If Top Gun: Maverick confirmed anything, it reminded Hollywood that Tom Cruise is a master at marketing movies. The busy Cruise recently put his promo powers — including his megawatt smile — to work in service of a former co-star in that film, showing up for the European premiere of the upcoming July…

Add one of America’s most political filmmakers to the list of those calling for Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic candidate for president. Oscar-winner Michael Moore published a piece on his website asking the president not to “let your enablers hound you into doing what your body is begging…

Netflix's slate will adjust for summer viewing in July. The streamer's catalog will also incorporate action-filled films and content ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Franchises to look out for this month include the Back to the Future films, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, the Fifty Shades films and more…

Actor Mike Heslin, whose most prominent role came on Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness, has died after an unexpected cardiac event and a week-long hospitalization. He was 30. The news was announced by his husband, Nicolas James Wilson. Heslin appeared as Polo on two episodes of Lioness, Season 1. He also had…

It’s hot in California. Numerous cities in the Golden State tied or broke heat records this week — not just for the date, but for their entire recorded histories. Idyllwild hit 104 degrees today. That ties the town’s all time hottest temperature. Palmdale tied its record high for July 4 at…

Dawn Hollyoak, who in 2022 competed on The Great British Baking Show, has died, according to a post on her Instagram account. “It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our star baker Dawn,” the post began. “Not only a wonderfully talented baker but first and foremost an amazing mother…

“My season of service is nearing its close. This was a hard truth to face. But it is the natural course of things — as evident as the progression from spring to summer, from fall to winter. This is why I have decided to withdraw from the campaign for president of the United…

Rust, the ill-fated film production marred by the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has been denied a portion of New Mexico’s film & TV tax incentives, despite the fact that it was made at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe. Related Stories …

Audiences are accustomed to seeing Michael Rooker play tough characters in projects like The Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy, but the actor himself had some tough-love advice for audiences who didn’t exactly flock to his latest film Horizon, which is directed by and stars Kevin Costner. The…

UPDATED: Willie Nelson will soon be on the road again after an extended break on doctor’s orders. Originally, on June 21, the country music legend was advised to “rest for the next four days.” That was then extended to this week, before it was announced that the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner would…

Buy low, sell high. That seems to be the strategy at work in recent sales of NBA teams, the most recent being the storied Boston Celtics. The club’s ownership group, Boston Basketball Partners L.L.C., announced today its “intention to sell all the shares of the team.” Related…

As temperatures rose into the 80s, Disney California Adventure employees evacuated 20 passengers on a ride at the park in Anaheim on Sunday. The Incredibles-themed Incredicoaster broke down on its track about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Orange County Register. Related…