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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, sources swiftly cleared the air. A few years back, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were the epitome of the Hollywood couple, and everyone adored their antics. But in 2023 and 2024, they found themselves embroiled in a number of controversies, including Kutcher's friendship with the imprisoned P. Diddy and his support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson. This, along with fresh images of them working apart, led many to speculate that a breakup was imminent. It has been reported that the rumours are absolutely ridiculous and false.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hollywood in the 1970s and ’80s often imagined a world where technology is so evolved it is almost human, from “Star Wars," in which R2-D2 and C-3PO are not just tools but also friends to humans, to “The Terminator," in which an assassin-robot is disguised as a human. Science fiction is about to become reality.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Francis Ford Coppola was flush from The Godfather in 1973 when he bought an architectural jewel in San Francisco’s North Beach for $500,000. His new headquarters was a flatiron building clad in tile and copper, with an eight-story steel frame that withstood the great earthquake of 1906.

Eduardo Xol has died at the age of 58. Popular TV designer, who received much fame after "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", has suffered an untimely death sustaining injuries from multiple stabbing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Department of Riverside County Sheriff noted that his death occurred at the Palm Springs. The Hollywood Reporter asserted that Eduardo Xol took his last breathe at the Desert Regional Medical Center where he was admitted after being reportedly stabbed which took place at the Palm Springs on September 10. Palm Springs Police Department has noted that the injury which Eduardo Xol suffered happened on September 10 sometime around 05:41 am. Also Read: Meta Quest 3S VR Headset unveiled: Price, specifications, features

Stability AI said on Tuesday James Cameron, the director of «Titanic» and «The Terminator» movies, had joined the artificial intelligence startup's board. The meteoric rise of generative AI has drawn Hollywood's attention at a time when production costs have surged. After OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora created waves in February with its high-quality videos, Hollywood executives and agents met with the company to discuss potential uses for the technology, industry insiders had said.

Lorne Michaels who is the all in all of the Saturday Night Live (SNL) starting from being the creator to the producer of the show has recently told the Hollywood Reporter that the character of former President Donald Trump has to be reinvented and reimagined in a creative manner to make the show more interesting. The Hill reported that Lorne Michaels has also added that James Austin Johnson is going to be the actor again who going to play the character of Donald Trump in Saturday Night Live. According to Lorne Michaels, one of the significant parts of show business is the creativity that changes with every passing day and he always likes to take up the new challenge of providing his viewers with a different kind of content every time. Alec Baldwin was present in the show depicting Donald Trump for most of the time who is being really missed, asserted Lorne Michaels. Also Read: Alyssa Milano reflects on ‘Who's the Boss?’ as the show celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Emmy Awards were held Sunday night, acknowledging the brightest and the best in small-screen achievement.This year’s awards show, hosted by Canadian father-son Schitt’s Creek co-stars Eugene and Dan Levy, was a double-dose of Emmys in 2024, as last year’s September ceremony ended up being rescheduled for January 2024 on account of the 2023 Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes.And even though the stars walked the same red carpet less than a year ago, it didn’t stop them from turning up in a dazzling array of custom couture and bespoke garments and gowns.Jewel tones ranked high on this year’s red carpet, with red dresses and suits appearing in strong favour. Metallic gowns and embellishments were also a popular choice and many stars wore thoughtful details that reflect their cultural heritage.This year’s awards offered a little something for every TV fan.

Shogun has become one of the most talked-about TV shows of 2024. Following its impressive 25 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama Series, the adaptation of James Clavell’s novel is generating considerable buzz. For viewers looking to watch Shogun online without cable, here’s how to stream it effectively.

Bridgerton gears up for its fourth season, fans can expect some visual changes, though the show’s signature charm will remain intact. Showrunner Jess Brownell recently shared insights into the upcoming season, hinting at a shift in the series' aesthetic. While Bridgerton has consistently presented a perpetual springtime ambiance throughout its first three seasons, Season 4 is set to explore a different season—fall, as mentioned in a report by MSN. In a conversation with the Los Angeles Times, Brownell revealed, «We always live in this perpetual spring in Bridgerton, but we're playing around with the idea of fall for the first time.» This marks a departure from the summer-themed visuals that have defined the series so far.

