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Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress known for 'My Left Foot' and the Pigeon Lady in 'Home Alone 2,' died at age 81 in Dublin after a period of ill health. Her agent Phil Belfield confirmed her death, calling her a 'legend.' She was the first Irish actress to win an Oscar.
Tom Brady slapped Logan Paul across the face during a stage appearance at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City, following a heated face-off. Karl-Anthony Towns held Paul back from escalating the altercation. The incident went viral, with Brady later calling Paul a 'dork' on X and Paul accusing Brady of setting a bad example for kids.
This commentary critiques Dua Lipa's banned-books library as a well-intentioned but superficial PR move. It argues that the project's exclusive, ticketed location in a tourist-heavy bookshop undermines its message of free access, and suggests the discourse around book bans has become detached from real-world access issues.
Lena Headey criticized Hollywood for shielding predatory men and revealed backlash over using a body double for a Game of Thrones nude scene. She said the double let her focus on acting without being defensive. Headey also recounted Harvey Weinstein making suggestive comments and inviting her to his hotel.
This commentary argues that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is overrated as a box office draw, citing a string of recent film flops like 'Moana' and 'Red One' despite his status as Hollywood's highest-paid actor. The author contends that Johnson's popularity is a myth perpetuated by the industry, and his films consistently underperform financially.
This commentary reports on Bill Maher's argument that canceled celebrities like Louis C.K. and Kevin Spacey should not face permanent exile from the entertainment industry. Maher contends that the court of public opinion often disregards legal outcomes and that society should allow for redemption after a period of punishment.
Will Smith has been asked to testify in a $3 million lawsuit filed by Bilaal Salaam against Jada Pinkett Smith for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jada's attorney says no subpoena has been served. Jada has filed a motion to compel Salaam to provide medical records.
Shane Gillis sold 77,047 tickets for his July 17 show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, breaking the Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a solo comedy show. He also set the record for largest audience for a comedian with 73,946 attendees, surpassing the previous record held by Mario Barth.
Lena Headey discusses her experiences with nudity in acting, arguing that the industry has changed for women. She reflects on using a body double for a 'Game of Thrones' scene and expresses shock at the public backlash, contending that she had the right to set boundaries.
Bonnie Tyler's funeral will include a public procession through Swansea on 15 August, with her coffin brought to her home in Mumbles. A celebration of life service follows on 17 August at Swansea Minster, St. Mary's Church, at noon BST, with a private family burial in Skewen. The family requests donations to Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru in lieu of flowers.