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The Fast and the Free-urious: Universal announces free screenings of every 'Fast & Furious' movie
UniversalUniversal Pictures announced today it's launching Fast Fridays: a series of free screenings of every film in The Fast and The Furious saga, starting nationwide on April 30. The move is both t...
Apr 23, 2021
Oscars 2021: A history-making year for diversity
David Lee/NETFLIXThis year's Oscar nominees may just be the most diverse group ever. Here's a look at the historic nominations: A record nine actors of color have been nominated this year, including M...
Apr 23, 2021
Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper hope they “break up so many couples” with new film, 'We Broke Up'
Vertical EntertainmentThe new film We Broke Up is an anti-romantic comedy of sorts. It follows longtime couple Lori and Doug, who break up just days before Lori's sister's wedding and decide to preten...
Apr 23, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner officially running for governor of California
John Shearer/Getty ImagesIt's official: Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor of California. The reality show star and former gold medal-winning Olympic legend launched Caitlyn for California on Twit...
Apr 23, 2021
Gloria Estefan joins cast of 'Father of the Bride' remake
Lars Niki/Getty Images for New York Women in Film & TelevisionGloria Estefan is heading to the big screen for the Cuban-American remake of Father of the Bride. According to Deadline, the singer has si...
Apr 23, 2021
Study shows moviegoers prefer films with diverse casts, content
iStock/kali9As part of its ongoing series of analyses of diversity in the entertainment industry, a new UCLA study found that moviegoers increasingly prefer films with diverse casts and narratives. Th...
Apr 23, 2021
Oscars 2021 Best Picture spotlight: 'Mank'
Gary Oldman as Herman Mankiewicz and Tom Pelphrey as Joe Mankiewicz/NETFLIXMank is heading into Oscars night with the most nominations of any film -- 10, including the coveted Best Picture trophy. It ...
Apr 23, 2021
Keke Palmer dishes out advice to child stars
Steven Ferdman/FilmMagicKeke Palmer knows a thing or two about being a child star -- after all, she was one herself -- which is why she is offering up advice to others who are in the same position. Sp...
Apr 23, 2021
Oscars 2021 Best Picture spotlight: 'Nomadland'
L-R: McDormand, Zhao -- Searchlight PicturesNomadland is a frontrunner for the Best Picture statuette at this year's Academy Awards. It stars Frances McDormand as Fern, a widow living in a company tow...
Apr 23, 2021
Before his passing, Chadwick Boseman shared why it'd be "meaningful" to be honored by the Academy
David Lee/NETFLIXChadwick Boseman has left an indelible footprint on Hollywood. The Black Panther actor, who passed away last August after a private four-year battle with colon cancer, has been posthu...
Apr 23, 2021