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Pamela Anderson Wants to Change Her Name

But 'they won't let me' be Pamela Hyytiäinen, actor claims

(Newser) - Pamela Anderson says that, if it were up to her, you'd be calling her Pamela Hyytiäinen (Hoo-ty-ah-eye-nen). The 58-year-old actor and model opens up to Vogue Scandinavia about her Finnish roots, by way of her grandfather Herman Hyytiäinen—"the closest person to me in my life,...

Tarantino Disses 'Weak' There Will Be Blood Star

Fans, Hollywood insiders slam director for his harsh critique of 'weak sauce' actor Paul Dano

(Newser) - Quentin Tarantino sparked backlash this week after calling Paul Dano the "weakest f---ing actor in SAG" during an appearance on the Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Deadline reports. Tarantino criticized Dano's performance in There Will Be Blood, in which Dano played opposite Daniel Day-Lewis, as "weak sauce."...

Amy Schumer on Her Marriage: 'Fingers Crossed We Make It'

Comedian addresses rumors of a split with Chris Fischer, husband of 7 years

(Newser) - Amy Schumer is addressing rumors about her marriage to chef Chris Fischer, offering fans a rare glimpse into their relationship as speculation swirls. In a recent Instagram reel, the comedian made it clear that "whatever ends up happening" between the two has "nothing to do with weight loss...

After Surviving Cancer, Dave Coulier Gets a Nasty 'Shock'

Actor diagnosed with a separate, HPV-related tongue cancer

(Newser) - The trials keep coming for Fuller House star Dave Coulier, who revealed Tuesday he's battling a second, unrelated cancer just months after declaring himself a survivor of stage 3 non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Coulier, 66, told the Today show that he was diagnosed with HPV-related oropharyngeal tongue cancer during a routine...

Home Improvement Actor Continues His Arrest Streak

Zachery Ty Bryan accused of probation violation in Oregon

(Newser) - Home Improvement actor Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested for the sixth time in just five years. The 44-year-old actor, best known for his role as Brad Taylor on the '90s sitcom, was arrested Saturday in Eugene, Oregon, for allegedly violating his probation related to a previous domestic violence...

Jackson Browne Mourns Death of His Son at 52
Jackson Browne's
Son Dies at 52
Nov 27, 2025 2:00 AM CST

Jackson Browne's Son Dies at 52

Family says Ethan Browne was found unresponsive at home

(Newser) - Jackson Browne is mourning the death of his son Ethan Browne, who died at age 52 Tuesday, People reports. The singer-songwriter, 77, announced his son's death in a brief statement on Facebook, saying Ethan was found unresponsive at home in the morning and asking for privacy amid the family'...

Macaulay Culkin Pitches Home Alone Sequel, With a Twist

Culkin character Kevin McCallister would now be the dad, while his son sets the traps for him

(Newser) - Macaulay Culkin isn't ruling out another Home Alone sequel, and he even has a pitch for it. Speaking at a 35th-anniversary event last weekend celebrating the 1990 film, Culkin told fans he's "not completely allergic" to the idea of revisiting his character, Kevin McCallister—as long as...

Kevin Spacey: I'm Singing Cabaret to Survive
Kevin Spacey Is
in Debt, 'Living
in Airbnbs'
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
Nov 20, 2025 8:19 AM CST

Kevin Spacey Is in Debt, 'Living in Airbnbs'

Shunned by Hollywood, actor says he's without a permanent home, doing cabaret to get by

(Newser) - Kevin Spacey, once a big Hollywood star with two Oscars, now finds himself without a permanent home, living out of hotels and Airbnbs as he tries to rebuild his career after years of scandal and legal battles, per a new interview with the Telegraph . Recently, Spacey performed a one-night cabaret...

Liev Schreiber Hospitalized in NYC After Severe Headache

Actor cleared to return to work after overnight tests

(Newser) - Actor Liev Schreiber was hospitalized in New York City after experiencing a severe headache over the weekend. The 58-year-old Ray Donovan actor, who has previously spoken about health issues related to migraines, contacted his doctor on Sunday and was advised to go to the hospital, where he was kept overnight...

Allison Mack Breaks Silence on NXIVM, Her Own Abuse

Former Smallville star says she was "callous," "emotionally aggressive" to sex cult victims

(Newser) - Allison Mack, best known for her role in Smallville, has broken her silence about her involvement in the notorious NXIVM sex cult, describing her actions as "abusive" in a new podcast. Speaking for the first time since her release from federal prison, Mack, 43, reflects on the influence she...

