A bizarre scene unfolded on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame after a man, reportedly making money by offering photos with exotic snakes, ran from police. The LAPD Hollywood Division said officers tried contacting “Snake Señor” after finding him parading reptiles for tourist cash. When officers approached, he slipped away on foot and left the animals behind. Authorities safely rescued the snakes and delivered them to Los Angeles Animal Control. LAPD has not said whether the handler was arrested or cited.
Donald Gibb, best known for playing Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. Reports say he passed away in Texas after health complications. His son confirmed Gibb was at home with family when he died. Beyond Ogre, Gibb also appeared in films including Stripes and Conan the Barbarian.
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Harvey Weinstein’s third trial over allegations of rape involving actor and hairstylist Jessica Mann entered closing arguments in New York. The defense portrayed Mann as unreliable and questioned the credibility of her account, while prosecutors argued she was manipulated. Both sides laid out sharply different versions of a relationship that began in 2013, setting up a high-stakes jury decision.
Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch has become the subject of a viral video after a heated on-road exchange with a cyclist. The cyclist accused him of running multiple red lights, alleging he passed two other signals as well. Cumberbatch denied the claims, and the argument quickly spread online, igniting debate over what actually happened.
Michael Pennington, the British actor known for playing Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, has died at 82. Beyond the screen, he built a landmark stage career spanning more than 60 years, acclaimed especially for Shakespeare performances. Pennington also wrote books on theatre and travel, leaving a legacy that stretched far past the galaxy.
Jaafar Jackson’s Michael, released worldwide on April 24, is proving to be a record-breaker. After delivering the biggest ever opening for a biopic, the film is now on track to cross ₹50 crore in India in its third weekend. Internationally, it’s also nearing a major worldwide milestone, expected to pass $500 million soon.
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A new Planet of the Apes movie is in development, with Matt Shakman attached to direct an original story. The project is separate from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Josh Friedman is writing the script. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, even as the franchise rides the momentum of Kingdom’s success.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement that ends more than a year of bitter litigation tied to It Ends With Us. The dispute, heavily covered by the public, played out through escalating court filings as Lively’s allegations and Baldoni’s counterclaims gradually emerged, concluding the high profile legal chapter.
Hollywood actor and former football player Beau Starr, who portrayed Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 and Henry Hill’s father in Goodfellas, has died at 81 in Vancouver of natural causes. His brother confirmed his passing on April 24, after a career that began on the field with the New York Jets and later shifted to screen roles.
Bruce Willis’ family is reportedly preparing for an emotional farewell as he battles frontotemporal dementia. After his aphasia diagnosis worsened, the “Die Hard” star stepped back from acting. Now, the family has reportedly decided to donate his brain for scientific research, aiming to help researchers better understand and tackle the devastating condition.
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Antoine Fuqua, director of the biopic Michael, says translating Michael Jackson’s childhood and complicated relationship with Joe Jackson into film was “challenging.” He also shares how Jaafar Jackson was cast, describing a rare personal interaction that shaped the production. The movie also spotlights Michael’s emotional world, including his compassion for animals like his pet chimp Bubbles, adding depth beyond fame.
Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla saw a major boost on Saturday, finally crossing the ₹100 crore mark after a sustained run. It was up against Hollywood’s Michael, which released a week later on April 24. Despite the late entry, both films held steady through the weekend, signalling tougher competition ahead.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set the calendar for the 99th and 100th Oscars, the final ceremonies before the move to YouTube. Variety reports the 99th Oscars will air on March 14, 2027, with the 100th following on March 5, 2028, alongside updated eligibility and nomination timelines.
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders will vote Thursday on the company’s proposed $81 billion sale to Skydance-owned Paramount. If approved, the mega-merger could significantly reshape Hollywood’s studio landscape and influence the broader media industry, potentially changing how content is produced, distributed, and valued across platforms.
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Lionsgate Play is reshaping its India rollout by putting theaters before streaming. Starting September 2026, the platform plans to release 10–12 premium Hollywood films each year exclusively in cinemas first, then move them to its own streaming debut. The “theatrical-first” push is designed to boost visibility and engagement, creating a seamless path from cinema audiences to its platform.
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