‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Jake Lloyd Opens Up About Schizophrenia Diagnosis, Feeling “Pretty Good”

I can now accept taking on continued treatment, and therapy, and my meds. Everyones been very supportive. I dont have the time for feeling volatile, Jake Lloyd said of taking medication. Jake Lloyd in ‘The Phantom Menace'20th Century Fox Film Corp/Everett Collection It is very much a cushion. The experience Ive had with the fans is immediately therapeutic. Right now, its still therapeutic. Its helpful for people and healthy. It isnt something Id shy away from....

January 5, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Patricia Sanchez

Breaking Baz: Viola Davis & Ted Danson Give Masterclasses In Artistry At Special Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

Not only that, there wasMary SteenburgenandMeryl Streep, too. AndCarol Burnettand Jane Fonda! Streep spoke of her first meeting with Davis. (L-R) Mary Steenburgen, Carol Burnett, Ted Danson, Viola Davis and Meryl Streep on Friday nightMichael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images Yeah, we all met Viola Davis that day, Streep cried. … Viola takes us to church. We are in awe of you my beautiful friend, and we are grateful. (L-R) Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Viola Davis and Meryl Streep in the Wilshire Garden at the Beverly HiltonBaz Bamigboye/Deadline...

January 4, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Raymond Sims

Brenton Wood Dies: Soul Singer Behind ‘Gimme Little Sign’ & ‘Oogum Boogum Song’ Was 83

He then switched to Double Shot Records in Hollywood, where he recorded The Oogum Boogum Song. He would perform it on Dick ClarksAmerican Bandstand,but his signature song would be its follow-up. Gimme Little Sign was a slow-building soul masterclass. Brenton Wood performs on ‘American Bandstand’ in 1977ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images 9 a few weeks later. It hit the UK singles chart 57 years ago this week, and reached No. Woods sole charting album, 1967sOogum Boogum, peaked at No....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Mrs. Stephanie Hicks DDS

Britt Allcroft Dies: Writer, Director & Producer Behind ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ Was 81

Britt Allcroft, the producer who adaptedThomas the Tank Engine& Friendsfor television, has died. The show also spawned multiple specials and movies, as well as popular toys and merchandise. In 1979, Allcroft met Awdry while making a documentary about British steam engines. Britt Allcroft at the ‘Thomas and the Magic Railroad’ premiere in 2000William Conran/PA Images via Getty Images Falling in love with the characters, she brought the book to television then-husband, producer Angus Wright....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Mia Hall

Chris Pula Remembered, As Movie Marketing Maven Is Laid To Rest Today In Massachusetts

Film marketing mavenChris Pulawas laid to rest this morning at a funeral held in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. And then leaving town abruptly and never looking back. They called it the Merry Meeting House, where the same lodgers would show up year after year. Chris PulaGordon Paddison So those are four distinct chapters. Theyre all very different. Ill probably hold something, because it was so special and important to him. Chris PulaCourtesy/Provincetown Soup Kitchen/Facebook...

January 4, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Joseph Richardson

Jeff Baena Dies: Indie Filmmaker Behind ‘Life After Beth’ & ‘Spin Me Round’ Was 47

UPDATED withAubrey Plazas statement:Tragic news.Jeff Baenadied January 3 at 47. He is also the husband of actress and producer Aubrey Plaza, and they have been married since 2021. Plazas rep said in a statement to the Daily Mail: This is an unimaginable tragedy. Jeff BaenaCourtesy We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. kindly respect our privacy during this time.Circumstances of his passing are unclear at this moment....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Javier Scott

Jim Gaffigan Knows Trump Supporters Might “Never Forgive” Him For Criticism: “I Don’t Regret It”

Up until taking on Gov.Tim WalzonSaturday Night Live,Jim Gaffigantended to stay away from politics in his comedy. I regret that people think that I was criticizing people that support Trump. And that was never the intention, he explained on The Daily BeastsThe Last Laughpodcast. Jim Gaffigan attends Hulu’s ‘Hularious’ Stand-Up Comedy Celebration on Dec. 3, 2024 in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images But also, something Ive noticed in doing stand-up for so long is, youre going to lose people....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · William Crawford

Joe Biden Awards Medal Of Freedom: Denzel Washington Gives POTUS A Hug, Hillary Clinton Gets A Standing Ovation And Bono Delivers A Quip

After the president did the same for Washington, the actor gave the president a hug. As reporters filed in for a ceremony, Bono greeted one and quipped, It was really good. You didnt miss anything. Joe Biden gives the Medal of Freedom to BonoPhoto by Tom Brenner/Getty Images One recipient was listed among the honorees but did not appear: Lionel Messi, the soccer great. His name was not read among the honorees....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Raymond Jones

Josh Gad Had To Catch Mel Brooks Up On ‘Star Wars’ Franchise During ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Pitch

Mel is incredibly involved, he said on theLets Talk Off Camerapodcast. Ill share a funny story that I havent yet shared. And I said, okay.' Josh Gad had to educate Mel Brooks on the latest ‘Star Wars’ films while pitching his ‘Spaceballs’ sequel.Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM/Leon Bennett/Getty Images Im painting all of it and Im speaking to how this speaks to a certainStar Warsmoment, etc. Then theres silence and at the end of it, he goes, Wow....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Brandon Lyons

Lily-Rose Depp Says Criticisms Of Sam Levinson “Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth”

You just never want to hear people talking s about your friend. I love that character and I love that show, said Depp. Its beautiful and I wouldnt have changed anything about it. Sam Levinson and Lily-Rose Depp attend the premiere of ‘The Idol’ during the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2023.Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images By the time the final episode aired, the overwhelming sentiment around the show was negative....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · April Smith

Menendez Brothers’ Possible Early Release Still Not Decided, LA D.A. Declares; Family May Take Case To State Attorney General

In a hastily called press conference today, the D.A. termed the gathering with the family off the record. Hochman would only say it was a productive meeting. (L-R) LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Lyle Menendez, Erik Menendez and Menendez family membersGetty Images If necessary, a second resentencing day on January 31 is on the calendar. To that, they insisted the shotgun shootings were self-defense. A media circus from start to finish, the Menendez brothers first trial ended in mistrials....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Jennifer Berger

Nicole Kidman Pays Tearful Tribute To Late Parents As She Accepts Palm Springs International Films Award

Nicole Kidmanpaid emotional tribute to her late parents as she accepted an award at thePalm Springs International Film AwardsFriday. I got the call. I said to Halina (Reijn,Babygirldirector), Can you go on stage for me? Nicole Kidman accepts the International Star Award onstage during the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 03, 2025.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Now Im on stage, and Im back here....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Margaret Gonzalez

Princes William And Harry’s Nanny’s Stepson Killed In New Orleans Attack; King Charles Shares Sadness

She left the royal household in 1999, following her marriage to Charles Pettifer. Watch on Deadline It adds that William and Harry have both been informed of Edwards death. The BBC says that Harry will not be commenting publicly on the sad news. Royal Nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, Prince William,and Prince Harry in 1994 at Balmoral, Scotland.Julian Parker/Getty Images The FBI confirmed that the assailant died following a gunfight with three responding officers....

January 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Brooke Smith