Both Marvel and DC Comics – the giants of the cinematic superhero world – have had massive successes in recent years with blockbusters that shatter the mold of what a traditional superhero looks like. In 2017, Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman” took the world by storm, inspiring young …
Read More »Johnny Depp sued for allegedly punching location manager
LOS ANGELES — Months after a director denied that Johnny Depp attacked a film crew member, the actor is being sued for the alleged assault. Location manager Greg “Rocky” Brooks says in a lawsuit that Depp twice punched him on the Los Angeles set of a movie about the killing …
Read More »Samantha Bee addresses Ivanka Trump controversy on “Full Frontal”
Comedian Samantha Bee used to the opening of her show Wednesday to apologize again for using a vulgar insult to describe Ivanka Trump, which had led to days of cable news discussion and even condemnation from the White House. “I should have known that a potty-mouthed insult would be inherently …
Read More »Los Angeles police investigate missing “Avengers” Iron Man suit
LOS ANGELES — Police are looking for Tony Stark’s iconic crimson and gold costume after the expensive “Iron Man” suit disappeared from a Los Angeles movie prop storage facility. LAPD Officer Christopher No said Wednesday that a police report was filed Tuesday and that the suit’s estimated value is $325,000. The …
Read More »Sean Penn smokes cigarettes on “Late Show,” says he’s on Ambien
Sean Penn made his mark on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday night, complete with the lingering smell of cigarettes. The somewhat rehabilitated bad boy of Hollywood smoked cigarettes during his interview on the show as he promoted his new book, a novel called “Bob Honey Who Just …
Read More »Why you’re dancing to so many irresistible Reggaeton beats
In 2017, Spanish song “Despacito” broke worldwide records. It’s currently the most viewed music video online, with over five billion views. “I had no idea it would become a worldwide phenomenon,” singer Luis Fonsi said of the surprise hit. But “Despacito” is part of a much larger picture — …
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