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Hollywood raises copyright alarm over ByteDance's new AI video tool
Hollywood is up in arms against a new artificial intelligence (AI) video model, Seedance 2.0, from Chinese tech giant ByteDance.
'Blatant infringement': SAG-AFTRA condemns Seedance 2.0 AI videos
The Hollywood actors' union SAG-AFTRA has condemned the use of its members' likenesses in AI-generated videos made with a new model called Seedance 2.0.
'It's Always Sunny...' actor Shelly Desai dies at 90
Shelly Desai, a Hollywood character actor best known for his roles in the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and TNT's Men of A Certain Age, has died at the age of 90.
Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin fest over jury's Gaza comments
Acclaimed Indian author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) over "unconscionable statements" made by the jury regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke to voice 'The Amazing Maurice'
The voice cast of the upcoming animated film The Amazing Maurice - Waters of Life has been announced.
'Sentimental Value' review: Poetic, tender tale of family trauma
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, which has received a whopping nine nominations at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, arrived on Mubi on Friday.
Tom Cruise-Brad Pitt's AI fight video triggers alarm in Hollywood
Hollywood studios have demanded that the Chinese tech company ByteDance immediately stop infringing on copyright with its new AI video tool, Seedance 2.0.
Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek crosses $2M
A GoFundMe campaign set up for the family of late Hollywood actor James Van Der Beek has raised an impressive $2 million.
Van Der Beek almost got nothing from 'Dawson's Creek' residuals
Hollywood actor James Van Der Beek, who passed away on Wednesday after a battle with colorectal cancer at 48, had reportedly received very little in residuals from the hit series Dawson's Creek.
James Van Der Beek's ex-wife pens emotional tribute to actor
Heather McComb, the former wife of late actor James Van Der Beek, has penned a heartfelt tribute to him.
Farhan Akhtar to play Ravi Shankar in Beatles biopic
Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood debut with a role that explores the convergence of Indian classical music and British rock.
Steven Spielberg donates to James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and his wife, actor Kate Capshaw, have donated $25,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for James Van Der Beek's family.
'Spider-Noir' teaser: Nicolas Cage starrer gets premiere date
The upcoming live-action series Spider-Noir, featuring Nicolas Cage as The Spider, will release on May 27 on Prime Video.
Zayn Malik's 'never in love' remark about Gigi sparks debate
In a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, former One Direction member Zayn Malik revealed that he was "never in love" with supermodel Gigi Hadid during their six-year-long relationship.
India's 'most expensive' film 'Varanasi' still cheaper than Amazon's 'Citadel'?
The upcoming film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is creating a huge buzz ahead of its 2027 release.
Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni fail to reach a settlement; trial likely
Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni failed to reach a settlement in their ongoing legal dispute during a court-mandated mediation session on Wednesday.
'Elle': When James Van Der Beek's final role premieres
Hollywood actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson's Creek, has passed away after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48.
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the Hollywood actor best known for his role in the popular US teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died at the age of 48.
Brad Pitt's 'F1' sequel in the works, producer confirms
A sequel to the hit Formula 1 movie, F1, starring Brad Pitt, is in development, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed to the BBC.
'Chicken Shop Date' star Amelia Dimoldenberg lands big Hollywood break
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the popular YouTube interview series Chicken Shop Date, is set to make her feature film debut in a romantic comedy.
Big Oscars change: No more screenings for members
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced it will no longer host post-nomination screenings for Oscar-nominated films.
'Marty Supreme' becomes A24's highest-grosser ever with $148.8M haul
The critically acclaimed film Marty Supreme has officially become A24's highest-grossing movie of all time with a global box office gross of $148.8 million.
Margot Robbie reveals receiving gift telling her to 'eat less'
Hollywood actor Margot Robbie recently revealed that a male co-star once gave her a shocking gift.
Marc Anthony breaks silence on Beckham family's ongoing feud
Renowned singer Marc Anthony has finally spoken up about the ongoing feud within the Beckham family.
Who was Blake Garrett? Former child actor dies at 33
Blake Garrett, the former child actor who rose to fame for his role as Plug in the family comedy How to Eat Fried Worms, has died at 33.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death out; was battling rectal cancer
Hollywood actor and two-time Emmy winner, Catherine O'Hara, died at the age of 71 on January 30.
'Gossip Girl' star Taylor Momsen rules out acting comeback
Taylor Momsen, the former actor who shot to fame in Hollywood with How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Gossip Girl, has ruled out a return to acting.
