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Billy Dee Williams said that actors should be allowed to use blackface. The "Star Wars" actor said he loved Laurence Olivier as Othello, a blackface performance many regard with horror. Advertisement"Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams said that actors should be allowed to use blackface, reopening a topic widely considered taboo. Williams, who is Black, broached the topic in an interview with Bill Maher, speaking in support of being able to use blackface. He was also the first Black actor to play a leading role in the "Star Wars" movies.
Persons: Billy Dee Williams, Laurence Olivier, Williams, , Bill Maher, Shakespeare's, Lando Calrissian, Olivier, Dominic Cavendish, Maher, should've, I'm Organizations: Service, Daily Telegraph
Netflix's drama "Scoop" looks at how the "Newsnight" team interviewed Prince Andrew in 2019. In that interview, the prince addressed allegations that he had sex with Virginia Roberts Giuffre. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The prince settled with Giuffre in early 2022, reportedly paying her $16 million, according to The Telegraph.
Persons: Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts, , Prince Andrew's, Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, Rufus Sewell, Andrew, Gillian Anderson, Emily Maitlis, Sam McAlister, Billie Piper, Esme Wren, Giuffre, Epstein, Duke, York, isn't, Dini von Mueffling, Robert Giuffre, Ghislaine Maxwell, They're Organizations: Newsnight, Service, Buckingham Palace, The Telegraph, WA Locations: Buckingham, Giuffre, Western Australia, Perth
"Game of Thrones" star Joseph Gatt is suing the city of Los Angeles for $40 million. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Advertisement"Game of Thrones" star Joseph Gatt is suing the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department, and District Attorney George Gascón for $40 million after the actor was falsely accused of being a pedophile in 2022. Gatt is suing the city for $40 million claiming that the false charges damaged his career. AdvertisementThe City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department, and District Attorney George Gascón did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Persons: Joseph Gatt, , George Gascón, Jane Doe, Doe's, Defendants, Jane Doe's Organizations: Service, Los Angeles Police Department, LAPD, Business, Los Angeles Locations: Los Angeles
Rebel Wilson said the studio wanted to get rid of the original cast for "Pitch Perfect 3." AdvertisementRebel Wilson said Universal Pictures wanted to replace the original "Pitch Perfect" cast with younger actors because they were "too old." The Australian star plays "Fat Amy," one of the Barden Bellas in the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy. "Pitch Perfect 2" made $287 million according to Box Office Mojo, and it earned more than the original film in the first five days of release, per The Wrap. AdvertisementWilson also noted that her housekeeper's niece happened to be in a research group to ask the public what they'd want to see in "Pitch Perfect 3."
Persons: Rebel Wilson, Wilson, Hailee, , Amy, Oscar, Jojo Rabbit, Hailee Steinfeld, Steinfeld Organizations: Universal Pictures, Service, Barden Bellas, Office Mojo, Business
Kirsten Dunst said the "major pay disparity" between herself and Tobey Maguire was normalized in her youth. She told BBC News that she didn't think to challenge it at the time. AdvertisementKirsten Dunst said that the "major pay disparity" between herself and Tobey Maguire at the start of her career felt so normal that she didn't think to challenge it — even though was more successful at the box office. "I definitely grew up in a time with major pay disparity between the lead actor and myself, even though I had been in 'Bring it On' and he hadn't, you know what I mean?" I was just like, 'Oh yeah, Tobey is playing Spider-Man,'" she said.
Persons: Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire, Dunst, she's, , Claudia, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Torrance Shipman, Mary Jane Watson, Maguire, Tobey, Mary Jane, Sam Raimi Organizations: BBC News, Service, Office, Independent Locations: Hollywood
Alan Ritchson says he was sexually assaulted by a photographer years ago as a model. The "Reacher" star described modeling as "legalized sex trafficking." Advertisement"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson says he was sexually assaulted during a photo shoot when he was a model and also described the modeling industry as "legalized sex trafficking." I was sexually assaulted by this guy," the actor recalled. The modeling industry can be hugely lucrative, and some celebrities have made vast fortunes out of their image.
Persons: Alan Ritchson, , Jack Reacher, Lee Child, Ritchson, Jock, coy, Kendall Jenner Organizations: Service, Abercrombie, Fitch, Hollywood, Stone Locations: LA
Dominic Burgess plays Hamish MossHamish is the director of Anna's movie "The Auteur." One of his best-known roles was in Murphy's 2017 series "Feud: Bette and Joan," where he played closeted gay actor Victor Buono. He also played the serial killer John Wayne Gacy in Murphy's 2022 Netflix series "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," and had a small role in "American Horror Story" season eight. In "Delicate," he plays Hamish Moss, the director of Anna's award-winning movie "The Auteur." As Hamish recounts, Siobhan gave him the script with no explanation and told him he had to make the movie specifically with Anna.
