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Vin Diesel reveals that the remaining scenes of Fast X: Part 2 will be filmed in Los Angeles, inspired by the city's recent wildfires. His co-star Jordana Brewster encouraged the move, marking a return to where the franchise began 25 years ago.

Fast X: Part 2 heads back to LA: Vin Diesel announces film’s return to where it all began

Vin Diesel reveals that the remaining scenes of Fast X: Part 2 will be filmed in Los Angeles, inspired by the city's recent wildfires. His co-star Jordana Brewster encouraged the move, marking a return to where the franchise began 25 years ago.

Vin Diesel has revealed that filming for Fast X: Part 2 will conclude in Los Angeles, marking a full-circle return to the city where the Fast &amp; Furious franchise began 25 years ago.&nbsp;
The actor shared the news on Instagram, explaining that the decision to film the final portions in LA was inspired by the recent devastating wildfires in the area.
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Diesel posted a photo with his co-star Jordana Brewster and shared that Brewster had personally encouraged him to have Universal complete the filming in Los Angeles.
"Last week, during the fires that displaced LA, my sister Jordana reached out to me and said, 'Please have Universal film the rest of Fast X: Part 2 in LA,'" Diesel wrote.&nbsp;
"Los Angeles needs it now more than ever. Los Angeles is where Fast &amp; Furious started filming 25 years ago, and now Fast will finally return home. All love..." he added.
The wildfires have ravaged large parts of the LA area, igniting in Pacific Palisades and spreading through Malibu and Santa Monica, with the Eaton Fire severely affecting the Altadena-Pasadena region.&nbsp;
As for Fast X: Part 2, the movie is set to conclude the franchise. Diesel confirmed last year that this will be the final chapter, referring to it as a "grand finale" and a "celebration of the incredible family" they've built throughout the series.&nbsp;
According to Deadline, Universal is targeting a March 2026 release for the highly anticipated film. Directed by Louis Leterrier, Fast X: Part 2 will feature a star-studded cast including Jason Statham, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, and Dwayne Johnson.

The 2025 Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles, highlighting its resilience amid California's wildfire crisis. Changes to the Best Original Song category will focus on songwriters and their creative journeys.

2025 Oscars to celebrate Los Angeles' resilience amid wildfire crisis

The 2025 Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles, highlighting its resilience amid California's wildfire crisis. Changes to the Best Original Song category will focus on songwriters and their creative journeys.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced exciting updates for the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on March 2.&nbsp;
Amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in California, the Academy plans to pay a special tribute to Los Angeles, widely regarded as the "city of dreams" and the epicenter of the film industry.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a letter shared with its members, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang stated, "We will honour Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century."&nbsp;
The letter further emphasized the Academy's commitment to celebrating the city's strength, creativity, and enduring optimism, qualities that have shaped its identity and its pivotal role in global entertainment.
Kramer and Yang also noted that the ceremony would acknowledge the challenges the region has faced, particularly the devastation caused by wildfires, while highlighting the resilience of its residents and artistic community.&nbsp;
By spotlighting Los Angeles, the Academy aims to celebrate its significance not only as a backdrop for filmmaking but also as an integral part of the storytelling tradition.
Another major change for this year&rsquo;s ceremony involves a reimagining of the Best Original Song category. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscars will "move away" from the traditional live performances of the nominated songs. Instead, the presentation will focus on the songwriters and their creative process.
"This year, the best original song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters," the letter confirmed. "We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life."&nbsp;
This shift aims to highlight the stories and inspirations behind the nominated songs, placing the spotlight on the individuals responsible for creating the music that enhances cinematic narratives.
Historically, live performances have been a key feature of the Best Original Song segment, often serving as a highlight of the ceremony. However, this new approach seeks to provide greater recognition to the songwriters as the true nominees, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the artistry behind the music.
Through these updates, the Academy is striving to create a ceremony that reflects both the challenges and triumphs of its host city while celebrating the creativity that drives the film industry forward.

Despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025. The ceremony will raise funds for wildfire relief and honor first responders.

Grammys still set for February 2, will support LA fire relief

Despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025. The ceremony will raise funds for wildfire relief and honor first responders.

