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Paris Jackson details her past struggles with self harm and suicide ideation

(LOS ANGELES) -- Paris Jackson is bravely sharing her life story via her new Facebook Watch docuseries Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn -- from talking about her late father to her relationship with mental illness. The 22-year-old tackled the heavy subject of suicide ideation and self harm on her Tuesday episode, detailing how her struggles manifested after her dad Michael Jackson passed away in...

After enduring sexual abuse and racism in Hollywood, Thandie Newton hints she’ll name names

(LOS ANGELES) -- (NOTE LANGUAGE, CONTENT) In a wide-ranging interview with Vulture, Westworld star Thandie Newton pulls no punches about coming up in the not-so-old, bad old days of Hollywood, and abuses she suffered as a result.  Now 47, the actress isn't holding back: "So careful what you do, everybody...Because you might find yourself f***ing over...

Streaming now: ‘Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo’

(NEW YORK) -- "They make movies and stories about guys like Danny Trejo. Danny is that guy." That's the word from one of the celebrities who contributed to a new documentary about the life of the cinematic tough guy.  Trejo's life seems like a Hollywood script. A formerly drug-addicted gang-banger and prisoner who did hard time...

It’s no “happy little accident” the COVID-19 pandemic led to a boom in Bob Ross’ ‘The Joy of Painting’

(LOS ANGELES) -- Though he's been gone 25 years, ever-calming TV presence Bob Ross and his show The Joy of Painting has seen a resurgence -- particularly in the high-stress world in which we now find ourselves. The show, famous for the painter's calming voice and ability to whip up a masterpiece in every episode, has attracted a whole...

Charlize Theron admits not being cast in ‘Furiosa’ prequel was a “tough one to swallow”

(LOS ANGELES) -- It's not all that uncommon for actors to be swapped out for the same role as time goes on -- just look at Batman or any James Bond movie. Just because it happens, though, doesn't mean it doesn't hurt a little. At least that how Charlize Theron felt after hearing that the Mad Max: Fury Road character she made...

Is Florence Pugh going to take over for Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow?

(LOS ANGELES) -- Scarlett Johansson is hanging up her Black Widow batons and passing them on to Florence Pugh -- at least that what the director Cate Shortland told Empire magazine on Monday.  In the standalone Black Widow film, Oscar nominated Little Women star Pugh plays Yelena -- a "sister" of sorts for Johansson's Natasha Romanoff; the pair both survived a...

‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke thanks “quick thinking” health care worker for saving her life

(LONDON) -- After a health scare that nearly took her life in 2011, Emilia Clarke thanked health care workers for saving her life in an article published by The New York Times on Sunday. One by one, the Game of Thrones alum, who suffered brain aneurysm after a workout in London, thanked the many hospital workers who took care of her,...

Lin-Manuel Miranda weighs in on “valid” criticism that ‘Hamilton’ glorifies slave owners

(LOS ANGELES) -- Hamilton, the critically acclaimed musical that collected a whopping 11 Tony Awards, is available for streaming now on Disney+.  However, not everyone is excited about the news. Shortly after it was announced the stage production would be added to the streamer's catalogue, critics hopped on social media claiming the musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, glorifies slave...

Kristian Alfonso leaving ‘Days of Our Lives’ after after 37 years

(LOS ANGELES) -- Like the "sands through the hourglass," one of daytime TV’s most recognizable stars, Kristian Alfonso -- who played Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives -- announced her time on the long-running NBC soap opera has come to an end after nearly four decades. "Days of Our Lives has been a vital part of both my personal and professional...

Colin Kaepernick and Disney team up for ESPN documentary series

(NEW YORK) -- Colin Kaepernick landed a huge deal. No, it's not a multi-million dollar NFL contract, but it's on that same level. Kaepernick's production company RA Vision Media and multimedia giant Disney have inked an overall first-look deal that will extend across all of the Walt Disney Platforms including Walt Disney Television, ESPN, Hulu, Pixar...