Richard Simmons Dies: Fitness Guru For TV, Video And Books Was 76

Fitness instructorRichard Simmonshas died just a day after his 76th birthday, according to a report. Simmons thanked fans on social media for their birthday wishes on Friday, making his death even more shocking. TMZ was the first to report the death, which happened at his Hollywood Hills home. Police were summoned by a housekeeper, who told the outlet they believe it was a natural death. His remoteness led to wellness checks on several occasions and speculation on his safety....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Kara Cook

Showbiz Figures Counter Hollywood Calls For Joe Biden To Drop Out; Octavia Spencer Appears At Rally, Kim Novak Says It’s Time To “Stand With Him”

She then made the case against Donald Trump. Or do we trust a convicted felon? Joe Biden works for you. Joe Biden campaigns in Michigan on Friday.Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Donald Trump works for himself. I can relate to Joe Biden, she said. Yes, time has taken its toll on his body, as it has on mine. Sorry, it doesnt work that way. The base is with Joe Biden....

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Jeffrey Fitzgerald

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Champions Coach Picks Angel Reese Over Caitlin Clark For WNBA Rookie Honors

Staleywas asked aboutthe ongoing race by TMZ. Her verdict: Right now, its Reese. They both are having great years. (l) Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana FeverEmilee Chinn/Getty Images Dont get me wrong, Staley told TMZ Sports. If I had to pick a Rookie of the Year at this time … today, its Angel. What shes been able to do with the double-doubles....

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Morgan Sanchez

Writer-Director Oz Perkins On Conjuring Up Scares For Cult Horror-Thriller ‘Longlegs’: “I’m The Only Arbiter Of What’s Good”

SPOILER ALERT:This interview contains plot details for the filmLonglegs Oz Perkinsdidnt mean to scare you. Watch on Deadline DEADLINE: First off, this movie is terrifying. How do you sleep at night knowing that youve dropped a movie that scares the hell out of everybody? Maika Monroe in ‘Longlegs’Neon It was an accident. I only set out to make people feel good. And I think people dont feel bad. I think people dig the feeling that theyre having, so thats great....

July 13, 2024 · 5 min · 889 words · Gabrielle Cortez

‘Elsbeth’ Burning Question Answered: Why Carrie Preston’s Character Totes So Many Bags

What started out as a fun accessory now represents so much more for the title character onElsbeth. She needs to always be carrying a bunch of things. We got very specific about what those bags were, Preston explained. Carrie Preston as Elsbeth TascioniMichael Parmelee/CBS She wont carry a briefcase. She doesnt think of herself in that way. They became a fun accessory. She has bags in her brain, she has Rolodexes in her brain....

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Leslie Andrade

2024 ESPYs Winners: The Complete List

Some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment gathered at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Thursday night to celebrate the years best moments in sports atThe 2024 ESPYs. The show, which aired live on ABC-TV, was hosted by tennis legendSerena Williams, and featured appearances by Andy Reid, Candace Parker, Colman Domingo, Draymond Green, Drew Brees, Jennifer Garner, Lil Wayne, Nikki Glaser, Paige Bueckers, Quinta Brunson, Rob Lowe, Venus Williams, and more....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 425 words · Robert Owens

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial Tossed Out Over “Critical” Bullet Evidence; Incarcerated Armorer Could Be Released Too

Despite their repeated representations, they have continued to fail to disclose critical evidence to the defendant. Dismissal with prejudice is warranted, she concluded. Watch on Deadline The ruling ends any hope of the state recharging Baldwin again. Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-ReedRamsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images/Mega In that context, New York City-based defense lawyer Alex Spiro today accused Morrissey of not liking Baldwin personally. Before Morrissey could get far down that route, she was shut down by both Spiro and Sommer....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Courtney Nelson

Amazon MGM Studios’ Sarah Christie Updates On ‘The Office Australia,’ ‘Deadloch’ & Jacob Elordi In ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’

It is huge, iconic IP, she told Deadline. Shes brought her all to this role. Hannah wants to prove to her staff that it is. ‘The Office Australia’ star Felicity Ward, ‘Top End Bub’ Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee and ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’Courtesy/Amazon She loves her staff and wants to keep them together. Christie added the series will have characters front and center you will recognize and some we have created....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 312 words · Cynthia Richards

Antony Starr, AKA Homelander On ‘The Boys’, Reveals His Weakness For One Character

Antony Starris practically invincible in his role as the super-powered Homelander in Prime VideosThe Boys. That would beElisabeth Shue, who played Vought International boss Madelyn Stillwell earlier in the series. Shue became his crush as a young boy after seeingThe Karate Kid, Starr said. When I was little, and she was actually not that much older than me, but slightly. I was a big fan ofThe Karate Kid, Starr said....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Shane Jones

Bestselling South African Scribe Deon Meyer Teaming With Federation MEAC On TV Adaptation Of His Post-Apocalyptic Novel ‘Fever’

EXCLUSIVE:Bestselling South African scribeDeon Meyeris turning hisLast Of Us-esque thrillerFeverinto a TV series withFederationMEAC. We want to bring this audience a new perspective, a fresh eye on the same idea. We have the door open wide but will be glued to the original material. Deon Meyer (left) and Joachim LandauUlf Andersen/Getty Images / Federation Two more TV adaptations will followFever,although the titles are not yet confirmed. This one, Landau said, is FleabagmeetsGirls....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Lisa Whitaker

Courtney Taylor Joins Maggie Q In Amazon’s Renée Ballard Series

Courtney Taylorhas been cast as a series regular opposite Maggie Q inPrime Videos Untitled Renee Ballard Series, aBoschspinoff. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. However, being a cop now is a different kind of challenge than it was back then. Courtney TaylorDarshae Zamari Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ serving as co-executive producer. Additional co-executive producers include Jamie Boscardin Martin and Trey Batchelor, with Theresa Snider co-executive producing under Hieronymus Pictures....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Brooke Goodwin

Dave Loggins Dies: Grammy-Nominated Songwriter For ‘Please Come To Boston’ Was 76

He was 76 years old and no cause was given. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal performance. Each verse reaches a sad conclusion: She said, No boy would you come home to me.' Dave LogginsMichael Putland/Getty Images The verses are also remembered for their concluding line Im the number one fan of the man from Tennessee. Later, Loggins admitted, The story is almost true, except there wasnt anyone waiting....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Chase Patel

Harvey Keitel On ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ Series & Playing Lali Sokolov: “Even The Tragedy Of The Holocaust Could Not Kill Mankind’s Ability To Love”

EXCLUSIVE:Harvey Keiteltells Deadline there is a sense of fulfillment achieved withThe Tattooist Of Auschwitz. The pair fell in love and built a life together, and their story was dramatized in Morris novel. Synchronicity Films produced the show in association with Sky Studios for Sky, Peacock and Australias Stan. Harvey Keitel attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Lansky"Getty Images Watch on Deadline Having taken the role, Academy Award-nominee Keitel also then watched the tapes....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Amanda Steele