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Not unlike an attentive bird who spots a smidgen of sustenance in a pile of cattle dung, director George Gallo and co-scripter Josh Posner’s new comedy retrieves a viable comic premise in the deservedly obscure and irredeemably wretched 1982 comedy “The Comeback Trail.” Unfortunately, their hugely enjoyable remake, in name only, was stuck in distribution limbo for the better part of five years, despite a stellar cast that includes Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman. At long last, the movie recently received an extremely limited U.S. theatrical run and is now available on digital platforms.

Speaking as someone who viewed a screener of the new and improved “Comeback Trail” back in 2020, and has puzzled over why it remained more or less shelved ever since, I am happy to report after a second viewing that the indie production is every bit as funny as I...

Three years ago, the world of comedy lost a true original. Gilbert Gottfried may have been best known for playing the parrot Iago in Aladdin — and for the dirty jokes he spouted in the last two decades of his career — but his style of comedy was entirely his own. His stand-up material, which he began performing at age 15, was a surreal experience filled with obscure — often, even, unknowable — pop-culture references combined with bizarre rants about aliens and Nazis.

He hit the mainstream with a one-year stint on Saturday Night Live before appearing in films like Problem Child and Beverly Hills Cop II as well lending his voice to hundreds of cartoons. He never stopped doing stand-up either, as he was a fixture in comedy clubs and a frequent panelist at Friars Club and Comedy Central roasts. Just weeks after the terrorist attacks in 2001, he famously bombed with a 9/11 joke at a Hugh Hefner roast,...

Since 1975 nearly a thousand hosts have graced the stage at Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center for “Saturday Night Live.”

Actors, comedians, musicians and even politicians have taken the stage to make America laugh on Saturday night for 50 seasons. Twenty five of these hosts have been inducted into the “Five Timers Club.” The club was first introduced during Tom Hanks’ 1990 monologue, featuring Steve Martin, Elliott Gould and Paul Simon.

During Martin Short’s December 2024 appearance, several Five Timers Club members popped up on the show to welcome him into the club, including Emma Stone, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig and more, to give him the ceremonial robe.

Alec Baldwin has hosted the show 17 times, the most in the series’ history, with Martin, Hanks, Buck Henry and John Goodman following close behind.

As the show celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we have rounded up every person who has hosted the sketch show.

Did Hugh Hefner pay a lot of money to be buried with Marilyn Monroe? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Back in 2009, Hefner secured a crypt at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles, right beside Monroe. “I’m a believer in things symbolic,” he told the Los Angeles Times. “Spending eternity next to Marilyn is too sweet to pass up.”

Sweet? Not everyone thought so.

Monroe was the golden ticket that launched Playboy into the stratosphere, but she never signed up for it. In 1953, Hefner slapped her nude photos on the first-ever issue — without her permission.

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The backstory? In 1948, a cash-strapped Monroe posed nude for photographer Tom Kelley, believing her identity would stay hidden.

They say in this business, you never really know who’s got your back until you’re in the fire. And when the heat came down on Diddy, the world watched closely. Arrested on charges that have rocked the music world, Sean Combs found himself in the middle of a storm, with his empire seemingly teetering on the edge.

But while some of his closest peers remained silent, two voices rose in his defense: Kanye West and Suge Knight. Both men have never been shy about their opinions, and in this case, they didn’t hold back.

Diddy in a still from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Credits: FX

The music mogul’s arrest on charges of s*x trafficking and racketeering raised eyebrows from all corners. In times like these, we all get a little too comfortable with keeping quiet, don’t we? It’s easy to turn the other cheek,...

Sean “P Diddy” Combs’ parties have gained somewhat of a notorious reputation in Hollywood. A few years ago, they were known as elite gatherings that every lesser-known star dreamed of attending. Now, however, things have changed drastically.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Ever since Combs was indicted because of a mountain of charges and accusations, the alleged truth is coming out about the parties he used to host. Amid this, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s ex-girlfriend came out to give her perspective on the gatherings and she paints quite the picture.

Were P Diddy parties really that scary?

After P Diddy was surrounded by all of the allegations and statements against him, Hugh Hefner’s ex-girlfriend, Kendra Wilkinson, also gave her perspective on the matter on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Before his passing, Hefner was one of the most powerful and infamous individuals in Hollywood.

When it comes to champions of forgotten sex symbols, you can’t do much better than Quentin Tarantino.

Snubs from the annual Oscars in memoriam segment are always uncomfortable, but 2023 was an especially awkward year for the Academy. Leslie Jordan, Anne Heche, Tom Sizemore, Paul Sorvino, and more celebrities who had recently passed were excluded from the ceremony. For the late Stella Stevens — a blonde bombshell known for decades of TV and film, and who at 83 had died just one month earlier from advanced Alzheimer’s disease — facing disrespect from the industry was always routine.

