat for his movie Til Death Do Us Part (via Collider). While catching up with fans, Reddick dropped a fun little behind-the-scenes fact: Final Destination was born from an eerie article he read while flying home to Kentucky.

“I read an article about a woman who was on a flight… her mom told her not to take it because she had a bad feeling. She switched planes, and the one she was supposed to be on crashed,...

Exploring The Hidden Ties Of Harry Potter, Voldemort & Professor Snape! ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

The wizarding world of Harry Potter is filled with long bloodlines and ancient families. From the sacred pure-blood families to half-bloods and Muggle-borns, lineage matters greatly in this universe, sometimes far more than it should. While much of the focus in the story is on heroism and sacrifice, family connections are often quietly influential. The question of who’s related to whom isn’t just trivia; it can shape a character’s destiny.

This is especially true when it comes to three of the most important names in the saga: Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter, and Severus Snape. They represent the extremes of morality in the series: evil, innocence, and complexity. But their lives are more intertwined than most realize. It’s not just about shared history or circumstance; when you dig deep into their family trees,...

A Look At The Top 10 Iconic Retro Actresses In Hollywood ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

No matter how much modern Hollywood dazzles us with its stars, especially the actresses, there’s hardly any doubt about the undeniable magic in the allure of its past. The iconic golden era blessed us with belles whose beauty wasn’t just admired but also became iconic. Even decades later, their effortless, natural elegance and screen presence have remained engraved in our memory, timeless in a way that transcends fashion or fame.

With all being said, this list celebrates ten of the most beautiful retro Hollywood actresses (both inside and out), whose undeniable legacy continues to enthrall viewers. From Audrey Hepburn’s graceful elegance to Marilyn Monroe’s sultry allure, these actresses remain eternal muses in the world of film and fashion alike.

1. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

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Andrew Garfield The Social Network (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Andrew Garfield once got a little too wrapped up in The Social Network, and it showed. The actor admitted he carried his character’s anger into a Golden Globes party weekend, leading to an “altercation” he still looks back on with a wince.

Garfield, who played Eduardo Saverin opposite Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg, said filming The Social Network was an intense experience. Shooting kicked off in October 2009 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, under the sharp eye of director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. The movie traced the true story of how Saverin and Zuckerberg’s friendship cracked under the weight of Facebook’s rise and millions of dollars.

Working with Fincher meant countless takes, which Garfield said pushed him to deliver raw performances. In an interview with Collider, Andrew Garfield explained, “One of the things I understand about why he does that...

What made Marilyn Monroe reject Breakfast At Tiffany’s? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Few cinematic pairings feel as fated as Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly. The little black dress, the cigarette holder and that early-morning bagel outside Tiffany’s have etched into pop culture like diamonds on glass.

But behind this picture-perfect casting lies one of Hollywood’s great almosts. Yes, a version of Breakfast at Tiffany’s where Marilyn Monroe, not Hepburn, steps into Holly’s stilettos. It’s the kind of what-if that keeps film lovers tossing and turning, imagining an entirely different tone through Blake Edwards’ 1961 adaptation.

3/24/1955-New York, NY

Novelist Truman Capote having some difficulty holding the attention of actress Marilyn Monroe while dancing at the El Morocco.

Capote had Monroe in mind for Holly Golightly in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s,” & famously disliked Hepburn in the role. pic.twitter.com/u1yzTFdEps

— G-Man (@GMan23677156) March 20, 2024

Marilyn Monroe’s Holly...

The Summer I Turned Pretty is heating up one last time, and Summer 2025 is about to be The moment! The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 — the third and final chapter — is almost here. Set mostly at the dreamy, sun-soaked Cousins Beach, the series follows the coming-of-age of Isabelle “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), who’s spent every summer there with her mom Laurel (Jackie Chung), her brother Steven (Sean Kaufman), and their second family: Laurel’s bestie Susannah (Rachel Blanchard) and her two boys, Conrad (Chris Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno).