Brad Pitt's 'Cliff Booth' gets first teaser during SuperBowl
The first teaser for Netflix's upcoming film The Adventures of Cliff Booth was unveiled during the Super Bowl on February 8 (US time).
DGA Awards 2026: Paul Thomas Anderson wins top honor
Director Paul Thomas Anderson bagged the top honor at the 78th Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards on Saturday (local time).
'Predator: Badlands' heads to OTT: Release date, plot, cast
The sci-fi action film Predator: Badlands, which hit Indian theaters three months ago, is finally making its way to streaming platforms.
Bianca Censori breaks silence on infamous Venice boat incident
Bianca Censori, the wife of rapper Ye (Kanye West), has addressed the infamous August 2023 Venice boat incident involving alleged explicit public behavior.
Busfield indicted in child abuse case, lawyer calls it 'concerning'
Timothy Busfield, the 68-year-old Hollywood actor, has been indicted on four felony counts of criminal sexual contact with a child.
Austin Butler to play Lance Armstrong in upcoming biopic
Austin Butler, the Oscar-nominated actor from Elvis, will portray disgraced cycling legend Lance Armstrong in an upcoming film directed by Edward Berger, reported Deadline.
Rapper Lil Jon's son Nathan found dead at 27
American rapper Lil Jon (born Jonathan Smith) has confirmed that his son, Nathan Smith, has passed away.
'Stranger Things' actor Natalia Dyer joins Amazon's 'Goodbye Girl'
After the global success of Stranger Things, actor Natalia Dyer has signed her next project.
Elizabeth Debicki calls 'Once Upon...in Hollywood' sequel a 'dream'
British actor Elizabeth Debicki has recently completed filming for David Fincher's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth.
'The Exorcist': Laurence Fishburne joins Scarlett Johansson-led reboot
Hollywood actor Laurence Fishburne has been roped in for the upcoming The Exorcist reboot, reported Variety.
BLACKPINK's Lisa to lead Netflix rom-com
Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actor Lisa from the global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is set to lead a new romantic comedy for Netflix.
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion now available for weddings
Disneyland has opened the gates of its iconic Haunted Mansion for weddings, starting from July 2026.
Who is Peter Attia? Celebrity doctor in Epstein email controversy
Dr. Peter Attia, a renowned longevity medicine expert and recent CBS News contributor, is facing backlash over his emails with Jeffrey Epstein.
Kelly Clarkson's plans after retiring from hosting
After seven successful seasons, Kelly Clarkson recently announced that the current season of The Kelly Clarkson Show would be its last.
'Lucky to be alive': Britney Spears on family treatment
Pop icon Britney Spears has opened up about her tumultuous relationship with her family, admitting that she feels "lucky to be alive" after their treatment.
Claire Foy reveals she's been living with gut parasites
The Crown actor Claire Foy recently opened up about her health struggles on the Table Manners podcast.
SZA to perform at Michael Rubin's Super Bowl party
SZA, the Grammy-winning artist, will be taking the stage at Fanatics's Super Bowl 2026 party.
Bella Hadid pulled over before boyfriend's public intoxication arrest
Supermodel Bella Hadid was reportedly pulled over by police shortly before her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, was arrested for public intoxication.
Harry Styles announces surprise concert amid ticket price backlash
British singer-songwriter Harry Styles has announced a surprise one-night-only concert at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Badshah to become 1st Indian rapper in NBA All-Star game
Indian hip-hop star Badshah has been confirmed for the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2026, becoming the first Indian rapper to participate in the event.
Amazon to test in-house AI tools for film and TV
Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up to put its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for film and television production to the test.
Timothy Busfield replaced in 'Law & Order' amid abuse charges
David Zayas has been confirmed to replace Timothy Busfield in an upcoming episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Scarlett Johansson named in Lively, Baldoni case
An audio recording has recently emerged, adding a new dimension to the ongoing legal battle between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Is an 'F1' sequel coming?
The recent press day for Apple TV saw questions about a potential sequel to the record-breaking sports film, F1.
Meet Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Company has appointed its theme parks chief, Josh D'Amaro, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Sarah Ferguson's charity shuts down amid Epstein links
A spokesperson for author Sarah Ferguson's charity organization, Sarah's Trust, has announced its closure.
Who's Katie Leung? 'Harry Potter' star steals spotlight in 'Bridgerton'
Katie Leung (38), who played Cho Chang in the Harry Potter franchise, has now joined the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 as Lady Araminta Gun.