Persons: Dominic Burgess, Hamish Moss Hamish, Steve Granitz, who's, Who, Bette, Joan, Victor Buono, John Wayne Gacy, Dahmer, Jeffrey Dahmer, Hamish Moss, Anna's, Siobhan, Hamish, Anna
Read previewFans of "American Horror Story" won't have to wait much longer for the show to return. Here's a refresher on what to know about "AHS: Delicate" before it returns. 'AHS: Delicate' is based on a bookKardashian plays Roberts' publicist on "AHS: Delicate." Eric Liebowitz/FXIn a series first, "AHS: Delicate" is based (at least in part) on a novel: "Delicate Condition" by Danielle Valentine. Kim Kardashian, who's new to the "American Horror Story" ensemble, also has a major role as Siobhan Corbyn, Anna's best friend and publicist.
Persons: , Ryan Murphy, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Denis O'Hare, Kim Kardashian, Kardashian, Roberts, Eric Liebowitz, Danielle Valentine, Valentine, she's, Anna Alcott, Andrea Bartz, Halley Feiffer, Feiffer, Murphy, Cara Delevingne, Anna, Siobhan Corbyn, Anna's, Dex, Matt Czuchry, Hill, who's, Leslie Grossman, Siobhan, Anna —, It's, He's, Adeline —, Sonia Shawcross, Adeline, Ms, Preecher, Cora, Delevingne, Ivy, Dex's, Virginia Harding, She's, Mary I of England Organizations: Service, Business, AHS, Entertainment, Hollywood, SAG, Hulu Locations: Virginia
Drake Bell said he believes Brian Peck fooled stars into defending him after he was accused of abuse. During the trial, actors including James Marsden wrote letters of support for Peck. AdvertisementDrake Bell said he believes ex-dialogue coach Brian Peck "fooled" stars into writing him letters of support after he was charged with sexually abusing the former Nickelodeon child actor in 2003. On the third and fourth episodes of Investigation Discovery's documentary "Quiet on Set," Bell spoke publicly for the first time about being sexually abused by Peck when he was 15. Some 41 people who knew Peck, including friends and family, wrote letters of support for the dialogue coach before he was sentenced.
Persons: Drake Bell, Brian Peck, James Marsden, Peck, , Bell, Drake, Josh, Zoey, Taran Killam, Brian, Amanda Kirsch, it's, I've, Maxine, Peck haven't, Marsden, Sarah Fraser, hasn't, Killam Organizations: Bell, Service, Nickelodeon, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures, Business Locations: Los Angeles
Frankie Muniz said that he walked off the "Malcolm in the Middle" set for two episodes. Advertisement"Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz said that he walked off set for two episodes of the beloved 2000s sitcom. The former actor starred in the sitcom — which revolves around child genius Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his dysfunctional family — for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006. It set Muniz up for a huge career, and he went on to star in films including "Big Fat Liar," "Agent Cody Banks," and "Racing Stripes." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Frankie Muniz, Malcolm, Muniz, wouldn't, , Cody Banks Organizations: Service, Business
Amazon's "Fallout" is based on Bethesda Softworks' post-apocalyptic video game series. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe "Fallout" video games have gripped players since the late '90s and the franchise is finally getting the live-action treatment from Amazon. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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A chapter of Rebel Wilson's memoir is about her claims that Sacha Baron Cohen harassed her on set. AdvertisementRebel Wilson's memoir, "Rebel Rising," features a chapter about her experiences with Sacha Baron Cohen while they were filming the action comedy "The Brothers Grimsby." In 2014, Rebel Wilson said Sacha Baron Cohen asked her to put a finger in his butt while filming a scene for 'The Brothers Grimsby'Rebel Wilson as Dawn and Sacha Baron Cohen as Nobby in "The Brothers Grimsby." Rebel Wilson has been extremely consistent over the past decade in talking about what she experienced with Sacha Baron Cohen. The 'asshole' I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen."
Persons: Rebel, Sacha Baron Cohen, Wilson, Cohen, , Nobby Butcher, Mark Strong, Nobby's, Dawn Grobham, Rebel Wilson, Dawn, Nobby, Kyle, Jackie O, I'd, Sacha, That's, — Kayleigh Donaldson, He's, they'd Organizations: Service, The, Grimsby, Sony Pictures, Courier, Twitter, Business, SBC Locations: Grimsby, England, Australia, Cape Town
Read previewRebel Wilson has said Sacha Baron Cohen pressured her to get naked while filming the 2016 movie "The Brothers Grimsby" and also asked her to perform a lewd scene without prior consent. On Tuesday, People published an excerpt from "Rebel Rising," in which the actor alleges that Cohen frequently asked her to go nude in "The Brothers Grimsby." AdvertisementWilson says it was 'karma' that 'The Brothers Grimsby' bombed at the box officeAccording to Forbes, "The Brothers Grimsby" had a budget of $35 million. "The movie bombed, which to me was karma enough," Wilson wrote. Representatives for Wilson and Cohen didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from BI regarding the excerpt.
