106 stories by "Pat Saperstein"
Mark Smythe, a New Zealand-born and L.A.-based composer, died Saturday after a medical emergency on the Mount Wilson hiking trail near Los Angeles. He was 53. The L.A. Coroner’s office rep…
It’s one of fashion’s biggest nights as stars arrive for the 2026 Met Gala. This year’s theme is “Fashion is Art,” tied to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Art exhibition…
It is, to this day, the only film screening I’ve attended that was inspected by bomb-sniffing dogs. The premiere of “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary exploring Wade Robson and James S…
It’s been 15 years since the Producers Guild introduced its Green Production Guide, and yet convincing film and television productions to think about the life cycle of their sets and props…
Nicole Kidman is ready to branch out beyond acting for her next chapter. During a talk at the University of San Francisco on Saturday, she revealed that she is training to be a death doula. …
Sid Krofft, who with his late brother Marty created and produced memorable kids shows "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Land of the Lost" " as well as the 2009 feature based on the latter " died Friday i…
If you ever wanted a chance to snag some of the antique furniture Carrie Bradshaw bought for her Gramercy mansion or maybe Charlotte's adorable swimsuit, Julien's Auctions will be selling of…
Blake Lively is still preparing for a trial after a judge threw out her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni on Thursday. Her agency, WME, which parted ways with Baldoni after the…
Jessie Jones, a TV actress who became a succesful playwright with "Dearly Departed" and the Jones Hope Wooten Comedies, died March 20 in Washington, D.C. after a long illness. Her friend and…
Specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment announced Wednesday that CEO Ray Nutt plans to step down from the company and retire later this year. Nutt, an exhibition vet who has served as chi…
Valerie Perrine, who was Oscar nominated for best actress for her performance in Bob Fosse's 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic "Lenny" and appeared prominently in Richard Donner's "Superman" films as …
President Trump didn't seem to care that "Saturday Night Live U.K.'s" first-ever opening sketch was spoofing him, since he posted the segment on his Truth Social account Sunday morning with …
The writer and director of the movie that was likely Nicholas Brendon's final starring film role is speaking out after the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star's death on Friday. Joston Ramon The…
Natasha Lyonne is thanking fans for their support after she revealed in January that she had relapsed and was no longer sober. "Proud to report this kid is doing a whole lot better and back …
One a few months into the year, Hollywood has already said goodbye to numerous beloved names in film, television and music. "Schitt's Creek" star Catherine O'Hara died in January, and Februa…
Ryan Gosling became a "Saturday Night Live" four-timer on Saturday, joining the show as host ahead of the release of his upcoming sci-fi movie "Project Hail Mary." But just as his monologue …
"Evil Dead" star Bruce Campbell revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says that it is "treatable," if not curable. Campbell said work will have to take a back seat w…
CNN's Jake Tapper wound up having to break some news on Thursday's "The Lead" that affects his own network. After a commercial break, the anchor came back on air and announced to viewers " a…
Martin Short's daughter Katherine died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 42. She died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Police responded to her home in the Ho…
"Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson is paying tribute to Eric Dane, who played Cal Jacobs on the HBO Max show. Dane died Thursday. "I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working w…
On the red carpet for AppleTV+ series "The Last Thing He Told Me" Thursday evening, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner both had memories of James Van Der Beek to share. Van Der Beek, who …
Bud Cort, who personified the role of Harold in the 1971 Hal Ashby classic "Harold and Maude," died Wednesday in Connecticut after a long illness. He was 77. Cort also starred in Robert Altm…
Stand-up comedy is best live " and often lived. Judd Apatow and comedy appreciator Neil Berkeley know this. In their admiring, at times achingly funny documentary "Paralyzed by Hope: The Mar…
More than 100 Latino creatives have signed an open letter to Hollywood after widespread controversy broke out over Odessa A'zion's casting in the A24 adaptation "Deep Cuts" as the character …
Longtime public relations expert Nancy Seltzer, who worked with celebrity clients including Garth Brooks, the late Sean Connery and many more, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 79. "Pub…