Tag: Hollywood
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Cult case: US actress Allison Mack granted early release from prison
Popular US actress, Allison Mack, famous for her role in the television series Smallville, has been released from prison ahead of schedule after serving two years ... -
Hollywood Screenwriters set to strike first time in 15 years
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is preparing for their first strike in over 15 years, as negotiations with major studios over wages have reached a ... -
James Earl Jones set to retire, signs right to use voice over from ‘Star Wars’
Darth Vader’s voice actor, James Earl Jones, may be retiring from Star Wars. This comes after nearly four decades of portraying Darth Vader in the iconic film. The 91-year-old actor recently signed over the rights to his voice to filmmakers who plan to recreate Jones’ voice in upcoming Star Wars films using a combination of archival recordings and A.I. technology, according to Vanity Fair. This was confirmed by Lucasfilm’s Matthew Wood, who told Vanity Fair that Jones wanted to keep Darth Vader alive, adding that Jones is looking to leave the iconic role. “He had mentioned he was looking into winding down this particular character. So how do we move forward?”, he ... -
A$AP Rocky charged with two counts of assault, possession of gun
Rakim Athelaston Mayers, popularly known as A$AP Rocky, a rapper from the United States, has charged with two counts of assault and possession of a firearm in connection with a shooting that occurred in California in 2021. Rocky, who recently had a child with singer, Rihanna, is accused of pointing a gun and then firing twice in the direction of the victim, A$AP Relli, a former friend of his. Allegations based on police records says: “Two people were arguing in the Hollywood area of the city on November 6, 2021, when it escalated and the rapper allegedly fired ... -
Zen Models offers Amber Heard porn role for $9m
Amber Heard, who recently filed bankruptcy, may be compelled to make money by appearing in pornographic films once their high-profile lawsuit is settled and she is ... -
Hollywood actress, Nichelle Nichols dies at age 89
Veteran Hollywood actress, Nichelle Nichols, has died. The actress passed away at the age of 89. She was known for her role in the 1960 sci-fi TV series “Star Trek” produced in Hollywood. Her son, Kyle Johnson, revealed that she passed away on Saturday night in New Mexico due to natural causes in a Facebook post published on Sunday. “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us, ... -
Hollywood actor, Will Smith to be paid $35 million for role in ‘Emancipation’
Will Smith has established himself as one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors. After slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor became a trending topic for several ... -
Nigerians’ interest in Hollywood films reignites, Nollywood film market declines
Currently holding a market share of 25.8% in theatres, Nollywood is down from its first-half 2021 high of 39.3%. A film statistics magazine called Inside Nollywood ... -
Actor, Johnny Depp to return to screen after legal fight
In the upcoming film “La Favourite,” Johnny Depp is set to make his acting comeback as Louis XV of France. With his ex-wife Amber Heard, the ... -
Akon, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Enyinna Nwigwe star in ‘The American King’ trailer
Joy Onuorah US singer of Senegalese descent, Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is set to star in the upcoming Hollywood comedy film ...