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Gene Hackman revealed the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ that forced him to retire from acting

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Gene Hackman’s award-winning, star-studded career in Hollywood came to an abrupt end when the legendary actor heeded a warning from a New York doctor. The two-time Oscar winner’s career was thrust back into the spotlight following his death inside his New Mexico home alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog on Wednesday … Read more

Tatum O’Neal shares reaction to late dad Ryan O’Neal cutting her out of will: ‘Keep it, motherf–ker’

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Ryan O’Neal’s daughter, Tatum O’Neal, has shared her candid reaction to learning that her late father had cut her out of his will. Michael Buckner Ryan O’Neal’s daughter, Tatum O’Neal, has shared her candid reaction to learning that her late father had cut her out of his will. Tatum, who starred opposite her famous dad … Read more

‘Due’ for an Oscar? Take a number

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Does the best performance ever win the Oscar? Sometimes. Let’s not be too cynical. But even the most detached fan knows that getting to the podium requires a narrative, a story behind the story. So-and-so Worked So Hard. It was a Total Transformation. This was a Life that Needed to Be Told. And then, one … Read more

‘House of David’ isn’t just a religious show, exec producers say. It’s ‘a war of houses’

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Michael Iskander stars as the titular biblical figure in Prime Video’s “House of David,” premiering Thursday. (Jonathan Prime / Prime) Psalm writer. Sheep herder. Harp player. These aren’t the typical qualities found in a hero, let alone one to build an ambitious new television series around. But when that hero is a young man named … Read more

How ruffles ignited a feud between Isaac Higgintoot and Alexander Hamilton on ‘Ghosts’

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The feud between Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones), left, and Alexander Hamilton (Nat Faxon) comes to the fore in Thursday’s episode of “Ghosts,” titled “Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle.” (Bertrand Calmeau / CBS) Alexander Hamilton: founding father, prolific writer, super invested in the U.S. currency … ruffle thief? If Thursday’s episode of the CBS … Read more

As ‘Buffy’s’ Dawn Summers, Michelle Trachtenberg was all of our kid sister

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Dawn Summers on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was magical energy turned human. Michelle Trachtenberg made her everyone’s kid sister. (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press) The first time Dawn Summers appears in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” she’s greeted with a question: “What are you doing here?” Portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg, who was found dead Wednesday at … Read more

Don’t call them ‘extras.’ For one night, Hollywood’s background actors are the real stars

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Don’t call them ‘extras.’ For one night, Hollywood’s background actors are the real stars Striking a distinguished look in a gray suit with coiffed white hair, Vincent Teixeira stepped up to the podium, standing in front of fellow film and TV actors who filled the house at the 99-seat Eastwood Performing Arts Center in East … Read more

Gene Hackman, two-time Oscar winner, found dead with his wife and dog in Santa Fe home

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Gene Hackman with Raquel Welch, left, and Cloris Leachman at the 1971 Academy Awards. (Associated Press) Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor who brought a flinty menace to films such as “Bonnie and Clyde,” “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven” was found dead Wednesday along with his wife in New Mexico, authorities said. He was 95. The … Read more

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