“I wrote letters to the Motion Picture Academy,” said filmmaker Andrew Stevens, Stella’s only son. With hundreds of credits to his name, the director, producer, and actor makes himself as busy as his late mother but is best known for appearing in 1978’s “The Boys in Company C.” Speaking with IndieWire earlier this January,...

Exclusive: Scottish author Irvine Welsh, best known for writing the original 1993 Trainspotting novel, has teamed with screenwriter Dean Cavanagh to write a biopic based on the life of notorious Ibiza hotelier Tony Pike.

Pike, who died of Cancer in 2019, earned notoriety in the early 1980s after establishing the Pikes Hotel in Ibiza. The hotel, which occupied a former rural farmhouse, quickly became a hedonistic haven for celebrities and musicians. Frequent visitors included Freddie Mercury, Princess Margaret, and George Michael, who shot the music video for Wham!’s “Club Tropicana” at the hotel. Pike also has a cameo in the video. Pike’s appetite for the party life once famously led Boy George to dub him the “Hugh Hefner of Ibiza”, which the hotelier often tried to play down.

“There’s a big difference between Hugh Hefner and me in that he has used women to make money,” Pike told local...

Model and actress Lori Harvey will cover Playboy in the iconic magazine’s first print issue since it suspended its operations during the dawn of the pandemic.

The announcement was made via a collaborative post on Instagram between Harvey and the publication. “Playboy returns to print with Lori Harvey on the cover. Preorder today. On stands 02.10.25. Link in bio,” read the caption of the video teaser, which featured Harvey posing around a vintage vehicle with the license plate “Playboy.”

Playboy — founded in December 1953 — shuttered its print operations in 2020, after facing recent struggles with founder Hugh Hefner’s death in 2017 and the floundering of the print business at large.

“It’s no surprise that media consumption habits have been changing for some time – and while the stories we produce and the artwork we showcase is enjoyed by millions of people on digital platforms, our content in its printed form reaches the...

Is Trouble Brewing Between Kanye West & Bianca Censori? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kanye West’s marriage to Bianca Censori might be on the rocks as the rapper stirs controversy by posting an explicit 2008 video of Pamela Anderson on his Instagram.

The 47-year-old shared the shocking clip, originally aired on The Girls Next Door during Hugh Hefner’s birthday, which showed a then-41-year-old Anderson delivering a cake to the Playboy mogul while completely naked except for high heels.

As Pamela Anderson performed a lap dance for Hefner, the businessman commented on her appearance, “You’re looking good.”

Kanye West – Hide Your Bitch (Bully)

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— nicolás (@Nicolito1899) January 15, 2025

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Kanye West Shares Pamela Anderson’s Bold Clip (Photo Credit – YouTube/Instagram)

Kanye West once again stirred intrigue and confusion online, sharing a throwback video of Pamela Anderson that left fans questioning his motives.

The clip, originally from Hugh Hefner’s 82nd birthday celebration in 2008, showed the ‘Baywatch’ star confidently delivering a cake to the Playboy mogul while wearing only high heels.

Kanye West – Hide Your Bitch (Bully)

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Porque Mierda ESTÁ Pamela Anderson En Bolas De Fondo? Jajajajajajjaj

Esto tiene que ser troll, no puede ser pic.twitter.com/T480DEcg6A

— nicolás (@Nicolito1899) January 15, 2025

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In the footage, Anderson, then 40, twirled playfully, leaning in to plant kisses on Hefner as he smiled and held her waist.

West added his own spin to the moment by overlaying the video with audio that repeated the phrase “Hide your bitch,” leaving many to...

Nature baby names are a popular choice for many parents – including celebrity parents. We’ve rounded up over 25 celebrities who chose nature-inspired names for their children.

1. Bachelor alum Nick Viall and his wife Natalie Joy chose a double nature name for their first baby, a daughter they named River Rose.

2. Reality star Kailyn Lowry welcomed twins in 2023 with her partner Elijah Scott and gave her daughter the name Valley.

3. Former Bachelorette Clare Crawley gave her first baby, a girl, with her husband Ryan Dawkins a first and middle name with nature roots: Rowen Lily.

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4. TV host Jason Kennedy and his wife Lauren Scruggs named their second baby, a girl, Poppy Ford.

5. Country singer Maddie Marlow named her son, whom she shares with husband Jonah Font, Forrest.

6. Actor Liev Schreiber and his partner Taylor Neisen chose two nature names...

For reasons only he understands, Kanye West posted a video of a naked Pamela Anderson on his Instagram Story last night.