Persons: , Wilson, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cohen, Sacha, Forbes, that's, Cohen didn't Organizations: Service, Grimsby, Business, SBC, Mojo, The Locations: Grimsby, Cape Town
Read preview50 Cent is developing a documentary about the sexual assault allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. "I can confirm that the untitled 'Diddy' documentary is in development through G-Unit Film and Television with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson serving as Executive Producer," the representative said. Combs and 50 Cent have been feuding since 2006, and 50 Cent made a number of jokes on social media about Combs after the raids on Monday. AdvertisementOn Monday, 50 Cent tweeted: "Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy done." The image appears to have been a repost rather than something 50 Cent produced for the occasion.
Persons: , Sean, Diddy, Combs, Aaron Dyer, Casandra Ventura, Curtis Jackson, Mark Curry, 🚨, ackson, erving, ike Organizations: Service, Homeland Security, Forbes, Business, Bad Boy Records, acc Locations: Ventura
Read preview50 Cent taunted Sean "Diddy" Combs on Instagram after federal officials raided the rapper's mansions in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday. The "I'll Be Missing You" singer is currently facing sexual assault allegations and numerous lawsuits. 50 Cent and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' beef started in 2006The feud between the two rappers publicly kicked off in 2006 when 50 Cent released a diss track called "The Bomb," which claims that Combs knows who shot and killed Notorious B.I.G. In 2010, for example, Combs described 50 Cent as a "hating ass crap" after he became the manager of Rick Ross in 2009 — another rapper that 50 Cent had beef with, according to HipHopDX. Representatives for 50 Cent and Diddy did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.
Persons: , Sean, Diddy, Combs, Curtis Jackson, it's Diddy, Jackson, Notorious B.I.G, Rick Ross, Cent, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura, Mark Curry, 🚨, ackson, erving Organizations: Service, Los Angeles Times, Department of Homeland Security, Business, Bad Boy Records Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, HipHopDX
Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen threatened her with lawyers over her memoir. Wilson and Cohen starred in the 2014 action comedy, "The Brothers Grimsby." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Pitch Perfect" star Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha Baron Cohen used lawyers to threaten her over her upcoming memoir, "Rebel Rising," after she said she would expose a male co-star. Last week, Wilson said that one chapter would expose the behavior of a male actor that she had previously worked with.
Persons: Rebel Wilson, Sacha Baron Cohen, Wilson, Cohen, , JoJo Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Grimsby
Jake Gyllenhaal said he sliced his hand open while fighting Conor McGregor in "Roadhouse." Gyllenhaal said he caught a staph infection and his arm swelled up because of the injury. AdvertisementJake Gyllenhaal said he sliced his hand while filming a fight scene with Conor McGregor in the upcoming movie "Roadhouse." "We're fighting on the floor, fighting around tables, we're fighting around glass, even if it's breakaway glass," he said. Symptoms of a staph infection include swollen red skin, warmness, a fever, and pus inside the infected area.
Persons: Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Gyllenhaal, , Doug Liman's, Rowdy Harrington's, Patrick Swayze, Dalton, Ben Brandt, Billy Magnussen, Knox, Donnie Darko, Dax Shepard, McGregor, I'm, We're, Jason Walsh, Walsh Organizations: Service, Amazon Prime, UFC, CDC, Business Locations: Florida
He said he didn't know he had high blood pressure, and called it a "silent killer." AdvertisementUntreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of strokesAccording to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, untreated high blood pressure is a risk factor for the condition because it can damage and weaken arteries, which can then lead to a cerebral aneurysm. Per the CDC, high blood pressure costs the US economy between $131 to $198 billion annually. Dre also pointed out that Black men are more likely to have high blood pressure, and encouraged people to be aware of their health. He said: "High blood pressure in Black men, that's just what it is.
Persons: Dre, , James Corden, Corden, I'm, that's Organizations: Service, Hollywood, National Institute of Neurological Disorders, CDC, American Heart Association Locations: Los Angeles
Read preview"Love is Blind" star Sarah Ann Bick said she and Jeramey Lutinski have discussed getting married now that season six is over. The couple got together after Lutinski broke things off with his fiancé, Laura Dadisman, toward the end of season six. Their relationship ended because Lutinski kept his feelings for Bick secret and met up with her after a night out — which upset Dadisman. Although Bick and Lutinski aren't married yet, nine couples have said "I do" on "Love is Blind" over the years. While the couple seems excited about their future together, Bick is also conscious that Dadisman was upset by the breakup.