Belly’s heart? It’s always been tangled up in Conrad. Always. But there’s also Jeremiah — her first kiss, her what-could-have-been, her maybe. Season 3 isn’t just a stroll down memory lane. It’s about the feelings that never really left. About unfinished business. About growing up — and figuring out who really holds your heart. As time jumps forward and old sparks fly,...

The 1960s were a decade when the movie industry made leaps and bounds in terms of storytelling, technology, and expansion beyond the American borders. This era came up with so many fantastic films that it was hard to pick the ten ultimate 60s movie classics from among them. In our quest to find the top ten, we are sure that we may have missed quite a few fan-favorites.

However, the movies in this list are not just great films from the 60s, but also some of the greatest in cinema history. The classics of legendary directors like Roman Polanski, Alfred Hitchcock, and Stanley Kubrick have made it to this list. This list also features some of the best in the genres like horror, Western, rom-com, and sci-fi.

10. Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)

Audrey Hepburn’s eccentric Manhattan socialite stole the show in this rom-com classic. Truman Capote’s 1958 novella translated amazingly into film format,...

1989's "Batman" made Tim Burton a box office hero, exposed mass audiences to a truly dark interpretation of the Dark Knight, and ensured Joker actor Jack Nicholson never ran out of money for the rest of his life. The movie was a major success, changing how Hollywood marketed blockbuster movies going forward and influencing every single superhero movie that came in its wake. Burton himself is a big part of why the movie worked as well as it did, holding fast to his artistic vision for the character even as Warner Bros. tried to steer him away from it at multiple turns. But we also wouldn't have that vision without Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren's script, which contains some of the most memorable lines in superhero movie history, from Joker's "Where does he get those wonderful toys?" to Michael Keaton's legendary "I'm Batman."

Interestingly enough, that script took...

It's almost time to say bye bye to Belly and all her friends when The Summer I Turned Pretty comes to an end later this summer. Prime Video already announced that season 3 of the hit teen drama series, which is based on the trilogy of novels by Jenny Han, would be the final season. Additionally, the streamer confirmed then release window for the swan song, but thanks to new poster worth a thousand words, we know exact when we can return to Cousins Beach this July.

Prime Video first released a poster for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 that featured only Lola Tung as Belly. Whereas past posters for the series had also included Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalengo as brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, this time around, fans were swirling with ideas about why Belly was the only character on the poster. Would Han dare to change the...

There’s always something magical about a classic movie that refuses to age. It feels like the filmmakers have found the fountain of youth while the rest of the world scrambles for anti-aging creams. These classics aren’t just “old” movies; they’re the truest cinematic time capsules that still feel fresh, exciting, and oddly relevant. Take Casablanca, does romance get any cooler than Humphrey Bogart’s effortless swagger? Or The Godfather, where every line could double as life advice.

And yes, of course, how can we forget Psycho, which is still making people second-guess their shower curtain choices decades later? Honestly, the beauty of these timeless classics lies in their ability to connect with every generation. We’ve got themes of love, fear, ambition, and triumph that never go out of style, and neither do unforgettable characters or sharp dialogue. Doesn’t watching Roman Holiday feel like a warm hug from an old friend,...

At 90, Shirley MacLaine has an enormous career in film to look back on and be proud of. However, as is the case with most actors, there are films that the actress decided to skip out on for whatever reason. While there are no regrets there for the Terms of Endearment alum, there is one film that the actress sort of regretted not picking up.

Shirley MacLaine || Credit: Paramount Pictures

In her book, The Wall of Life, MacLaine revealed that she was offered the role of Holly Golightly in the seminal 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, based on the novel by Truman Capote of the same name. Of course, that actress would turn it down, with the role going to Audrey Hepburn.

Shirley MacLaine really hated the dress fittings Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s || Credit: Paramount Pictures

Speaking to People, Shirley MacLaine revealed what exactly got her to reject the role in the first place.

Johnny Carson met just about every famous person he could during his 30-year run as Tonight Show host. Yet one screen legend threw Carson off so much that he never quite understood why.