Netflix Inc. show, Virgin River. A soapy drama centered on a nurse practitioner in a small, northern California town, Virgin River is the kind of show that reliably delivers buried secrets, thwarted villains and reunited lovers. That fake sunlight — the combined power of two massive 18,000-watt lights running on a giant battery — is how Netflix wants to clean up the dirty business of Hollywood productions. On most film and television sets, illumination is powered by loud, clunking diesel generators. Virgin River is one of a number of Netflix’s productions replacing generators and fossil fuel-based transportation with greener alternatives. In Atlanta, Stranger Things is dabbling with solar-powered trailers, and just outside London, Bridgerton has tested a hydrogen power unit. It’s all part of Netflix’s plan to cut its emissions roughly in half by 2030. Yet, Netflix’s progress has been marginal in the three years since it began focusing on sustainability in 2020.

By a landslide, “The Apprentice” is the most controversial movie of the fall

Meryl Streep and Martin Short have emerged as Hollywood's newest obsession, with fans and tabloids speculating about their possible romance off-screen. The two celebrities, who portray lovers on the television series Only Murders in the Building, have spurred speculation about a possible real-life romance, particularly after news of Streep's separation from her 45-year husband Don Gummer broke. Due to their strong friendship, both on and off the set, a lot of people have begun to conjecture that they may be more than just co-stars, making them the unanticipated talk of the town, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

Prince Harry, 39, is seeking advice from former royal aides to improve his reputation. Reports suggest he is frustrated with Hollywood publicists and is turning to familiar faces in the UK for assistance. Palace insiders reveal that Harry is consulting his old friends and associates, hoping to find a better approach. According to sources, Harry believes he needs a new strategy because his current methods are not effective.

Hollywood might sway American voters. Right before former US President Donald Trump takes on Vice-President Kamala Harris in presidential election, a small indie studio, Briarcliff Entertainment, plans to release "The Apprentice" in theatres for US audiences, as per the Hollywood Reporter. The biopic «The Apprentice», which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year, stirred big controversy by depicting Trump as a rapist. The film is based on allegations made by Trump's first wife, Ivana Trump, during their divorce proceedings, which she later retracted. Directed by Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi, «The Apprentice» dramatizes a 1989 incident Ivana described in her divorce deposition. The film is set to be released in US theaters on October 11, as per the Los Angeles Times. The film stars Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump, with Jeremy Strong playing Trump's lawyer, Roy Cohn. The biopic presents a dark portrayal of Trump, focusing on his early career.

When actions need approval or authorization, someone is usually waiting for a “green light." “Fed Gives Green Light to Lowering Interest Rates," blared headlines after a recent speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Other papers reported that season four of the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso“ is “Close to a Green Light." The latest Covid-19 vaccines have received a “green light" from the Food and Drug Administration. “Green light" is also part of the colorful metaphorical language exchanged between writers and editors.

Hollywood insider Matthew Belloni has claimed that Phil Dunster won't be returning to feature in «Ted Lasso» Season 4 as soccer player Jamie Tartt, as per a report on Dexerto. The purported move has irked «Ted Lasso» fans who voiced strong reservations over Phil Dunster's absence. Some of them even demanded that the show must be cancelled.

Travis Kelce, who is currently dating pop star Taylor Swift, has secured his first significant Hollywood role. Kelce is set to star in the upcoming action comedy «Loose Cannons,» a film being developed by the producers of the popular «John Wick» series, as per the reports of Daily Star.

Uppalapati family are pretty talented! A picture of Telugu superstar Prabhas (whose real name is Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju), celebrating Raksha Bandhan with his cousin sister Praseedha Uppalapati, has gone viral on the Internet. An ardent fan of the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ actor shared an adorable picture of Praseedha tying a rakhi to the star’s hand. “Latest snap of Darling #Prabhas with his sister Praseedha! #HappyRakshaBandhan..” read the post. The picture went viral on X, gaining more than 50K views and 6.8K likes. Fans marvelled at their bond.

Shah Rukh Khan can give stars half his age a run for their money when it comes to fitness. In an interview with the Guardian, King Khan dropped his fitness regime. And it is every bit as rigorous as you expected!

HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88.