Tributes paid to city's 'maverick' theatre founder

After British actress Aimee Lou Wood criticized a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that used exaggerated prosthetic teeth to impersonate her as "mean and unfunny," impressionists discussed their approach to balancing humor and potential offensiveness in their work. These artists shared insights with BBC News on how they navigate the delicate line between being entertaining and respectful. The conversation highlights the challenges of satire and impersonation in contemporary media. Full Article

Nora Aunor, a celebrated Filipino film star, has passed away at 71, as announced by her children on social media without details on her cause of death. Her daughter, Lotlot de Leon, praised Aunor's unmatched talent and artistry, emphasizing her significant impact on generations. Aunor, born into poverty in Iriga, enjoyed a prolific 70-year career in television, music, and film, receiving the National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts honor in 2022, the Philippines' highest...

Actress Cate Blanchett has expressed a desire to quit acting to pursue other interests, following a trend among Hollywood stars who have left the spotlight for different lifestyles. At 55, she remains a highly regarded and successful actress but has indicated a longing for change, stating in a recent Radio Times interview that she is serious about stepping away from her career. Blanchett, known for her roles in films like Tár and Blue Jasmine, previously...

Marvel has unveiled an emotional final trailer for Thunderbolts, heightening anticipation for the film. Set in a world without Avengers, it follows a team of supervillains from the MCU—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker—tasked with dangerous missions for the government, confronting their dark pasts. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film emphasizes practical effects and character chemistry, with a release date of May 2, 2025, promising a unique viewing experience distinct...

Ghost Adventures kicks off its new season tonight by investigating the infamous house from the 1982 horror film Poltergeist, located at 4267 Roxbury Street in Simi Valley, California. This marks the first televised exploration of paranormal activity at the site, which was heavily featured in the film and has a history of eerie occurrences. Zak Bagans, the host, expressed his excitement about uncovering the origins of the so-called “Poltergeist Curse” as the two-hour season premiere...

Before his rise to fame, Bill Hader worked at a movie theater where he was fired for a humorous act of revenge involving Titanic. After being mocked by a group of sorority girls, he spoiled the film's ending by revealing that the boat sinks and that Leo's character dies, which led to his dismissal by the manager. Hader shared this story during an appearance on Everybody’s in L.A. with John Mulaney, now streaming on Netflix,...