Carson welcomed icons like Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Muhammed Ali. In his signature style, the Tonight Show host played it cool and kept the laughs coming as millions tuned in to watch his interviews.

But Carson admitted that one guest threw him for a loop. He told Betty White during a 1987 Tonight Show episode (via YouTube) that screen legend Audrey Hepburn "bothered" him.

“Strangely enough, the one time I got bothered on this show was with the one night Audrey Hepburn was on,” Carson said. “And I don’t know why.”

Carson continued, trying to find the right way to describe Hepburn's personality and why that may not have translated to a good late-night TV show guest.

Sometimes it takes ages for an actor to finally get their due -- they spend years grinding until they're considered to have waited long enough to earn themselves an Oscar (often for a bewilderingly subpar film that's far from their best work). But every once in a while, they end up knocking it out of the park and bowling over the Academy so thoroughly that they win an Oscar for their first feature film. 

You see it more often with women, for whom writing -- until relatively recently -- tended to be stronger in younger roles and in supporting performances, but these first-time Oscars crop up for all different types of characters. And unfortunately, winning an Oscar for your first movie can be as much of a curse as it is a blessing -- after all, how can you possibly top that? Here are each and every actor who earned...

You probably thought the next time Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling would share screen time, it’d be in hot pink convertibles with more glitter than the plot. But surprise! This is not another Barbie movie. Instead, the two are sliding into tailored suits, vintage cars, and potentially, casino vaults, because they’re teaming up for a prequel to the Ocean’s Eleven franchise.

Yep, that Ocean’s Eleven. The one with all the suave criminal masterminding and jazz-heavy montages of people looking very serious while eating shrimp cocktails. Now, before you imagine Ken trying to crack a safe while Barbie distracts a security guard with jazz hands, take a deep breath. This is not a dollhouse caper.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Barbie | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

It’s 1960s Monte Carlo, baby. Think sleek gowns, brooding stares across blackjack tables, and explosions in the distance as someone says, “That...

In May 2024, Anne Hathaway stunned the world in an all-white Gap look at the Bulgari Aeterna High Jewelry Event in Rome. The actress, known for donning the most high-profile fashion houses, sported a custom poplin shirtdress designed by none other than Gap Inc.’s recently appointed creative director, Zac Posen. That same month, the dress became available on gap.com and sold out pretty much instantly. It’s now back in stock nearly a year later thanks to the launch of GapStudio, a collection of premium, elevated essentials designed by Posen himself.

The Poplin Maxi Shirtdress is made from 100-percent organic cotton and retails for $158. While it was initially only available in white, the piece now comes in off white, khaki tan and navy blue with white polkadots.

GapStudio Poplin Maxi Shirtdress

$158 at gap

Anne Hathaway attends the Bulgari Aeterna High Jewelry Brand Event at Altare Della Patria on May 20, 2024 in Rome,...

Painter and illustrator Robert E. McGinnis, who created sexy posters for the James Bond franchise as well as numerous other films, magazine illustrations and book covers, died March 10 in Old Greenwich, Conn. He was 99.

McGinnis, whose death was posted on Legacy.com, was known for his swinging sixties pin-up girl-style images of bikini-clad women consorting with manly men. Models including Shere Hite, author of “The Hite Report,” modeled for the idealized figure that became known as “The McGinnis Woman.”

His first movie poster was for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” featuring the illustration of Audrey Hepburn smoking a cigarette in a long holder with her cat wrapped around her neck. He used his wife and family cat as models. “You didn’t have to do much with her. She’s so perfect,” he reportedly said about Hepburn.

The posters McGinnis designed for James Bond movies included “Thunderball,” “You Only Live Twice,” “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,...

Pedro Almodóvar, who has had a decades-long relationship with the New York Film Festival, will receive a lifetime honor from its presenting organization next month.

The 50th annual Chaplin Award will be presented to the filmmaker April 28 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Presenters who will pay tribute to him at the gala event include performer and artistic director Mikhail Baryshnikov; actress Rossy de Palma (the honoree’s longtime muse); pop star Dua Lipa; actor John Turturro; and filmmaker John Waters.

