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Tim Allen has generously donated funds and volunteered his time to thousands of charitable organizations.

He is actively involved in the national Ymca and played a key role in refurbishing the Ymca facility in Hollywood.

He has participated in many programs including Nickelodeon’s “Big Help-a-thon”, Habitat For Humanity, and most recently auctioned off his prized 1955 Chevy Nomad (featured on “Home Improvement”) on Ebay for The September 11th/Twin Towers Fund.

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Tim Allen has supported the following charities:

Big Brothers Big SistersElton John AIDS FoundationFamily Equality CouncilHabitat For HumanityHillsidesMotion Picture and Television Fund FoundationNeurofibromatosis, Inc.Red CrossScreen Actors Guild FoundationSpecial OlympicsSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSt. Vincent's HealthCareToys for TotsWheels for HumanityYMCA Read more about Tim Allen's charity work and events. Related articles Elton John Hosts An Enduring Vision Gala In New YorkJames Caan Joins Stars At Callaway Charity Golf EventStars Help The Ticci Man Project Raise Awareness...

Helping children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships

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Big Brothers Big Sisters has 10 known supporters, including Michael Jackson, Tim Allen, and Hill Harper

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Jon Hamm, John Slattery and Zoey Deutch will star in a new R-rated comedy set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry. The film, which has the placeholder title of Untitled Celebrity Pass Movie, will be directed by David Wain, who is best known for his work behind the camera on “Role Models” and “Wet Hot American Summer.” Sabrina Impacciatore, Ben Wang, Miles Gutierrez-Riley and Ken Marino round out the heavyweight ensemble.

Described as an “off-the-rails odyssey through modern day Hollywood,” the film was written by Wain and Marino. The pair previously collaborated on “Wanderlust,” “Childrens Hospital,” and “The State,” as well as “Role Models.” It shot on location in Los Angeles, and was a recipient of the California Film & Television Tax Credit program.

In the film, a Midwestern bride-to-be, Gail Daughtry (Deutch), has a celebrity hall pass agreement with her fiancé… who uses it. Their relationship in crisis, Gail...

Attention all thriller enthusiasts! Prime Video is set to release an exciting new thriller series that will instantly pique your interest once you discover all the details. It's titled The Better Sister, and we've shared all there is to know about it right below.

The announcement of this new series came in May 2024, revealing that Emmy nominees Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel would be starring together. This marks their first collaboration, so it'll be interesting to see how their dynamic plays out on screen. While Banks has taken on some serious roles in her career, she's most known for her work in comedy. You might've watched her in the comedy movies The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Fred Claus, Meet Dave, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Role Models, Our Idiot Brother and all three Pitch Perfect films. She most recently starred in the thriller flick Skincare. Besides The Better Sister, we'll see...

James Houghton, known for his role as Kenny Ward on Knots Landing and his work as a writer for The Young and the Restless, died on August 27 at his home in Encino, California. His wife, Karen Houghton, confirmed that he had been battling peritoneal mesothelioma. He was 75.

Houghton played Kenny Ward, a record producer whose troubled marriage was a key storyline in the first four seasons of Knots Landing. The show, which debuted in 1979 as a Dallas spinoff, originally focused on four couples living in a Southern California cul-de-sac. By 1983, his character and his on-screen wife, Ginger (Kim Lankford), were written out, with their departure explained as a move to Nashville.

Before his time on Knots Landing, Houghton played attorney Greg Foster on The Young and the Restless from 1973 to 1976. He later transitioned to writing for the show in 1991, earning four Daytime Emmy Awards as part of the writing team.

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With Saturday Night Live's 50th season well underway, many fans are revisiting movies, TV shows, and digital content made by SNL cast members and alums. There are, of course, the films personally produced by Lorne Michaels and SNL, such as The Blues Brothers, Wayne's World, and most recently, 2010's MacGruber, but the impact of SNL alumni extends far beyond this shortlist. NBC's longest-running sketch comedy show has produced some bonafide stars that have a stranglehold on the industry. The talent ranges from Will Ferrell to Adam Sandler to Eddie Murphy all the way to the oft-forgotten Academy Award-winning Robert Downey Jr., but the less famous cast members often still go on to have amazing careers. Whether they go on to star in sitcoms, Broadway shows, or films,...

Jennifer Lawrence, Amanda Zurawski and Kerry Washington presented $1 million in college scholarships to high school students from underserved communities across Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The announcement was made at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The event is held in conjunction with the publication of this year’s Women in Entertainment Power 100 list.

