Former actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman, known for Family Ties and Violet, said President Trump’s election may have triggered a cultural reckoning against the “woke mob mentality” gripping American society. Speaking to The Irish Times, Bateman reflected on how Hollywood’s spirit has withered under progressive pressure, contrasting today’s climate with a freer past.
President Donald Trump dismissed China's latest retaliation in the ongoing tariff battle — a reduction in the number of American films allowed in the country — with humor and confidence. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Trump brushed off concerns that Beijing is now targeting cultural exports, particularly Hollywood.
Disney's latest live-action adaptation, "Snow White," experienced a lackluster debut at the box office, raising concerns about the film's financial trajectory.
Gene Hackman, the esteemed two-time Academy Award-winning actor, was found deceased alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, residence on February 26, 2025. Hackman, aged 95, and Arakawa, 63, were discovered during a welfare check initiated by a concerned neighbor. Authorities have deemed the circumstances "suspicious," prompting a thorough investigation.
Just weeks after leaving office, former President Joe Biden has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a top Hollywood talent firm. CAA, which previously represented him from 2017 to 2020, helped launch his memoir Promise Me, Dad and his American Promise speaking tour. The move signals Biden’s continued presence in public life through books, speaking engagements, and possibly media appearances.
When Melania Trump stood behind her husband, President-elect Donald Trump, during his inauguration, she made a statement that transcended words. Her choice of attire, particularly the navy boater-style hat, sent a clear and unspoken message: the Trump era was not only entering a new chapter but reclaiming its narrative.
