‘Fatal Attraction’ series attempts to balance affair blame
April 27, 2023 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — “ Fatal Attraction,″ the 1987 thriller film, introduced a female character (played by Glenn Close) who has a fling with a married man (played by Michael Douglas) and then obsesses and stalks him and his family after he tries to end it.
New this week: Roddy Ricch, ‘Swan Song’ and ‘The Larkins’
December 13, 2021 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Wayne Brady and his Black experience
May 27, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — For years Wayne Brady had been working on a one-man show about being a young Black man growing up in Orlando, but he could never finish the project.
That’s until acclaimed actor Glenn Close asked him to participate in her spoken word jazz album.
Oprah, Prince Harry host discussion with Gaga, Glenn Close
May 26, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are continuing their mental health series with a virtual town hall featuring Lady Gaga, Glenn Close and others.
New this week: ‘Friends’ again, Mike Tyson doc & ‘Cruella’
May 24, 2021 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— No “101 Dalmatians” love is necessary to enjoy “Cruella,” available to rent on Disney+ starting Friday.
Oprah, Prince Harry reunite for Apple TV+ mental health show
May 10, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are teaming up for a series that will delve into mental health issues and feature segments from athletes and stars like Lady Gaga and Glenn Close.
“The Me You Can’t See” will be a multi-part documentary series that will debut on Apple TV+ on May 21...
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser
May 7, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: she is not a loser.
Close has been nominated for best actress four times and she competed for her fourth best supporting actress honor at last month's Academy Awards...
Getting up Close with Glenn and Ted Nash, new duo in jazz
May 5, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Close recently made music-related headlines for her playful performance of “Da Butt” at the Academy Awards, but the revered actor has some real music news: she’s releasing an album with Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist-composer Ted Nash on Friday...
Youn Yuh-jung wins best supporting actress Academy Award
April 26, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Youn Yuh-jung, the feisty grandmom in “Minari,” captured more than her movie grandson's heart...
Glenn Close knows all about ‘Da Butt’ in Oscars’ game
April 26, 2021 GMTThe premise for an interlude at the Oscars was simple: Questlove played a song and a chosen celebrity had to guess if the tune was ever nominated for or won an Oscar...
Roger Berlind, Tony-winning Broadway producer, dies at 90
December 27, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Roger Berlind, a producer of more than 100 Broadway plays and musicals and the winner of 25 Tony Awards, has died...
Glenn Close to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award
October 20, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Glenn Close will receive an honorary AARP award for her work with a charity that brings awareness to mental illness.
AARP announced Tuesday that Close will be the first to receive an honorary Purpose Prize Award during a virtual ceremony on Dec.
Review: ‘Fatal Attraction’ in 2020 is called ‘Fatal Affair’
July 15, 2020 GMTIf you're of a certain age, much of the new Netflix thriller “Fatal Affair” will be very familiar...
‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton dies at 93
March 2, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — James Lipton, an actor-turned-drama-school-dean who got hundreds of Hollywood luminaries to open up about their life and art and became an unlikely celebrity himself as the longtime host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” died Monday...
Gift or keep: The afterlives of red carpet looks is a dance
February 3, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Remember the ethereal pale blue Prada dress Lupita Nyong'o wore the night she won an Oscar in 2014...
Hollywood coming to Middletown for “Hillbilly Elegy” filming
July 26, 2019 GMTMIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — The Ron Howard-directed movie "Hillbilly Elegy" will film for a few days in the Ohio city where most of the book is set...
Correction: Oscars-The Latest story
February 27, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story Feb. 25 about (topic), The Associated Press reported erroneously the name of one of the Oscar winners for live action short film...
Close but it’s Olivia Colman for best actress at Oscars
February 25, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Turns out Olivia Colman, not Glenn Close, was "The Favourite" at the Oscars.
The British actress was a surprise winner as best actress on Sunday night for her role as Queen Anne in "The Favourite...
Regina King stuns in white and Glenn Close dons queenly gold
February 25, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Regina King brought Old Hollywood alive on the Oscar red carpet Sunday in a romantic white gown with a touch of sparkle and a long train, while Jennifer Lopez stunned in silver adorned with mirror shards and Lady Gaga sported one of the world's largest yellow diamonds...
Stars reflect on awards season at last show before Oscars
February 24, 2019 GMTSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Glenn Close says she's still a bit surprised the motion picture academy gave a nod to her performance in "The Wife...
Spielberg, Gaga, sign get-well card for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
February 14, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg, Lady Gaga, Spike Lee and Glenn Close have a message for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Get well soon...
The list of nominees for the 91st Academy Awards
January 22, 2019 GMTThe list of the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards:
Best picture: Black Panther," ''BlacKkKlansman," ''Bohemian Rhapsody," ''The Favourite," ''Green Book," ''Roma," ''A Star Is Born," ''Vice...
Winners of the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards
January 14, 2019 GMTSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Winners of the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards, presented Thursday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California:
Snubs, surprises and a Satanic shout-out? Key Globes moments
January 7, 2019 GMTIt was a moment when everyone — absolutely everyone — expected to see an ebullient Lady Gaga climbing to the stage in her dramatic periwinkle gown...
Complete list of winners at 76th Golden Globe Awards
January 7, 2019 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Complete list of winners at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
List of nominees for 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
December 12, 2018 GMTWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A list of the nominees for the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, announced Wednesday in West Hollywood, California:...
Review: Road trip comedy ‘Father Figures’ loses its way
December 22, 2017 GMTFilmed in 2015 and originally titled 'Bastards,' this Christmas present should have stayed wrapped
"Father Figures" is what happens when you throw a comedy and the laughs forget to show up.
Owen Wilson and Ed Helms are Kyle and Peter, twin brothers who grew up thinking their father was dead.