Oscar-winning actress Lawrence kicked off the scholarship’s presentation, which were handed out to participants in THR’s mentorship program, a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. She first took a moment to express that she is “honored to share the stage” with Zurawski, one of several women suing Texas over its abortion ban after being denied abortion care after facing severe and dangerous pregnancy complications. The 2024 documentary feature film Zurawski v. State of Texas, which Lawrence produced, focuses on the lawsuit.

When he spent years as one of the music business' most powerful people, Sean "Diddy" Combs accomplished a lot. Diddy gained many famous friends, became rich enough to provide for his many kids, and he had many people working for him. However, after a series of allegations led to his homes being raided, many people spoke out about Diddy and his partying past.

When fans talk about reality shows like Big Brother, they typically discuss things like the show's many twists, what happened to the winners, and which seasons were the best. The thing that most Big Brother fans don't talk about, however, is the fact that the show's legend Janelle Pierzina once had a unique complaint about Diddy's partying.

Big Brothers Janelle Pierzina Called Diddy's Partying Out For A Strange Reason

Before people join the cast of a show like Big Brother, many of them work relatively normal jobs.

The Traitors season 3 is just around the corner and Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause is excited about finally sharing the experience, but appeared to shade this reality TV supervillain in her announcement post. The Traitors season 3, which features Chrishell along with a cast of other reality TV stars including RHONYs Dorinda Medley, Survivors Rob Mariano, and Big Brothers Britney Haynes, will be returning in the coming months with another season of treachery, deceit, and exciting round table discussions. While the upcoming Traitors season's cast has been readily available for months, their portraits were recently released to the public.

In a promotional post sharing the casts portraits in The Traitors castle, Chrishell shared her own photo with all but one other cast portrait, leaving many wondering if she has beef with someone on the cast. Treachery and deceit await! #thetraitorsus returns Jan 9, streaming only on @peacock, Chrishell shared, along with a...

Netflix’s next Christmas movie offering of 2024 has arrived, and it might make you melt. Or it might heat you up. Or … both?

“Hot Frosty” is now streaming, following the love story of Kathy and Jack. Their meet cute? Kathy unintentionally brings Jack to life with a magic scarf — because he’s a snowman. Yes, seriously. They spend the movie navigating his secret, all while he attempts to not melt into a literal puddle. Again, seriously.

That said, it’s pretty delightful, and it definitely has a pretty stacked cast. Here are the major players you’ll recognize.

Netflix Kathy (Lacey Chabert)

Kathy is the woman who unwittingly brings Jack the snowman to life, via a magic scarf. She’s played by Lacey Chabert and, odds are, you know her from one of the many Christmas movies she’s done over the years. Then again, you might recognize her more...

The Big Brother household is so conducive to romance that most fans are accustomed to witnessing contestants getting swept up in whirlwind affairs with each new season. Unfortunately, Big Brother showmances rarely blossom into actual relationships, with most unraveling as soon as the cameras stop rolling. Although the show has spawned multiple couplings throughout its two-decade run, only about a dozen are still going strong today.

In terms of longevity, Jeff Schroeder and Big Brother 11 winner Jordan Lloyd undoubtedly blow all other Big Brother couples out of the water. The two have been together since they met on Big Brothers eleventh season, which aired in 2009, making their relationship the longest in the shows history. Heres what the famed couple has been up to since making their Big Brother debut.

Updated October 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information about what happened to "Big Brother" couple...

The Traitors US season 3 has been green lit by NBC Universal after the tremendous success of the currently airing season, which is the most-watched reality TV series on the streaming platform in 2024. As The Traitors US season 2 resonated on the reality TV landscape, its not surprising to learn that the show has been renewed. After changing the format from The Traitors US season 1 and moving away from involving non-reality TV competitors, the series has been able to grab viewers of several different franchises to create a compelling cast of characters.

With The Traitors US season 2 pulling in reality TV legends like Big Brothers Dan Gheesling and Janelle Pierzina, Survivor power players Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine, and Real Housewives Tamra Judge, Sheree Whitfield, and Phaedra Parks, the show has been nothing short of dynamic. Incorporating a group of reality TV titans into the intense game, the series has been able...

Women In Film has named its Board of Directors EVP Syrinthia Studer as president, the organization announced today. Her tenure, which will commence next year, picks up following Amy Baer’s 9-year term as leader of Wif’s board of directors.