Obviously, Kanye does a lot of weird stuff on social media.

But even so, fans were surprised to see him sharing footage of a nude woman whom he seems to barely know.

Kanye West attends the Fast Company Innovation Festival – Day 3 Arrivals on November 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Fast Company) A Naked Throwback

The clip in question shows Pam delivering a birthday cake to the late Hugh Hefner on the occasion of his 82nd birthday in 2008.

Kanye (or someone) added audio of a voice repeating the words “hide your b-tch” over and over.

The clip wasn’t on Kanye’s page for very long. But as Page Six points out, it still managed to create quite a stir.

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Former model turned real estate agent, Kendra Wilkinson is opening up about boozing and her recent weight gain. She had a rough few years coming to terms with some things from her past and now, she is looking ahead. So, what is next for the mother of two? Keep reading for more details.

Kendra Wilkinson Talks Boozing & Recent Weight Gain

For five seasons, Kendra Wilkinson was known as girlfriend number three on E!’s hit reality series, The Girls Next Door. Along with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, Kendra was one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends. He was the founder of Playboy magazine and when they met, Kendra was eighteen and Hef was seventy-eight. While Holly and Bridget were in their twenties and thirties, it seemed off that he was dating a teenager. Yet, viewers could not turn away from life inside the mansion and the adventures they went on.

Kendra Wilkinson‘s Playboy Playmate days are behind her, but she is feeling the best she has in a long time as she looks ahead to her 40th birthday later this year. The Girls Next Door alum and Hugh Hefner‘s former live-in girlfriend took to Instagram on Sunday, January 12, to share a full-mirror selfie showing off her face and body. In the caption, she clapped back at those who have criticized her weight gain, noting how she is feeling “good” and “mentally healthy.” “Yes, I’ve gained weight. Yes, im aging. Yes, I’m not that girl i was before (playboy girl) but for once in a long time I feel good and mentally healthy,” Wilkinson wrote. “Kids are my everything. Feeling pretty balanced. Working out and cooking a lot more. Golf, work. No housekeeper or nanny.” The 39-year-old Kendra Sells Hollywood star shares two children with her ex-husband,...

Pamela Anderson is setting the record straight on her marriage record. Specifically, the newly minted Golden Globe-nominated star of Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl would like the world to know that she never actually tied the knot with veteran Hollywood producer Jon Peters.

During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg on his Awards Chatter podcast, the executive editor of awards asked Anderson to reveal “the biggest misconception about you?” The 57-year-old actress wasted no time in coming up with an answer. “That I’ve been married six times instead of four,” she explained. “I never was married to Jon Peters. Do you want to know the Jon Peters story?”

Of course Feinberg welcomed the anecdote, and Anderson dove right in.

“I had just come home from France and my son called me. He goes, ‘You’re not going to believe it. Jon Peters called me. He...

It’s just a coincidence that Laraine Newman is calling for this interview on Oct. 11, 49 years to the day since she was part of the group of comedians known as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players that starred on the first episode of Saturday Night Live. “I didn’t realize this was the date until I saw it on the internet,” she says. There’s also a reminder by way of Saturday Night, Jason Reitman’s take on that night. (Emily Fairn plays Newman.)

Laraine Newman

Newman, 72, known for characters like Connie Conehead and her impressions of Barbra Streisand and Carole King, appeared on her last SNL episode in 1980. In recent years, she’s become a versatile voiceover artist with contributions to the Despicable Me franchise, Inside Out 2 and the Everybody Still Hates Chris animated reboot. And talk about full circle: Her daughter, Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, popped up...

Robert Friedman has been in the media space for decades, helping lead established companies like New Line and MTV, back when movies and television were the only game in town. The media landscape has fractured since then, with the rise of streaming services scrambling the old ways of doing business. And Friedman (everybody calls him “Bobby”), has adapted with it.

In 2013, Friedman left Radical Media, the company behind “Under African Skies” and the “Mad Men” pilot that was a pioneer in the branded content space, and decided to strike out on his own. “The velocity of change was incredible, and I felt like there must be a better way of doing things,” he said during a recent interview at his Manhattan office.

That led him to launch Bungalow Media + Entertainment, a leaner, nimbler production shingle that makes scripted and unscripted content for this new array of buyers. Bungalow recently...

Correction: As Lisa Simpson teaches us, “Remember, ’tis better to remain silent and be thought fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." We’ve been fooled by an urban legend, the Season 4 DVD commentary for “Krusty Gets Kancelled” contains no such story about Julie Kavner’s boycott, no matter what you read on Wikipedia, the various Simpsons wikis or Cracked.com. We apologize for the error.

