Beloved Star of ‘A Christmas Story’ Has Died at Age 83
FlickrMelinda Dillon, the two-time Oscar-nominee, and star of the beloved movie A Christmas Story, has died at the age of 83.Her death was announced through an obituary stating that she died on Jan. 9, however no cause of death was provided.Long before she played the role of Mother Parker in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, Dillon had already been nominated for a Tony Award for the original 1962 production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway, as well as two Oscars—the first for Steve
news.yahoo.com‘Fabelmans,’ ‘Top Gun’ get boost with producers' group nods
The high-flying blockbuster, along with Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “Tár” have all been nominated for the Producers Guild of America’s top honor, the organization said Thursday. All five got top Directors Guild nominations just Wednesday. "The Fabelmans" and "Banshees" also won big at the Golden Globes earlier this week. The Producers Guild nominates 10 films annually for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. Like the Directors Guild group, all 10 of the PGA-nominated films this year were directed by men, overlooking acclaimed features from female directors like “The Woman King” and “Women Talking.” Damien Chazelle's “Babylon" also missed the cut.
wftv.comWill Smith sheds light on Oscars slap, life after
Actor Will Smith is speaking out about his life after slapping comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars in March. Smith shed some light on what led up to that moment and told Trevor Noah he has learned from the experience. Lilia Luciano has more.
news.yahoo.comSacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf, dead at 75
NOVATO, Calif. — Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather, the actress who made headlines when she declined an Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf at the 1973 Academy Awards, has died at age 75, multiple news outlets are reporting. >> Read more trending newsAccording to USA Today and The Hollywood Reporter, Littlefeather’s caretaker and family said she died Sunday at her Novato, California, home. Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American civil rights activist who famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award, dies at 75. pic.twitter.com/OlpsoItlCw — The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 3, 2022Littlefeather’s death came 4 1/2 years after she revealed she was battling breast cancer, according to the Reporter. It’s our method of survival.”The Academy also hosted a Sept. 17 event, dubbed “An Evening With Sacheen Littlefeather,” which featured the activist and focused on “conversation, reflection, healing and celebration.”"People don't realize what my experience was. - Sacheen LittlefeatherSacheen Littlefeather's oral history: the Oscars, Marlon Brando and a legacy of activism.
wftv.comOscar-winning ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ star Louise Fletcher dies at 88
Oscar-winning ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ actor, Louise Fletcher has died at the age of 88. Fletcher was born on July 22, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, according to Deadline. Her parents were both deaf, and when she accepted her Oscar, she used sign language in her speech, according to Deadline. Angela Lansbury, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Colleen Dewhurst and Geraldine Page each turned down the Ratched role, according to Variety. Fletcher was married to Jerry Bick, who was a producer and a Hollywood literary agent, according to Variety.
wftv.comAcademy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather nearly 50 years after 1973 Oscars
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather nearly 50 years after 1973 Oscars Native American Sacheen Littlefeather speaks at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973. (Bettmann Archive via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather nearly five decades after she famously declined an Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf at the 1973 Academy Awards. “Regarding the Academy’s apology to me, we Indians are very patient people – it’s only been 50 years!” Littlefeather quipped in a statement shared in an Academy news release Monday. It’s our method of survival.”The Academy added that it is hosting a Sept. 17 event, dubbed “An Evening With Sacheen Littlefeather,” which will feature the activist and focus on “conversation, reflection, healing and celebration.”"People don't realize what my experience was. - Sacheen LittlefeatherSacheen Littlefeather's oral history: the Oscars, Marlon Brando and a legacy of activism.
wftv.comKeanu Reeves takes rare TV role in historical thriller
TV-Keanu Reeves FILE - Keanu Reeves appears at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2020. Reeves will star in a TV adaptation of “The Devil in the White City.” The nonfiction thriller about ambition, a killer and the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago was written by Erik Larson. The Hulu streaming service says that Reeves will portray Daniel H. Burnham, an architect who helped design the fair. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Keanu Reeves will star in a TV adaptation of “The Devil in the White City,” the bestselling nonfiction thriller about ambition, a killer and the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. The fair’s nickname was White City, stemming from the color of many of its building exteriors.
wftv.com‘Currently much better’: Travis Barker updates fans after ‘life-threatening’ pancreatitis scare
Travis Barker Travis Barker performs at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Barker told fans via social media on Saturday, July 2, 2022, that he is “currently much better,” crediting the “intensive treatment” received since his emergency hospitalization Tuesday, June 28, 2022, for “severe, life-threatening pancreatitis.” (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES — Travis Barker told fans via social media early Saturday evening that he is “currently much better,” crediting the “intensive treatment” received since his emergency hospitalization Tuesday for “severe, life-threatening pancreatitis.”>> Read more trending newsI am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better. This resulted in severe life-threatening pancreatitis,” Barker, 46, wrote. Barker told Men’s Health in 2021 that the plane crash, which killed four of six passengers, prompted him to stop using prescription drugs. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Travis Barker through the years Here are some memorable photos of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker through the years.
wftv.comBlink 182’s Travis Barker rushed to hospital in California
Travis Barker Travis Barker performs at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Barker was hospitalized Tuesday, June 28, 2022, for an undisclosed medical emergency. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES — Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker was hospitalized in California on Monday for an undisclosed medical emergency, multiple media outlets reported. >> Read more trending newsBarker’s 16-year-old daughter, Alabama Luella Barker, asked her followers in an Instagram story posted Tuesday evening to “please send your prayers,” the Los Angeles Times reported. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Travis Barker through the years Here are some memorable photos of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker through the years.