“I’m now thrilled to pass the baton to an extraordinary woman, executive, and a friend, Wif’s next Board President, Syrinthia Studer,” Baer said in a statement. “A 25-year industry veteran with a career spanning from marketing to development, and from film to digital platforms production in the U.S. and globally. Syrinthia is a bold and caring leader, and Wif has already benefited from her vast and diverse experience and extraordinary leadership skills as a Board member since 2018, and most recently, Executive Vice President of the Wif Executive Committee. She has a clear-eyed, ambitious, and exciting agenda for Wif in 2025 and beyond.”

Wif CEO Kirsten Schaffer added,...

In the "The Simpsons" episode "Brother from the Same Planet", Homer (Dan Castellaneta) forgets about Bart (Nancy Cartwright) at soccer practice, leaving him to wait for many hours. Bart, as he often does, accuses Homer of being a terrible father, and seeks revenge by submitting his name to the Bigger Brother agency (a riff on Big Brothers Big Sisters of America) hoping to find a new temporary guardian to care for him. Bart is paired with a charming, caring man named Tom (Phil Hartman), an ultra-cool test pilot. Tom is gentle and attentive, and Bart enjoys the time they spend together. Bart eventually starts to feel guilty, though, when he realizes Tom's time could be spent caring for a more disadvantaged child than he. 

As one might be able to intuit from watching the episode, Tom was meant to be played by a visiting celebrity, and Hartman, ever the professional,...

The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday that Nicole Kidman will receive this year’s prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award during THR’s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, set for Dec. 4 in Los Angeles.

Attended by 600 industry leaders and VIPs, the invite-only gala coincides with the release of The Hollywood Reporter’s highly anticipated Women in Entertainment issue, which highlights the Power 100, a list of the most powerful female executives and talent in entertainment.

“Over the course of her illustrious career, Nicole Kidman has dazzled audiences through her dynamic performances,” THR co-editors-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Maer Roshan said. “While her award-winning work as an actress and producer speaks for itself, she has also had a significant impact on countless women and children through her philanthropic work. She truly embodies the spirit of our Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, and we are beyond thrilled to honor her at this year’s Women in Entertainment gala.

The Los Angeles City College Foundation has zeroed in on a comedy star to take home an award named for icon Rodney Dangerfield. At the foundation’s upcoming gala — set to take place at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center on Oct. 23 — actor, writer and producer Ken Jeong will be feted with he Rodney Respect Award.

The gala, which will carry at theme of Celebrating the Caregivers as a nod to Lacc’s Radiologic Technology, Nursing and Public Health Science programs, will also see Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ executive director of external affairs Ellen Zaman honored with a humanitarian award and Wesley Health Centers and Jwch Institute CEO Al Ballesteros with a distinguished alumnus prize. The program will feature a musical performance by Lacc’s renowned student artists.

Lacc’s Rodney Dangerfield Institute was founded in his honor in cooperation with widow Joan Dangerfield, the honorary chair of the Rdi advisory board.

Seann William Scott has boarded ABC’s upcoming comedy series, “Shifting Gears.”

He will join series lead Tim Allen, as well as Kat Dennings, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis in the new sitcom. Scott’s casting comes months after “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series by ABC after initially receiving a pilot order from the network in March.

The new series centers on a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop named Matt (Allen). “When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins,” according to the official logline.

Scott joins the cast as Gabriel, a family friend of Matt and Riley who works in the shop. Mitchell will play Stitch, while Simkins plays Carter and Margolis stars as Georgia.

By the time “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series in July, writers Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully,...

Seann William Scott has joined the upcoming ABC comedy series “Shifting Gears,” Variety has learned.

Scott will appear alongside series leads Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, as well as cast members Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis. The show was picked up to series in July with plans to begin shooting in November.

As previously announced, Allen stars in the series as Matt, “the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop,” per the official logline. “When Matt’s estranged daughter (Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.”

Scott will appear in the newly created series regular role of Gabriel, who is described as a “family friend of Matt & Riley who works in the shop with Matt.”

This will be just the third series regular role Scott has had in his career. He previously starred in the Fox mockumentary comedy “Welcome to Flatch...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles hosted their annual gala at the iconic International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday night.

“The Big Night Out” Gala honored mentors from the Bbbsla with a particular spotlight on their Women In Entertainment Mentorship Program, a joint effort between Bbbsla and The Hollywood Reporter to match high-ranking female entertainment executives with high school junior girls from underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles area.