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Marge Simpson is well-known in Springfield for taking moral stands, so it’s only fitting that her voice actor should do the same.

There are dozens of Simpsons episodes ranging from the Golden Age to the modern era that could be loosely summarized as, “Marge gets upset with everyone else in Springfield tolerating and embracing something distasteful and spends the entire runtime nagging her family about it.” In fact, most of the best Simpsons episodes ever have at least a little...

In 2001, Stan Lee left Marvel and founded his own company, Pow! Entertainment, with co-founders Gill Champion and Arthur Lieberman. One of his first projects was Stripperella, an animated series picked up by Paramount’s Tnn, which later became Spike TV.

The show, featuring Pamela Anderson as the voice of the main character, was intended to be a comedic satire rather than just adult content. Although Lee came up with the initial concept and character designs, a different team worked on the rest of the show.

Despite its bold title, Lee wanted the series to be a fun, lighthearted cartoon, not explicit. The show also planned to use motion capture technology to accurately depict Anderson’s character.

Stripperella tells the story of Erotica Jones, aka Stripperella, a dancer known for her stunning looks and revealing outfits. She’s often envied by her coworkers for her bust size and has a brother,...

Back in In 2001, Stan Lee left Marvel to start his own company, Pow! Entertainment, with co-founders Gill Champion and Arthur Lieberman. One of the first projects Lee worked on was ‘Stripperella,’ an animated series that was picked up by Paramount’s Tnn, which later became Spike TV.

The show, featuring a character voiced by Pamela Anderson, was meant to be a comedic satire rather than just adult entertainment. Although Lee provided the initial concept and character designs, the rest of the show was developed by a different team. Despite its provocative title, Lee envisioned the series as a lighthearted comedy.

Stan Lee pitched ‘Stripperella’ and provided character outlines, but left the rest of the show’s development to other writers. He described it as a prime-time cartoon that would be funny, but not explicit. The series also planned to use motion capture technology to accurately depict Pamela Anderson’s character.

Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at 15 and continued performing until he died in 2022 at the age of 67. Throughout all that time, though, he never released a comedy album of original material. As his widow, Dara Gottfried, explains to me, “I nagged Gilbert for 20 years to put out an album of his original material, but Gilbert never updated his act — he was still doing jokes about Molly Ringwald, O.J. Simpson and Gary Coleman. He was afraid that, if people could hear an album of his material, they wouldn’t go see his live shows.”

But after Gilbert’s untimely passing from myotonic dystrophy type 2, a rare disease that causes muscle weakness and dysfunction, Dara decided the moment was finally right for that album. With the help of Gottfried’s friends Penn Jillette, Jeff Ross and several others, she released Still Screaming earlier this month, the profits from which go to the...

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried’s hilarious career featured multiple instances of the comic sticking his foot in his mouth. He practically invented “too soon!” comedy with his 9/11 jokes at Hugh Hefner’s roast only three weeks after September 11th. That got him in hot water, but the jokes that really cost him money came in 2011 after an earthquake disaster in Japan.

Twitter was still relatively new then, and Gottfried took to the platform to share 12 jaw-dropping jokes in the aftermath of the tragic tsunami. He shocked social media with punchlines like:

“Japan is really advanced. They don’t go to the beach. The beach comes to them.”“Japan called me. They said ‘Maybe those jokes are a hit in the US, but over here, they’re all sinking.’”

The scandalous punchlines didn’t sit well with Aflac, the company that employed Gottfried as the voice of its duck mascot. Consider that...

Andrew Stevens pays loving but not hagiographic tribute to his late mother, famed actress Stella Stevens, in his documentary recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The film convincingly makes the case that its subject, best known for her performances in such pictures as The Poseidon Adventure and The Nutty Professor, is severely underrated, both as an actress and social activist. Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet aims to rectify that perception and, thanks to numerous clips of her work and effusive commentary by the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Vivica A. Fox, it succeeds beautifully.

The filmmaker (who appears frequently) admits that his relationship with his mother was rocky, to say the least, in the early years. Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Stevens got married at age 16 and had Andrew, her first and only child, six months later. The marriage soon dissolved, and when she moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career,...

For the first time in 33 years, veteran buyers and sellers will be wandering a trade floor far from Santa Monica during the American Film Market. Nearly every year since 1991, the U.S. film industry’s leading content market has set up shop at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. The old digs weren’t exactly luxurious, but no one ever said the nitty-gritty world of indie film sales was the glamour-facing side of the movie business. The Loews met the industry’s needs, and for a frantic week every November, it was the place a generation of international dealmakers, distributors and Hollywood pretenders called home.

