Hollywood

Hollywood’s double-standard on Palestine: Why censor one side altogether?

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.
25 April 2025, 15:02 PM

Trump taps Stallone, Gibson, and Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to revitalise Hollywood

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to rejuvenate Hollywood’s global influence by appointing Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as “special ambassadors” tasked with reviving the entertainment industry.
18 January 2025, 05:25 AM

Justin Baldoni countersues Blake Lively, vows to unmask Hollywood’s ‘untouchable’ elite

Actor Justin Baldoni is preparing to countersue Blake Lively, alleging that her accusations of sexual harassment are unfounded and part of a deliberate smear campaign. The countersuit aims to challenge what Baldoni describes as baseless claims designed to damage his reputation.
30 December 2024, 06:54 AM

Wizard of Oz shoes fetch $32.5 million at auction: Nostalgia doesn’t come cheap

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold for $32.5M, symbolizing cinema's artistic legacy, nostalgia, and enduring storytelling power.
15 December 2024, 18:27 PM

RDJ will sue if future Marvel execs attempt to recreate Iron Man with AI

Robert Downey Jr famously brought the iconic Marvel character Iron Man to life from 2008 to 2019, a role that concluded with Tony Stark’s emotional on-screen farewell in “Avengers: Endgame”. However, Downey has a sharp stance on any future attempts to resurrect his portrayal through artificial intelligence (AI).
30 October 2024, 09:55 AM

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.
19 September 2024, 10:58 AM

Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer

Kung-fu daredevil, Hollywood star and Guinness world-record holder, and now Hong Kong-born actor Jackie Chan is set to be a torchbearer in the lead-up to Wednesday's opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.
28 August 2024, 07:43 AM

Paris Olympics to close with Hollywood ending

Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with 14 gold medals to be decided before the French capital hands over the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles.
11 August 2024, 05:43 AM

Asif Akbar’s ‘Boneyard’, starring Mel Gibson to release on July

Asif Akbar, an American film director of Bangladeshi origin, has made his mark in Hollywood with films like “Astro”, “The Commando”, and “Smoke Filled Lungs”. Last year, Bangladesh saw the release of his film “MR-9” from the Masood Rana series. 
8 June 2024, 06:32 AM

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson endorse Kevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood

Hollywood celebrities, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson amongst others, are advocating for Kevin Spacey's return to the entertainment industry, despite the allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2017 that prompted his withdrawal from Hollywood. The recently aired two-part documentary, "Spacey Unmasked", now available on Max, sheds light on these allegations with previously unheard testimonies, including one claiming that the 64-year-old Oscar-winning actor allegedly groped a fellow "House of Cards" actor on set.
17 May 2024, 07:10 AM

Robert Downey Jr set for Broadway debut in new play ‘McNeal’

Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr is all set to play the role of Jacob McNeal in the upcoming play "McNeal", penned by Ayad Akhtar and helmed by Bartlett Sher ("To Kill a Mockingbird").
8 May 2024, 14:04 PM

Wanderlust meets Hollywood: 7 real-life movie locations you should visit

Movie locations and film sets frequently feature breath-taking architecture and scenery. At times, it feels like these places are out of our reach and merely Hollywood constructions. However, there are some places you can visit that were featured in some of your favourite movies/series.
27 December 2023, 09:33 AM

Nicolas Cage wants to move to TV, bid farewell to films

Nicolas Cage plans to shorten his prolonged involvement in the film industry and transition to television. In a recent interview, the actor expressed his desire to shift away from movies, stating, "I feel I’ve pretty much said what I’ve had to say with cinema. I think I have to do maybe three or four more movies before I can get there, and then hopefully switch formats and go into some other way of expressing my acting.”
5 December 2023, 11:35 AM

Anne Hathaway reveals being warned her career would be over at 35

At 41 years old, Anne Hathaway has significantly surpassed the warnings she received during her teenage years as an actor. The caution suggested that her career would not thrive beyond a certain age as a woman in Hollywood.
14 November 2023, 10:24 AM

Nolan responds to criticism of ‘Oppenheimer’ overlooking devastation in Japan

In a recent conversation with Variety, Christopher Nolan discussed the remarkable success of his film "Oppenheimer", noting that it has become one of the year's highest-grossing movies, edging closer to the billion-dollar mark in global box office earnings. The director expressed his surprise at the film's achievement, emphasising that he could never have foreseen it and attributing its triumph to the fortuitous timing.
11 November 2023, 13:41 PM

Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios to end strike

Hollywood actors reached a tentative agreement with major studios on Wednesday to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry this year as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era.
10 November 2023, 05:27 AM

5 things to learn from Dominic Toretto

Here are some life lessons from the fictional character, Dominic Toretto.
12 August 2023, 10:26 AM

The rise of AI in Hollywood: Actors and writers vs automation

Recently, Hollywood has been having its fair share of internal conflict due to AI, as SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike against AMPTP, primarily regarding the trade association’s recent stance on AI. 
21 July 2023, 04:15 AM

WGA writer’s strike: What is happening in Hollywood?

Around April, a whopping 97% of WGA members voted to go on strike by May if AMPTP did not meet their agreements, which represents major film and TV industries in Hollywood.
15 July 2023, 11:10 AM

Hollywood studios racing to avoid actors' strike at midnight

SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood's largest union, is demanding higher compensation in the streaming TV era plus safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
12 July 2023, 12:29 PM