Police issue update after 'gang of boys with big machetes' launch vicious attack

Mitzi McCall, whose five-decade resume in entertainment included 11 films, 14 TV shows and many animated series voice-overs, died August 8 at her home in Studio City, CA, at age 91. No details on cause were immediately available.

Blake Lively, star and executive producer of It Ends With Us, got her husband Ryan Reynolds involved in the film adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel.

Aaron Rodgers‘ forthcoming biography “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers” mentions his ex, Olivia Munn. Now a source close to the actress revealed her response.

David Boreanaz is opening up about why he couldn’t possibly film another season of SEAL Team and why he had to say goodbye following the seventh and final season.

One of the most vibrant and snappy scores this Emmy season is for Apple TV+’s Kristen Wiig comedy series Palm Royale, a complete homage to the Henry Mancini-Latin jazz-infused 1960s swinging era soundtracks (which by the way this series is set in). The most immediate reference that comes to mind is Mancini’s toe-tapping score for the 1963 Audrey Hepburn movie Charade.

The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) will return to Atlanta October 4 and 5 with notable appearances from longtime Georgia lawmaker, bestselling author and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and iconic author and recipient of the National Book Award, PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Humanities Medal and a World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction, Joyce Carol Oates. Founded in 2005, the Decatur Book Festival is an annual celebration of literature, igniting passion for reading and fostering community engagement.

Netflix is among companies that have been affected by a security breach at a post-production partner that has resulted in a massive online leak of anime titles, including Season 2 of Arcane, Terminator Zero, Dandadan, Ranma ½ and more.

Adele is getting hitched! And this isn’t a report from a well-placed source or an unnamed insider — this is straight from the singer’s very own mouth!

A new breakout star (or meme) is coming out of the Olympics: Raygun, the 36-year-old breakdancer from Australia.

for the usual reasons.On August 9, breaking (often referred to as breakdancing) made its Olympic debut, with B-Girls from all over the world showing off their moves in a series of one-one-one battles set to hip-hop music. According to competitors “try to land power moves–acrobatic spins, flips and the like–while also mixing in what is called ‘top rocking,’ or dance elements performed while upright.” However, the breakers don't what the DJ will play ahead of each round and are judged for their originality, as well as their technical skills.Ultimately, Japan's Ami Yuasa took home gold in the women's final while the male competitors (aka B-Boys) will face off on August 10—but the only breaker people seem to be talking about online is Rachael Gunn, the 36-year-old Australian breaker who scored zero points in all three of her battles in the B-Girls' round robin.“This would be me trying to breakdance at the Olympics,” one viewer posted on alongside a clip from one of Raygun's battles.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Here are just some of the online reactions to Raygun on X.com:This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Though Raygun certainly caught viewers by surprise, she didn't fall out of and find herself at the Paris Olympics.

For more years than I care to think of, I was a member of the San Francisco Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force for the City and County of San Francisco. We worked on a number of projects, including getting single-person restrooms in the area designated for all genders, as well as forcing the insurance for San Francisco employees to cover health care related to being transgender. In some ways, I look back at this, amazed at what we managed to get done, other times, frustrated with how little has been done since.

Blake Lively is bringing her new movie It Ends With Us to all areas of the world during her press tour!

Imane Khelif has won gold at the Olympics!

Changing the bed is one of those household chores that we all dread. Despite the joy of slipping into fresh sheets, the struggle to change a duvet cover can be a real pain, and we've all got better things to do than battle with the corners of a duvet cover.That's why shoppers are raving about Silentnight's Coverless Duvet, priced at £34.99, saying they'll "Never go back" to traditional duvets.The hassle-free quilt is the perfect solution to spending ages wrestling with your duvet cover, and it even comes with matching pillows so you still get a put-together look.

Addison Rae is paying homage to the Queen of Pop with this new look!

The family of Caleb Harris isn’t buying this story about his death being an accident!

If you have loved gay writer Tim Murphy’s books since his breathtaking 2016 breakthrough novel, “Christodora,” and its 2019 follow-up, “Correspondents,” then you will be happy to know that his fourth novel, “Speech Team” (Viking, 2023), is being released in August. A powerful story about the consequences of words and a quest for restorative justice, “Speech Team” follows four high school classmates who reunite more than 20 years after graduation following the suicide of a fellow speech team member. “Speech Team” will be released in paperback August 6, 2024.