The Grammys, slated for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday.
In a letter to Academy members obtained by AFP, organizers said the 67th annual music awards gala would take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA "in close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources."
"This year's show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours," Academy head Harvey Mason Jr said in the letter, which was co-signed by Board of Trustees chair Tammy Hurt.
"The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles," Mason and Hurt said.
The marquee televised portion of the gala will still air on CBS.
Top nominees include Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
At least 24 people have died, tens of thousands of people are displaced, and swaths of Los Angeles sit in ruins nearly a week after fires broke out when extreme winds spread flames across arid Southern California, crippling the city and razing entire communities.
In response, the Recording Academy and its philanthropic arm MusiCares launched a relief effort with an initial $1 million donation supporting impacted music industry workers.
The letter said additional donations had allowed for the organization to distribute more than $2 million in emergency aid thus far.
Separately, LiveNation and AEG Presents, along with the Azoff Company, over the weekend announced a FIREAID benefit concert on January 30 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Proceeds are to go to a non-profit created for the event focused on "rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure LA is better prepared for fire emergencies."
The entertainment industry in showbiz capital Los Angeles is weighing how to navigate its just-started award season, which is particularly intense for film and features a steady stream of swanky premieres and galas.
The body behind the Oscars scrapped its ritzy nominees' luncheon in light of the fires, while moving its nominations announcement online.

The 97th Academy Awards nominations, initially set for January 17, have been delayed to January 19 due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California. 

Oscar nominations postponed due to California wildfires

The 97th Academy Awards nominations, initially set for January 17, have been delayed to January 19 due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.&nbsp;

The announcement of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, initially set for January 17, has been postponed to January 19 due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
Variety reports that the Academy informed its members of the change in a Wednesday afternoon email from CEO Bill Kramer.
"We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California. So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you," the message stated.
Additionally, the deadline for Oscar nomination voting has been extended by two days, now closing on January 14. Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members began on January 8 and was initially set to end on January 12.
Conan O'Brien is slated to host the 2025 Oscars, which will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
On Wednesday night, a rapidly spreading fire broke out in Hollywood Hills, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic locations. Firefighters are still battling multiple major fires that have claimed the lives of five people, forced 100,000 residents to evacuate, and left a trail of destruction from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena.
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, and Cary Elwes, were among those who lost their homes to the fires.
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In addition, film premieres for "Unstoppable," "Wolf Man," "Better Man," and "The Pitt" have been cancelled. The SAG Awards nominations, which were originally planned for a live event, were instead released via a press release.
Furthermore, the Critics Choice Awards, set for January 12 in Santa Monica, have been rescheduled to January 26.

Several Hollywood celebrities, including Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, have been displaced by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, particularly in the Pacific Palisades area. 

Hollywood stars among many Los Angeles residents affected by devastating wildfires

Several Hollywood celebrities, including Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, have been displaced by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, particularly in the Pacific Palisades area.&nbsp;

Tom Holland and Zendaya, the beloved "Spider-Man" co-stars, are engaged after a holiday proposal. The news surfaced when Zendaya showcased her diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

Zendaya, Tom Holland are engaged: family sources

Tom Holland and Zendaya, the beloved "Spider-Man" co-stars, are engaged after a holiday proposal. The news surfaced when Zendaya showcased her diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

"Spider-Man" co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged.
The news comes after Zendaya stepped out for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday flashing a massive diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger to the shutterbugs. Holland, however, gave the ceremony a miss.
A family source confirmed to People magazine that Holland and Zendaya, both 28, got engaged during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Another source told the publication that "everyone close to them knew an engagement was happening", adding Holland had been keen to propose to Zendaya "for a while".
"He's always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special," the source added.
Holland and Zendaya, however, are in no hurry to get married.
"They will just enjoy things for now and won't rush a wedding. They are both busy with work projects. Tom's always had this sweet way of letting the world know that Zendaya is his. Now, it's official &mdash; she really is."
The actors will return for the currently untitled fourth "Spider-Man" film that will start filming in summer. They met on the sets of 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming", which starred Holland as the titular superhero/ Peter Parker and Zendaya as his classmate and love interest, MJ.
Holland and Zendaya, both 28, reprised their characters in 2019's "Spider-Man: Far from Home" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021).
They are also set to star in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey".

