Roger Allers, the filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing the 1994 Disney classic “The Lion King,” and writing the Tony Award-winning Broadway adaption of the movie, has died, according to a Disney Animation spokesperson via The Hollywood Reporter. He was 76. Disney CEO Bob Iger paid tribute to Allers in an Instagram post, writing in the caption, … Read more
One minute before midnight on New Year’s Eve, high above street level, Treb Heining closely monitors a digital clock below the Waterford crystal ball towering over Times Square, and soon the crowd loudly joins together in a final countdown chorus. “ … 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 …” By the time fireworks blast off on … Read more
All King Charles III seems to want for Christmas, after all the turmoil he’s endured this year, is a “digital detox.” After the British royal family stepped out for its annual Christmas Day church outing, it gathered around the television to watch the monarch’s Christmas broadcast. The speech was filmed earlier this month inside the Lady … Read more
Prince William wants to modernize Christmas at the palace. The claim was made by royal commentator and broadcaster Neil Sean, following reports that the Prince of Wales wants to eliminate what some consider a dated royal holiday tradition once he becomes king. “Every year, the royals truly let their hair down and show off their … Read more
Author Stephen King wrote an emotional tribute to director Rob Reiner for The New York Times on Tuesday after the filmmaker and his wife were murdered over the weekend. The “It” and “Carrie” writer described Reiner inviting him to the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1985 to watch a rough cut of his film “Stand by Me,” which … Read more
King Charles delivered an emotional update on his cancer battle Friday night, revealing that doctors have scaled back his treatment plan after what he described as a positive response to care. “Today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders, my … Read more
She’s feeling fang-tastic. “The Vampire Diaries” actress Candice King, who is also in the Prime Video thriller “We Were Liars,” just announced her pregnancy with “Yellowjackets” actor Steven Krueger. “It’s getting past the point now where I just look like I ate a really big dinner, so I have some explaining to do,” King, 38, … Read more
Freddy’s back for more — money. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” was the king of the box office on its opener Friday. The supernatural horror, a sequel to the 2023 original, raked in $29.810 million, according to The Numbers. The flick, which is based on a video game series, is expected to earn a three-day … Read more
King Charles’ goddaughter, India Hicks, is opening up about her skin cancer diagnosis. The model, 58, revealed her condition in her weekly Substack post on Tuesday. Hicks shared that despite wanting a peaceful week at home, “life, with its own mysterious choreography, shifted the plan.” “The test results from a recent skin-cancer operation came back, and … Read more
A suspect has officially been charged in the murder of “Parks and Recreation” star Jonathan Joss. The late actor’s neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, was indicted for one count of murder by a grand jury in Bexar County, Texas, on Monday, according to Bexar County court records obtained by People. Ceja Alvarez had previously been arrested … Read more
The Osbournes are shedding light onto King Charles’ touching tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. On Wednesday’s episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, Ozzy’s wife, Sharon, and their kids Kelly and Jack, sat down for the first time since Ozzy’s death at age 76 in July. “We got a lovely letter from the King,” Jack, 40, revealed. “Our King … Read more
Prince William allegedly wanted to cut back on royal duties in 2024 but was urged by his ailing father to “think again,” according to a new book. The claim was made by royal biographer Robert Jobson in “The Windsor Legacy,” obtained exclusively by the U.K.’s DailyMail. According to the outlet, the British journalist said William was “shaken to … Read more
Introducing Sir David Beckham. The soccer star, 50, officially received his knighthood from King Charles III, 76, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. David, a longtime friend of the royal family, was honored in the Investiture ceremony for his “services to sport and charity.” David Beckham is made a knight by King Charles III during an … Read more
Spoilers below for “It: Welcome to Derry.” Stephen King is weighing in on the terrifying return of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The horror legend recently shared his thoughts on HBO’s “It: Welcome to Derry,” the new prequel series expanding the universe of his iconic 1986 “It” novel — and even he’s spooked. Stephen King poses … Read more
Gayle King is reportedly expected to step down from her anchor role at CBS next year. King, the host of “CBS Mornings,” may switch to a different role with the network, although that has not yet been confirmed, sources told Variety Thursday evening. Gayle King is expected to leave CBS’ morning show, according to a report. CBS … Read more
Stephen King isn’t clowning around. The horror mastermind behind the 1986 novel “It” was a guiding force on “It: Welcome to Derry,” the highly anticipated HBO prequel series set decades before the events of the original 2017 and 2019 films. Expanding the mythology of Pennywise and the cursed town of Derry, Maine, the series found … Read more
He’s the new vending machine king of Brooklyn — and Linus Piepmeyer hasn’t even finished the third grade. What began as a lesson about the value of money — and savings — has become a minor sensation on one block in Boerum Hill, where the 8-year-old boy with an artist’s eye has been hawking homemade Big Apple-themed buttons … Read more
Michael Patrick King wasn’t surprised that “And Just Like That…” received a ton of criticism. King, 71, who wrote on both “Sex and the City” and its reboot “And Just Like That…” says that Carrie Bradshaw and her pals have never not been controversial. “When we did ‘Sex and the City’ and the women were … Read more
Last fall, His Majesty Mohammed VI opened Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, an ultraluxurious palace resort on the Moroccan riviera. The property is the third in the monarch’s hotel portfolio, joining the award-winning Royal Mansour Marrakech, an opulent 53-riad retreat that ranks as one of the finest hotels in the world, and the new Royal Mansour … Read more
A petition to replace Grammy Award-winning rapper Bad Bunny with the “King of Country” George Strait as the Super Bowl halftime show performer is gaining steam online with thousands of fans on board The announcement that Bad Bunny would perform on the NFL’s biggest stage has been met with controversy as many, including the organizer … Read more