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Tom Hanks Goes Back to War in High Seas U-Boat Combat; See New Trailer!

Keith GirardMarch 5, 2020

Tom Hanks playes a newbie making his first trans-Atlantic crossing as commander of a destroyer escorting a convoy through Nazi submarine invested waters in a stunning new trailer for the upcoming movie “Greyhound.”...

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Hank Azaria Voices New Apu Concerns; Simpsons Role May End (Video)

Keith GirardFebruary 25, 2020

Hank Azaria, a noted actor who voices many of “Simpsons” characters,” is stepping back from Apu, out of concerns about racial stereotyping. It may spell the end of the character....

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David Swimmer announced that Friends reboot was a 'go' on social media. (Photo: Instagram)

Can Friends Reboot Count on Aging Fans to Rekindle Love of TV Show?

Keith GirardFebruary 24, 2020

“Friends” is the latest television show to get rebooted as full-length feature, but it represents the worst side of Hollywood. Compared with coming up with new material, reboots are a relatively safe bet....

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Billie Eilish Sings Mournful Tribute for 92nd Oscars Memoriam (See!)

Keith GirardFebruary 10, 2020

Billie Eilish, the 18-year-old singing phenom, continued her meteoric rise with a spotlight Oscars rendition of Beatles song “Yesterday,” in a tribute to Hollywood celebs who died last year....

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Cher posted this photo collage on Twitter calling out Wendy Williams for mocking Joaquin Phoenix. (Photo: Cher/Twitter)

Cher Goes Ballistic on Wendy Williams for Dissing Joaquin Phoenix on TV

Keith GirardJanuary 16, 2020

Cher exploded on social media after being offended by talk show host Wendy Williams. What’s she doing watching that show, anyway? ...

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Shanina Shaik’s Acting Not Well Known? She Cites 1 Ugly Reason

Keith GirardDecember 28, 2019

Shanina Shaik says her film roles have been limited by racism in Europe. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)Shanina Shaik, an exotic international model of Pakistani, Sa...

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Jason Derulo has a rocket in his pocket and he's proud of it. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

Jason Derulo Almost Made ‘Cats’ X-Rated; Call It Battle of the Bulge (video)

Keith GirardDecember 17, 2019

Jason Derulo must be well-hung. The singer claims his manhood almost got in the way of filming during the “Cats” movie. But the problem was apparently solved in the editing room....

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Ricky Gervais a Tired Choice to Host Golden Globes, Again

Keith GirardNovember 12, 2019

Ricky Gervais returns as host of the Golden Globes for the fifth time, but it was one time too many two times ago. ...

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Charlie's Angels stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott,,d Ella Balinska and Elizabeth Banks--sisters all. (Photo: ScreenCap/Sony)

Charlie’s Angels Out With Jiggle, Up With Sisterhood in New Vignette (See!)

Keith GirardNovember 4, 2019

“Charlie’s Angels,” which helped coin the term “Jiggle TV” in the 1970s, is less about the jiggle and more about “sisterhood” in the 2019 movie version, according to a new vignette....

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Harry Styles’ Dream Film Role Is Ridiculous! Does He Have Chops of These 7 Actors?

Keith GirardOctober 31, 2019

Harry Styles, the UK boy bander with a thin acting resume, has set his sights high in Hollywood. He says his dream job is to replace Daniel Craig and become the next James Bond. Really?...

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Vin Diesel is rolling so coal in his new movie 'Bloodshot.' (Photo; Sony Pictures)

Vin Diesel is a Nano-Tech Revenge Machine in New Bloodshot Trailer (See!)

Keith GirardOctober 21, 2019

Vin Diesel is running on nano-technology in the new trailer for his movie “Bloodshot.” It’s about an ex-marine who gets a new lease on life thanks to modern science...

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Game of Thrones actresses Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner were honored for their work on the HBO series. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

HBO’s Game of Thrones, Chernobyl Dominate Creative Arts Emmys with 17 Wins

Keith GirardSeptember 16, 2019

HBO dominated the second night of the Creative Arts Emmys, with “Game of Thrones” and “Chernobyl” picking up awards. See all the winners here. ...

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Robert Pattinson Back to Big-Budget Films With ‘The Batman;’ 3 Reasons Why

Keith GirardSeptember 6, 2019

Robert Pattinson explains his return to big budget films. (Photo: ScreenCap) Robert Pattinson went from "Twilight" to "The Twilight Zone" in indie film "The L...

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Maggie Gyllenhaal sees nude scenes as an integral part of films, if the role legitimately calls for it.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Proud of Her Body (of Work) in ‘The Deuce’ (See New Season 3 Trailer)

Keith GirardSeptember 1, 2019

Maggie Gyllenhaal is the coolest actress in Hollywood, even in the most difficult circumstances for many actresses–on screen nudity. She shows plenty of flesh in her hit HBO series “The Deuce.”...

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Joaquin Phoenix Joker Film Collides With Hollywood Disability Uproar (New Trailer)

Keith GirardApril 3, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix dramatically portrays Batman nemesis the Joker in a new trailer for the film “Joker.” But it’s release comes amid an uproar over Hollywood’s use of disabilities to define evil characters....

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Hip Actors Don’t Die, They Star in Zombies Films; See New Dead Don’t Die Trailer!

Keith GirardApril 1, 2019

Downtown New York meets Beverly Hills in Jim Jarmusch’s new trailer for zombies film “The Dead Don’t Die.” Selena Gomez, Bill Murray, Chloë Sevigny, Tilda Swinton and the king of hipsters Iggy Pop star....

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Stranger Things Season 3; Kids Fight a New Beast–Puberty; See the New Trailer!

Keith GirardMarch 21, 2019

Stranger Things Season 3 has a new plot line according to Netflix's first full trailer. Sure, plenty of monsters are lurking, but the teen stars appear to have another beast to slay--puberty....

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Spike Lee Bitter Over ‘Green Book’ Best Picture Oscar at 91st Academy Awards

Keith GirardFebruary 25, 2019

Spike Lee is still a sore loser, even when he’s winning. At the 91st Academy Awards last night, he stormed out of the LA’s Dolby Theater in a pissy fit, after “Green Book” won the Best Picture Oscar over his film “BlacKkKlansman.”...

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Olivia Colman, ‘The Favourite’ Smashing at 72nd British Academy Film Awards

Keith GirardFebruary 10, 2019

Olivia Colman won the Best Actress award for her role in the British period film “The Favorite.” But Americans won big as well, with Rachel Weisz, Mahershala Ali and Rami Malek winning top awards at the 72nd British Academy Film Awards in London Sunday night (Feb. 10)....

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Green Book Dominates Again in Awards Show Race at 2019 Producer’s Guild

Keith GirardJanuary 20, 2019

“Green Book” scored another big win in the awards show race at the 30th Producers Guild of America Awards, a prelude to the Academy Awards. The showing bodes well for the film to take home one or more Oscars....

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