But the property changed ownership last year, forcing Amf organizers to hold the 2023 market at the nearby Le Meridian Delfina. That location disappointed many attendees due to its cramped layout, prompting AFM to reassess what venue would best serve its future. Organizers’ answer: To pack up and head to Vegas.

As we all know, Holly Madison and Hugh Hefter had a complicated, bitter history before the controversial media magnate’s death in 2017.

Same goes for Bridget Marquardt, who in the last few years, has been very candid about her time in the Playboy mansion and her feelings about being one of Hugh’s girls.

The friends launched a podcast in 2024 called Girls Next Level to talk about their shared history, as well as current events.

Perhaps it’s one way of getting closer. Then again, it’s hard to forget that in 2019, two years after Hugh’s passing, the pair tried a different way to find closure: a Halloween seance.

Hugh Hefner poses with Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson at the Fox Reality Channel Really Awards on September 24 2008 at the Avalon Hollywood club in Hollywood California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Call in the Spirits, Wherever They...

Cooper Hefner’s $100 million bid for Playboy received a complication Thursday, with owner Plby Group saying that its board rejected the offer.

“After careful review and consideration of Hefner’s unsolicited proposal, our Board determined that the proposal substantially undervalues the Playboy assets and is not in the best interest of Plby Group’s stockholders,” said Plby Group CEO Ben Kohn. “While we certainly understand and are appreciative of the interest in Playboy’s unparalleled brand, the Board is confident that the Company’s continuing pursuit of its Playboy-focused, asset-light model will better support long-term value for stockholders. The Board will continue to evaluate all options and opportunities for Playboy.”

The company said the board decision was unanimous.

On Monday, Hefner — the son of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner — approached the board with the $100 million all cash offer, telling The Hollywood Reporter that the pursuit was a personal one.

“The decision...

Playboy is in play.

Cooper Hefner, the son of the late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, is making a $100 million bid to acquire the intellectual property and brand assets of Playboy Enterprises from its publicly traded parent company, Plby Group.

The $100 million all-cash offer includes a residual interest in the new company, giving equity holders a chance to recoup their value. Plby Group ended last week with a market cap of $53.5 million.

Hefner says that his private equity firm Hefner Capital made the outreach to the Plby board Monday. He tells The Hollywood Reporter that his pursuit of Playboy is a personal one.

“The decision to acquire Playboy’s assets stems from a personal connection and the unique potential to reinvigorate a brand cared for around the world,” Hefner says. “This effort is about safeguarding a legacy built over decades, ensuring that the creativity, values and cultural relevance that defined Playboy are not lost.

Throughout pop culture and reality TV history, there have been several people who've disappeared from the spotlight. For example, Larry the Cable Guy was the subject of a death hoax after he disappeared and Aaron Carter's mom went away after he was emancipated. However, just because someone disappears doesn't mean they are gone forever, as evidenced by the former Playboy model Karen McDougal resurfacing.

In recent months, there have been a lot of reports about celebrities joining reality shows. There was a lot of attention paid to Anna Delvey controversially joining Dancing With The Stars and the news that Jeffrey Dean Morgan will host a reality show. The former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson is resurfacing and joining a reality show by returning to the spotlight as she is set to star in upcoming shows about her life.

What Is Known About Kendra Wilkinson's Upcoming Reality TV Return?

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In 2011, Chuck Lorre’s Two and a Half Men hit an unfortunate snag when lead star, Charlie Sheen, went off the rails in his public feud with the network boss and his show’s producers. While the actor still maintained his on-again-off-again relationship with addiction, this new side of Sheen was making the headlines not for his visits to the rehab but for a strange living arrangement at home.

Charlie Sheen with his Two and a Half Men co-stars [Credit: CBS]

Unemployed and unapologetic, Charlie Sheen was thoroughly impressed by himself insomuch that he even called out Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner as an amateur. However, this sudden surge of confidence came at the expense of his reputation since Sheen was no longer playing by the rules that defined societal expectations for the rest of the world; instead, he came up with his own.

Charlie Sheen’s Strange View at the Top Charlie Sheen,...

How have things been for Kendra Wilkinson since divorcing her ex-husband, Hank Baskett? Their marriage might’ve crumbled in 2019, but they did spend 10 years together. After a decades-long marriage and two children, they went their own separate ways. It’s been revealed that Hank cheated on Kendra in 2014 while she was eight months pregnant. His infidelity is what doomed their marriage beyond repair. However, these days, they’ve created an awesome bond with each other as co-parents. These are the details.

Kendra Wilkinson And Hank Baskett Are Great Co-Parents

Just because Kendra and Hank didn’t make things work as a married couple, it doesn’t mean they have to despise each other. On the contrary, they’re actually on decently good terms since they still share the responsibility of raising their two kids. As of this publication, their son Randall is 14 years old and their daughter Alijah Mary is nine.

