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Neil Simon in 1982; Jack Mitchell/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Neil Simon, inarguably one of America’s greatest-ever playwrights and renowned the world over, has died at age 91. Simon’s publicist confirmed his death to ABC News, saying he died Saturday night of complications from pneumonia at New York Presbyterian Hospital, with his wife and two daughters at his bedside. With a Broadway career that included more than 30 plays and musicals and […]

Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) -- Don’t come for Pete Davidson’s looks, 'cause Ariana Grande isn’t having it. The singer came to her fiance’s defense Thursday night after Barstool Sports posted an article saying Pete had “butthole eyes.” The entire ridiculous article poked fun at the appearance of the SNL star's dark under-eye circles. Ariana was quick to remind the publication that Pete suffers from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammation […]

Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) -- Kristen Stewart is working on the latest big-screen reboot of the classic '70s TV show Charlie's Angels, and she tells Entertainment Tonight that she's pretty psyched about it, even though she understands some might be skeptical about the project. Stewart says, "It is true, I think, [that people's]...immediate response [may not be, 'It's] something we would have to see again because the one I […]

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) -- If you're a Batman fan who can't see Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker, well, he doesn't care what you think. The Oscar nominated actor, who can be a challenging interview, demonstrated that particular quality again in a chat with IndieWire about his upcoming look into the life of the Clown Prince of Crime. Phoenix was asked about playing the comic book villain for […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images(LAS VEGAS) -- No more champagne wishes and caviar dreams: Robin Leach, the British-born host of the iconic show Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, has died, days before his 77th birthday on August 29. The Las Vegas Review-Journal, a newspaper for which Leach had worked in recent years, published a statement from Leach's son, Steven.  “Despite the past 10 months, what a beautiful life he had. Our […]

ABC/Fred Lee(NEW YORK) -- The often outspoken director Spike Lee has decided to stay tight-lipped about Boots Riley’s BlacKkKlansman criticism, saying he's done with celebrity and filmmaker beef.  Earlier this week, the Sorry to Bother You director issued a three-page critique of the film, calling out Lee for putting out a "made-up story," and turning Stallworth into a "protagonist" when he was not. Riley's issue has to do with the fact that Stallworth, […]

Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Channing Tatum might be known for his fun films and down-to-earth charm, but above all else, he's a human being, and he just lost a best friend.The 38-year-old Magic Mike star posted a lengthy, heartbreaking note on his Instagram about losing his first true friend Corey. "My very first best friend Corey Vaughn left this world for the next this Tuesday the 21st," […]

ABC/Richard Carthwright(LOS ANGELES) -- Regina Hall is having a moment. In her latest film, Support the Girls, Hall plays Lisa, a manager at a Hooters-like sports bar called Double Whammies. During the course of what can be described as the worst day of her life, Hall's character must hold down her bar against belligerent customers and an unstable owner -- all while managing a group of women who clearly need […]

Hopper Stone; Motion Picture Artwork © 2017 STX Financing, LLC(NEW YORK) -- Here are the movies opening nationwide Friday: * The Happytime Murders -- This raunchy detective comedy from Brian Henson -- the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson -- takes place in a world where puppets and humans co-exist, and Detective Connie Edwards -- played by Melissa McCarthy -- teams up with a disgraced ex-LAPD detective-turned-private-eye -- voiced by puppeteer […]