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HBO Plenty of TV shows from the Golden Age of Television tried to stand out by killing their darlings. “The Sopranos” is arguably — and somewhat strangely — the most striking of them, largely because of how often the series made death feel mundane. In contrast to the operatic mob films that were popular throughout the latter half of the 20th century, David Chase’s acclaimed HBO drama portrayed lethal violence as unglamorous, chaotic, and regularly anticlimactic. Many of its major characters died suddenly and without the dramatic benefit of a…
Nick Glennie-Smith, the British composer, conductor and keyboardist known for his collaborations with Hans Zimmer and for his work on films including The Rock, The Man in the Iron Mask and Secretariat, has died. He was 74. Glennie-Smith died peacefully Aug. 16 surrounded by family at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia, his wife of 52 years, Jan Glennie-Smith, told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was revealed. As an orchestral conductor, Glennie-Smith teamed with two-time Oscar-winning composer Zimmer on such notable films as The Lion King (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The Simpsons Movie (2007), Transformers (2007), X-Men: First Class…
Getty Leslie Parrish has sadly passed away. The actress, known for roles in Li’l Abner, The Giant Spider Invasion, and The Manchurian Candidate, died at the age of 90. Leslie died at the end of 2025, as confirmed by Erica Berdan, a daughter of Leslie‘s second husband Richard Bach, to The Hollywood Reporter. Although she had intentions to pursue a career in music, Leslie made her debut at the age of 19 in the modeling world back in the ’50s before being discovered and signed with 20th Century Fox and put under MGM contract. Leslie starred in Portrait of a…
If you’re searching for a new and more affordable way to stay connected or watch your favorite series, sports and movies, the good news is that there are more choices than ever. Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T now offer options from wireless 5G home internet to traditional fiber. There are also lower-cost brands that use those networks, plus independent providers such as EarthLink, US Mobile and Optimum. In what’s known as Cord Cutting 2.0, millions are ditching the cable company entirely and pairing streaming TV with a different kind of internet connection. These consumers are combining streaming services with 5G home…
Erling Haaland is kicking off a new Premier League season with a new ‘do. The Norwegian soccer star sheared off his iconic long locks—which he styled in his signature man bun throughout the 2026 World Cup—into a buzzcut, shocking his fans and fellow athletes alike. As Haaland wrote on Instagram Aug. 23 alongside photos of the hair transformation, “Short hair don’t care.” But it seems the Manchester City player’s colleagues do. After all, Haaland, 26, video called a few members of the soccer community to get their reactions, with English player Jack Grealish joking the athlete looked “about 10 years…
“One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme” took top honors at the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) LMGI Awarda. The LGMI Awards were handed out on Saturday night and honor the use of filming locations across motion pictures, television, commercials, film commissions, and special achievement categories. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won outstanding locations in a contemporary feature film. It was shot across California’s Humboldt County, Sacramento, Stockton, Eureka, Arcata, San Diego and El Paso, Texas. Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” won outstanding locations in a period feature film for its work across New York City, greater New York,…
The ER is calling Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch back to work. HBO Max has released the first teaser and first-look photos for The Pitt Season 3, giving fans their first look at what’s in store when the Emmy-winning medical drama returns. And yes, Noah Wyle’s Robby is back in the emergency room after taking some time away following the events of Season 2. The new season is set to arrive in January 2027, though HBO Max has yet to announce a specific premiere date. So, when does The Pitt Season 3 start? And what can we expect from the new…
Kim Zolciak is speaking out in defense of her teenage son following his arrest on serious allegations. Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. was taken into police custody in Alpharetta, Georgia back on Monday on charges of sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, according to court documents released this week. The charges reportedly stem from an alleged April 23 incident in a changing room at a Lifetime Fitness gym. And now, the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum is making it clear she strongly disputes the allegations against her son. Related: Ariana Biermann Reveals She Now Has NO Relationship With Adoptive Dad Kroy In…
Picture: creator, showrunner, and executive producer of Sid & Zoey, Jon Kasdan Netflix is teaming up with some of the biggest names in modern horror and sci-fi for its latest young adult venture, Sid & Zoey. Blending supernatural scares with a gothic romance, this highly anticipated eight-part series comes from creator Jon Kasdan alongside powerhouse producers at Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Bad Robot. Here is everything we know so far about the series so far. Following a highly competitive bidding war, Netflix has officially greenlit Sid & Zoey, an eight-part young adult supernatural horror romance. The new series, part of…
The late Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, responded to accusations that she pressured her daughter to become a full-time actress from a young age. “I was strong, definitely, but I was not abusive by any stretch of the imagination,” Vogel, 70, told The Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday, August 22. Vogel signed Panettiere up with the famed Wilhelmina modeling agency at 8 months old and the future Heroes star shot her first commercial three months later. At 5 years old, Panettiere was cast in her first recurring TV role as Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live.…