You might have to wait a while to get an appointment with Lindsey Ferrentino — her diary is looking pretty packed.

The playwright and screenwriter has become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand creatives and is, at this very moment, writing a staggering five films for Netflix, including an adaptation of a book by celebrated fantasy author Rebecca Yarros.

The Florida-born Ferrentino, 36, sat down for coffee with THR in sunny central London to discuss her extensive slate of projects on the horizon. On Thursday, her newest production, The Fear of 13, opens on the city’s West End with Adrien Brody in the lead. It tells the true story of Nick Yarris, who spent 22 years on death row before his exoneration.

The show is based on a 2015 documentary by filmmaker David Sington. Adapted for the stage by Ferrentino, tickets at the 251-seat Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden sold out in two hours.

Actor James Marsters spoke to Screen Rant about how Lex Luthor nearly had a completely different personality in DC Universe Online. Marsters reveals that he had just wrapped up shooting the animated film Superman Doomsday, where he had voiced a different kind of Lex Luthor. Thinking that he was called to record DC Universe Online in the same tone, he nearly gave a similar performance for the game.

In choosing the tone for Doomsday, Marsters says he thought "'It would be fun to do a quasi-Hugh Hefner sort of Lex Luthor,' it was very subtle and slightly oily and charming at the same time, kind of soft tones and trying to seduce somebody is how I approached it." Luthor in the film was described as being interested in Lois Lane, so Marsters decided to carry the voice and tone through all his lines, leading to a nuanced portrayal of the character.

It used to be impressive to be on Diddy‘s guest lists for parties. Attending Diddy parties was a big deal back in the day. But lately, any association with Diddy is more of a stain on your reputation than anything else. Former Playboy bunny, Kendra Wilkinson just opened up about time spent at Diddy’s parties from the days when she was still posing nude for the late Hugh Hefner’s popular magazine. Here’s what Kendra had to say about everything.

Kendra Wilkinson Is Praying For The Victims

Kendra took to Instagram to clarify a few things on September 28, 2024. She wrote, “Sorry guys. I was just answering questions about Playboy mansion parties and it all combined with Diddy party talk. I’ve only been to a few parties with him there back in the day. I didn’t have time to think about the right answer regarding these horrible charges allegations.

Is Kendra Wilkinson dropping hints about a possible new reality dating series? She is no stranger to the reality genre as she has been in it since she was a teenager. Her last endeavor was Kendra Sells Hollywood, documenting her life as a real estate agent yet is she coming back in a new venture? Keep reading for more details.

Kendra Wilkinson Drops Hints About New Dating Reality Show

When Kendra Wilkinson was a teenager, she started dating Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner. Being one of three girlfriends, she started starring in the hit E! series, The Girls Next Door. She starred alongside Hefner, Holly Madison, and Bridget Marquardt for five seasons. Then, she met pro-football player, Hank Baskett and opted to explore that relationship, leaving the Playboy Mansion. However, her romance with Hank landed her another reality series, Kendra. She then went onto DWTS as well as Kendra On Top.

Les Daniels' 1999 biography "Batman: The Complete History" explains that the idea for a "Batman" TV series in the 1960s came about after a notable (and unnamed) TV executive attended a swanky party at the Playboy Mansion in Chicago. It seems that Hugh Hefner screened the entirety of one of the notable "Batman" adventure serials from the 1940s, and the exec was so struck by the old-timey superhero shenanigans in such a wild party environment that they brought the idea to William Dozier. Dozier extrapolated the concept through the Warhol-like pop art of the day and came out on the other side with an expressionistic version of Batman, complete with bright colors, a camp sensibility, and a wicked sense of humor.

Dozier's subsequent "Batman" TV series may irk Batman purists, as the character is not pained nor brooding. Instead, he is a dutiful deputy of the police who is so...

Bryan Cranston has donned a ton of roles ever since he initially launched his career with minor parts back in the late 1980s. But it wasn’t until he came across his best role of all time – also his breakthrough role – that his acting career eventually skyrocketed to tremendous heights of fame and success: Walter White in the smash-hit Breaking Bad series.

Bryan Cranston in Your Honor. | Credits: Showtime.

Effortlessly enough, Cranston went on to be widely associated with the role, with his name and appearance used synonymously with White’s. But while that one character continues to rank as the actor’s most famous role to date, embodying one other insanely controversial personality in a biopic would actually put up a competition to White: Hugh Hefner.

Bryan Cranston as Hugh Hefner Could Become His New Most Famous Role

Although Cranston has never faced a lack of the roles he could play,...

