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Maui’s bigger, but Moana takes the lead in “Moana 2,” one of the movies that helped push female and male protagonists into parity last year. (Disney) 42-16-42. That may sound like ever more outlandish measurements for the Barbie doll that inspired 2023’s top-grossing film, but it is in fact good news for real women in … Read more

This hidden L.A. stargazing party is ‘more interesting than going to a bar’ When Dylan Anderson was eight years old, he discovered an old telescope of his grandfather’s. The pirate-esque rig was dusty from years in the garage, but Anderson was instantly intrigued. “I was like, ‘Hey, what’s this?’ ” the now-18-year-old member of the … Read more

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There was the long view, which was upbeat. And there was the short view, which was depressing. At a weekend conference at USC on “Women, Men and Media: An Update,” the short view was most pervasive. Whether speaking of the number of women who lead newsrooms, head networks or direct films, the majority of participants … Read more

“Harry Potter” actor Jason Isaacs made a candid confession about filming the hit franchise.  The British actor, who played Lucius Malfoy in six of the eight “Harry Potter” movies, revealed the films were “quite boring” to make. “It’s a terrible confession to make. They weren’t that much fun to make. It’s quite boring, making big … Read more

8Jesus Guerrero’s family has thanked Kylie Jenner for her contribution to cover his funeral costs. Instagram/@kyliejenner Jesus Guerrero’s family has thanked Kylie Jenner for her generous contribution to cover the funeral costs following the celebrity hairstylist’s sudden death at age 34. News broke Saturday that Guerrero, a beloved celebrity beautician who also worked with Jennifer … Read more

Two milestones are approaching as “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” ends its third season on CBS: A real train pulls into the show’s Western town for the first time and, when it leaves, so does the country doctor’s virginity. “As you know, Dr. Quinn is the oldest living virgin on TV,” says a smiling Jane Seymour, … Read more

Voters for the Oscars confessed to a stunning cardinal error. Two electors from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences didn’t vote for Ralph Fiennes to win Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Conclave” because they thought “he won before,” according to a report by Variety. “Oh s–t!” one of the voters exclaimed … Read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Bravo has been hit by another lawsuit. In a legal complaint filed on February 25, Below Deck hair and makeup artist Samantha Suarez and camera operator Grey Duddleston allege that Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast member Gary King “held [Suarez] hostage in a hotel room” while filming Season 4 of this … Read more

Progressive filmmaker and activist Michael Moore on Tuesday wrote a lengthy blog post warning that by deporting illegal immigrants, America may be missing out on the next equivalent of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs or one that will save the world from a killer asteroid. Moore’s piece, “Our Muslim Boy Wonder,” used Jobs’ origins as the … Read more