“Mentorship has always been very important to me. I was raised that if you were able to accomplish something, you give back, and the way I’ve always chosen to give back is to help others come forward,” former BET CEO Debra Lee told THR moments before receiving her Defender of Potential award.

The night’s festivities began as Stacey Sher, the storied producer of films like Erin Brockovich, Django Unchained and Pulp Fiction, delivered an...

Exclusive: Sosie Bacon, Amanda Righetti, Janet Montgomery, Stephanie Faracy and Mike Vogel (Sex/Life) have joined the recurring cast of Prime Video’s Scarpetta.

They join the previously announced Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who will both also executive produce; Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen, Jake Cannavale and Ariana DeBose.

Based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling book series, Scarpetta follows Kay Scarpetta (Kidman), Chief Medical Examiner, as she returns to Virginia and resumes her former position with complex relationships, both personal and professional – including her sister Dorothy (Curtis), with plenty of grudges and secrets to uncover.

Bacon plays Abby Turnball, a prize-winning reporter; Righetti plays Past Dorothy; Montgomery plays Janet, Lucy’s wife; Faracy plays Present Maggie, Scarpetta’s inherited assistant from her predecessor; Vogel plays city attorney Bill Boltz.

The series was officially picked...

As previously reported, CBS’ “The Talk” will kick off its 15th and final season on Monday, September 9, with Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood returning as co-hosts, along with Rob Crabbe serving as executive producer/showrunner for the second consecutive season.

Dubbed the farewell season, Season 15 begins with a brand new musical open and theme song featuring the co-hosts, directed by David Wain to the tune of a re-imagined rendition of Bill Wither‘s 1977 chart-topping hit “Lovely Day.”

Premiere week will also feature the debut of special daily giveaways, titled “5 Days of Getaways!” where the audience will be surprised with luxurious resort stays totaling upwards of one million dollars. Also, every Wednesday the hosts will answer questions and offer advice from their unique perspectives while inviting viewers at home to “Ask the Talk!”

On Fridays, the show continues with its signature segment “TikTalk,” where the...

Fans were left in the dark as Big Brother's live feed mysteriously cut out, sparking conspiracy theories about the cause. Leah Peters became the target of blame for the interruption, with speculation that her controversial behavior may have been the reason. Despite the drama and scandals, Big Brother continues to deliver the messy entertainment fans love, keeping viewers hooked.

Big Brother has been the ultimate voyeuristic experience for 26 seasons, letting us peek into every whispered conversation, heated argument, and steamy showmance. The shows promise? Youll never miss a moment of the action as contestants are filmed 24/7, isolated from the world, and left to navigate the social jungle that is the Big Brother house.

But this weekend, that promise was shattered when the live stream abruptly cut out, sending fans into a tailspin.

Related Big Brother's Brooklyn Rivera Left Fans Scratching Their Heads Over The Lie She Told Before...

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

Travis Kelce may have found his leading man role. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in talks to lead the action-comedy “Loose Cannons” at Lionsgate. “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski is on board to produce through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner, along with Jason Spitz and Alex Young. Tim Dowling is on board to write.

Production is likely a ways from kick-off, as Kelce will be occupied with the coming NFL season that begins in two weeks.

With 12 active seasons in the NFL, Kelce has taken steps into Hollywood over recent years, leading with his popular podcast “New Heights,” which he co-hosts alongside his brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce. But Travis’ romantic relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted him to New Heights of celebrity in the past year. The athlete will host the game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” this fall. He also features...

Recent Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is attached to star in Loose Cannons, an action comedy in development at Lionsgate, sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Lionsgate declined comment.

Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, and it’s expected that it’ll be some time before filming as the new NFL season is just weeks away. Script is from Timothy Dowling (Pixels). The John Wick franchise’s Chad Stahelski will produce for 87Eleven Entertainment, along with Jason Spitz and Alex Young.

Famous as much for his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift as he is for his work as tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kelce would with Loose Cannons be making his feature film debut. In the early days of his Hollywood career, he’s thus far only committed to star in Grostesquerie, the new horror drama from Ryan Murphy, which premieres on FX...

Fans criticize Matt for his attachment to Makensy despite only knowing her briefly on Big Brother. Makensy faced backlash for claiming Matt sunk her game, with fans believing she's stuck in week 1 mentality. Matt hopes Angela learned from his Bb exit, continues to maintain his connection with Makensy post-eviction.

