# Hollywood

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# that 70s show

That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson found guilty of rape in retrial

The charges date to when Masterson was at the height of his fame, starring on Fox’s That ’70s Show.

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Jun 1st 2023, 7:04 AM

Last month

May 2023

# May the fourth be with you

Carrie Fisher to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Star Wars Day

Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd, will accept the star on behalf of her late mother.

9.6k

May 4th 2023, 8:21 AM

# Strike

US late-night talk shows to go off air as Hollywood writers strike

The strike means late-night shows are expected to grind to a halt immediately, while television series and movies scheduled for release later this year and beyond could face major delays.

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Updated

May 2nd 2023, 12:39 PM

# cliffhanger

Hollywood writers strike looms as deadline to resolve dispute nears

Late-night shows could immediately grind to a halt, while TV series and movies scheduled for release later this year and beyond could face major delays.

11.4k

May 1st 2023, 7:35 AM

This year

2023

# Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein returns to New York prison system after spending nearly two years in LA jail

The disgraced Hollywood producer will be housed at the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, New York.

18.0k

Apr 12th 2023, 10:47 PM

# hollywood report

Oscars countdown: Champagne carpets and behind the scenes of the winners' press room

As rain arrives in LA, the Irish Oscar hopefuls are on a two-day countdown.

8.7k

Mar 10th 2023, 6:46 PM

# Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison by LA court

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in New York.

35.9k

Feb 23rd 2023, 7:52 PM

# RIP

Actress Gina Lollobrigida, an icon of the Golden Age of Hollywood, dies aged 95

The actress was named ‘the most beautiful woman in the world’ during her silver screen heyday.

21.9k

Jan 16th 2023, 1:04 PM

Last year

2022

Voices

Aoife Martin: We'll always have Casablanca - one of the Hollywood greats

Our columnist looks at the classic movie that is 80 years old this year.

8.9k

Dec 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial

It is Weinstein’s second criminal trial.

14.6k

Dec 20th 2022, 7:10 AM

# Hollywood

Banshees of Inisherin tops Golden Globes nominations with eight

The movie picked up eight nods, including for its star Colin Farrell, director Martin McDonagh, and for best comedy or musical.

24.1k

Dec 12th 2022, 2:29 PM

# Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein left women terrified for their careers if they stood up to him, court hears

Already a serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction in New York, the 70-year-old former movie mogul now faces a trial in Los Angeles.

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Updated

Oct 25th 2022, 7:26 AM

# me too

Kevin Spacey cleared in New York sexual assault civil case

The plaintiff was 14 at the time of the alleged assault in Manhattan in 1986, while Spacey was 26

29.2k

Oct 20th 2022, 10:28 PM

# RIP

'Murder, She Wrote' star Angela Lansbury dies aged 96

Her family released a statement to US media Tuesday evening.

55.3k

Updated

Oct 11th 2022, 9:34 PM

# Sanctions

Russia bans Ben Stiller, Sean Penn from country for their Ukraine support

The actors are banned from entering Russia “on a permanent basis”, the Russian foreign ministry said.

19.9k

Sep 6th 2022, 3:31 PM

# Crash

Coroner determines actress Anne Heche died due to smoke inhalation and burns

Heche’s vehicle collided with a residence in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles and became “engulfed in flames”.

29.9k

Aug 18th 2022, 3:14 PM

# Brain Injury

Actress Anne Heche ‘peacefully taken off life support’ nine days after car crash

The 53-year-old died from her injuries nine days after she was involved in a fiery car crash.

31.3k

Aug 15th 2022, 8:09 AM

# Hollywood

Academy says Will Smith was asked but refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap

Smith could face expulsion from the Academy for the open-handed slap.

45.3k

Mar 31st 2022, 7:22 AM

# Hollywood

Will Smith says sorry to Chris Rock over Oscars slap as Academy launches probe

Smith was named best actor shortly after he hit Chris Rock over a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.

53.3k

Mar 29th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Hollywood scam

Hollywood actor jailed for $650 million (€567.1m) movie ponzi scheme

Zachary Horwitz was jailed for 20 years, and ordered by Judge Mark Scarsito to repay $230 million to his victims.

93.9k

Feb 15th 2022, 8:27 AM

# RIP

Pioneering Black movie star Sidney Poitier dies at 94

The celebrated actor became the first Black star nominated for an Academy Award in 1958.

23.7k

Jan 7th 2022, 3:50 PM

All time

Voices

Larry Donnelly: We all have movies that we watch over and over again - so here are my top 10

A self-confessed ‘ignoramus’ about pop culture, even Larry Donnelly has his own festive film favourites.

46.8k

Dec 25th 2021, 5:00 PM

# film and tv

Behind-the-scenes Hollywood workers vote to authorise strike

It is the first time such action has been voted for in the organisation’s 128-year history.

8.3k

Oct 5th 2021, 6:51 AM

# Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The disgraced Hollywood mogul made his first court appearance in California today.

13.2k

Jul 21st 2021, 10:50 PM

# Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty, star of Deliverance and Superman, dies aged 83

Beatty received only one Oscar nomination, as supporting actor for his role as corporate executive Arthur Jensen in 1976′s Network.

18.0k

Jun 14th 2021, 11:37 AM

# New Zealand

Plans for movie on New Zealand mosque attacks criticised

Rose Byrne is reportedly set to play Jacinda Ardern in a film about the response to the Christchurch mosque attacks.

21.1k

Jun 11th 2021, 9:05 AM

# RIP

Tributes paid following death of Beethoven and Midnight Run actor Charles Grodin

The actor died yesterday aged 86.

32.2k

May 19th 2021, 9:46 AM

# you really like me

Quiz: How well do remember these famous Oscar moments?

Tonight’s ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles will be restricted to 170 people as the pandemic rolls on.

33.4k

Apr 25th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Golden Globes

Golden Globes group ousts senior member over BLM email

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association board, which hands out the Golden Globe awards, says Phil Berk has been removed from the group.

20.2k

Apr 21st 2021, 10:48 AM

# armie hammer

Actor Armie Hammer accused of raping woman in Los Angeles

A spokesperson for the Call Me By Your Name star said he “undermines and refutes” the allegation.

55.9k

Mar 18th 2021, 9:43 PM

# Tinseltown

Golden Globes to launch pandemic-era Hollywood awards season

Normal People is nominated for Best Limited Series, with star Daisy Edgar-Jones also securing a nomination.

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Updated

Feb 28th 2021, 7:47 PM

# project

Hollywood star's Wrexham takeover a step closer

Ryan Reynolds’ plans have received approval from a financial regulator.

4.6k

Feb 5th 2021, 10:29 PM

# RIP

'One of the funniest of all time': Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman dies aged 94

Millions of viewers knew the actor as the self-absorbed neighbour Phyllis in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

30.8k

Jan 28th 2021, 8:26 AM

Voices

Opinion: Wild Mountain Thyme does what Hollywood has always done - sells 'Oirland' to Irish America

Film lecturer Dr Seán Crosson says we have often been offended by the portrayal of Ireland on screen, but that Hollywood isn’t aiming such movies at us.

26.4k

Nov 16th 2020, 8:00 PM