Despite being popularly known for creating the magical and timeless classic, the Harry Potter franchise, J.K. Rowling has been facing controversies in recent times, due to her alleged transphobic comments. Therefore, in the wake of Rowling’s critical views on transgender issues, fans began revisiting her novels with a new perspective, to figure out early signs of red flags.

J.K. Rowling in an interview with BBC

As discussions around J.K Rowling’s views intensified, some readers took to Reddit to reflect on elements from the beloved books that they believed might hint at her personal beliefs. This growing scrutiny led people to take a closer look at certain aspects of the series, including the portrayal of female characters and settings, that perhaps hinted at the author’s views and had a potential influence on her writing.

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Charlie Sheen’s road to stardom in Hollywood was a journey that was anything but smooth. Despite bagging roles in critically acclaimed films like Platoon and playing the lead protagonist in the blockbuster sitcom Two and a Half Men, the actor’s personal life made more headlines than any of his gigs.

Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men (image credit: CBS)

For a long period, Sheen struggled with drug and alcohol addiction which saw him enter rehab multiple times before falling pretty to these vices again. In addition, his infamous capers with p**stitutes and p*rnstars which even saw him having a live-in relationship with two women, have been heated topics of discussion for the public. Back in 2011, the actor openly discussed his controversial private life and why he chose to live the way he did.

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John Owen Lowe faced major pressure filming Unstable with his dad Rob Lowe, leading to a moment of panic and doubt. Overcoming anxiety, John Owen found gratitude for working with his dad and embraced their shared experience in the entertainment industry. Rob and John Owen Lowe will star in Season 2 of Unstable, showcasing their close bond and continuing their success in Hollywood.

John Owen Lowe experienced a moment of sheer panic that could make anyone question their career choices. Just two weeks into filming the inaugural season of Unstablethe Netflix series that features him alongside his famous father, Rob LoweJohn Owen found himself facing a major mental breakdown.

In a candid interview on SiriusXMs Radio Andy on July 25, John Owen, 29, revealed the intense pressure he felt.

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The first season of The Surreal Life was a hit, with fans still caring about the celebrities years later. Brande Roderick continued acting, charity work, launched an OnlyFans account, and created a business. Mc Hammer enjoyed success post-show and remains married with five children, continuing his music career.

Once someone is in the spotlight, it is only natural for fans to want to know what happened to them. For example, fans want to know what happened to Married at First Sight's Justin Hall and what is going on with Fraser Olender. Fans also want to know what happened to Heath Ledger's daughter since his passing and how Phil Hartman's kids are doing now.

Since fans still care about celebrities years later, it makes sense that the first season of The Surreal Life was a hit. However, many fans of the show have lost track of what happened to the show's original cast.

There may not be a sequel to The House Bunny in the works as of now, but Anna Faris does have an idea for one.

The actress spoke with People ahead of the release of her upcoming film, My Spy the Eternal City, where she discussed her 2008 cult classic that also starred Emma Stone, Kat Dennings and Rumer Willis.

“I always dream,” Faris told the publication about her desire to return to the role of Shelley Darlingson, adding that she has a vision for her character. “For a while, I was like, Shelley should be a bad country singer, and then I was thinking, ‘No, she should be a CIA interrogator.'”

The Scary Movie star continued, “Her skill is disarming people because she is perceived, and she is, as so open and nonjudgmental. So I was imagining Shelley saying, ‘Oh, what do I do for work? I’m a CIA interrogator.

Whatever moved Eminem to actually finish and release his new album, it couldn’t have been the money. It wasn’t to add to his fame, which is already secure. It’s not because he had anything to say, any news to share, any opinions or feelings or (please) ideas. It’s not even to remind people he’s an amazing performer, since he already did that at the Super Bowl a couple of years ago. No, it’s probably simpler than that — he’s a sensitive soul, and he needs validation.

Mark Molloy's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" succeeds in large part because it is unabashedly formulaic in a way many mainstream programmers are afraid to be nowadays (though we're not all fans here at /Film). Yes, superhero movies and four-quadrant family entertainments contain obligatory elements like Easter eggs for the properties' hardcore fan base and mid- or post-credit scenes to juice excitement for the next installment, but, narratively, the brand managers (i.e. filmmakers) feel a need to overdeliver. It's no longer enough to deliver a simple, well-told story. This is how ephemeral studio/streaming tentpoles wind up with bloated runtimes and obscenely inflated budgets. When viewers look up from their phones to check in on "Red Notice," they expect to see something of significance happening.

"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," which mercifully clocks in a shade under two hours (with credits), has its share of fan service, but story-wise,...

