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Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term
Read full article: Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 termThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, announced 17 people elected to its board of governors Monday.
New Jersey comes West to kick off Grammy weekend with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen
Read full article: New Jersey comes West to kick off Grammy weekend with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce SpringsteenNew Jersey was front and center in Los Angeles two nights before the Grammy Awards.
America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote
Read full article: America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote“Barbie” star America Ferrera has used her platform at a major Hollywood event to address the ongoing industry issue of Latino representation in film.
Veterans’ fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon Stewart
Read full article: Veterans’ fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon StewartJosh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Björk
Read full article: New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and BjörkThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Björk and Broadway's "Into the Woods,” the reunion of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in “Hocus Pocus 2” and a Showtime documentary about Sinéad O’Connor.
AP Was There: The surreal first day of the pandemic
Read full article: AP Was There: The surreal first day of the pandemicOn the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi reflected the views of many people when she told an Associated Press reporter: “If we avoid each other and listen to the scientists, maybe in a few weeks it will be better."
Pamela Anderson set to make her Broadway debut in 'Chicago'
Read full article: Pamela Anderson set to make her Broadway debut in 'Chicago'One of the planet’s biggest celebrities will play a woman desperately craving fame when Pamela Anderson makes her Broadway debut next month in the musical “Chicago."
Michael Constantine of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ dies at 94
Read full article: Michael Constantine of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ dies at 94Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” has died.
Attorneys discuss civil lawsuit accusing Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, of assault against ex-girlfriend
Read full article: Attorneys discuss civil lawsuit accusing Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, of assault against ex-girlfriendA civil lawsuit has been filed against Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, that accuses him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker.
The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or older
Read full article: The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or olderThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker shows Alaska leading states in the percentage of its population to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, citing improving COVID-19 health metrics and increasing vaccinations. It was unclear what authority state officials might be able to exert on federal facilities. — County health officials in Wyoming have detected the coronavirus variant that originated in South Africa. Another 16 million doses are expected to be shipped by the end of the month.
Popular UK author Victoria Hislop granted Greek citizenship
Read full article: Popular UK author Victoria Hislop granted Greek citizenshipIn this photo provided by the Greek Prime Minister's Office, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, meets the popular British author Victoria Hislop at Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Hislop has been granted honorary Greek citizenship and met with the prime minister of Greece. In her first book, The Island, published in 2005, the action takes place near the Greek island of Crete. Her most recent, Those Who Are Loved, is set in Athens and other Greek islands. (Dimitris Papamitsos/Greek Prime Minister's Office via AP)
Popular UK author Victoria Hislop granted Greek citizenship
Read full article: Popular UK author Victoria Hislop granted Greek citizenshipIn this photo provided by the Greek Prime Minister's Office, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, meets the popular British author Victoria Hislop at Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Hislop has been granted honorary Greek citizenship and met with the prime minister of Greece. In her first book, The Island, published in 2005, the action takes place near the Greek island of Crete. (Dimitris Papamitsos/Greek Prime Minister's Office via AP)ATHENS – British author Victoria Hislop was granted honorary Greek citizenship Thursday and met with the prime minister of Greece. Honorary Greek citizenship may be granted in recognition of an individual's special contribution to the country.
Tom Hanks and wife get Greek citizenship for wildfire aid
Read full article: Tom Hanks and wife get Greek citizenship for wildfire aidATHENS A point of pride for Greece was touched by controversy Monday, as the countrys prime minister was criticized by an opposition party for using a military helicopter during a trip to celebrate with Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, on being granted Greek citizenship. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Prime Minister Kyriakos shared a photograph of showing him and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki at a meeting with Hanks and Wilson, who were holding up their new Greek passports. Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are now proud Greek citizens, Mitsotakis wrote in the post. Greece offered citizenship to Hanks, Wilson, and their two children, in recognition of the familys help in raising funds for the victims of a deadly wildfire near Athens in 2018. They then used a military helicopter for a trip to the ancient theater of Epidaurus on Sunday to watch a performance of an ancient tragedy.
Mel Gibson has recovered after coronavirus hospitalization
Read full article: Mel Gibson has recovered after coronavirus hospitalizationLOS ANGELES Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for COVID-19, his representative said Friday. The 64-year-old actor and director has completely recovered and is doing great according to the rep. Gibson is the latest in a long string of high profile figures to go public with coronavirus diagnoses and recoveries including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, George Stephanopoulos and the singer Pink. For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. The U.S. has more than 4 million known cases of the coronavirus, with more than 140,000 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Hanks on COVID, 'Greyhound' and adopting a wartime mentality
Read full article: Hanks on COVID, 'Greyhound' and adopting a wartime mentalityA Tom Hanks-led, special effects-laden WWII movie is a weight class above most straight-to-streaming options in this strange summer movie season. I said, I love you so much but thats not the point of what were trying to do, Hanks says. With Seven Spielberg, Hanks is currently developing for Apple a third miniseries, following The Band of Brothers and The Pacific." In Cozier, who like Hanks later tested positive for the virus, Hanks saw the kind of character hes often drawn to playing. I thought," said Hanks, that guys kind of badass.___Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP
Tom Hanks Is Gearing Up For New Projects and Still Donating Blood Plasma (Exclusive)
Read full article: Tom Hanks Is Gearing Up For New Projects and Still Donating Blood Plasma (Exclusive)Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were the first major celebrities to test positive for COVID-19 back in early March, while working in Australia, and once he recovered, Hanks donated plasma to help others with the virus. Well, he's still donating plasma to help the cause, and recently has been gearing up for the release of his World War II battleship drama Greyhound. Before Hanks and Wilson left Australia, Hanks was working on preproduction for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, in which the actor plays Presley's longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Hanks' new war drama, Greyhound -- which was also written by the two-time Oscar winner -- premieres July 10 on Apple TV+. RELATED CONTENT:Tom Hanks Donates More Plasma After Recovering From COVID-19'Splash' Stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah Reunite and Dish on Their Underwater KissTom Hanks Surprises Wright State University's Graduating Class With Inspiring Video MessageTom Hanks Jokes That a COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Called 'Hank-ccine'ExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineZach SeemayerThu, 07/02/2020 - 19:08
More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach drive
Read full article: More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach driveNEW YORK, NY – Election Day is over, but Michelle Obama is still trying to get out the vote. Obama is already a co-chair, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, and basketball star Chris Paul. When We Vote, a nonprofit, describes itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to increasing voter participation. The announcement Thursday marks a year until the 2020 elections, which includes the presidential race. ___This story has been corrected to delete incorrect reference that the 2020 general elections are happening a year to the date of Thursday.