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Hartley Sawyer has been cut from the CW show 'The Flash' over racist and misogynistic tweets. Photo:

Racist Tweets Catch Up to Hartley Sawyer, Sacked from ‘The Flash’ (Video)

Keith GirardJune 9, 2020

Racist tweets that have followed Hartley Sawyer like tin cans tied to a dog’s tail have finally caught up with him. He's been fired from 'The Flash.'...

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Anna Kendrick is having second thoughts about her vegan diet. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

Anna Kendrick and These 6 Celebs Nixed Vegan Diet: Here’s Why

Keith GirardMay 20, 2020

Anna Kendrick, the bouncy star of such movies as “Up in the Air,” “Twilight,” and the “Pitch Perfect” series, says she “fell off the wagon super hard” and is no longer sticking to her vegan diet....

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Tom Hanks writes the screenplay and stars in his new movie 'Greyhound.' (Photo: ScreenCap)

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 gave a moving rendition of The Beatles' song 'Yesterday' at the Oscars. (Photo: ScreenCap)

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 says her film roles have been limited by racism in Europe. (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

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, Saudi and Lithuanian descent, has struggled to make inroads into acting because she's been h...

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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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Singer Harry Styles has a dream Hollywood role. Do you think he can measure up? (Photo: Bang ShowBiz)

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 Lighthouse." Now he's stepping back into a big-budget blockbuster as the new Batman. F...

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