The Chaplin Award Gala is Film at Lincoln Center’s primary annual fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s programs, including film series, educational initiatives, and marquee events like the New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films.

The list of previous Chaplin recipients includes Jeff Bridges, Viola Davis, Robert De Niro, Barbara Streisand, Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Altman, Billy Wilder and Elizabeth Taylor.

Pedro Almodóvar is ready to party with the best of ’em. The legendary auteur will be honored with the 50th Chaplin Award during a gala evening at Lincoln Center on April 28, as previously announced. Yet it’s the who’s who of eclectic presenters that has us abuzz today: IndieWire can confirm that Dua Lipa, John Waters, Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” star John Turturro, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and long-time Almodóvar muse Rossy de Palma will be on hand to toast to the internationally acclaimed Spanish filmmaker.

The Chaplin Award Tribute will feature excerpts from a selection of the beloved director’s work, appearances by actors, friends, and colleagues, and the presentation of the award itself. The 50th Chaplin Award Gala, presented in partnership with Rolex, will take place at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The annual gala is the premier fundraiser for Film at Lincoln Center, with proceeds...

Netflix’s new murder-mystery series The Residence is loosely based on Kate Andersen Brower's historical book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, but its true inspiration was C-span. Creator Paul William Davies was watching a hearing on the network when he suddenly had an epiphany.

"The chief usher was testifying about some stuff in the White House and was describing the third floor and put up a map. And I thought, 'Oh wait, it's like a Clue board!'" Davies tells Gold Derby. "You know, the game room and the music room. I just was like, 'Oh, that's what I could do.' And that's a genre I've always loved, and I think secretly, even to myself, maybe always really wanted to give it a shot but never felt like I had an opportunity to. So I thought, 'Oh I can marry doing something that...

Prince Harry has been dealt a major blow in his visa case — after a judge ruled previously private files can be made public.

It comes amid accusations that Harry may have lied about past drug use on his visa application form when moving to the US.

The US Department of Homeland Security now has until this Tuesday, March 18, to release three files after Judge Carl Nichols ruled they must be made public.

They will still contain some redactions, which he said were “appropriate.” A fourth file will remain private.

In recent months, intense speculation has focused on Prince Harry’s visa-related stay in the US. However, for privacy reasons, some of the details about the visa and his application for it have not previously been made public.

The ruling comes after the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, and Nile Gardiner, the foundation’s director, previously filed a lawsuit to...

The Academy Awards have celebrated the talents of the film industry for over 96 years, honoring outstanding performances and achievements. Many celebrities dream of winning an Oscar once they come into the Hollywood scene, and a lot of them do achieve it.

Some secure it at a very young age while others get the chance to hold the coveted trophy much later in their careers.

So, let’s look at some child prodigies and veterans who have achieved this incredible feat at an age that will leave you in shock.

1. Timothy Hutton Timothy Hutton wins an Oscar | Credits: YouTube

Winning an Oscar is the pinnacle of success for any actor, and many put in a lot of work to achieve this no matter the age and the time it takes to get to the lectern and hold the golden statue. But for some, they just got a knack for acting and...

On Monday 17 March 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Mastermind!

Season 22 Episode 24 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Mastermind” on BBC Two promises to be an exciting showdown as the final heat unfolds. Four contenders will take their turn in the famous black chair, facing off against challenging questions on their chosen specialist subjects. This episode is crucial, as only those who perform well will secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Clive Myrie will be at the helm, guiding the contestants through their rounds. Each contender has selected a unique topic to showcase their knowledge. One will delve into the life and career of Audrey Hepburn, exploring her iconic films and legacy. Another will tackle the expansive universe of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” a beloved series that has captivated fans for years.

The third contestant will focus on the Dci Ryan novels by author Lj Ross, a series that has gained a dedicated following.

Hailee Steinfeld is 5 feet 6 ¼ inches (168.3 cm) tall and wears a shoe size 10 (US). Taller than the average American woman, she gained widespread acclaim for her role in the 2010 western True Grit, which earned her nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.

