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A Casino.org data review of celebrity appearances at Knicks games during the 2026 playoffs finds that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner correlate with higher Knicks scoring and win rates when courtside, Spike Lee’s presence aligns with strong Knicks wins, while Jon Stewart and Suni Lee are linked to losses; other high-profile Knicks fans like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan weren’t part of the dataset.
Celebrities like Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet joined Knicks fans in Philadelphia for Game 3 of the second‑round playoff series, as the Knicks pulled off a victory over the 76ers.
Spike Lee says he loves the Michael Jackson biopic Michael and rejects critics for omitting abuse allegations, arguing the film’s timeline ends in 1988 and wouldn’t cover later accusations; reports note a settlement clause barred depiction of an accuser, and colman domingo hinted a possible Part 2 could address subsequent events.
Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael biopic for not including the 1993 child-sexual-abuse claims, arguing the film’s timeline ends in 1988 and cannot incorporate later accusations; director Antoine Fuqua says any exploration of the allegations will come in a potential sequel, noting the film was revised with additional shooting to shape the ending and that Lionsgate has discussed splitting the project into two parts as the Michael Jackson story extends beyond the current film.
Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic on CNN, explaining that the film covers Jackson’s life up to 1988 and thus omits the later abuse allegations; he said he loved Michael and watched the movie twice. The project reportedly underwent major overhauls after the Jackson estate's intervention, adding shooting days and reworking the ending, delaying its release to 2026 and prompting talk of a possible sequel.
Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael against critics who argue the film should have included allegations of child sexual abuse. He says the movie’s timeline ends in 1988, before the first accusation, so including later allegations wouldn’t fit the story. The ending was also rewritten after a settlement clause restricted depicting or mentioning one accuser. Despite the controversy, the film has performed strongly at the box office, with about $97.5 million domestic debut and $423 million worldwide to date.
The 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy was a box-office hit and won Best Picture, but decades later its portrayal of racism has drawn sharp criticism and backlash, with critics like Spike Lee arguing it’s outdated and not representative of real schooling in film, leading to ongoing reassessments that label the movie as overrated or controversial in today’s context.
The 2026 Oscars debut the Best Casting category after years of lobbying, with veteran casting director Kim Taylor-Coleman explaining the process, the critical role casting plays in shaping a film, and how inaugural nominees mix veteran stars with fresh faces and street casting. The interview covers how the category was presented to the Academy, the collaboration with directors like Spike Lee, and even anecdotes about casting for Kanye West’s HBO pilot, underscoring a long-overdue recognition of casting as core filmmaking.
At the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, Spike Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater with Palestinian flag badges and Kyrie Irving wore a Wear the Peace 'PRESS' shirt honoring Gaza journalists, in a pro-Palestinian display amid the Gaza war; there were no disruptions during the game, and Israeli player Deni Avdija competed for Team World.
London-born actor Delroy Lindo earned a surprise Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination, part of a record 16-nod haul for his project, underscoring his long-running, career-boosting collaboration with Spike Lee and his evolution from a memorable face to a belated leading man. The piece also traces his Windrush-era roots, his ambivalent view of the UK, and his ongoing interest in Black British stories that span stage and screen.
Delroy Lindo, 73, earned his first Oscar nomination for Sinners, a milestone that ends a decades-long run of acclaimed work punctuated by notable snubs (including Spike Lee’s Malcolm X in 1992 and Da 5 Bloods in 2020). He told Entertainment Weekly he was “profoundly disappointed, frankly” by past Oscar chatter, but he and Spike Lee persisted. Sinners leads with 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Original Screenplay, while Lindo’s nomination caps a career that also features roles in Crooklyn, Clockers, Inside Man, Get Shorty and The Cider House Rules.
Delroy Lindo earned a shock Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Black vampire horror Sinners, marking the 73-year-old actor’s first Academy nod after decades of acclaimed work and notable Spike Lee collaborations; the piece praising his nuanced, emotionally charged performance—highlighted by a harrowing monologue about injustice—while noting Mescal’s non-nomination, framing Lindo’s recognition as a rare, well-deserved moment for Black cinema.
Delroy Lindo earned his first Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor) at age 73 for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a milestone he discussed after previously expressing profound disappointment over past snubs; the nomination comes as Sinners enjoyed strong awards-season buzz and global box office success, with Coogler and critics praising Lindo’s performance.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., renowned for his role as Clay Davis in 'The Wire' and his collaborations with Spike Lee, has died at age 71, with his cause of death not disclosed.
American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his role as Clay Davis in The Wire and appearances in Spike Lee films, has died at age 71. His career spanned over 125 credits, including roles in Veep and films like Goodfellas, with a distinctive deep voice and memorable performances. Whitlock was celebrated for his talent and personality, leaving a lasting legacy in film and television.