Zelda Williams, daughter of the late comedian and actor Robin Williams, is calling on fans to stop sending her artificial intelligence–generated videos featuring her father’s likeness. In a passionate message posted to Instagram, Williams said the videos are disturbing and exploitative, and that they violate the legacy of one of Hollywood’s most beloved performers.
Pop icon Taylor Swift is taking fans — and much of pop culture — by surprise with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The album debuted with an in-theater listening event, a cinematic music video for its opening track “The Fate of Ophelia,” and what many are calling “the most aggressively natalist pop song ever written.”
Actor Sean Penn has publicly mourned the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, calling for renewed respect for opposing views in American discourse—even those he disagrees with. In a rare moment of ideological bridge-building, the left-leaning Hollywood star emphasized the need for open, honest debate and condemned political violence from all sides.
Singer Pink has come under fire after unverified social media posts attributed to her allegedly mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Criticism surged following claims the posts included harsh comparisons and commentary about flag protocols and funeral ideas, though there is no definitive proof Pink made some of the more inflammatory remarks.
Hollywood mourns a true American original as tributes pour in for legendary actor and director Robert Redford, whose legacy includes decades of powerful storytelling, founding the Sundance Film Festival, and leaving an enduring mark on American cinema.
At the 77th Emmy Awards, Hollywood’s elite appeared mostly silent on the assassination of Charlie Kirk—even as political statements about other issues took center stage. Moments of activism were sprinkled throughout the ceremony, but none addressed Kirk’s death directly.
A wave of Hollywood elites used Independence Day to lash out at America, with several high-profile actors and entertainers turning social media into a platform for anti-American rhetoric and scorn for President Trump.
