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General Hospital star Billy Miller dies aged 43 | Entertainment

17Sep

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General Hospital star Billy Miller dies aged 43 | Entertainment

Billy Miller has died at the age of 43.The actor - who was best known for appearing in 'The Young and the Restless' and 'General Hospital' - passed away on Friday (09.15.23) in Austin, Texas.His manager told Variety: "The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died."Miller landed his first major soap role in 2007, when he was cast in 'All My Children'.The actor subsequently starred in 'The Young and the Restless' between 2008 and 2014. Miller actually earned three Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Billy Abbott, including when he won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series gong in 2014.Following that, he played the parts of Jason Morgan ...

Jake Gyllenhaal reveals secret to being even more vulnerable on screen | Entertainment

3Sep

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Jake Gyllenhaal reveals secret to being even more vulnerable on screen | Entertainment

Jake Gyllenhaal thinks being directed by his famous sister would lead him to him being even more vulnerable on screen.Despite regularly playing characters on the edge of mental breakdowns in films including ‘Nightcrawler’ and ‘Zodiac’, the actor, 42, thinks he could get even more emotional on camera if he starred in a movie made by his 45-year-old actress and filmmaker sibling Maggie Gyllenhaal.He told People magazine: “I would adore to be directed by my sister. She sees me for all of my stuff, and she can bring that out in me.“I think I would show her vulnerability, probably, that I haven’t been able to do onscreen and otherwise because I trust her and I love...

George and Amal Clooney ‘have formed a real parental partnership’ | Entertainment

2Sep

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George and Amal Clooney ‘have formed a real parental partnership’ | Entertainment

George and Amal Clooney have "formed a real partnership" as parents to their six-year-old twins.The 62-year-old actor and Amal, 45, have twins Ella and Alexander together, and an insider has revealed that they share their parental responsibilities, explaining that they are "taking turns with taking the kids to activities".The family have spent the summer at Lake Como in Italy, and the human rights lawyer has made a concerted effort to spend quality time with her family.The source told Us Weekly: "Amal has a big home office and is working on cases this summer, but both her and George really try to do life the European way and take August off from work."The twin...

Taylor Russell: I feel at home in London | Entertainment

30Aug

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Taylor Russell: I feel at home in London | Entertainment

Taylor Russell feels "at home" in London.The 29-year-old actress is currently starring in 'The Effect' at London's National Theatre, and although she was born and raised in Canada, Taylor has revealed that she feels very comfortable in the UK capital.She told The Face magazine: "My dad is British, his parents were in the Windrush generation - they came from Jamaica to England. He lived here until he was seven and then they moved to Montreal. My grandpa’s a pastor and so [we’re a] church-going family. They still have a bunch of churches in Jamaica and they have a church in Montreal."I always had these dreams of London, of living here. I’d never been before. Pro...

Longtime voice of Nintendo’s Mario character is calling it quits

21Aug

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Longtime voice of Nintendo’s Mario character is calling it quits

Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is leaving the Mushroom Kingdom.Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of "Mario Ambassador," traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. "It's been a privilege working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him," Nintendo said in a statement. Actor Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo Co.'s Mario, stands for a photograph with Mario during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Bloomberg ...

Jonny Lee Miller: ‘My testosterone levels are so far down!’ | Entertainment

13Aug

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Jonny Lee Miller: ‘My testosterone levels are so far down!’ | Entertainment

Jonny Lee Miller has admitted his testosterone levels have plummeted.The ‘Trainspotting’ actor, 51, famed for playing Sick Boy in the 1996 Danny Boyle film and who has spent years running marathons and doing martial arts, says turning 50 last year caused his “drive” to collapse.He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “I feel like my testosterone levels are so far down, and I like it, because I’m just way more chill about stuff.“My focus is my kid and not me. And everything else I get to do is a bonus.“Just being 50 is like, ‘Oh, f***!’ But I crammed (those years) with really good memories.”Jonny – who has son Buster, 14, with his model second wife Michele Hicks...

Cloudship to perform at free Concert in the Park Sunday afternoon | Entertainment

12Aug

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Cloudship to perform at free Concert in the Park Sunday afternoon | Entertainment

Cloudship is a two-man alternate-rock band featuring two friends, Brandon Freeman and Jon Napoles, and all of the unique musical equipment needed to generate the indie pop, organic blues, rock and soul music that they are known for.Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and a few snacks to enjoy at the free concert.The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department and People for Leisure and Youth (PLAY), Inc. present the Concert in the Park series each summer. Sunday's event will include food vendors, a kids zone and resource booths. ...

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

10Aug

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) (the "Company"), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced its second quarter 2023 results for the period ended June 30, 2023. "The Company continues to garner national attention with significant sports and entertainment programming", shared Michael Crawford, HOFV President & CEO. "Hall of Fame Village played host to major events, including the USFL, hosting two teams for the duration of their season as well as their championship game, the Woman's Football Alliance Championships, and an American Cornhole League tournament. These events were all nationally televised, enabling our Village, our brand, and ...

Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike

29Jul

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Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike

article US comedian/actor Bob the Drag Queen (L) and singer/drag performer Monet X Change (R) along with members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, walk a picket line outside Paramount studios, in Los Angeles, California, on July 24 Concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the entertainment industry have played a significant role in the ongoing Hollywood strike by actors and writers. That hasn’t stopped companies with studios from staffing up with AI specialists. While the strike by actors and writers reflects a broader set of concerns beyond the impact of AI on the entertainment industry, including pay and benefits, the threat posed by the emerging and increasingly sophisticated technology has raised alarm. Actors have expres...

Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is the best movie of the year | Entertainment

22Jul

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Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is the best movie of the year | Entertainment

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is the best movie of the year and maybe the best of his career.“Oppenheimer” tells the story of “the father of the atomic bomb,” played by an intense Cillian Murphy, over the course of three hours. Despite the enormous run-time, as well as the enormous weight of the subject matter, the film moves along at a break-neck pace.The long runtime might turn some people off, but it’s not a slow crawl like some might expect. It’s a whirlwind of events and characters that are all densely packed together, and Nolan throws the audience directly into the fire. The film features black and white scenes as well as scenes in color, and...