HBO has renewed "Dune: Prophecy" for a second season ahead of the premiere of the final episode. The prequel series, set 10,000 years before Frank Herbert’s "Dune," stars Tabu as Sister Francesca.

HBO Orders Second Season of 

In the show, Tabu plays the role of Sister Francesca, described as a &rdquo;strong, intelligent, and alluring&rdquo; character, who leaves a lasting impression in her wake.

American premium cable network HBO has given a second season order for "Dune: Prophecy", the prequel series to Denis Villeneuve&rsquo;s blockbuster &ldquo;Dune&rdquo; movies.
Also featuring Bollywood star Tabu in a pivotal role, the six-episode series is set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert&rsquo;s seminal novel &ldquo;Dune&rdquo;, which was recently adapted by Villeneuve in two parts.
The show's renewal for season two comes ahead of the premiere of the final episode, which will air on HBO on December 22. The show streams on JioCinema in India.
"'Dune: Prophecy' has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power.
"We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Legendary and to our extraordinary cast and crew for their service to the Imperium. We&rsquo;re excited to collaborate with this team again to see what they have in store," Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, said in a statement.
&ldquo;Dune: Prophecy&rdquo; promises a rich narrative filled with intrigue and power struggles within the &ldquo;Dune&rdquo; universe.
The show features an ensemble cast of Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
As per official logline, the show follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
&ldquo;Dune: Prophecy&rdquo; is based on the novel &rdquo;Sisterhood of Dune&rdquo; by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson.
In the show, Tabu plays the role of Sister Francesca, described as a &rdquo;strong, intelligent, and alluring&rdquo; character, who leaves a lasting impression in her wake.
&ldquo;Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital,&rdquo; the character description read.
Alison Schapker is the showrunner and executive producer with Diane Ademu-John, who co-developed the series. It is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television.

“There are masterpieces from Faulkner and Hemingway, the first sound films from Alfred Hitchcock, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Ford, and amazing music from Fats Waller, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin. Pretty exciting!”

Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner, Hemingway

&ldquo;There are masterpieces from Faulkner and Hemingway, the first sound films from Alfred Hitchcock, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Ford, and amazing music from Fats Waller, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin. Pretty exciting!&rdquo;

Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan 1. That means they can be used and repurposed without permission or payment to copyright holders.
This year&rsquo;s crop of newly public artistic creations lacks the landmark vibes of last year&rsquo;s entrance into the public domain of Mickey Mouse. But they include a deep well of canonical works whose 95-year copyright maximums will expire. And the Disney icon&rsquo;s public domain presence expands.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a trove! There are a dozen new Mickey cartoons &mdash; he speaks for the first time and dons the familiar white gloves,&rdquo; said Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke&rsquo;s Center for the Study of the Public Domain. &ldquo;There are masterpieces from Faulkner and Hemingway, the first sound films from Alfred Hitchcock, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Ford, and amazing music from Fats Waller, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin. Pretty exciting!&rdquo;
Here&rsquo;s a closer look at this year&rsquo;s crop.
Comics characters loom large: &nbsp;Popeye the Sailor, with his bulging forearms, mealy-mouthed speech, and propensity for fistfights, was created by E.C. Segar and made his first appearance in the newspaper strip &ldquo;Thimble Theater&rdquo; in 1929, speaking his first words, &ldquo;&lsquo;Ja think I&rsquo;m a cowboy?&rdquo; when asked if he was a sailor. What was supposed to be a one-off appearance became permanent, and the strip would be renamed &rdquo;Popeye.&rdquo;
But as with Mickey Mouse last year and Winnie the Pooh in 2022, only the earliest version is free for reuse. The spinach that gave the sailor his super-strength was not there from the start and is the kind of character element that could spawn legal disputes. The animated shorts featuring his distinctive mumbly voice didn&rsquo;t begin until 1933 and remain under copyright. As does director Robert Altman&rsquo;s 1980 film, starring Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as his oft-fought-over sweetheart Olive Oyl. That movie was tepidly received initially. So was director Steven Spielberg&rsquo;s &ldquo;Adventures of Tintin&rdquo; in 2011. But the comics about the boy reporter that inspired it, the creation of Belgian artist Herge, were among the most popular in Europe for much of the 20th century.
The simply drawn teen with dots for eyes and bangs like an ocean wave first appeared in a supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingti&egrave;me Si&egrave;cle and became a weekly feature.
The comic also first appeared in the US in 1929. Its signature bright colours &mdash; including Tintin&rsquo;s red hair &mdash; didn&rsquo;t appear until years later, and could, like Popeye&rsquo;s spinach, be the subject of legal disputes.
And in much of the world, Tintin won&rsquo;t become public property until 70 years after the 1983 death of his creator.
Books show American lit at its height: The books becoming public this year read like the syllabus for an American literature seminar.
&ldquo;The Sound and the Fury,&rdquo; arguably William Faulkner&rsquo;s quintessential novel with its modernist stream-of-consciousness style, was a sensation after its publication despite being famously difficult for readers. It uses multiple non-linear narratives to tell the story of a prominent family&rsquo;s ruin in the author&rsquo;s native Mississippi and would help lead to Faulkner&rsquo;s Nobel Prize.
And Ernest Hemingway&rsquo;s &ldquo;A Farewell to Arms&rdquo; joins his earlier &ldquo;The Sun Also Rises&rdquo; in the public domain. The partly autobiographical story of an ambulance driver in Italy during the First World War cemented Hemingway&rsquo;s status in the American literary canon. It has been frequently adapted for film, TV and radio, which can now be done without permission.
John Steinbeck&rsquo;s first novel, &ldquo;A Cup of Gold,&rdquo; from 1929, will also enter the public domain.
The British novelist Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s &ldquo;A Room of One&rsquo;s Own,&rdquo; an extended essay that would become a landmark in feminism from the modernist literary luminary, is also on the list. Her novel &ldquo;Mrs. Dalloway&rdquo; is already in the US public domain.
Movie legends in the making: While a host of truly major movies will become public in the coming decade, for now, early works by major figures from the not-always-stellar early sound era will have to suffice. A decade before he would move to Hollywood and make films like &ldquo;Psycho,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Vertigo,&rdquo; Alfred Hitchcock made &ldquo;Blackmail&rdquo; in Britain. The film was begun as a silent but shifted to sound during production, resulting in two different versions, one of them the UK&rsquo;s &mdash; and Hitchcock&rsquo;s &mdash; first sound film.
John Ford, whose later Westerns would put him among film&rsquo;s most vaunted directors, also made his first foray into sound with 1929&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Black Watch,&rdquo; an adventure epic that includes Ford&rsquo;s future chief collaborator John Wayne as a young extra.
Cecil B DeMille, already a Hollywood bigwig through silents, made his first talkie with the melodrama &ldquo;Dynamite.&rdquo; Groucho, Harpo and the other Marx Brothers had their first starring movie roles in 1929&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Cocoanuts,&rdquo; a forerunner to future classics like &ldquo;Animal Crackers&rdquo; and &ldquo;Duck Soup.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The Broadway Melody,&rdquo; the first sound film and the second film ever to win the Oscar for best picture &mdash; known as &ldquo;outstanding production&rdquo; at the time &mdash; will also become public, though it&rsquo;s often ranked among the worst of best picture winners. And after &ldquo;Steamboat Willie&rdquo; made the earliest Mickey Mouse public, a dozen more of his animations will get the same status, including &ldquo;The Karnival Kid,&rdquo; where he spoke for the first time.
Music rings out the 20s: Songs from the last year of the Roaring Twenties are also about to become public property.
Cole Porter&rsquo;s compositions &ldquo;What Is This Thing Called Love?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Tiptoe Through the Tulips&rdquo; are among the highlights, as is the jazz classic &ldquo;Ain&rsquo;t Misbehavin&rsquo;, written by Fats Waller and Harry Brooks.
&ldquo;Singin&rsquo; in the Rain,&rdquo; which would later forever be associated with the 1952 Gene Kelly film, made its debut in the 1929 movie &ldquo;The Hollywood Revue&rdquo; and will now be public domain.
Different laws regulate sound recordings, and those newly in the public domain date to 1924. They include a recording of &ldquo;Nobody Knows the Trouble I&rsquo;ve Seen&rdquo; from future star and civil rights icon Marian Anderson, and &ldquo;Rhapsody in Blue&rdquo; performed by its composer George Gershwin.