wftv.comOscars org adds Marlee Matlin, Jason Reitman to board
Oscars-Board of Governers Marlee Matlin appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 27, 2022, left, and director Jason Reitman appears at the premiere of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" in New York on Nov. 15, 2021. Matlin, Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (AP Photo) (Uncredited)Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The academy, and the board, have been under more scrutiny than usual following the incident in which Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony earlier this year. Several days later, the board banned Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years.
wftv.comRebel Wilson says she found her ‘Disney Princess,’ introduces world to her new love
Rebel Wilson Rebel Wilson arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Wilson introduced the world to her new girlfriend, Ramona Agruma, via Instagram on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Rebel Wilson has found a new love, and the “Pitch Perfect” actress seemed as shocked by the amorous revelation as many of her fans. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 35 Rebel Wilson Rebel Wilson arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Jojo Rabbit" at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43 on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comOscars organization names Bill Kramer as new CEO
The organization behind the Oscars has named Bill Kramer as their new CEO. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Kramer, who currently presides over the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will succeed Dawn Hudson in the role starting in July. In his stead as CEO, Kramer will oversee the Oscars, the film academy’s membership, the organization’s education and mentorship initiatives as well as the museum and the collections housed in the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive. “It is the great honor of my career to take on the role as CEO of the Academy,” Kramer said in a statement. “The Academy and the Academy Museum are in the best of hands.”Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comSpain honors Penélope Cruz for contribution to cinema
Spain Cinema FILE - Penelope Cruz arrives at the Oscars March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz won one of Spain’s top film awards for her outsized contribution to Spanish cinema, the country’s ministry of culture said Monday, June 6, 2022. The jury of the 2022 National Cinema award were unanimous in their decision to honor the Madrid-born star. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) (John Locher)MADRID — (AP) — Penélope Cruz has won one of Spain’s top film awards for her contribution to Spanish cinema, the country’s ministry of culture said Monday. “She is the embodiment of cinema, both Spanish and international,” Sánchez tweeted, citing her “immense talent and exceptional performances.”Past winners of the award include actor Antonio Banderas and director Isabel Coixet.
wftv.comAlex Rodriguez invests in Professional Fighters League
Rodriguez Mixed Martial Arts FILE - Alex Rodriguez arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Baseball great Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at mixed martial arts as an investor and board member for the Professional Fighters League. The PFL announced the addition of the former Yankees superstar to its board of directors Thursday, May 19, 2022. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) (Charles Sykes)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at mixed martial arts as an investor and board member for the Professional Fighters League. Rodriguez has a minority ownership stake in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx along with partner Marc Lore.
wftv.comNo more streaming-only debuts for Oscar hopefuls
Oscars-Rules FILE - An Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 21, 2015. After two years of tweaking rules because of the pandemic, including allowing films to debut on a streaming service, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch in movie theaters. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch their films in movie theaters. The locations are still Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area. The 95th Oscars will be held in Los Angeles on March 12.
wftv.comBaron Cohen drops lawsuit over cannabis dispensary billboard
Sacha Baron Cohen Cannabis Lawsuit FILE - In this April 26, 2021 file photo, Sacha Baron Cohen arrives to attend a screening of the Oscars in Sydney, Australia. Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission. — (AP) — Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission. Emails seeking comment were sent Wednesday to lawyers for Baron Cohen and the dispensary, Somerset-based Solar Therapeutics Inc. Baron Cohen and his California-based company Please You Can Touch LLC were seeking $9 million in damages.
wftv.comMichelle Williams expecting third child: ‘It’s totally joyous’
Michelle Williams Michelle Williams arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Baby No. 3 is on the way for Michelle Williams, the actress confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. It’s the ultimate creative act,” Williams told the outlet. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 39 Michelle Williams Michelle Williams attends the Cinema Vanguard Awards ceremony at the 32nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Santa Barbara, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comJury begins deliberating in Blac Chyna v. Kardashians trial
Blac Chyna-Kardashians Trial FILE - Blac Chyna arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. A jury has been seated and opening statements are set to begin Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in a trial that pits model and former reality television star Blac Chyna against the Kardashian family, who she alleges destroyed her TV career. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) (Richard Shotwell)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Jurors began deliberations Thursday in a trial pitting former reality TV star Blac Chyna against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. “It’s not the ‘Chyna and Rob’ show, it’s not ‘Chyna’ show, it’s the ‘Rob KARDASHIAN and Chyna’ show. network, which aired both “Rob & Chyna” and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”___Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdaltonCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comReese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team
MLS Nashville Witherspoon FILE - Reese Witherspoon enters the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. Actor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Nashville team ahead of the opening Sunday of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium. Witherspoon's husband, agent and investor Jim Toth, also has joined the ownership group, the team said Tuesday, April 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool, File) (Chris Pizzello)NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (AP) — Actor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Nashville team ahead of the opening Sunday of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium. Witherspoon's husband, agent and investor Jim Toth, also has joined the ownership group, the team said Tuesday.
wftv.comSNL’s Michael Che Knocks Jada Pinkett Smith in Fierce Chris Rock Defense
NBCWith his stand-up tour in New Jersey this weekend, it must have been tempting for Chris Rock to drop by his old stomping grounds to address what went down with Will Smith at the Oscars just six days ago. But instead, it was left to “Weekend Update” co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che to come to his defense. And they held nothing back.“Intelligence officials are saying that Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the Russian military is performing in Ukraine,” Jos
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