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Friends actor Matthew Perry dies at 54

Perry found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, the LA Times reports.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023

Friends star Matthew Perry, who played king of sarcasm Chandler Bing, dies aged 54

Actor was loved by millions of fans for his portrayal of the wise-cracking Chandler on the hit Nineties sitcom

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Anna Richardson claims she was blacklisted from TV after accusing Arnold Schwarzenegger of groping

British presenter made allegations in 2003 LA Times report

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Tom Cruise joined SAG-AFTRA negotiating session to talk AI and stunt workers

LOS ANGELES — Before actors and performers hit the picket lines last week, Tom Cruise joined a SAG-AFTRA negotiating session last month to support the union's proposals for more protections against artificial intelligence and better pay and safeguards for stunt workers.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Report: After treatment, 'Vanderpump' star Raquel Leviss wants you to call her Rachel

LOS ANGELES — "Vanderpump Rules" star Raquel Leviss has reportedly left the mental health facility she checked into after the eruption of the so-called Scandoval affair last spring. And she's making some major changes, including going back to using her birth name, Rachel.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

It's the Logan Roys vs. Hollywood labor

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has emerged as the strike's early hero. Now it needs a recognizable heel

Salon · Jul 14, 2023

Rosanna Arquette involved in car crash at Malibu shopping center

LOS ANGELES — Rosanna Arquette crashed her car into a building at the Point Dume Village shopping center in Malibu, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to the L.A. Times.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

The strange story of the song that some people thought ‘inspired’ Enter Sandman (but probably didn’t)

In 1991, some people noticed a similarity between Metallica’s Enter Sandman and a skatepunk song that had come out two years earlier

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2023

Dominic Fike appears to confirm split with Euphoria co-star Hunter Schafer

Former couple first met while filming season two of the HBO drama series

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

No charges will be filed in Britney Spears-Victor Wembanyama incident in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has concluded its investigation into an incident involving pop star Britney Spears and a security guard for NBA star Victor Wembanyama, and no charges will be filed relating to it.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023