Season 26 of Big Brother certainly kicked things up a notch. It might be the best display of reality TV from the show in years. It all started in week 1 with the drama between Angela and Matt. Evicted houseguest Matt's demise was all started by Angela. The house was against Angela's behavior, while those on X called Bb fans soft for their interpretation of the encounter.

Since his eviction, Matt has kept active on social media. As it turns out, fans don't necessarily think it's a good thing. Let's take a closer look at his recent Makensy post, and how fans reacted to it.

The drama in Season 26 of Big Brother is heating up with Quinn's failed attempt to shake up the house. T/Kor and Kimo's move to flip on the Pentagon alliance has fans buzzing with excitement for the next episode.

Season 26 of Big Brother has just been a step above past seasons. It was yet another drama-filled week. Quinn's attempt to shake up the house ended in complete disaster. He was taking aim at Tucker, but the result was his closest connection in the house going home instead, Cedric. Week 5 is already shaping to be a special one, with a new Hoh crowned.

The power has shifted, and fans are loving the Hoh winner as it promises to be yet another must-see week in the house. Buckle up folks, the wild ride continues!

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Angela Murray's unpredictable behavior on Big Brother has fans questioning if it's all part of a scripted storyline. Producers deny planting Angela but admit her antics have been surprising and shocking viewers all season. Angela's past TV appearances fuel speculation, but her drama-filled gameplay has solidified her as a standout contestant.

When it comes to Big Brother, you never really know whats real and whats just for show, but thats exactly what keeps us hooked, season after season. For over two decades, CBSs hit reality competition has been a rollercoaster of alliances, betrayals, and jaw-dropping twists, all set within the confines of a house where contestants are cut off from the outside world and monitored 24/7.

But the latest buzz isnt just about backstabbing or secret alliancesthis time, all eyes are on Angela Murray, the seasons most controversial houseguest.

Rumors are flying that Angelas wild antics are all part of a scripted storyline,...

Angela's strategic gameplay kept her safe, despite being accused of being a producer plant. Even after public fights and emotional breakdowns, Angela managed to stay in the game. With new nominations on the horizon, Angela must calm down and show humility to secure her spot.

Big Brothers Angela Murray may be a producer plant, but her strategy kept her safe through her first time on the block and the next steps in her game may be far easier than expected. Big Brother 26 has only been on the air for a few weeks, but the season is off to an incredible start with gameplay thats been exciting and dramatic in equal doses. Angela, who started the summer as the first Head Of Household, has been accused of being a producer plant throughout the summer due to her overdramatic behavior, extreme reactions, and larger-than-life emotional responses.

While Angela saw herself in power...

Big Brother 26's AI twists are reviving the game, adding excitement and strategic depth. New powers like America's Veto and Deep-Fake Hoh bring fresh dynamics to the competition. AI Arena twists create suspense by keeping nominations uncertain until moments before eviction.

Big Brother 26 has some incredible twists that align with the AI theme of the game, and I think theyre re-invigorating the game of Big Brother as we know it. Throughout the run of Big Brother, which is one of the longest-running reality TV competition series on the air, there have been numerous themes that have helped to breathe life back into the game when its gotten stale. Though the last several seasons of Big Brother have tried to take big swings and fallen incredibly flat at times, theres always something that keeps viewers coming back to the exciting game.

After years of seeing a standard set of nominees, twists...

Big Brother 26 schedule changes mean episodes will now air on Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 9pm Edt. AI twist shakes up game for new houseguests just starting to understand Big Brother strategy. Paramount press release announces CBS lineup shift for rest of season, from typical three nights a week to new time slots.

Big Brother 26 may have just begun on CBS, but the network is shaking things up with its schedule and changing the timing of its episodes just a week after the season premiere. Big Brother 26 has already been a whirlwind of strategic competition and juicy drama, but with only a few episodes of the season having aired thus far, theres only been a little bit of time to get to know the new houseguests. With an AI twist impacting the game, everything has changed for the new set of Bb houseguests who have just started understanding the game.

Big Brother is back in full swing. However, fans aren’t happy with the changes made to the live feeds. The live feeds are a critical element of the game show since it shows fans what happens behind the scenes. Keep on reading to learn more.

Big Brother Makes Changes To Live Feed

Big Brother 26 returned on Monday, July 15. CBS announced the cast for the upcoming season. Sixteen houseguests will compete against each other for the $750,000 grand prize.

The game will play out for the next 90 days, ending on October 13. This is down from last summer, which ran for 100 days. Other changes have been made to the long-running series.

