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• Martial Arts Master and Actor Chuck Norris Dies at 86
  
  Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy - sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents - has died at 86.
• Man Charged With Threatening FBI Chief Patel's Girlfriend
  
  A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after authorities said he sent FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend an email saying he would be "happy" when her face is "canoed by an assault rifle," court records unsealed Thursday showed.
• Netflix Eyes K-Pop Boom With 'Demon Hunters' Global Tour
  
  Netflix is moving to turn its biggest film hit into a global live-events franchise, betting on the explosive growth of K-pop to unlock a major new revenue stream, Bloomberg reports.
• MSNBC Cuts Hour From 'Morning Joe' in Major Network Shakeup
  
  MSNBC is slashing an hour from its flagship "Morning Joe" program as part of a sweeping overhaul at the beleaguered liberal network, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
• Chris Pratt Opens Up About Faith: 'It's Been Amazing'
  
  Actor Chris Pratt opened up about his Christian faith, calling it "amazing" and describing it as a steady influence in his life while also pointing to the pressures that come with success in Hollywood.
• Lainey Wilson Recalls Being 'So Broke' She Needed Her Sister to Venmo Money
  
  Country singer Lainey Wilson has revealed that she was so financially strained early in her career that she had to rely on her sister for money, even as her music was beginning to gain radio play.
• Nearly Nude Shia LaBeouf Spotted in Rome Hotel Lobby Asking for Light
  
  Actor Shia LaBeouf drew attention after being seen in a hotel lobby in Rome wearing only boxer briefs and asking for a cigarette light.
• 'Baywatch' Star Alexandra Paul Arrested for Freeing Beagles in Animal Rights Protest
  
  "Baywatch" actor Alexandra Paul was arrested after authorities said she joined a protest in which activists removed beagles from a Wisconsin research breeding facility. Paul was among about 20 people arrested...
• AI Fears Contribute to Hollywood Labor Showdown
  
  Just weeks before a new round of high-stakes Hollywood labor negotiations, the Writers Guild of America West is facing turmoil inside its own ranks – with staffers launching a strike over artificial intelligence protections and alleged unfair labor practices.
• Oscars Audience Drops, Viewing Figures Show
  
  The number of people in the United States tuning in live to watch the Oscars dropped by 9% from last year, viewing figures released Tuesday showed.
• Kristin Cabot Breaks Silence on Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout
  
  Kristin Cabot, a former human resources executive who was involved in the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" incident in July, shared new details about that night and its aftermath in her first on-camera interview.
• Country Star Riley Green Hit by Phone at Concert, Gets Stitches
  
  Country singer Riley Green required medical treatment, receiving five stitches after being struck by a cellphone thrown from the audience during a concert in Melbourne. The injury occurred during the second of two sold-out shows...
• Jane Fonda Questions Barbra Streisand's Tribute to Robert Redford
  
  Jane Fonda questioned why fellow actor Barbra Streisand was selected to honor Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment at the 98th Academy Awards, with Fonda pointing to her own history of working with the late actor.
• Paul Thomas Anderson Talks Criticism of Oscar-Winning Film
  
  Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson responded to criticism surrounding the portrayal of Black women in "One Battle After Another" after his multiple wins at the 2026 Oscars, where the film secured Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
• Matt Clark, Actor in 'Back to the Future' and Western Films, Dies at 89
  
  Matt Clark, a veteran character actor whose screen credits ranged from Western classics to "Back to the Future Part III," has died at age 89. His death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his daughter, producer Amiee Clark.
• Len Deighton, Bestselling Spy Novelist, Dead at 97
  
  Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97. Deighton's literary agent, Tim Bates, said he died Sunday. No cause of death was given. Deighton's first novel, "The IPCRESS File," helped set the...
• Michael Levine to Newsmax: 'Political Vibe' at Oscars Harmful to Hollywood
  
  Author Michael Levine criticized the political tone surrounding the Academy Awards during an appearance Monday on Newsmax's "Bianca Across the Nation," arguing the ceremony has taken on the feel of a partisan rally and risks alienating viewers.
• Megyn Kelly: Guthrie 'Livid' Over Brother-in-Law Claim
  
  "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie is reportedly "livid" after an early media report suggested her brother-in-law was a potential suspect in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, according to former NBC colleague Megyn Kelly.
• Olympian Humphries Gives Trump Order of Ikkos Medal
  
  Olympic bobsled star Kaillie Humphries presented President Donald Trump with her Order of Ikkos medal during a White House event Thursday celebrating Women's History Month, catching the president off guard with the tribute.
• Supermodel Kathy Ireland Accuses Business Managers of Stealing Her Wealth
  
  Former supermodel and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland has accused her longtime business managers of defrauding her of millions of dollars, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Santa Barbara, California.
• Gwen Stefani Opens Up About Faith, 'Miracle' of Getting Pregnant in Her 40s
  
  Gwen Stefani said her renewed focus on faith coincided with the birth of her youngest son, Apollo Rossdale, which she described as a "miracle" that followed prayer and a personal spiritual shift.
• Liza Minnelli Recalls Drug-Fueled Romance With Martin Scorsese
  
  Liza Minnelli has opened up about her turbulent relationship with director Martin Scorsese, describing an intense and ultimately destructive affair that unfolded during the late 1970s while the two were working together in Hollywood.
• Katie Perry Wins Trademark Case Against Pop Star
  
  Australia's High Court ruled that Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry, now known by her married name Katie Taylor, can legally sell clothing under the name "Katie Perry," ending a long-running trademark dispute with American pop star Katy Perry.
• Mickey Rourke Evicted From Los Angeles Home for Unpaid Rent
  
  Actor Mickey Rourke was evicted from a Los Angeles rental property after a court granted the landlord control of the home in a dispute over unpaid rent. According to court records, the property on Drexel Avenue has been returned to its owner...
• Harvey Weinstein: Prison Is 'Hell'
  
  Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is "hell" in an interview in which he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes.

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