TAIPEI—A documentary about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong won a high-profile award at the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-speaking world’s version of the Oscars, in Taiwan on Saturday. Kiwi Chow’s “Revolution of Our Times” was named best documentary, prompting a long round of applause and shouts of support for Hong Kong from audience members at…
Hong Kong Protest Film Wins at Chinese-Language ‘Oscars’
November 28, 2021
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Bryan Adams Symptomatic With Second Infection of COVID-19
Canadian musician Bryan Adams has announced he is symptomatic after testing positive with COVID-19 for a second time. In a post on Instagram on Saturday, the singer said, “I was symptomatic even though I had been vaccinated but I’m on the mend now.” The news comes after he was given an “anti-thrombosis” shot on Friday. “It’s…
Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91
NEW YORK—Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies, and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91. Sondheim’s death was announced by Rick Miramontez, president of DKC/O&M. Sondheim’s Texas-based attorney, Rick…
‘General Hospital’ Actor Steve Burton Says He Was Fired for Failing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
November 24, 2021
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Actor Steve Burton, star of ABC’s “General Hospital,” claims he was fired from the show for failing to get the COVID-19 vaccine after applying for medical and religious exemptions. In a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Burton, who first joined the soap series in 1992, said he was aware that there have been multiple reports regarding…
‘Sandlot’ Actor Art LaFleur Dies After Decade Long Parkinson’s Battle: ‘He Brought Laughter to so Many People’
By Jami Ganz New York Daily News Art LaFleur, best known for playing Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has died. He was 78. The actor’s wife, Shelley LaFleur, confirmed his death, which followed a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, on Thursday in a heartfelt Facebook post. After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art…
Kevin Spacey Ordered to Pay Studio Behind ‘House of Cards’ $30 Million After Violating Sexual Harassment Policy
Actor Kevin Spacey was ordered to pay more than $30 million to TV studio Media Rights Capital (MRC), the studio behind Netflix’s “House of Cards” after breaching his contract by violating the company’s sexual harassment policy, according to a court filing revealed Monday. The arbitration award came to light when MRC filed a petition in Los Angeles…
Halle Berry Says Directing ‘Bruised’ Was ‘One of Hardest Things I’ve Ever Done’
LOS ANGELES—Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry moved into the director’s chair for the first time for the new drama “Bruised,” a film she also stars in as a washed-up mixed martial arts fighter who attempts to revive her career. Berry said it took her years to get the movie to the screen, and she undertook intense…
12 to Stand Trial for Kardashian West Jewel Heist in Paris
PARIS—Twelve people will stand trial in Paris over a $10 million jewelry heist targeting Kim Kardashian West in 2016, authorities said Friday. The reality TV star said she was tied up at gunpoint and locked in a bathroom after armed robbers forced their way into her rented Paris apartment during fashion week. After five years…
Police in Memphis Hunt for Suspects in Young Dolph’s Killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Police scoured the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday as they searched for suspects in the killing of influential rapper Young Dolph at a popular local cookie shop, a shooting that drew shocked and mournful reactions from the music world and throughout his hometown. Few details have emerged about the shooting of the 36-year-old…
2nd Lawsuit Filed Against Alec Baldwin Alleges ‘Rust’ Actor Fired Gun ‘Intentionally and Without Just Cause’
Hollywood actor Alex Baldwin did not have any reason to fire the gun that led to the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” last month, a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims. Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell, who called emergency services after Baldwin shot Hutchins, filed the lawsuit (pdf) in Los Angeles County Superior Court,…
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