Fans and television viewers were taken aback as Kathy Bates joined the CBS revival of the quaint mystery-thriller Matlock. For nearly a decade, Bates has predominantly been involved in TV roles. However, with increasing excitement from fans to witness her on screen, it seems this role might be one of her final appearances.
At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke is still seeking opportunities to entertain, as he announced after winning the award for Outstanding Variety Special at the 2024 Creative Emmy Awards on September 7. The honor was bestowed upon him for his 2023 birthday special titled “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.” In December, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner will be celebrating his 99th birthday.
There’s no need for an introduction when talking about Taylor Swift in pop culture; she’s undoubtedly one of today’s top pop stars. Her epic concerts and chart-topping albums have earned her a massive global fanbase, affectionately known as “Swifties.
At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Cate Blanchett discussed her partnership with director Todd Haynes on the movie Carol. As the Australian actress, who played the lead in the 2015 film, recalled, she advised Haynes to step away during a challenging scene. During a question-and-answer session, Blanchett opened up about her professional interactions with directors.
For over a year now, it’s been well-known that James Gunn is crafting his own cinematic universe to replace the failed DCEU. Initially, an ambitious effort to replicate the MCU’s success, the DCEU faced more challenges than anticipated, leading to a strategic shift with Gunn and Peter Safran appointed as co-CEOs of DC Studios.
On the 7th of September, this past Saturday, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, quietly attended a bookstore launch in Santa Barbara to demonstrate her solidarity for fellow authors. The occasion was the inauguration of Godmothers bookstore, situated in Summerland, California, which is close to Montecito – the place where she and her spouse, Prince Harry, dwell with their two kids.
As a die-hard fan, it’s no secret that Sandra Oh is one of the most esteemed TV legends out there, with her captivating roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve, and many more series. Yet, what you might not know is that this brilliant actress had to endure 14 nominations before her exceptional work on television was finally acknowledged by the Television Academy!
In the final chapter of Komi Can’t Communicate, Akira, Komi’s relative, appeared again. At first, she critiqued and acted strangely towards Tadano. However, over time, her skepticism transformed into an understanding that Tadano was serving as a ‘butler-like boyfriend.’ This realization led her to express her approval.
At the Toronto International Film Festival, several films were unveiled, among them was a documentary about Bruce Springsteen. This film disclosed a health issue, known as multiple myeloma, that his wife, Patti Scialfa, has been dealing with.
Cate Blanchett discussed her work in the 1999 psychological thriller “The Talented Mr. Ripley” movie, where she portrayed Meredith Logue alongside Matt Damon as Tom Ripley. Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release, Blanchett now considers it one of her favorite roles and cherishes her collaboration with Damon on the film set. Keep reading for additional insights!