Hailee Steinfeld arrives for a taping of “Good Morning America” in a Brandon Maxwell stretch denim button-down dress, Giuseppe Zanotti Ametista boots, and a Max Mara Fall 2021 floor-length camel coat in New York City on November 24, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Embracing Height: Hailee Steinfeld’s Journey to Confidence in Heels

In her 2017 People interview, Hailee Steinfeld reflected on her feelings about being tall, mentioning that she didn’t always love standing out in school due to her height.

“In school, I was always taller than everybody else and I didn’t necessarily love it. I felt like it made me stand out in a way I didn’t want to stand out in,...

Buried somewhere within the 90 stolid minutes of Abby Brenker and Ellyn Vander Wyden’s Voices Carry, there’s a decent Twilight Zone episode. Not from Rod Serling’s iconic original, mind you, but one of the long-forgotten reboots hosted by Forest Whittaker or Burgess Meredith. Voices Carry, which premiered at Cinequest 2025, takes a germ of an idea about generational trauma and then steadfastly refuses to develop it, preferring an M. Night Shyamalan-style approach that turns the screws so lightly and with so little technique that the ending — which felt like it was conceived first and everything else was written to get us there — generates neither sympathy nor catharsis.

Such a slow-moving and uninvolving story needs a star-making lead performance to keep us in the game. But top-billed Gia Crovatin, while holding the film together nicely as a suburban woman who uncovers centuries-old secrets while staying in her family’s lakeside cottage,...

The Surfer star Nicolas Cage reveals why he kept a dead rat prop in his pocket for two weeks while shooting the 2025 thriller movie. The latest film from cinema’s most prolific wild man stars him as a father returning to his childhood beach in Australia with his son, attempting to reconnect with his past, but being hounded by violent, territorial locals. Reviews of The Surfer have thus far been positive, with ScreenRant giving the thriller 3 stars.

One Surfer scene getting particular attention sees Cage disgustingly stuffing a dead rat into a man’s mouth during a fight, and according to Cage, pulling off that particular improvised moment required him to carry a dead rat prop around in his pocket for two weeks, raising questions among cast and crew. Cage also reveals the classic film that served as unlikely inspiration for his dead rat improv, describing a scene from Billy Wilder...

As far as Elsbeth episodes go, this one wasn’t the most thrilling or all that interesting. To be fair, though, the show has swung big with some of its cases in the past.

One thing the show has managed to capitalize on is keeping every episode feeling fresh. Well, “I See … Murder” was a little past its “Use By” date, leaving a less-than-memorable experience.

That said, Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 15 still had a couple of standout moments that gave us a few fun moments. For one, this was another actual “murder mystery” where nothing made sense until the very end.

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Besides, without “I See … Murder,” how else would we know that there are “vigilante rat hunters” in NYC or that a psychic can charge you upwards of fifteen hundred dollars?

Not to mention the most important fact learned in this episode: Woodchucks don’t actually chop wood.

In the exciting Season 22 Episode 24 of “Mastermind,” four contenders will face the intense challenge of the famous black chair. This episode, airing at 8:30 Pm on Monday, March 17, 2025, on BBC Two, promises to be a thrilling showdown as participants aim for a spot in the semi-finals. Clive Myrie will be at the helm, guiding the contestants through their specialist subjects.

Each contender has chosen a unique topic to showcase their knowledge. They will dive into the world of Audrey Hepburn, exploring her iconic films and legacy. Another will tackle the intricate universe of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” a beloved series with a rich storyline and memorable characters. The Dci Ryan novels by Lj Ross will also be a focus, allowing a contestant to demonstrate expertise in gripping crime fiction. Lastly, the music of John Barry, renowned for his film scores, will challenge one participant’s understanding of cinematic soundtracks.

Joker: Folie à Deuxis infamous for how much it underperformed upon release last year, bombing at the box office and garnering rather harsh reviews. It was even given several Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie), including Worst Sequel along with Worst Screen Combo for Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix.