The theater, from the Greek theatron meaning “a place to see or to observe,” offers a unique escape that other entertainment media cannot provide. Dionysus, the unpredictable Greek god of release and ecstasy, is believed to rule this domain. The delivery of pent-up emotion through monologue or song and dance pleases a fluctuant god like Dionysus.

WOW, Megan Thee Stallion!

tearjerker romantic drama “It Ends with Us” hits theaters, rumors of behind-the-scenes cast drama threaten to overshadow the movie — similar to the infamous press tour drama for Olivia Wilde’s 2022 movie “Don’t Worry Darling.” Here’s everything to know about what’s going on with Lively and Justin Baldoni, who was mysteriously absent from premiere photos with the rest of the cast despite attending the event. “It Ends with Us” is a romantic drama about an abusive relationship, starring Lively, 36, “Jane The Virgin” star Baldoni, 40 (who also directed the movie), Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar. It’s based on a best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover.

Winning a medal at the Olympics is one of the most impressive things someone can do! The actual medal itself, though? It looks less than impressive, according to Team USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer High atop Los Angeles on Thursday, Variety toasted up-and-comers in show business and music as part of its annual Power of Young Hollywood cover franchise. The class of 2024 included hitmaker Sabrina Carpenter, “SNL” breakout Marcello Hernández and “Stranger Things” supernova Sadie Sink.

Thania Garcia J Balvin‘s new album “Rayo” is named after his first taste of freedom: the miniature red Volkswagen Golf car that would transport him to and from his earliest gigs and studio sessions in his native city of Medellín, Colombia. The 15-song album, a dedication to those beginnings, is largely built on Balvin’s trademark rap flow, marking another sonic return to home base following a three-year hiatus after 2021’s radio-friendly “Jose.” “I’m here again, recharged, grateful, and enjoying music like when I first started,” wrote Balvin, real name José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, in a social media post announcing “Rayo.” “I present to you an album that I really enjoyed creating with the greats of music and the new generations.

Katie Price has broken her silence and pleaded for compassion after she appeared in court today following a heartfelt message from her supportive friends, Jedward.The former glamour model, 46, appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice following her high-profile arrest at a London airport.The mum-of-five must attend a further hearing in relation to her bankruptcies later this month with "no ifs or buts, no going abroad, no holidays," a judge has told her.Then just hours after her court appearance, Katie broke her silence and took to her Instagram page to re-post a supportive message shared by Jedward who called Katie "a true icon" going through "a delicate situation". Katie appeared in front of a judge at the Royal Courts of Justice, just hours after she was arrested at Heathrow Airport for failing to appear at court following her latest jaunt abroad, and the 46-year-old was initially remanded in custody at a West London police station.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The famous phrase “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” holds new meaning for Gabriel LaBelle. And on a Thursday night in Los Angeles at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood party, the actor reflected on stepping into the role of “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels for Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie “Saturday Night,” about the first broadcast of the NBC comedy show. “Last time I saw you, we were talking about ‘The Fablemans’ and how you mastered a young Spielberg.

Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson‘s marriage is officially over.

Anti-racism campaigners told far-right thugs there is no place for hate in Scotland today after a defiant demo in Paisley. Around 300 supporters of Stand up to Racism gathered outside the Watermill Hotel to show their support for the asylum seekers who are living inside.

Fans of The Big Bang Theory are some of the most dedicated of all time. However, even the most devout fan likely doesn’t know everything about the hit series.

Magic, Unlocked show at Keys & Heels.For the uninitiated, the show takes place in a discreet speakeasy that houses a swanky bar. After years of walking up and down down Second Avenue on the Upper East Side, I had no idea this wasn’t a locksmith’s shop.

James Morrison is no longer part of the Scotland coaching set-up.

Cate Blanchett opened up about a very unexpected request that she received from a key member of the Royal Family.

A video of Justin Bieber seemingly yelling at a group of teenagers is going viral, and sources opened up about what happened before cameras started recording.

Girona have bid more than £4million but will need to up the ante again if they want Bojan Miovski.

against Italian boxer Angela Carini in the first round of the women’s welterweight boxing tournament at the . The match lasted just 46 seconds, with Khelif emerging as the victor when Carini abruptly withdrew from the match.You’d think that the sports world would immediately rally around the Algerian Olympian, celebrating her win and her stunning show of strength and athleticism.

Ellery Balcombe has warned SK Brann it will be a whole new ball game in Norway next week.

A frantic search has been launched after a Brit reportedly fell overboard on a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea. Croatian authorities said "a young Brit" from the Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas ship went missing in the early hours on Friday, August 9 - and hasn't been seen since, reports the Mirror.