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From petrol pump attendant to Dylan-feted rocker and Judd Apatow muse: the delightfully unlikely life of Graham Parker

Fifty years ago Parker was hailed as rock’s next big thing, but he picked a different path: cult records, a Hollywood diversion, an aversion to stardom. Ahead of a UK tour, he looks back at his strange trajectory

The Guardian - UK

Madonna eyes Angelina Jolie’s $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion after virtual tour. Inside the historic Hollywood estate once owned by Cecil B. DeMille

Madonna has reportedly shown interest in Angelina Jolie’s $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion, with the singer’s representatives arranging a virtual tour of the historic estate. The lavish California property, once owned by Hollywood filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, features a Beaux-Arts mansion, pool, guest house, studio and sweeping views of the…

The Economic Times

Before he became Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood faced Hollywood rejection, worked blue-collar jobs and survived a near-disaster at sea

Clint Eastwood's early life involved manual labor and military service before Hollywood. He faced early career setbacks but found success on television's Rawhide. Italian Westerns then propelled him to international stardom and creative independence. Dirty Harry solidified his iconic status and led to directing opportunities. Eastwood evolved into an Oscar-winning…

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Salma Hayek could not speak English, drive, or know she needed an agent when she came to Hollywood. She now has a $200 million fortune

Salma Hayek's journey in Hollywood began with limited English skills and no representation. Despite significant challenges, she emerged as a prominent actress and producer, with her major break occurring in the 1995 film Desperado. Hayek later produced and took on the lead role in the critically acclaimed biopic Frida, and…

The Economic Times

In the 1970s, actor Robert Stack owned California acreage that included a private game preserve; his unusual landholding offered a glimpse into Hollywood's forgotten ranch culture

In the 1970s, while Robert Stack was already a familiar face on American television, the actor owned an unusual piece of California real estate far removed from Hollywood's studio lots and city life. Stack had acreage in the Sacramento area that included a private game preserve and duck club, according…

The Times of India

Someone Disrespected Dolly Parton In A Major Way Just Days After Her Passing, And Fans Are Furious

A piece of Dolly Parton’s Hollywood legacy was deliberately damaged just days after the singer passed away at the age of 80.

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In 1998, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek donated 74 Hollywood Hills acres worth $2 million, nearly doubling local parkland and protecting trails and a wildlife corridor for deer and coyotes

Game show icon Alex Trebek generously contributed seventy-four acres of land in the Hollywood Hills. This remarkable donation has almost doubled the available public parkland and safeguarded a crucial wildlife corridor. Dubbed Trebek Open Space, the area links to adjacent protected lands and features trails frequented by hikers and horse…

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Patricia Heaton's Secret MAGA Network of Hollywood Conservatives Unravelled by IRS Pressure

Patricia Heaton says Hollywood conservatives built a secret network of up to 3,000 members using an 'FOA' code, until an IRS demand for their names threatened its secrecy.

International Business Times UK

Dolly Parton Walk of Fame Star Defaced by Vandal Who Also Stole Fans' Tribute Flowers Days After Death

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was scratched over, and mourners' flowers were removed a week after her death, with officials now rushing a replacement to be ready by Friday.

International Business Times UK

Actress Eve Arden left Hollywood’s smog for a California farm, joining a forgotten era when stars owned working land outside Los Angeles

In June 1971, actress Eve Arden and her husband, actor Brooks West, were living a life that placed them far from the image of Hollywood most people associated with them. In a United Press International column written by Hollywood correspondent Vernon Scott and published in the Perry Daily Journal on…

The Times of India

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Scratched Over: Family With Flowers Finds Heartbreaking Vandalism

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was apparently vandalised after it was cleared for planned repair work.

International Business Times UK

Hollywood actor Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933; his family later donated 74 acres as a wildlife preserve and effectively gave another 220 acres for parkland

The former ranch of Hollywood star Joel McCrea has been transformed into a haven for wildlife conservation. His family generously donated the estate to establish a wildlife sanctuary and parkland. The area is home to unique native flora and stunning rock formations. Additionally, the historic ranch structures were handed over…

The Times of India

MAGA Hercules star Kevin Sorbo says he left California for Florida for three reasons

Trump supporter left Hollywood seven years ago

The Independent UK

The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules

The Oscar statuette is a piece of American culture

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Mel Gibson apologises after video mocking sign language interpreter goes viral

Hollywood actor said that there was “no intended maliciousness” as clips of him mimicking American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter circulated online

The Independent UK

Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood faces ‘a huge crisis’

Reviewing a record 4,500 entries, organizers found filmmakers turning increasingly toward global issues like war, migration, climate change, and democratic strain

The Guardian - UK

‘Not just Hollywood crap’: Mike Leigh on the East End communist who brought world cinema to the UK

A new season celebrates Contemporary Films and its founder Charles Cooper, who bet on Britain taking to Ingmar Bergman, Yasujiro Ozu, Satyajit Ray – and a young Mike Leigh

Latin Times

Bugs Bunny Is Still America's Favorite Looney Tune as 'Coyote vs. Acme' Scores at the Box Office

Warner Bros. once decided that Coyote vs. Acme was worth more sitting on a shelf than playing in movie theaters. American audiences are now providing some evidence to the contrary. The rescued Looney Tunes movie opened to approximately $15.5 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, landing at…

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Donald Trump and 'fantastic' Jon Voight craft plan to save 'disaster' Hollywood

President Donald Trump praised his special envoy, "fantastic" Jon Voight, as he slammed Hollywood as a "complete and total disaster".

International Business Times UK

MAGA Actress Patricia Heaton Reveals Secret Hollywood Code Used by Conservatives To Find Allies During Obama Era

Patricia Heaton discusses 'Friend of Abe', a secret code used by conservative actors in Hollywood to identify like-minded individuals, fostering a safe space for political discourse.

The Times of India

In 1965, Bob Hope bought a 212-acre former Hollywood movie ranch; after thousands of Westerns were filmed there, plans emerged to turn much of it into a park

In 1965, comedian and actor Bob Hope bought Corriganville, a 212-acre former Hollywood movie ranch in Simi Valley, California. The property had spent decades serving the film industry, providing locations for thousands of films, television programmes and commercials. It also operated as a tourist attraction, where visitors could explore Western-style…

The Guardian - US

Summer box office 2026: what can we learn from the hits and misses?

It was a bumper season for Hollywood, almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with Tom Holland blockbusters winning out, but there was still a string of disappointments

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'You can be true to the character all you want but you've got to...' - The deeper life lesson from the Hollywood star about knowing who you are when the spotlight fades

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: Julia Roberts, a celebrated actress, achieved fame with 'Pretty Woman' and 'Erin Brockovich'. Her career showcases versatility across various film genres and roles. The actress emphasizes staying true to oneself amidst external pressures and expectations. Roberts' enduring legacy is built on her acting…

The Times of India

In 1941, comedian Jack Oakie bought a California ranch; decades later his widow fought to save its last 9 acres from development

In 1937, actress Barbara Stanwyck built a roughly 6,000-square-foot residence on a hilltop in Northridge, in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The house was part of Marwyck Ranch, a roughly 130-acre thoroughbred breeding and training operation associated with Stanwyck and her business partner and agent, Zeppo Marx. The home's architectural…

Inverse

4 Years Later, Halo Might Be Getting A Hollywood Reboot

Microsoft is aggressively pursuing screen adaptations of its biggest gaming properties, including another attempt at Halo.

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