Ryan Gosling is reportedly negotiating to star in an exciting new Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy. The project, separate from the Skywalker Saga, is set to take the franchise in a fresh direction.

Ryan Gosling in talks for new Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy

Ryan Gosling is reportedly negotiating to star in an exciting new Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy. The project, separate from the Skywalker Saga, is set to take the franchise in a fresh direction.

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is reportedly in talks to star in an upcoming Star Wars film directed by Shawn Levy.
The project, which has been in development since 2022, is set to bring a fresh new direction to the Star Wars universe. This film could become the next major production under Lucasfilm, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;
Levy, known for his work on 'Deadpool' and 'The Adam Project', has been working on the movie for over two years, with Jonathan Tropper writing the script. Levy is also producing through his 21 Laps banner, alongside Lucasfilm&rsquo;s Kathleen Kennedy.
While details about the film remain limited, it has been confirmed that it will be a standalone movie, separate from the core Skywalker Saga. This means the story may explore new characters and plotlines within the vast Star Wars universe.&nbsp;
Sources suggest that the film will introduce fresh narratives beyond the Skywalker family, though the exact timeline and plot are still under wraps. Fans have been speculating whether the film will focus on Jedi, Sith, or delve into other corners of the galaxy.
Gosling&rsquo;s involvement in the project came as a late development, but it&rsquo;s now set to accelerate the film&rsquo;s production. Initially, Levy was in talks to direct a film centered around a boy band for Paramount, which would reunite him with actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.&nbsp;
However, Gosling's sudden interest in the Star Wars universe has given the project a new sense of urgency. If negotiations are finalized, filming could begin as early as this fall, with the film expected to be the next major release under the Star Wars franchise.
Following the success of 'The Mandalorian' series, which is set for release in 2026, this film could be the next big Star Wars production. Gosling is also set to star in the space-themed film &lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, further solidifying his foray into the science fiction genre.

Hollywood

Val Kilmer, acclaimed for roles in 'Batman Forever' and 'Top Gun,' has died at 65 due to pneumonia. Known for his versatility and powerful performances, Kilmer left an enduring legacy in Hollywood. Survived by children Mercedes and Jack.

Val Kilmer, 'Batman Forever' Star, Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, celebrated for roles in 'Batman Forever' and 'Top Gun,' passed at 65 due to pneumonia. His impactful performances in films like 'The Doors' marked him as a versatile actor. Survived by his children, Kilmer's legacy endures in film.

Celebrated actor Val Kilmer, known for roles in 'Batman Forever' and 'Top Gun,' passed away at age 65. His versatile career in films like 'The Doors' and 'Heat' left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Kilmer is survived by his children, Mercedes and Jack.

Val Kilmer, the charismatic actor celebrated for his role as Bruce Wayne in "Batman Forever," has passed away at the age of 65 due to complications from pneumonia in Los Angeles.
His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed his passing to The New York Times. Kilmer had been battling throat cancer in recent years.
Kilmer launched his impressive career with standout performances in comedies such as "Top Secret!" (1984) and "Real Genius" (1985).
He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lt. Tom "Iceman" Kazansky alongside Tom Cruise in the iconic "Top Gun" (1986), followed by a notable role in the fantasy epic "Willow" (1988).
His portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's biopic "The Doors" (1991) marked his emergence as a leading actor, showcasing his striking talent and range.
Throughout the 1990s, Kilmer was a dynamic presence in cinema, opting for compelling co-starring roles in films like "Tombstone" (1993), "True Romance" (1993), and "Heat" (1995). This period cemented his status as a versatile actor with a flair for captivating performances.
After dominating the 1980s and 1990s with his remarkable roles, Kilmer made a poignant return to the screen in 2022 with "Top Gun: Maverick," despite battling cancer that affected his ability to speak.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kilmer's early education included the Hollywood Professional School and the prestigious Juilliard School. He also lent his voice to animated projects like "The Prince of Egypt."
Kilmer's diverse filmography features memorable roles in "At First Sight," "Red Planet," "Pollock," "The Salton Sea," "Wonderland," and "The Missing." His later works included collaborations with notable actors such as Robert Downey Jr.
in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," Denzel Washington in "Deja Vu," as well as roles in "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" and "The Snowman."
In 2012, Kilmer was honored with a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word for an audio rendition of "Zorro."
He shared insights into his life and career in his memoir "I'm Your Huckleberry," published in 2020, which borrowed its title from a memorable line in "Tombstone."
Kilmer divorced actress Joanne Whalley in 1996 and is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack. His legacy endures through a diverse array of performances that left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

"Anora" leads the 97th Academy Awards with five major wins, including Best Picture. Mikey Madison surprises with Best Actress, while Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin take top honors.