Quick Links Playboy's Involvement in the Production of Macbeth Cast and Crew of Macbeth Why MacBeth (1971) Is the Best '70s Shakespeare Adaptation How to Watch Macbeth

What do Playboy and Shakespeare have in common? The answer is very little. Yet, for a brief period, Hugh Hefner, through Playboy Productions, looked to get into making big-budgeted movies to make the brand more mainstream. This led to a chance meeting with acclaimed director Roman Polanski, leading to Playboy Productions starting off with one of the playwright's most recognizable works, Macbeth.

We will examine how Playboy got out of the grotto to try to class up their brand and how it led to one of the best Shakespeare adaptations ever to grace the screen. We will also break down those involved in the production and why you must watch 1971's Macbeth.

Playboy's Involvement in the Production of Macbeth

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In "The Simpsons" episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled", local TV star Krusty the Clown (Dan Castellaneta) finds that his show is losing viewers to "The Gabbo Show," a newly launched ventriloquist show on another channel. Within a matter of weeks, Gabbo eclipses Krusty, siphoning off the Klown's many celebrity guests and notable cartoon segment "The Itchy & Scratchy Show." Krusty tries to stay afloat with the animated Soviet import "Worker & Parasite," but the magic is missing. Krusty quickly runs out of money thanks to his gambling addiction, and seemingly goes to pot.

Luckily, the plucky Bart Simpson (Nancy Cartwright) encourages Krusty to get back on his feet and stage a star-studded comeback special. Krusty assembles a rogue's gallery of famous people, including Luke Perry (his miserable half-brother), Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Surprisingly, Johnny Carson also appears, although not to tell jokes or do magic tricks. Instead,...

Quick Links Lee's Marvel Cameo Legacy Stan Lee's Unexpected DC Appearance The Modern State of Superhero Media Stan Lee's impact on the comic book industry is undeniable, with a hand in creating iconic Marvel characters. His numerous cameos in Marvel films technically made him the highest-grossing actor in American film history. Stan Lee's unexpected DC appearance in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies comments on the oversaturation of superhero media.

Stan Lee is perhaps the biggest name in American comic book history. The Marvel mastermind had a hand in creating or co-creating Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, the Fantastic Four, Black Widow, Doctor Strange, and numerous others. It was Lee's guiding input that transformed Marvel Comics into the global powerhouse that it is today. Aside from his behind-the-scenes work, Lee saw a resurgence later in his career thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Each film would see Lee pop...

In a surprising turn of events, pop sensation Justin Bieber has made significant changes to his professional team. Bidding farewell to his longtime business manager Lou Taylor, Bieber hired Johnny Depp’s financial advisor, Edward White, for a shift in financial strategy and managerial oversight.

Justin Bieber at the Sentul International Convention Center | image: Adam Sundana/Wikimedia Commons

Despite Lou Taylor’s experience in working with high-profile clients and managing Justin Bieber’s business affairs for several years, sources revealed that the singer and Taylor made a mutual transition. While Bieber is still associated with his longtime manager Scooter Braun, Edward White is now set to work with the singer alongside Johnny Depp.

Parting Ways with Lou Taylor, Justin Bieber Hired Johnny Depp’s Financial Advisor

After managing the pop sensation Justin Bieber and his business for years, Lou Taylor is no longer associated with the musician as per People magazine.

The world is not unknown to the eccentric music that pop sensation Rihanna has to offer. From hip-hop to reggae, the singer’s vocals have kept the audience hooked and waiting for more since her last album, Anti, was released in 2016.

However, for the Diamonds singer, just revolutionizing the music industry was not enough when she launched her cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, in 2017. Since then, the brand has gained huge popularity among the masses.

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Now extending this fame, the star has become the fourth celebrity after Beyonce’s Cecréd, Brooke Shield’s Commence, and Rita Ora’s TypeBea to launch a hair brand, Fenty Hair. It took four years to finalize the haircare range, which is intended to help people with different hair structures. However, managing such a diverse range is not as simple as it looks,...

Hugh Hefner’s widow, Crystal Harris Hefner, has slammed Holly Madison with a cease and desist. Fans may recall that Holly dated Hef for seven years before exiting the Playboy Mansion. Now, she has a podcast where she is very open about her time there. So, what has caused this rift between Crystal and Holly? Keep reading for all of the details.

Hugh Hefner’s Widow Slams Holly Madison With Cease & Desist

Fans of The Girls Next Door may know Holly Madison as Hugh Hefner’s number one girlfriend. After it was widdled down from seven to three, Holly was the main one. Along with Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt, they starred in the hit E! reality series which documented life at the Playboy Mansion. More so, it showed what it was like to be one of Hef’s girlfriends. The show ran for five seasons with these three and then they all exited.