CSI Star Talks Longtime Stalking Nightmare by 'Freddy Krueger'

Stalker sent threats to CSI: Miami actor Eva LaRue, impersonated ex; Paramount+ now has her story

(Newser) - Actor Eva LaRue and her daughter, Kaya Callahan, endured more than a decade of stalking by an anonymous tormentor who sent them graphic threats signed "Freddy Krueger," referencing the villain from the Nightmare on Elm Street films. The ordeal began in 2007, when LaRue, then a single mother...

Oscar-Nominated Actor Worked With Streisand, Newman, Redford

Sally Kirkland, who vied for Academy Award for her role in 1987's Anna , is dead at 84

(Newser) - Sally Kirkland, a one-time model who became a regular on stage, film, and TV, best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie Anna, has died. She was 84, reports the AP . Her representative, Michael...

Chinese Filmmaker: Renner Warned He'd Call ICE on Me

Yi Zhou claims actor also sent unwanted photos, had drunken outburst before relationship soured

(Newser) - Jeremy Renner is facing fresh allegations of misconduct from Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou, who claims the Hawkeye actor threatened to call immigration authorities on her and sent her "unsolicited" intimate photos. Zhou, who worked with Renner on the Chronicles of Disney documentary, aired the accusations in a series of...

Will Ferrell's Elf Suit, Obi-Wan's Lightsaber Up for Grabs

Outfit from Christmas film classic headlines a London memorabilia auction, could bring in $260K

(Newser) - Will Ferrell's iconic green-and-yellow suit from the holiday favorite Elf is set to hit the auction block in London next month, and it's expected to fetch a sum even Santa might envy—more than $260,000. The Propstore Winter Entertainment Memorabilia auction will start the bidding at $65,...

Jesse Eisenberg Donating Kidney —to a Stranger

'I think people will realize that it's a no-brainer, if you have the time and the inclination'

(Newser) - Actor Jesse Eisenberg is preparing to donate a kidney—not to a friend or family member, but to a complete stranger. The 42-year-old actor promoting the upcoming movie sequel Now You See Me: Now You Don't broke the news during a live appearance on the Today show, revealing that...

Fresh Prince Actor Floyd Myers Jr. Dies at 42
Fresh Prince Actor
Floyd Myers Jr. Dies at 42
OBITUARY
Oct 30, 2025 7:22 AM CDT

Fresh Prince Actor Floyd Myers Jr. Dies at 42

Former child star remembered for his mental health advocacy work

(Newser) - Floyd Roger Myers Jr., best known for his role as Young Will on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died at the age of 42. Myers passed away on Wednesday at his home in Maryland after suffering a heart attack, his mother, Renee Trice, told TMZ . He'd already lived...

Armie Hammer Is Back on Big Screen After Sex Scandal

Trailer is out for Frontier Crucible, the actor's first film role since 2021 sexual assault allegations

(Newser) - Armie Hammer is returning to the big screen in the upcoming Western thriller Frontier Crucible, marking his first film role since sexual assault allegations sidelined his career four years ago. The trailer for the film, released this week, signals the 39-year-old actor's first entry into Hollywood since the 2021...

Eric Dane Tackles His ALS Struggle On-Screen

Actor draws on his real-life diagnosis for guest role on Brilliant Minds

(Newser) - Actor Eric Dane is taking inspiration from his real life into his new role as a firefighter diagnosed with ALS on NBC's Brilliant Minds. The upcoming guest star role echoes Dane's own recent diagnosis with the neurodegenerative disease. The episode, set to air Nov. 24, sees the Euphoria...

Fast & Furious' Tyrese Gibson Turns Himself In to Cops

Actor faces charges of animal cruelty after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's dog in Atlanta

(Newser) - Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson has turned himself into authorities in Georgia after a warrant was issued for his arrest in an incident involving his dogs allegedly killing a neighbor's dog in Atlanta. Capt. Nicole Dwyer tells CNN that Gibson, 46, turned himself in at the Fulton County...

Lori Loughlin, Designer Spouse Separate After 28 Years

Full House actor is living separately from Mossimo Giannulli, 6 years after college admissions scandal

(Newser) - Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are living separately after nearly three decades of marriage, according to a statement from Loughlin's representative to Good Morning America . The couple, who tied the knot in 1997, share two adult daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose. Their split comes six years after...

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