Small-budget sex worker romp 'Anora' triumphs at Oscars

"Anora" leads the 97th Academy Awards with five major wins, including Best Picture. Mikey Madison surprises with Best Actress, while Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin take top honors.

Independent film "Anora", the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.
Sean Baker's black comedy also took home the Academy Awards for best director, best editing, best original screenplay and best actress for 25-year-old star Mikey Madison.
"This is a dream come true," said Madison.
"I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me. So to be here standing in this room today is really incredible."
A shellshocked Madison later told reporters backstage she was still processing a win that looked set to open career doors -- even though she had no idea what was next.
"I just know that tonight I'm going to go home to my new puppies and probably clean up their mess," she laughed.
Her win was something of an upset, as she bested 1990s megastar Demi Moore, who had been the odds-on favorite to cap a late career flourish with a golden statuette for body-horror flick "The Substance."
Baker used one of his four acceptance speeches to urge support for independent movies.
"I want to thank the Academy for recognizing a truly independent film. This film was made on the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists," he said.
The five wins by "Anora" -- out of six nominations -- was an impressive haul for a movie made for just $6 million, a tiny sum by Hollywood standards.
The film's triumph came at the expense of "Conclave" -- a film about the secretive and cut-throat election of a new Catholic leader that had been lent an uncanny timeliness by the real-life health woes of Pope Francis.
The Vatican intrigue, starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini, earned top honors from Britain's BAFTAs, and the Hollywood actors' SAG Award, but had to settle Sunday for best adapted screenplay, despite having been seen as a favorite heading into the night.
 - 'Defying Gravity' and Conan -
The more than three-and-a-half hour Oscars broadcast was a relatively staid affair, with little of the political tub-thumping that has characterized previous editions.
Unlike last year's host Jimmy Kimmel, host Conan O'Brien ignored President Donald Trump and, despite an astounding week of politics around the war in Ukraine, the ceremony had only one mention of the conflict, and only one speech concentrated on the situation in Gaza.
Instead, the gala was a more traditional Hollywood event, kicked off with glossy high-production glitz.
"Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo began the show with a soaring medley honoring the land of Oz that brought the house down, including a rapturously received "Defying Gravity" from their nominated film.
O'Brien took aim in his opening monologue at the controversy that has surrounded "Emilia Perez," whose transgender star sank the film's Oscar hopes when a series of offensive tweets were unearthed.
"Little fact for you: 'Anora' uses the F-word 479 times. That's three more than the record set by Karla Sofia Gascon's publicist," he said.
Brazil won its first Oscar for best international feature for "I'm Still Here," and Latvia's "Flow" won the award for best animated film.
 - Culkin, Brody and Saldana -
With the exception of Madison, the acting prizes went where they had been expected to go.
Kieran Culkin looked his usual flustered self as he took the best supporting actor Oscar for "A Real Pain."
"I've already lost whatever speech I prepared," he said. "I have no idea how I got here. I've just been acting my whole life. It's just been a part of what I do."
Adrien Brody won his second career Oscar for his role as Laszlo Toth, a Hungarian Jewish architect making a new life in the United States after World War II in "The Brutalist."
Brody, whose first statuette was for 2002's "The Pianist," joins an elite club of double winners including Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson.
Oscars show producers tried to play Brody off the stage twice during his lengthy acceptance, offering one of the few moments of levity in an otherwise serious speech.
"Please, I've done this before," he said.
"Emilia Perez" star Zoe Saldana won for best supporting actress, and she emotionally thanked her family.
"My grandmother came to this country in 1961, I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands, and I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award," she said.
"I know I will not be the last." ALSO READ- <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/hollywood/oscars-2025-winners-in-key-categories-1740980647585" target="_blank">Oscars 2025: Winners in key categories</a>

Discover the winners of the 97th Academy Awards, with "Anora" dominating the night. See who took home Oscars in key categories.

