James Franco sued for sexual exploitation in his acting school

Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, former students at Franco’s now-closed Studio 4, filed the lawsuit Thursday which alleges Franco pushed students into performing explicit sex scenes on camera in an “orgy type setting.” They claim roles in Franco’s films would be dangled to those who went along

3y ago

Heidi Klum secretly married German rocker beau Tom Kaulitz in February

On Christmas Eve last year, the Tokio Hotel rocker proposed to the supermodel. In February, she revealed a date had been set. “Yeah, I think we did,” Klum said. “But you will find out eventually.” That happened Thursday.

3y ago

Boy-band mogul Johnny Kitagawa, 'godfather' of Japan's entertainment industry, dead at 87

Described as a mogul, the agency Kitagawa founded, Johnny and Associates, was responsible for household names of boy bands like Tanokin Trio, Hey! Say! JUMP, SMAP, Arashi, Kanjani8, V6, NEWS and KAT-TUN, over a period of five decades

3y ago

'The Wire' and '12 Years a Slave' star Anwan Glover arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm

The actor has been in jail ever since a Smith and Wesson MP Shield 9 mm was found in his Jeep during a traffic stop on June 26; his lawyers hold that Glover denies any knowledge of the gun in question and contend the police should not have targeted him in the first place. 

3y ago

Veteran actor Paul Benjamin, 1 of the wise 'cornermen' in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing', dies aged 81

Benjamin's career saw its beginnings in 1969 as a bartender in 'Midnight Cowboy.' Following years would see him land small roles in Sidney Lumet’s 'The Anderson Tapes' and 'Born to Win,' reported Deadline. The 1970s saw him engaged in comparatively extensive TV work.

3y ago

Tourists flee Italian island of Stromboli as volcano erupts leaving one dead

Red-hot rocks called lapilli are being shot out of the volcano and are setting fires all around according to local sources. "A huge column of dense black smoke is coming out of the crater," a witness said.

3y ago

Lisa Vanderpump puts 'Vanderpump Rules' on hold following mother's death, a year after brother's suspected overdose

58-year-old Lisa was heartbroken and stepped away from the filming of the show. "This has hit Lisa very hard and she is shocked by her mother’s sudden death," a source close to the reality star said.

4y ago

Police arrest 3 after shots fired at Toronto Raptors parade, 4 people injured

Toronto police said a shooting did occur and three people were taken into custody regarding the same. The police added that they were investigating. They said four people were injured, although it wasn't life-threatening and two firearms were recovered.

4y ago

Teenage Dutch rape victim Noa Pothoven was not legally euthanized, she died at home after voluntarily refusing to eat

Media organizations all over the world reported a Dutch “end-of-life” clinic performed legal euthanasia as Pothoven’s name trended on social media. However, she died at her parents’ home in Arnhem June 2.

4y ago

'We Are Boats' review: An existential mishmash that examines life through the eyes of death

‘We Are Boats’ avoids the trappings of the supernatural genre as it explores friendship, love, family, and life itself, in a truly captivating and novel way

4y ago

'The Pinch': Ashley Scott Meyers cobbles together a quirky, modern neo-noir

‘The Pinch’ is either a homage to Quentin Tarantino, especially 'Pulp Fiction', or a throwing together of neo-noir elements that have been successful in the past

4y ago

YouTube's thriller-documentary 'The Price of Free' by Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is a must-watch

The film follows Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and his team through gripping secret raids and quests for missing children in the hopes of ending the cycle of poverty

4y ago

'The Grinch': Benedict Cumberbatch on what makes this rendition of the Dr Seuss Christmas classic different

Benedict Cumberbatch succeeds Jim Carrey as the foul one with garlic in his soul, and he tells us how this movie is different.

4y ago

'Mirai': John Cho, Rebecca Hall, and Daniel Dae Kim get onboard as English voice cast

The critically acclaimed Japanese animated film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, played at BFI London Film Festival and opened the Animation is Film Festival in Los Angeles

4y ago

'What They Had': New clip features Hilary Swank and Robert Forster ahead of release

As the matriarch of the family is consumed by Alzheimer's in a desolate, wintery Chicago setting, Elizabeth Chomko does well to season it with moments of lightness and sympathy

4y ago

Hannah Marks to helm 'American High' YA comedy 'The Swimsuit Issue'

The movie is about a nerdy high schooler's attempt to create a “Swimsuit Issue” featuring his high school classmates to get enough money to go to summer camp.

4y ago

Joey Bragg, Tyler Alvarez to star alongside Jack Griffo, Genevieve Hannelius in 'Sid Is Dead' from American High

The film is about a high school senior who, after getting the school's biggest bully suspended, realizes he has only two weeks to experience everything he's ever missed out on.

4y ago

Olly Murs and Rowan Atkinson bust the 'Moves' in video for new single featuring Snoop Dogg

Written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, ‘Moves’ is a slice of pure pop joy and is featured as the end credits track in 'Johnny English Strikes Again'

4y ago

Stars from RuPaul's Drag Race brighten the season in new holiday show, Christmas Queens

The Christmas Queens 4 album, featuring original music and holiday classics sung by beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race veterans, releases early November

4y ago

'In a Relationship' trailer released ahead of its theatrical release on November 9

Sam Boyd's movie features Owen (Michael Angarano) and Hallie (Emma Roberts), whose romance has weathered the better part of their twenties, but has now reached a stagnant point. 

4y ago