Roman Polanski settles underage sexual assault lawsuit, won't face trial

Roman Polanskiwon’t be going on trial next year after all. Gloria Allred, who was representing the plaintiff, also confirmed the settlement. The case revolves around a 1973 incident when the plaintiff was a minor. Roman Polanski on May 2, 2018 in Krakow, Poland.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Polanski has denied the allegations. Want more movie news? Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty This is not the first time Polanski has been accused of sexual assault....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Steven Parsons

Romance author Gabriella Gamez callsKiss Me, Maybecover a 'beautiful convergence of queerness and my culture'

Gabriella Gamez knew exactly what she wanted her book cover to look like. )," she continues. The novel follows librarian Angela Gutierrez, who has never been kissed. ‘Kiss Me, Maybe’ book cover.Leni Kauffman/Forever But is she falling for a woman who can never love her back? Check out the cover below and read on for more from Gamez. Can you elaborate on how that influenced the story and the cover design?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Jason Davis

Rome-e-no-way! Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Broadway debut in& Juliet

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is ready to achieve herteenage dream. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty The cast of ‘& Juliet’.Matthew Murphy

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Tracy Adams

Romeo and Julietstars file new lawsuit against Paramount over underage nude images used for Criterion release

Hussey was 16 at the time of the film’s production, while Whiting was 15. Paramount and Criterion did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in 1968’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.Bettmann Archive

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Angela Wolfe

Ron Cephas Jones'This Is Uscostars and more pay tribute to late actor: 'The world is a little less bright'

TheThis Is Usfamily is mourning the loss of one of their own. “He was pure magic as a human and an artist… I will treasure all of the moments forever,” she continued onInstagram. ‘This Is Us’ stars Ron Cephas Jones and Sterling K. Brown.Maarten de Boer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty “[Ron Cephas Jones] has passed away, and the world is a little less bright. Brother, you are loved. And you will be missed....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Stephanie Harrison

Ron Goldman's family reacts to O.J. Simpson's death: 'The hope for true accountability has ended'

Kim and Fred Goldman call Simpson’s passing a “mixed bag of complicated emotions.” The family of the late Ron Goldman has spoken out about the death ofO.J. Simpson, who was famously acquitted of the 1994 murder of ex-wife Nicole Brown and Goldman. Fred and Kim Goldman.Lee Celano/WireImage Despite Simpson’s death, “the mission continues,” the Goldmans added. Simpson died Wednesdayfollowing a battle with cancer at the age of 76, his family shared....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Mrs. Morgan Torres

Ron Harper, actor on TV'sLand of the LostandPlanet of the Apes, dies at 91

He also played Peter Whitmore on “Generations.” His daughter, Nicole Longeuay,confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporter. Ronald Robert Harper was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Turtle Creek, Penn. Ron Harper in 1966.CBS via Getty His first screen credit was an episode of the seriesKraft Theatrein 1955. Two years later, he memorably played Uncle Jack onLand of the Lostduring the NBC series' final season. In the early ’90s, he played Peter Whitmore on the soap operaGenerations....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Gary Gomez

Ron Howard 'concerned' by Donald Trump campaign rhetoric after directing film version of J.D. Vance memoir

Ron Howarddirected a movie based onJ.D. Vance’s book but that doesn’t mean he’s going to vote for him in November. TheApollo 13filmmaker recently reflected onVance’s campaign for the vice presidencyalongside presidential candidate and convicted felon Donald Trump. Ron Howard.Steven Ferdman/Getty That’s what we mostly focused on," Howard recently toldDeadline. People do change, and I assume that’s the case." The director also said Vance didn’t seem that politically motivated during their interactions....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Jacob Simpson

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler reunite forHappy Days50th anniversary at 2024 Emmys

This reunion is perfectamundo. “Did you notice anything?” Winkler joked, “well she would get one.” Ron Howard and Henry Winkler at the 2024 Emmys.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty “First of all, I’m out of practice. Second of all, it takes rehearsing,” Winkler demurred. “You went to the Yale School of Drama, Henry!” Ron Howard and Henry Winkler embrace at the 2024 Emmy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Howard reminded him, to the cheers of the full house....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Miguel Bond

Ron Howard explains why Tom Hanks had to get 'pants-less with the Mona Lisa' forThe Da Vinci Code

Howard says an unexpected time crunch led to the incident, which in some circles may be considered blasphemy. “I said, ‘Wait a minute. Hanksgleefully recalled the incidentin 2022, saying, “It was my 40th-something birthday. Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in ‘The Da Vinci Code’.Credit:Columbia/Courtesy Everett We were shooting in the Louvre at night. I changed my pants in front of the Mona Lisa!… They brought me a birthday cake in the Grand Salon!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Anthony Martin

Ron Perlman clarifies 'heated' remarks warning studio exec about their home amid SAG and WAG strikes

Later that day, Perlmanexplained in a follow-up Instagram videothat he doesn’t “wish anybody any harm.” He also encouraged the AMPTP to “maintain a degree of humanity” in negotiations moving forward. You want them to lose their f—ing houses too? Ron Perlman.Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Is that what you’re after? Just f—ing break everybody? “So yeah, I’m being very clear,” he continued. He concluded his statement by saying, “That’s what this strike is about....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Tammy Jones

Ronda Rousey apologizes for spreading Sandy Hook conspiracy video 11 years ago

Ronda Rouseyhas something to say something she’s been meaning to put into words for a long time. On Thursday night, she finally posted her apology on social media. But 11 years ago, I made the single most regrettable decision of my life. Ronda Rousey at a press conference on July 27, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Vera Anderson/WireImage I watched a Sandy Hook conspiracy video and reposted it on Twitter." So, this is how she’s saying her piece instead....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Trevor Lloyd

Rosamund Pike recalls embarrassing snafu during James Bond love scene: 'Oh my God, I'm waxing Pierce's chest'

I think, ‘Oh my God, I’m waxing Pierce’s chest.'" “I was so mortified,” Pike continued. It took a couple of takes to realize it was not him. Rosamund Pike and Pierce Brosnan in ‘Die Another Day’.Credit:MGM/courtesy Everett Collection It was the fake fur of the rugs." “I literally thought I was waxing the poor man’s chest,” Pike laughed. At the the of filming, Brosnan was 49 - nearly 30 years Pike’s senior....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Robyn Brown