Oscars 2025: Winners in key categories

Discover the winners of the 97th Academy Awards, with "Anora" dominating the night. See who took home Oscars in key categories.

Here are the winners in key categories for the 97th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday.
"Anora" was the big winner of the night, with five Oscars: best picture, best director, best actress, best film editing and best original screenplay.
Best picture: "Anora"
Best director: Sean Baker, "Anora"
Best actor: Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist"
Best actress: Mikey Madison, "Anora"
Best supporting actor: Kieran Culkin, "A Real Pain"
Best supporting actress: Zoe Saldana, "Emilia Perez"
Best original screenplay: Sean Baker, "Anora"
Best adapted screenplay: Peter Straughan, "Conclave"
Best international feature film: "I'm Still Here" (Brazil)
Best animated feature: "Flow"
Best documentary feature: "No Other Land"
Best film editing: Sean Baker, "Anora"
Best costume design: Paul Tazewell, "Wicked"
Best production design: Nathan Crowley and Lee Sanders, "Wicked"
Best makeup and hairstyling: "The Substance"
Best original song: Clement Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard, "El Mal" from "Emilia Perez"

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in Santa Fe. Authorities see no foul play. Investigation continues.

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in Santa Fe home

The entertainment industry mourns as Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa are found dead at their Santa Fe home. Authorities find no foul play, and investigation continues. The legendary actor lived a remarkable life together with his wife.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico home. No foul play suspected.

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor renowned for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," along with his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home.
The couple, aged 95 and 63 respectively, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the entertainment world in shock.
The discovery was made by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, who were called to the scene. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death but have indicated that there is no evidence of foul play. In addition to Hackman and Arakawa, their dog was also found dead in the home. The investigation is in its early stages, with officials awaiting a search warrant to proceed further.
"We are conducting a preliminary death investigation and want to assure the community that there is no immediate danger," a sheriff's department spokesperson told the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Gene Hackman's illustrious career spanned several decades, during which he captured audiences with his versatile performances and magnetic screen presence. His memorable roles include films such as "Mississippi Burning," "Superman," and "The Quick and the Dead." Hackman and Arakawa had been married since 1991.
As the investigation continues, the loss of this iconic actor and his wife is felt deeply across the entertainment industry and beyond.

The 2025 Grammy Awards, marred by controversies, saw dramatic moments from Kanye West, a significant In Memoriam omission, and politically charged speeches.

Grammy Awards: A timeline of controversies 

The 2025 Grammys were defined by controversy, including Kanye West's red carpet disruption, Zakir Hussain's omission, and political speeches, overshadowing the ceremony.

The 2025 Grammys were dominated by controversies, most notably Kanye West's antics, Zakir Hussain's exclusion, and political speeches, overshadowing the awards.