Persons: , Sarah Ann Bick, Jeramey Lutinski, Lutinski, Laura Dadisman, Bick, Dadisman, Page, We've, Lutinski aren't, they're, Laura, I've, let's Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix
Gina Carano spoke about being fired from "The Mandalorian" in 2021 after an online backlash. The actor says that the show's lead, Pedro Pascal, tried to help her at the time. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGina Carano said "The Mandalorian" star Pedro Pascal tried to help her when she was dealing with online backlash as a result of her controversial comments regarding pronouns. "Representatives for Pedro Pascal didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
Persons: Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal, , Carano, Elon Musk's, Pascal, I'm, — Gina Carano 🕯, ostar,, hank y ou. Organizations: Service, Republican, Rangers, Empire Magazine, SyFy, Disney, Hollywood, Wars, Twitter Locations: Republic
Read previewWith Sony's "Madame Web" failing to ignite the box office, the actors from the Marvel movie are already distancing themselves from the Spider-Man adjacent project. "Madame Web" earned itself a lowly 12% critic's rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The star then suggested that the idea for "Madame Web" looked different when she originally signed onto the project. This isn't the first time a Sony Marvel movie has bombed spectacularly. Hopefully, they're more successful than "Madame Web," and "Morbius," because Sony can't afford any more Marvel misfires.
Persons: , Cassandra Web, Johnson, Ezekiel Sims, Tahar Rahim, Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Julia Cornwall, Sweeney, Audiences, Jared Leto, Kraven, Aaron Taylor, Tom Hardy, Marvel Organizations: Service, Marvel, Business, Los Angeles Times, Sony, Rotten, Hollywood, Sony Marvel
Melissa Barrera was fired from "Scream 7" after making comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict. Then Jenna Ortega dropped out over scheduling conflicts with "Wednesday." Last year, Spyglass Media fired one of the franchise's lead actors, Melissa Barrera, from the sequel, before costar Jenna Ortega dropped out. Barrera played Sam Carpenter, the daughter of the original Ghostface, Billy Loomis, in 2022's "Scream" (technically, "Scream 5") and its sequel, "Scream 6." Ortega played her sister, Tara.
Persons: Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Neve Campbell, , Ghostface hasn't, Barrera, Sam Carpenter, Billy Loomis, Ortega, Tara Organizations: Service, Spyglass Media, Business Locations: Israel, Gaza
Kate Middleton isn't the only one distorting reality online: the Oscars made a dog clap. AdvertisementIf Kate Middleton admitting to editing a photo of herself and her children made you question your grasp of reality, wait until you learn the truth about the dog clapping at the Oscars. The canine star played Snoop in "Anatomy of a Fall," which won best original screenplay at the 2024 Oscars. But according to host Jimmy Kimmel, Messi was too excited during the ceremony rehearsal to attend the live show. NO WAY MESSI CLAPPING AT THE OSCARS 😭 pic.twitter.com/3kCAjy5fkV — Rina (@bbblanchett) March 11, 2024This is Messi.
Persons: Kate Middleton isn't, Messi, , Kate Middleton, Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer, Snoop, Jimmy Kimmel, Kimmel, we'd, — Chris Gardner, pooch, Laura Martin Contini, Messi wasn't, ina Organizations: Service, Messi, YouTube, MESSI Locations: @chrissgardner
"I'm pretty sanguine, as it all went way, way better than I could have possibly drawn up." Do you have any defining memories of being on set with Guillermo del Toro? It took seven years for del Toro to convince anybody to finance a comic book franchise with me in it. Working with Del Toro is as irreverent an experience as you can get. On whether he’d return for a ‘Sons of Anarchy’ follow-upRon Perlman as Clay Morrow in "Sons of Anarchy."
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Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan 's "Oppenheimer." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChristopher Nolan's latest movie, "Oppenheimer," sees Irish actor Cillian Murphy play J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man responsible for leading the Manhattan Project and creating the atomic bomb for the United States during World War II. It also won seven awards at the 2024 BAFTAS, with Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. taking home awards for best actor and best supporting actor, respectively. As well as Oppenheimer's nuclear work, the film looks at the scientist's complex personal life, including his marriage to Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer, née Puening.
Persons: Cillian Murphy, J, Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, , Christopher Nolan's, He's, Robert Downey Jr, Katherine, Kitty, née Organizations: Service, Manhattan Locations: United States, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Japan
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