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American 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen," her representative told ABC News.

Hayden Panettiere poses at the 6th Annual Hollywood Style awards at the Armand Hammer museum in Los Angeles, California.
Nick Reiner appears with Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene (not pictured) during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, US, 23 February 2026.

Nick Reiner indicted for stabbing of parents Rob, Michele Reiner, lying in wait for them

Cast member Jared Leto attends a premiere for the film 'Tron: Ares', in Los Angeles, California, US, October 6, 2025.

Actor Jared Leto denies multiple sexual assault allegations after BBC report

Gal Gadot attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 n Santa Monica, California; illustrative

Gal Gadot races to save kidnapped son in first trailer for 'The Runner'


Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical complication’

"While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace," Norris's family wrote.

Martial artist/actor Chuck Norris make his Wizard World Comic Con debut during Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 2017 - Day 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Oscars clash 2026: ‘Sinners’ takes on ‘One Battle After Another’

From 'One Battle After Another' to 'Sinners,' find out which films and stars are poised to dominate the 98th Academy Awards this Sunday.

MICHAEL B. JORDAN in ‘Sinners.’

A Jewish writers initiative's first film: a comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson

“The film is really a love letter to my grandparents, and the greatest generation,” Ash said. “I do consider my relationship with my grandparents to be one of the greatest blessings of my life.”

Noam Ash (left) and Charlie Barnett (right) in the 2026 film "Bookends," written by Ash.

Warner Bros weighing revised bid from Paramount as bidding war escalates

The latest offer follows a week of talks between the companies to address concerns that prompted the rejection of previous Paramount bids in favor of Netflix.

The Paramount logo is displayed above an entrance to Paramount Studios on February 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter released from prison in northern Iran after 17 days - report

Mehdi Mahmoudian, who is nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident, was imprisoned after he signed a letter condemning Khamenei.

Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-nominated co-writer of Jafar Panahi’s "It was just an accident."

Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Duvall passed away peacefully, aged 95, on Sunday, his family announced on Monday.

Actor Robert Duvall arrives for the world premiere of Widows at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 8, 2018.

Emily in Paris' Lucas Bravo seen in Tel Aviv for photoshoot with fashion label Renuar

Photo from Emily in Paris showing Lucas Bravo.

Catherine O'Hara, actress from Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek dies at 71 in Los Angeles home

According to her agency CAA, O'Hara, who was 71 years old, died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.

Catherine O'Hara arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars party during the 97th Academy Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., March 2, 2025.

The war Hollywood won’t show: Islamic terrorism thrives on Western illusions - opinion

Why the West misreads Islamic terror – and antisemitism is its own dangerous illusion

 Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.

Top Chinese official meets with Disney CEO amid strained US-China relations

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang encouraged Iger to invest further in China, a notable shift from Beijing's threat last April that it would further restrict imports of Hollywood films.

BOB IGER, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, speaks during the grand opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort's Zootopia-themed area at Shanghai Disney Resort on December 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China.