Nation Jul 10 Prosecution and defense give opening statements to jury at Alec Baldwin's trial A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.” Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson said that before the shooting, Baldwin…
Arts Jul 09 Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" went off and killed her in 2021.
Arts Jun 29 Martin Mull, comedian and actor in 'Arrested Development' and 'Fernwood Tonight,' dies at 80 Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday.
Arts May 19 Sean 'Diddy' Combs admits to beating ex-girlfriend Cassie Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”…
Arts Dec 16 Autopsy report shows actor Matthew Perry died from effects of ketamine Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor released Friday.
Arts Dec 13 Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, star of 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61 Braugher's publicist Jennifer Allen said he died Monday at age 61.
Economy Nov 08 Hollywood's actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike after nearly four months Hollywood’s actors union reached a tentative deal with studios Wednesday to end its strike, bringing an end to months of labor strife that ground the entertainment industry to a historic halt.
Arts Oct 19 Hollywood's actors strike persists as it nears 100 days LOS ANGELES (AP) — Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history. The strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists hits its 100th day on…
Politics Oct 02 Late-night shows return after writers strike, actors resume talks that could end their standoff Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike. John Oliver returned to his "Last Week Tonight" with a full-throated endorsement of the strike and its successful outcome.
Nation Sep 26 Hollywood actors vote to strike against video game makers in ongoing labor dispute Some of the same issues are at play in the video game negotiations as in the broader actors strike that has shut down Hollywood for months, including wages, safety measures and protections on the use of artificial intelligence.