The Big Brother live feeds are a huge component of the show. The feeds allow viewers to see what happens in the big house day and night, in between episodes.

The live feeds used to be easily accessible online. But it...

Big Brother 26's potential AI theme could bring a futuristic twist to the game with AI guiding houseguests' decisions. Seasonal themes in Big Brother often turn into twists affecting competitions, adding drama and changing gameplay dynamics. The AI theme could involve Bb legends offering advice to houseguests or even having AI make decisions for one player.

Big Brother 26 is just weeks away, and after the show shared some promotional material alluding to its new theme, I have a few predictions about how the potential AI theme will roll out this season. Big Brother has always been a summer-long power struggle for the houseguests who play the game, pitting them against one another while they compete for a prize of $750,000 that could change their life entirely. While the houseguests compete for power, luxuries, and food, there are social dynamics at play all throughout the game that could change everything at the drop of a hat.

Explore Elizabeth Banks’ Top Movies Definitely, Maybe (2008) – 70% Invincible (2006) – 72% Lovely, Still (2008) – 73% Seabiscuit (2003) – 77% Role Models (2008) – 77% Pitch Perfect (2015) – 81% The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) – 85% Slither (2006) – 87% Love & Mercy (2014) – 89% The Hunger Games (2012-2015) – 90%

Elizabeth Banks was born on February 10, 1974, in Pittsfield, a small city in western Massachusetts. Her parents, Ann Wallace, a bank employee, and Mark P. Mitchell, a factory worker, have played significant roles in her life.

Her childhood was filled with horses, athletics, and even a nomination for the local Harvest Queen. While playing baseball as a child, Elizabeth broke her leg sliding into third base and was prevented from playing sports for a while.

During that time, she decided to try her hand at acting, and she auditioned for the school play. Even in college, she was often called a “goody-two-shoes,” even though she is quoted as saying, “… every goody-two-shoes has a bad side.”

Elizabeth Banks made her acting debut in the black and...

Reality TV gamers clash with other stars in The Traitors, causing personal tensions and strategic challenges in the game. Season 3's controversial cast includes powerhouses like Survivor's Boston Rob and Big Brother's Britney Haynes facing early threats. While mixed-bag casting adds drama, focusing on reality TV gamers in The Traitors could enhance strategic gameplay and cohesion in future seasons.

The Traitors season 3 cast has been announced, and while some of the usual tactics were utilized in casting reality TV gamers, Im worried about the way the cast will handle the pressures of the game. Throughout The Traitors season 2, which was the first of the franchise to employ an entirely reality TV and entertainer based model for its cast, there was friction between the reality TV competition series veterans and the stars who appear on unstructured reality TV shows, like the Real Housewives franchise. The divide ultimately dissipated, but...

The Traitors season 3 will feature a diverse cast of reality TV stars, including some surprising villains and heroes. With a mix of reality TV gamers, entertainers, and former athletes, The Traitors season 3 promises exciting competition. Tom Sandoval's inclusion in the cast may stir up drama, along with other notable reality TV stars like Bob the Drag Queen.

The Traitors season 3s cast has been revealed, and the all-star cast includes an array of reality TV royalty, including one shocking villain thats stunned viewers. The Traitors season 1 was a combination of reality TV stars and civilians, but the second season brought together some incredibly elite reality TV stars. Mixing reality TV gamers, unstructured stars, & other entertainers, The Traitors season 2 was an interesting look at how reality TV stars functioned outside their own series and in a mafia-style game of Traitors, and Faithfuls. With a whole new cast, The Traitors season 3 is set to be exciting.

The doctor-turned-comedian has starred in films from The Hangover to Crazy Rich Asians, been a judge on The Masked Singer and still assists with the odd medical emergency. What would you like to ask him?

It seems every country needs a medical doctor-turned-comedian. The UK has Harry Hill, Monty Python’s Graham Chapman and the Goodies’ Graeme Garden. The US has Ken Jeong MD, who practiced as a physician of internal medicine in Los Angeles while trying to get his stand-up and improv career off the ground. (He maintains his medical licence and has assisted with medical emergencies since. He’s got some good stories on this!)

Jeong got his big break in Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up, and then went to on play a flamboyant gangster in The Hangover and two sequels. He’s since starred opposite Paul Rudd in Role Models, Brendan Fraser in Furry Vengeance and was in Crazy Rich Asians.

Exclusive: Veteran producer and executive Becky Sloviter has been named President of Miramax Motion Picture Group, Deadline can exclusively reveal.

