Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

A beloved New York City subway singer who was launched into stardom on “America’s Got Talent” has died at age 72. Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25 in New York City. Her death was confirmed by her loved ones, including the “Precious” actress, 41, in an obituary published by … Read more

What is Graves’ disease? All about the condition affecting Daisy Ridley

What is Graves’ disease? All about the condition affecting Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley, 32, stunningly revealed this week that she has Graves’ disease. The “Star Wars” actress shared that after experiencing hot flashes, a racing heart rate, weight loss and fatigue, she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in September 2023. Ridley admitted that the diagnosis was something of a shock as she initially assumed her symptoms were … Read more

‘Star Wars’ actress Daisy Ridley reveals she’s been diagnosed with Graves’ disease

‘Star Wars’ actress Daisy Ridley reveals she’s been diagnosed with Graves’ disease

Daisy Ridley has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with Graves’ disease. The “Star Wars” actress admitted that the diagnosis came somewhat as a surprise to her after she initially brushed her symptoms off and assumed they were a result of a stressful acting role. Ridley, 32, revealed that she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder … Read more

‘Frustrated’ Ridley Scott blocked from entering his home as agents raid neighbor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ property

‘Frustrated’ Ridley Scott blocked from entering his home as agents raid neighbor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ property

A “frustrated” Ridley Scott was unable to get inside his sprawling Los Angeles home Monday as federal agents raided his neighbor Sean “Diddy” Combs’ property amid a sex trafficking investigation. The “Gladiator” director, 86, was spotted speaking to cops while standing behind a cordoned-off area marked with yellow tape outside his plush Calif. pad. Scott’s … Read more

Daisy Ridley Loves Every Single Track of This Stormzy Album

Daisy Ridley Loves Every Single Track of This Stormzy Album

For her latest movie, “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” Daisy Ridley plays Fran, a drab, standoffish, occasionally obnoxious office worker. Strangely enough, she found it exciting. “Fran is a woman who loves her job; she loves her routine,” Ridley said in a video interview from London. “She thinks about dying, but she doesn’t want to … Read more

Ridley Scott warns AI will be ‘technical hydrogen bomb’ in film industry

Ridley Scott warns AI will be ‘technical hydrogen bomb’ in film industry

Ridley Scott, director of sci-fi classics like “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” is terrified about AI technology running away with society. In an interview with Rolling Stone promoting his film “Napoleon,” Scott was asked if artificial intelligence worried him, and the answer was an emphatic yes. “We have to lock down AI. And I don’t know how you’re … Read more

Stevan Ridley: Blame Tom Brady for injury that put Kevin Hart in a wheelchair

Stevan Ridley: Blame Tom Brady for  injury that put Kevin Hart in a wheelchair

Father time remains undefeated. Kevin Hart learned that the hard way after losing a 40-yard dash to former Patriots running back Stevan Ridley. In the process, the 44-year-old Hart tore his lower abdomen and hip abductors, landing him in a wheelchair. Hart shared the news on social media, and among those to respond was Ridley, … Read more

Kevin Hart in a wheelchair after tearing muscles racing NFL player Stevan Ridley: ‘Dumbest man alive’

Kevin Hart in a wheelchair after tearing muscles racing NFL player Stevan Ridley: ‘Dumbest man alive’

Kevin Hart has called himself the “dumbest man alive” after he tore his muscles and landed in a wheelchair following a race with a former NFL star. Taking to social media Wednesday, the comic explained how a 40-foot dash against former Patriots running back Stevan Ridley left him badly injured. In a video on Instagram, … Read more

Daisy Ridley returns to ‘Star Wars’ franchise: ‘My heart is pounding’

Daisy Ridley returns to ‘Star Wars’ franchise: ‘My heart is pounding’

Daisy Ridley has her next “Star Wars” gig lined up! The British actress, 30, revealed that she will be returning to the space opera franchise as her character, Rey, at the “Star Wars Celebration” held in London on Friday. “My heart is pounding,” the often outspoken Ridley happily told the audience. “I’m very thrilled to … Read more