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‎Four major cultural icons—Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Shaquille O’Neal—have been announced as part of the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame class. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed the new inductees this week, naming a diverse and star-studded group of 35 honorees across film, music, television, sports entertainment, and live performance. ‎ ‎ Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore and Shaquille O’Neal will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the 2026 inductee class. ‎John Nacion/Variety/Getty Images; Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images; Craig Barritt/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images ‎ ‎Miley Cyrus, Grammy-winning artist and chart-topping powerhouse, shared her heartfelt response to the announcement. Recalling memories from her early days in Los Angeles, she wrote about late-night walks on Hollywood Boulevard with her father and how surreal it feels to now be part of the iconic sidewalk. Her emotional tribute to ...

‎In October 2016, reality star Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in a terrifying heist that left the world stunned. Now, nearly a decade later, the case is heading to trial with 10 defendants facing charges. The SKIMS founder is scheduled to testify from April 28 to May 23, 2025, giving the public a deeper look into the traumatic experience and its aftermath. ‎ ‎' Kim Kardashian. ' ‎Amy Sussman/Getty Images ‎ ‎The Robbery: A Night of Horror ‎ ‎On the early morning of October 3, 2016, Kim Kardashian was staying at the No Address Hotel in Paris, where she was attending Paris Fashion Week. Alone in her room, wearing a bathrobe, Kim was ambushed by two men wearing hoods and jackets that read "Police." In her statement to authorities, Kim described how one of the robbers pointed a weapon at her and demanded that she reveal the location of her wedding ring, a $4 million piece from her then-husband, Kanye West. ‎ ‎The intruders restr...

‎An autopsy report on the dog found dead with actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Hackman, in their Santa Fe home suggests dehydration and starvation as the likely causes of the animal's death. The report, obtained by The Associated Press from the state Department of Agriculture's veterinary lab, indicates signs of partial mummification. Despite the severe decomposition, no evidence of trauma, poisoning, or infectious disease was found. ‎ ‎Gene Hackman and wife Betsy at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003. ‎Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage ‎ ‎The dog, a kelpie mix named Zinna, was one of three dogs belonging to the Hackman couple. Zinna's body was discovered in a crate in a bathroom closet near Betsy Hackman’s body, with two other dogs surviving the ordeal. Zinna’s stomach contained only small amounts of hair and bile, and the report noted that her stomach was largely empty. ‎ ‎The deaths of Gene and Betsy Hackman were ruled to be from natural causes. Gene Hackman, who ha...

Gene Hackman’s family believes carbon monoxide poisoning may have been the cause of his tragic death, according to his daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman. The beloved Hollywood actor was found deceased at his Santa Fe, New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Law enforcement officials initially stated there were no signs of foul play at the scene. ' Gene Hackman ' and wife ' Betsy Arakawa. ' Kevin Winter/Getty Images In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Elizabeth Jean Hackman shared that the family suspects carbon monoxide poisoning may have been involved. The family’s home, where they had lived since 2004, is reported to be a modern property, having been built in 2000. However, it remains unclear if there were any issues with the home’s gas system, such as leaks or prior service calls. Gene Hackman, who retired from acting years ago, had been living a quieter life with Betsy, pursuing his passions for writing and painting. Elizabeth did ...

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress best known for her role in Gossip Girl, passed away from natural causes, with police sources indicating that complications following a liver transplant may have contributed to her death, ABC News reported. The 39-year-old star was discovered unresponsive by her mother in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle on Wednesday morning, just after 8 a.m. local time. ' Michelle Trachtenberg. ' Getty Images for The Art of Ely Authorities confirmed to DailyMail.com that there is no suspicion of foul play, while TMZ reported that Trachtenberg had struggled with alcohol-related issues in the past. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the precise cause of death, according to the medical examiner's office. The police issued a statement detailing their response: "On February 26, 2025, at approximately 08:01 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place in the Midtown North precinct. Upon ...

Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her iconic roles as the devious Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and as Dawn Summers, Buffy’s determined younger sister in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at the age of 39. ' Gossip Girl ' and ' Buffy the Vampire Slayer ' actor Michelle Trachtenberg has died at 39. Richard Shotwell/Invision/Associated Press Trachtenberg's body was discovered in her New York City apartment early Wednesday morning by her mother, just after 8 a.m., as confirmed by Hollywood Above. Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester on ' Gossip Girl. ' Giovanni Rufino/The CW/Courtesy Everett A native New Yorker, Trachtenberg began her acting career at the age of three, making her first appearance in a Wisk detergent commercial. Throughout her childhood, she appeared in various TV series like The Adventures of Pete & Pete and films such as Harriet the Spy (1998). She became widely recognized for her role as Dawn Summer...

Wednesday night saw the start of another fire in Los Angeles, putting the famous Hollywood Bowl in jeopardy. Flames broke out in Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills around 5:30 p.m., earning the name Sunset Fire. The fire was expanding near Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame. The Magic Castle, a private magicians' club, is nearby, as are the Comedy Store, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the El Capitan Theatre, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Ovation Hollywood, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and the Bowl. ' The Hollywood Bowl. ' Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images "Due to the Sunset Fire, we have received evacuation orders and all Hollywood Bowl staff have safely evacuated the premises," the Hollywood Bowl wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday evening. "We extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect our community." Just before midnight, the Los Angeles Fire Department shared in an update...

In a lawsuit filed in New York this week, Hollywood publicist Steph Jones accused her former client, filmmaker and actor Justin Baldoni, of breach of contract. This comes just days after his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively filed a complaint against him for sexual harassment on the film's set. Justin Baldoni at the ' It Ends With Us ' New York Premiere on August 6 , 2024. John Nacion/Variety/Getty Images Baldoni, who directed and featured with Lively in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, has signed a one-year deal with Jones' public relations agency, Jonesworks, at a monthly cost of $25,000. Baldoni left Jones' business in August, just before It Ends With Us was released theatrically, and joined his publicist at Jonesworks, Jennifer Abel, at her newly founded public relations agency. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Court, also accuses Abel and publicist Melissa Nathan of conspiring in a smear campaign against Lively, cl...

Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment months after the two co-stars of It Ends With Us reportedly fell out. In the lawsuit, filed on Friday, December 20 and acquired by Us Weekly after being published online by TMZ and The New York Times, Lively accused Baldoni of conducting a "social manipulation" campaign against her in order to "destroy" her reputation. Blake Lively , Justin Baldoni. Jeff Spicer/Getty; Bryan Bedder/Getty Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, branded Lively's charges "completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious" in a statement to Us, saying that Lively brought the case to "fix her negative reputation" and "rehash a narrative" about the film's development. Freedman also alleged that Lively made "multiple demands and threats" while filming It Ends With Us, including "threatening not to show up to set, threatening not to promote the film, ultimately leadin...

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, co-star and director of It Ends With Us, for sexual harassment and an alleged organized effort to damage her image, according to a document acquired by Above. Baldoni's legal team responded, criticizing her "shameful," "serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its representatives." Blake Lively. RW/MediaPunch/IPx According to Lively's lawsuit, things were so terrible during production that an all-hands conference was called to discuss her allegations of a hostile work environment. According to the filing first obtained by TMZ, the demands made at that meeting included not showing nude videos or images of women to Lively; no more mentions of Baldoni's alleged previous "pornography addiction"; no more discussions about sexual experiences in front of Lively and others; no more mentions of cast and crew genitalia; and no more inquiries...

Jamie Foxx, an Oscar-winning actor, has spoken up about the medical emergency he had last year, disclosing that he suffered a brain hemorrhage that led to a stroke. The Hollywood actor discussed his health difficulties last year in a Netflix program titled "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was." Jamie Foxx in Netflix special ' What Had Happened Was... ' at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta , Georgia. Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2024 "It is a mystery," he said. "We still don't know exactly what happened to me." "On April 11, I had a nasty headache and begged my boy for aspirin. And I rapidly understood that when you have a medical issue, your lads don't know what the f**k to do," he said. "Before I could get the aspirin I went out," he said. "I don't remember 20 days." Foxx hailed his sister, whom he described as "4 foot 11 of nothing but pure love," for driving him across Atlanta to find a h...

Karoline Leavitt, President-elect Donald Trump's campaign press secretary, was named White House press secretary on Friday. Leavitt, 27, is now a spokeswoman for Trump's transition, and would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 years old when he acquired the job in Richard Nixon's administration in 1969, had previously held the honor. Karoline Leavitt is 27 and currently a spokesperson for Trump 's transition. MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images "Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," he said in a statement. "Karoline is smart, tough, and an excellent communicator. I am confident she will succeed at the platform and help relay our message to the American people as we work to make America great again." The White House press secretary is the administration's public...