The Grammy Awards have long been a stage for celebrating musical excellence, but year after year, they also find themselves at the center of major controversies. The 2025 edition was no different, with Kanye West and Bianca Censori&rsquo;s red carpet scandal, Zakir Hussain&rsquo;s omission from the &lsquo;In Memoriam&rsquo; tribute, and heated political speeches making more headlines than the awards themselves. Here&rsquo;s a look back at the biggest Grammy controversies over the years.
2025 &ndash; Kanye West &amp; Bianca Censori&rsquo;s Shocking Appearance Sparks Debate
Bianca Censori&rsquo;s revealing outfit at the 2025 Grammys ignited controversy over decency laws and appropriateness on the red carpet. &nbsp;Reports suggested that West and Censori arrived uninvited, with some sources claiming they were escorted out by security. Social media exploded, with fans divided between defending fashion freedom and accusing them of seeking attention.
Zakir Hussain Snubbed in &lsquo;In Memoriam&rsquo; Tribute
Tabla legend Zakir Hussain, who passed away in December 2024, was not included in the Grammy&rsquo;s tribute to deceased artists, sparking outrage among fans and musicians. The omission fueled accusations of racial and cultural bias, reigniting debates about the Grammys&rsquo; treatment of non-Western music icons.
Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s Best Country Album Win Sparks Debate
Beyonc&eacute; became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter, but the decision divided country music fans.&nbsp;Critics claimed the win diminished traditional country artists, while others saw it as a necessary step toward inclusivity.
&nbsp;A Look Back: The Most Controversial Grammy Moments in History
 1990 &ndash; Milli Vanilli&rsquo;s Award Revoked
The duo Milli Vanilli won Best New Artist, only for it to be revealed that they never actually sang on their own recordings. This led to the first-ever Grammy revocation in history.
1990 &ndash; Sinead O&rsquo;Connor Rejects Grammy Over Commercialism
Irish musician Sinead O&rsquo;Connor refused to accept her Grammy, calling out the Recording Academy&rsquo;s focus on commercial success over artistry.
1998 &ndash; Bob Dylan &amp; the &lsquo;Soy Bomb&rsquo; Protest
During Bob Dylan&rsquo;s performance, a shirtless dancer stormed the stage with "Soy Bomb" written across his chest. He was later removed by security, but the moment became one of the Grammys&rsquo; most bizarre interruptions.
&nbsp;2004 &ndash; 50 Cent Crashes Evanescence&rsquo;s Speech
Upset over losing Best New Artist to Evanescence, rapper 50 Cent stormed the stage in frustration.
2017 &ndash; Adele Apologizes to Beyonc&eacute; for Winning Album of the Year
&nbsp;Adele won Album of the Year over Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s Lemonade and broke her Grammy on stage, saying Beyonc&eacute; deserved the award. The moment reignited accusations of racial bias, with critics arguing that Black artists are often snubbed in major categories.
&nbsp;2020 &ndash; The Weeknd&rsquo;s Grammy Snub
&nbsp;Despite his album After Hours dominating global charts, The Weeknd received zero nominations. &nbsp;He accused the Grammys of being corrupt, and the snub intensified calls for more transparency in the voting process.
2023 &ndash; Harry Styles Booed for Album of the Year Win
Fans were outraged when Harry Styles won Album of the Year over Beyonc&eacute;. His acceptance speech comment, "This doesn&rsquo;t happen to people like me very often," sparked backlash, as critics pointed out that white male artists have historically dominated the category.
&nbsp;The Grammys and Accusations of Racial Bias
Only 11 Black artists have won Album of the Year since the Grammys began in 1957. Between 2012-2020, Black artists made up over 38% of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, yet they received only 26.7% of Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy has been repeatedly accused of favoring white artists, often snubbing commercially successful Black musicians in top categories.
Are the Grammys Still Relevant?
With each passing year, the Grammy Awards face more scrutiny over their credibility, voting process, and inclusivity. From questionable wins to major snubs, the history of Grammy controversies continues to overshadow the awards themselves.

A judge has set a trial date for March 9, 2026, in the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of It Ends With Us.

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Trial set for March 2026

A judge has set a trial date for March 9, 2026, in the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of It Ends With Us.

In the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, new developments have emerged. According to a report by Variety, the two could face trial on March 9, 2026, as stated by Judge Lewis J. Liman.&nbsp;
Lively, who filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accuses the director of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the upcoming 2024 film. The judge confirmed that an initial hearing will be held on February 3.
At this hearing, Lively's attorneys are expected to request a court order that would prevent Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, from launching a public relations campaign surrounding the case.&nbsp;
Lively's lawsuit claims that she, along with other cast and crew members of It Ends With Us, experienced "invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate behaviour" from Baldoni on set. She further alleges that Baldoni retaliated against her by collaborating with a crisis PR team to damage her reputation.
In response, Baldoni has denied all the allegations. His legal team has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.&nbsp;
Freedman has indicated plans to launch a website showcasing evidence to refute Lively's harassment claims. Meanwhile, Lively&rsquo;s attorneys are seeking a protective injunction to limit the sharing of discovery materials and requesting that the judge remind Freedman of his professional conduct obligations, as reported by Variety.
Last week, Lively's legal team, led by Michael Gottlieb, urgently requested a hearing to address Freedman's media statements. The judge agreed to move the initial hearing, which was scheduled for February 12, to an earlier date, set for February 3.&nbsp;
Liman also plans to consolidate the two federal cases. During Monday&rsquo;s proceedings, the judge instructed both parties to arrange a briefing schedule aimed at starting the trial on March 9, 2026. However, if the two parties reach a settlement before that, the trial date could be cancelled.

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