On Saturday night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Gaga appeared to pull double duty as the show's host and musical guest. In her opening monologue, she took some time to address the Joker sequel coming up short. After sarcastically remarking that people thought the film was "awesome," she then suggested she was happy about her Razzie win, explaining that this will help make her an "Egort."

“I’ve been very diligent about selecting films that would showcase my craft as a serious actor. Films such as Joker 2. Apparently, people thought it was awesome," she said. "Joaquin and I even got nominated for a Razzie,...

Netflix isn't exactly known for sitting back on its laurels as the world's number one streaming service. This week is no exception. There may only be eight new movies and shows this week, but there are definitely some heavy hitters in the mix.

A new documentary series debuts this week, along with new seasons of a pair of reality shows. One of the most popular comedians on Netflix debuts a live talk show this week, a first for the streamer. A Spanish comedy series makes its debut, while a documentary of one of the most beloved icons of the 20th century returns to Netflix this week.

The biggest news is the debut of a chilling new drama series that's already received critical raves. Okay, that was the second-biggest news. The really big news is the premiere of the latest film that combines some of Hollywood's most popular stars with two...

Did Mikey Madison win an Oscar for portraying a prostitute in Anora? (Photo Credit – AnoraFilm Instagram)

The 2025 Academy Awards came and went in a whirlwind, forging legacies for a slew of talents, though it’s the newcomers who galvanize the most intrigue with their ties to the golden statuette. Amid the night’s fervor, one victory stood out — a triumph that spotlights both a fresh face and a storied trope.

Mikey Madison, the 25-year-old dynamo from Anora, seized her first Oscar for Best Actress, outpacing The Substance’s Demi Moore in a twist few had prognosticated. The win, flanked by Anora’s haul of Best Picture, Director, and more, incentivized a floodlight on her nascent Hollywood path.

Maddison’s raw and unapologetic portrayal of the titular sex worker elucidated a character far from cliché, cementing her ascent with a cataclysmic bang. That win didn’t transpire without etching new stats...

Mikey Madison Creates A Record With Her Oscars Win (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mikey Madison bagged the Best Actress Award for Anora at the 2025 Oscars. While congratulations have been pouring in for the young actress, she has also achieved a unique record for her kitty at the age of 25. Yes, you heard that right! She becomes the 9th youngest actress to win an Oscar.

Other Actresses In This List

The other actresses who have found a place on this list include:

Marlee Matlin who won an Oscar at 21 for the 1986 film Children Of The Lesser God in the year 1987.

Jennifer Lawrence who won an Oscar at 22 for the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook in the year 2013.

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The stars at the Oscars 2025 opted for maximum drama with their couture looks, their stylists having planned the best looks for last.

Trends quickly emerged on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, from pastel hues, such as the Dior gowns worn by Mikey Madison and Monica Barbaro, to high-drama sculptural gowns, notably the pink satin and tulle gown designed for Ariana Grande by Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry. At the other end of the spectrum, black gowns also ruled, including the black silk crepe Louis Vuitton gown worn by Ana de Armas, and Miley Cyrus’ custom high-neck McQueen gown. Squarely in the middle of that color palette, who made bold statements with red? Colman Domingo’s vivid Valentino suit stood out, as did Gal Gadot’s lush satin ballgown with side pleated, designed by Prada.

We narrowed the bevy of stylish stars down to 10 high-wattage favorites,...

The 2025 Best Actress Oscar race was one for the ages. Mikey Madison won the award Sunday night for Anora to enter the Oscar annals as one of the youngest champs in the category ever.

