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us-news21 days ago•33 min saved

Faizon Love Goes to Florida Court in Wheelchair Over Child-Support Contempt

Elf actor Faizon Love, 58, appeared in a Florida court in a wheelchair for an initial hearing on an outstanding warrant tied to a child-support case, facing two contempt charges over about $250,000 in arrears. His lawyers say he cannot currently afford the $2,500 monthly payments due to financial hardship, and the judge gave him until July 1 to file a financial statement. The ex-wife alleges nonpayment and earnings claims, while Love has a history of prior arrests.

via New York Post|

#actors #arrest #child-support

entertainment22 days ago•16 min saved

All My Children alum Paul Avery and wife perish in New Jersey house fire

Paul Avery, 81, known for All My Children and founder/executive editor of Ridge View Echo, and his wife Sheila Garry Avery died after a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey. Firefighters rescued them but they passed away; the cause is under investigation. Their daughter Kyle confirmed the tragedy. Avery’s life także spanned acting on TV, a stint in the 1978 Superman film, Vietnam service as a helicopter crew chief, and later work in journalism before caregiving his wife after her 2018 stroke.

via Page Six|

#actors #all-my-children #celebrity-deaths

entertainment1 month ago•25 min saved

AI Impersonation Scam Targets Actors in Hollywood Casting

Fraudsters impersonate famous casting directors to lure aspiring actors into paying fake union fees and onboarding costs, sometimes using AI-generated voices and polished messages. The scheme exploits the online shift in casting, prompting industry groups to launch anti-scam efforts as experts warn AI could amplify this threat in the entertainment world.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#actors #ai #casting-scam

fashion1 month ago•20 min saved

Cannes red carpet proves age is a fashion advantage

The Cannes Film Festival celebrated women over 50 with standout red-carpet looks, including Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett and Sharon Stone, continuing a long tradition of honoring aging grandes dames and offering style lessons from 10 veteran actresses.

via The Washington Post|

#actors #aging #cannes-film-festival

entertainment2 months ago•38 min saved

Law & Order: The Show That Launched a Long List of A-List Careers

The Hollywood Reporter surveys how Law & Order has long served as a rite of passage and talent incubator, profiling now‑famous actors who got early guest or supporting roles on the series since 1990. The piece highlights stars from Chadwick Boseman and Timothée Chalamet to Bradley Cooper, Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and many others, illustrating the franchise’s reputation for launching successful careers across film and TV through memorable on‑screen moments and anecdotes.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#actors #breakthrough #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•22 min saved

Adam Scott Unleashes a Cantankerous Hero in Hokum

In a Washington Post interview, Adam Scott discusses expanding beyond his comedy roots into darker, cantankerous roles in the Irish horror Hokum, reflecting on his career from Parks and Recreation to Severance and sharing personal thoughts on mortality as he broadens his acting range.

via The Washington Post|

#actors #adam-scott-actor #celebrity

obituaries3 months ago•16 min saved

Buffy alum Nicholas Brendon dies at 54 in his sleep

Nicholas Brendon, best known as Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died in his sleep at age 54; the cause of death was not disclosed and his family said they were heartbroken.

via The Washington Post|

#actors #buffy-the-vampire-slayer #nicholas-brendon

entertainment4 months ago•15 min saved

Miscast Masterclass: 14 Roles Where Stars Missed The Mark

New York Times highlights 14 miscasts across decades, showing that even top stars can stumble when a role doesn’t fit. The list includes McConaughey in Interstellar, Pattinson in Die My Love, Lively in The Town, Yeoh in Wicked, Mescal in Gladiator II, and more, with readers invited to vote on the worst casting choice.

via The New York Times|

#actors #casting #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•20 min saved

Actors Discuss Breaking In, Rejection, and Taking Risks

Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#actors #career #challenges

world6 months ago•2 min saved

UK actors threaten strike over AI concerns

UK actors' union Equity voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning to protect their likenesses from AI exploitation, signaling potential industrial action and negotiations for new protections amid growing industry concerns about AI's impact on performers' rights.

via The Guardian|

#actors #ai #digital-scanning

entertainment6 months ago•4 min saved

Neil Newbon Criticizes AI in Gaming Performance, Calls for Wealth Redistribution

Neil Newbon criticizes the use of AI in video game performances, emphasizing that AI-generated voices are dull and undermine actors' livelihoods, advocating for fair compensation and authentic human performances in gaming.

via PCGamesN|

#actors #ai #entertainment

industry-news8 months ago•4 min saved

Broadway Musicians and Actors Avoid Strike with New Agreements

Broadway actors will receive a 3% annual pay increase over three years under a new contract, which also includes improved health benefits, paid personal days, and limits on consecutive workdays, following negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League. The contract is subject to member approval by October 30, with potential retroactive pay increases and other industry improvements.

via Playbill|

#actors #broadway #industry-news

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Broadway Musicians and Actors Weigh Strike Amid Negotiations

Broadway musicians and actors are considering strikes due to unresolved contract negotiations, which could disrupt NYC's theater scene despite a record-breaking season, as they seek better wages, healthcare, and job protections amid rising costs and stalled talks.

via Gothamist|

#actors #broadway #musicians

entertainment9 months ago•6 min saved

Broadway Actors Prepare for Possible Strike This Fall

Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.

via The New York Times|

#actors #broadway #entertainment

entertainment10 months ago•6 min saved

Actors Who Nailed Their Fake Body Parts in Movies and TV

The article lists 17 actors who used prosthetic body parts such as boobs and penises for various roles in film and television, highlighting the behind-the-scenes efforts to create realistic or scene-appropriate appearances.

via BuzzFeed|

#actors #entertainment #film-and-tv