Sylvester Stallone is the latest Hollywood star to support President-elect Donald Trump, calling the 2024 election winner the "second George Washington" at an awards dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Thursday night. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets actor Sylvester Stallone onstage at the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on November 14 , 2024 in Palm Beach , Florida. The annual event supports Grey Team , a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing military suicide . Joe Raedle/Getty Images Stallone praised the incoming president at the America First Policy Institute Gala in Palm Beach, comparing him to the eponymous character in his Oscar-winning film Rocky and Jesus Christ, before Trump entered the stage. In openly expressing his support for Trump, the actor joined a small but increasing roster of celebrity supporters of the next president, which includes Kelsey Grammer, Drea de Mateo, and Jack Paul, among other...

The ACLU of Southern California recognized Mark Ruffalo, Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Brittney and Cherelle Griner at the Bill of Rights Awards on Sunday. The event centered on Donald Trump's election victory and the battle for civil rights in the future. Mark Ruffalo attends the ACLU SoCal Bill Of Rights Dinner at The Beverly Hilton on November 10 in Beverly Hills. Monica Schipper/Getty Images During a speech at the Beverly Hilton, Ruffalo, a vocal advocate for Kamala Harris, said to the audience, "We got our asses kicked. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but you may need to spend some time in bed before that happens. It was difficult to come here." "The fact that we're here says a great deal about what we all care about in this life, and I want to appreciate you all for your values and the grief and the fear that you most acutely may be feeling as well, because I know I am," the singer went on. "We s...

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music giant whose extensive career included producing Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" album, creating award-winning film and television soundtracks, and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and hundreds of other recording artists, died at the age of 91. Quincy Jones. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Spotify Arnold Robinson, Jones' spokesman, said he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing," the family said in a statement. "And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him." Jones ascended from gang-related activities on Chicago's South Side to the pinnacle of show business, becoming one of the first Black CEOs to prosp...

Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in films such as "Young Frankenstein," "Tootsie," and "Mr. Mom," died, according to her management. She was 79. Teri Garr. Newsmakers/Getty Images Garr died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, more than two decades after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her manager Marc Gurvitz said CNN. She originally revealed her condition to the world in a 2002 CNN interview, hoping to raise awareness for others suffering from MS. "I think everybody is scared and frightened when they hear something like that," Garr said of receiving her diagnosis after seeing 11 doctors and having years of symptoms they couldn't explain. "That's because there's so much - you know, there's not a lot of information available about it. Many individuals are unaware that it is not as horrible as it appears. I mean, I'm moving on with my life." Garr, the daughter of a Broadway actress ...

Cameron Diaz, one of Hollywood's brightest performers, stepped away from the limelight in 2014. Now, 10 years later, Diaz is opening up about her decision to both leave and return. Cameron Diaz. Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit Diaz, who last appeared in 2014's Annie, stated at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit on Monday that she felt compelled to end her acting career. It felt like the appropriate thing to do to recover my own life, and I honestly didn't care about anything else. Nobody's opinion, success, offer, or anything else could make me reconsider my decision to take care of myself and establish the life I truly want." Diaz married Good Charlotte musician Benji Madden a decade ago and has two children, Raddix and Cardinal. In 2020, she and partner Katherine Power founded the clean wine company Avaline. Diaz is now poised to return to the big screen in Netflix's Back in Action starring Jamie Foxx, w...

Dylan O'Brien reflects on his audition for Frozen 2, which did not go as planned. The Saturday Night Live actor recently appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where he was asked about his unsuccessful audition for the 2019 animated sequel, in which Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel reprise their roles as sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively. Dylan O ' Brien. Sonia Recchia/Getty Images O'Brien stated that he did not go into the audition with high expectations of landing the job, "because I knew I probably wasn't going to get it." The actor did not reveal which character he auditioned for. "They're looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing," he explained to Seth Meyers about the musical. "And I didn't check, to be honest, probably either." The Teen Wolf alum admitted he "can't sing," but chose to apply since he doesn't "always feel like a real actor." Meyers wondered h...