At 25 years and 342 days old, Madison is the ninth youngest Best Actress winner. She displaces Vivien Leigh from the top 10 youngest list. Leigh was 26 years and 116 days old when she won her first Oscar for 1939's Gone with the Wind. Here is the new youngest top 10 (their ages calculated at the time of the award):

1. Marlee Matlin, Children of a Lesser God (1986): 21 years, 218 days

2. Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook (2012): 22 years, 193 days

3. Janet Gaynor, 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise (1927/28): 22 years, 222 days

4. Joan Fontaine, Suspicion (1941): 24 years, 127 days

5. Audrey Hepburn, Roman Holiday (1953): 24 years, 325 days

6. Jennifer Jones, The Song of Bernadette (1943): 25 years, 0 days

7. Grace Kelly, The Country Girl (1954): 25 years, 138 days

8. Hilary Swank,...

The Oscars have always been more than just an awards night, it’s the ultimate fashion spectacle. Year after year, the red carpet transforms into a runway where Hollywood’s biggest stars bring their A-game, knowing their looks will be remembered long after the speeches and trophies. Some go for timeless elegance, while others take risks that either set trends or leave people wondering, ‘what were they thinking’?

From iconic ball gowns to sleek modern masterpieces, Oscar fashion has delivered some unforgettable moments. Think of Audrey Hepburn’s classic Givenchy dress, Cher’s daring Bob Mackie creation, or Lupita Nyong’o’s flowing blue gown that looked like it belonged in a dream. These outfits didn’t just turn heads on the red carpet, they became part of fashion history.

Cate Blanchett, Cher, and Rita Moreno at Oscars

Not every risk has paid off, but the ones that did? Pure magic.

Exclusive: Lauren McQueen (Here) has been cast as the female lead opposite Jack Patten in MGM+‘s upcoming series Robin Hood.

Rounding out the main cast of the drama are Lydia Peckham (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Steven Waddington (The Trap), Marcus Fraser (Foundation), Angus Castle-Doughty (Shadow and Bone) and actor/digital creator Henry Rowley. In addition to Patten, they join previously cast Sean Bean.

Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.

Originally published Feb. 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Pt; updated Feb. 24, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. Pt

The Oscars race for Best Actress was wholly reset at the Golden Globes when self-described "popcorn actress" Demi Moore (The Substance) prevailed and delivered a speech that was award-worthy in its own right. Suddenly, there was a new Oscar frontrunner. But then Mikey Madison (Anora) fought back at BAFTA, beating the odds to claim a come-from-behind victory. Let's break down this year's Best Actress category, which also includes their fellow nominees Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).

Frontrunner: Demi Moore

Moore's shocking victory at the Globes helped catapult her to the top of Gold Derby's Oscar odds for the first time, surpassing Madison, who had been the favorite to win since September. Not only was Moore's Golden Globe speech powerful in the moment, it also spoke more...

Director Luca Guadagnino says that his potential new take on American Psycho now has a fresh screenwriter on board. More here.

Luca Guadagnino is another of those filmmakers who seems have a constantly evolving slate of projects on the go. There’s his forthcoming take on grizzled WWII hero Sgt Rock, while others fall by the wayside: his Audrey Hepburn biopic and planned remake of Scarface being two that spring to mind.

One Guadagnino project that seemed like it might fall onto the filmmaker’s ‘rejected’ pile is a proposed adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis’ serial killer novel, American Psycho. The film already has one excellent cinematic interpretation – Mary Harron’s 2000 film, which starred Christian Bale as the title character. It prompts the question that often springs to mind when it comes to remakes: do we really need another? Especially when Harron’s film continues to find a new audience even 20 years later.

English supermodel Kate Moss’s agency lists her height as 5ft 7.5 (171 cm). However, in a 1999 interview, she once admitted to being 5ft 6 in (167.6 cm), suggesting the importance of height in the modeling industry.

Charlotte Tilbury stuns in a shimmering mermaid-inspired gown, while Kate Moss commands attention in a sheer white dress paired with bold gold platform heels at the Clooney Foundation For Justice’s “The Albies” on September 28, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

“If I Were Two Inches Taller”: Kate Moss on Height and High Fashion

“In the beginning, my agent said to me, ‘If you were two inches higher, you’d have two more zeroes at the end of your bank account.’ I was five foot six and if I was five foot eight and had, say, a 4B cup, then I would have been fine,” Moss admitted.

Many credit her Calvin Klein campaign for launching her career,...