Hollywood

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'


Kevin Costner sued by stunt double over alleged 'violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene'

Devyn LaBella alleged that the rape scene occured without any prior notice or with an intimacy coordinator.

Kevin Costner, host and executive producer of the History Channel's series "Kevin Costner's the West", gestures on the day of the third installment of HISTORYTalks at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 21, 2024.

Korff quietly champions Israel stories as Paramount+ expands globally

Directed by Asaf Becker and led by American activist and performer Montana Tucker, the 35-minute film premiered on April 23 on Paramount+ and MTV.

 Brandon Korff, whose behind-the-scenes support helped bring “The Children of October 7” to Paramount+’s global audience.

'Lies designed to demonize Jews': Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing sign letter advocating for Israel

The Creative Community For Peace letter calls for the end to "lies designed to demonize Israel and the Jewish people."

 ‘I DO tend to revolve in progressive and Modern Orthodox kinds of circles but the issue of Israel is a complicated one and likely will remain so.’

'Baby killer': Gal Gadot's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized

"Medieval antisemitic tropes like the blood libel are alive and well. Parts of humanity really haven’t progressed at all," Campaign Against Antisemitism wrote on X. 

 Gal Gadot's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized.

Israel's story is not straight out of Hollywood, despite latest drama - opinion

We must remember that our story won’t end in a Hollywood illusion. It will end in resolution, mutual responsibility, and internal solidarity.

 US SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv this past week. We must thank US President Donald Trump and his envoys and appreciate every international effort, says the writer.

Jury selection opens in Harvey Weinstein's new sex crimes trial in NY

The trial is expected to last roughly six weeks. Farber and lawyers for both sides will question and select 12 jurors from a pool of Manhattan residents.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein (C) appears in court for his retrial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, New York, USA, 15 April 2025. Weinstein is now being re-tried on the charges.

Anjelica Huston reveals private cancer battle, now 'four years in the clear'

Huston described it as "a very serious moment for me," adding, "I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself," she told People magazine.

 Anjelica Huston, wearing Gucci, attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA honoring Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Steven Spielberg presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Val Kilmer, star of 'The Prince of Egypt', dies at 65, NYT reports

The cause of death was pneumonia, the paper said, citing his daughter Mercedes Kilmer.

 Actor Val Kilmer visits the United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, July 20, 2019.

Maya Rudolph among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest

Jewish filmmakers join thousands demanding protection for Palestinian "No Other Land" director Hamdan Ballal, who was beaten and arrested after his documentary won an Oscar.

 Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham at the 97th Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

'Find your Fight': Jay Ruderman's guide to effective activism and social change

Ruderman's book arrives at a crucial moment when many Americans feel simultaneously motivated to address societal challenges but uncertain about how to create meaningful impact.

 'Find Your Fight,' by Jay Ruderman.