The news follows Miramax’s announcement three weeks ago that Jonathan Glickman had been officially appointed as CEO, taking over from the exiting Bill Block.

An Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Sloviter launched her production company, A Dare To Be Great Situation, in 2022 and has most recently been under a first-look overall deal with ABC Signature. Prior to that, she served as Head of Funny Story Films, a division of MRC Film, there producing upcoming titles including the road trip comedy The Inheritance from Emmy winner Ashley Nicole Black and the Annie Murphy starrer Witness Protection, from screenwriters David West Read and Rupinder Gill, alongside Alloy Entertainment.

In addition to the acclaimed Andy Samberg rom-com Palm Springs, which won the Critics’ Choice Award...

Jeong's success in comedy was sparked by his role in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up, leading to a streak of iconic film appearances. A real-life doctor, Jeong's scientifically accurate performance in the film paved the way for his own show, Dr. Ken, and more acting roles. Beyond films, Jeong's memorable roles in Community and The Hangover trilogy solidified his status as a modern comedy legend.

Ken Jeong skyrocketed to fame through his impressive streak of appearances in classic comedy movies of the 2000s. For nearly two decades, Jeong has been an iconic figure in the world of comedy and became a global sensation for his role in The Hangover trilogy as the unforgettable Mr. Chow. After The Hangover Part III was released in 2013, Jeong has maintained his status as one of the biggest names in comedy, appearing in more than 120 films and television shows throughout his illustrious career.

Apart from his memorable film roles,...

A car crash interview with a delusional prince, a new series adaptation featuring Patricia Highsmith’s most infamous creation, the second part of Zack Snyder’s pricey space opera and a paranormal detective show set within Neil Gaiman’s celebrated Sandman universe are among the big titles hitting Netflix in April.

Debuting April 4 is Ripley, Netflix’s glossy new take on Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. Fresh from the critical acclaim he received for All of Us Strangers, Irish actor Andrew Scott will be inhabiting the role of Tom Ripley in an adaptation that will be screened in black-and-white. The eight-episode series also stars Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf, Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood, and acting newcomer Eliot Sumner (son of Sting and Trudie Styler) as Freddie Miles. Written and directed by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, Ripley was originally set for release on Showtime before it found a new home on Netflix.

For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)

Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.

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Matt Sweeney, a pioneering special effects artist who was Oscar-nominated for his work on Ron Howard’s 1995 space epic Apollo 13, died February 19 of lung cancer at Burbank’s Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. He was 75.

His death was announced by the Alliance of Special Effects & Pyrotechnic Operators board of directors. Sweeney was a founder and past president of the trade organization.

“A special effects guru, industry legend, Asepo founding member and past president, recipient of three technical achievement awards, and Oscar nominee, Matt is well recognized for his generous spirit and deep love of his craft,” the board said in a statement posted on social media. “He etched his marks on this crazy business in so many ways that will persist long after all of us are gone. He never quit, even after his retirement.”

Sweeney, whose roster of special effects credits stretches back to such 1980s hits as 9 to 5, The Goonies,...

Zorro and Expats are the big shows coming to Prime Video in January. The former is what Amazon are calling a “bold reinterpretation” of the classic hero El Zorro for 2024. Starring Miguel Bernardeau as Diego de la Vega and Renata Notni as Lolita Marquez, it’s definitely an intriguing-sounding action-adventure series, with a ten-episode first season based on the iconic character originally created by Johnston McCulley all the way back in 1919.

Meanwhile, upcoming drama series Expats is based on the bestselling 2016 novel The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee, and follows “the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community” in Hong Kong. Nicole Kidman has been known for picking the right kind of shows to lead in the past, so let’s hope this is another banger for the actress, who is also on board as an executive producer here.

Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month.

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A New Year means lots of removals from Netflix and January 1st is looking busy, with over 100 movies set to leave the service already. Below, we’ll be keeping track of all the Netflix departures for the first month of 2024.

First, a few housekeeping notes as to how Netflix removals work before we dive in. Due to licensing agreements, shows and movies added to Netflix aren’t added forever. Instead, they’re essentially rented for a fixed period. All the shows below have their current window on Netflix ending and will likely be bound for a rival streaming service.

We list titles slightly differently from other outlets, with our listings being the actual day of removal. If you want to watch any titles scheduled to expire on January 1st, for example, you’ll need to watch by the end of December 31st.

Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, Lily Gladstone and Billie Lourd presented $1 million in college scholarships to high school students from underserved communities across Los Angeles on Thursday.

The announcement was made at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime, which was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The event is also held in conjunction with the publication of this year’s Women in Entertainment Power 100 list.

Lipa first took to the stage to kick off the presentation of the scholarships, which were handed out to participants in The Hollywood Reporter‘s Mentorship Program, a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. Lipa remarked that she was “so fortunate” to be a part of a film, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, that not only was a “global phenomenon” but empowered “women and girls across the globe.”

Following a heartfelt mentorship program video produced by A+E Studios,...

Will Ferrell called for women to take over the world as he opened The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment gala, presented by Lifetime, on Thursday at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

“This is such a wonderful event where we honor and support and continue to fight for women in all facets of the entertainment world,” said Ferrell before adding, “Forget about the entertainment world, isn’t it just time? Isn’t it just time for women to run the planet?” he asked to resounding applause. “I’m not just trying to placate you, I swear, but I don’t know what else to do because we — men — we’ve been running the show since, what, 10,000 B.C., and we’re not doing so good. So, please, can you guys just take over?”

The actor and comedian, who most recently starred as the unnamed CEO of Mattel in Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie,...

The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday that Academy Award winner and 2010 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award honoree Helen Mirren will present this year’s award to Adele at the breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime, on Dec. 7 in Los Angeles.

Actor, writer and producer Will Ferrell will be the opening speaker. Ferrell, via his Gloria Sanchez Productions, is a producer of the Netflix release May December.

A lineup including Camila Cabello, Lily Gladstone, Dua Lipa, Billie Lourd and Bryan Lourd will present more than $1 million in university scholarships to high school seniors from underserved communities participating in THR’s acclaimed Women in Entertainment Mentorship Program. The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is underwriting two scholarships, one to Chapman University and one to Loyola Marymount University. This will mark the eighth year that The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has underwritten full-ride scholarships to graduates of the program. The National Association of Theatre Owners of California...

Pain Hustlers and new seasons of Big Mouth and Elite are among the high-profile new projects debuting on Netflix in October.

Directed by David Yates, Pain Hustlers is a crime drama set in the world of pharmaceuticals. The film, which boasts a starry cast that includes Emily Blunt, Chris Evans and Andy García, debuts on Oct. 27.

On Oct. 20, Netflix launches the seventh season of Big Mouth. The penultimate season of the animated comedy heads to high school but the awkward moments and growing pains for Andrew Glouberman (John Mulaney) and Nick Birch (Nick Kroll) continue.

Also on Oct. 20, the seventh season of global hit Elite hits Netflix. There’s more trouble in store for the students of Las Encinas with Omar Shanaa (Omar Ayuso) back, Ivan (André Lamoglia) mending a broken heart and Isadora (Valentina Zenere) dealing with her criminal family.

Earlier this month, the streamer launched Beckham, a docuseries...

Actor and comedian Ken Jeong, who is currently a judge on Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” is developing a talk show with an eye toward a 2024 launch, according to media reports on Friday.

He taped a test show in New York on Friday, Deadline reported. That’s not a SAG strike violation as talk show hosts are under a different contract and no longer a WGA red flag — as it was for Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher — as writers have gone back to work after successfully negotiating a new contract with the AMPTP.

Jim Biederman of “The Kids in the Hall” will serve as showrunner, writer and director. He’ll also executive produce alongside Jeong for Debmar-Mercury, the company behind “The Wendy Williams Show” and “The Nick Cannon Show.”

Prior to joining “The Masked Singer,” Jeong starred in the ABC sitcom “Dr. Ken.” He also played Ben Chang on NBC...

A Ranjith Cinema is an upcoming Malayalam movie directed by debutant Nishant Koshy and produced by Nishad Peechi. The movie features Asif Ali and Namitha Pramod in the lead roles, along with a supporting cast that includes Saiju Kurup, Anson Paul, Balachandra Menon, Sunil Sukhada, Santhosh George Kulangara and others. The movie is slated to release on September 28, 2023.

The movie is a romantic thriller set against a family backdrop. Asif Ali plays the role of Ranjith, a young man who falls in love with Namitha Pramod’s character, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, their love story faces many obstacles and challenges from their families and society. The movie also explores the themes of class conflict, social justice and human rights.

The movie has been shot in various locations in Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai. The cinematography is done by Sunoj Velayudhan and the editing is done by Dilip Dennis.