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YOUTUBE (CNN) - How ‘Thelma & Louise’ actor turned real-life heartbreak into comedy gold

Christopher McDonald discusses his memorable performance in Ridley Scott's classic film "Thelma & Louise" and explains how real-life heartbreak played a part in his casting. #ILoveYourWork #thelmaandlouise

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Paul Walker's brother says AI could bring late actor back for final 'Fast & Furious' film

Cody Walker says he won't return to stand in for his late brother Paul in the franchise's 11th and final movie, but suggests artificial intelligence and years of unused footage could bring Brian O'Connor back to the screen, with the blessing of Paul's daughter Meadow. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cody Walker made clear […] The post Paul Walker's brother says AI could bring late actor back for final 'Fast & Furious' film appeared first on American Almanac .

Cody Walker says he won't return to stand in for his late brother Paul in the franchise's 11th and final movie, but suggests artificial intelligence and years of unused footage could bring Brian O'Connor back to the screen, with the blessing of Paul's daughter Meadow. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cody Walker made clear that neither he nor his brother Caleb, both of whom physically doubled for Paul during the completion of 2015's "Furious 7", plan to step in front of the cameras again. The younger Walker told the outlet flatly: "I would not be interested in doing that again." But he left the door wide open for the franchise to use technology that didn't exist when his brother died in a car accident in 2013 at age 40. Paul…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Henry Winkler says he was 'out of my mind' before starting therapy at 70

Henry Winkler, the 80-year-old actor beloved for playing the Fonz on "Happy Days," opened up about the decade of talk therapy he credits with saving his relationships and transforming his acting career. In an interview on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger" released September 9, Winkler described years of emotional shutdown that kept him from connecting […] The post Henry Winkler says he was 'out of my mind' before starting therapy at 70 appeared first on American Almanac .

Henry Winkler, the 80-year-old actor beloved for playing the Fonz on "Happy Days," opened up about the decade of talk therapy he credits with saving his relationships and transforming his acting career. In an interview on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger" released September 9, Winkler described years of emotional shutdown that kept him from connecting with his wife of nearly 50 years, Stacey Weitzman, and from reaching the depth his craft demanded. He started therapy around age 70, late by any measure, and says the work changed everything, including the Emmy-winning performance that followed. Winkler did not sugarcoat where he was before he picked up the phone. He told Bensinger he had spent decades rationalizing, smoothing things over in…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Billy Baldwin vows never to work with Sharon Stone again, airing decades-old feud on podcast

Billy Baldwin says he will never share a set with Sharon Stone again, detailing a bitter on-set falling-out during their 1993 thriller Sliver that he claims left him refusing even to kiss her on camera. Baldwin, 63, made the remarks on the Lisa Guerrero Unleashed podcast, calling it the first time he had spoken publicly […] The post Billy Baldwin vows never to work with Sharon Stone again, airing decades-old feud on podcast appeared first on American Almanac .

Billy Baldwin says he will never share a set with Sharon Stone again, detailing a bitter on-set falling-out during their 1993 thriller Sliver that he claims left him refusing even to kiss her on camera. Baldwin, 63, made the remarks on the Lisa Guerrero Unleashed podcast, calling it the first time he had spoken publicly about the full scope of his working relationship with Stone. The actor alleged that Stone, 68, went from friendly to ice-cold within weeks of filming, then spent three months refusing to acknowledge him on set, no "hello," no "goodbye," nothing. The podcast appearance is the latest chapter in a feud that reignited in 2024, when Stone discussed their time on Sliver during an appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast. Baldwin…Open

YOUTUBE (CNN) - For Jessica Williams, an Emmy nod is much more than an award

"Shrinking" star Jessica Williams reflects on her journey in Hollywood, the challenges she's faced and why she finally feels seen by her peers. Join CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister as she interviews Emmy-nominated celebrities on anything from their career-defining moments to news-making reflections. Stream episodes of Coming Up on the CNN app now: cnn.com/comingup

NYTIMES (Alex Williams) - Lucien Smith, Art-World Star Whose Career Abruptly Turned, Dies at 37

A phenom in his 20s, he became the poster child for Zombie Formalism before abandoning the gallery frenzy for Montauk.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Tom Hiddleston: “Much Ado About Nothing” production is ‘genuinely funny’

Actor Tom Hiddleston joins Morning Joe with co-star Hayley Atwell and director Jamie Lloyd to discuss their upcoming Broadway production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Hiddleston says the play, an energy-filled show, is “one of Shakespeare’s warmest, funniest and most deeply romantic comedies.”

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Gary Oldman says James Bond has been cast, names co-star Jack Lowden as his pick for 007

Gary Oldman claims Amazon MGM Studios has already chosen the next James Bond but hasn't announced it yet, and he's backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for the role. In an interview with Canada's Global, the veteran British actor said the studio has made its decision on who will play Ian Fleming's secret agent. […] The post Gary Oldman says James Bond has been cast, names co-star Jack Lowden as his pick for 007 appeared first on American Almanac .

Gary Oldman claims Amazon MGM Studios has already chosen the next James Bond but hasn't announced it yet, and he's backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for the role. In an interview with Canada's Global, the veteran British actor said the studio has made its decision on who will play Ian Fleming's secret agent. Oldman stopped short of confirming Lowden is the pick, but his phrasing left little room for ambiguity. He noted that Lowden has been rumored for the Bond shortlist, then added that "they have picked him" and that "they have made their choice." Deadline reported Oldman's full comments and noted that Amazon MGM Studios was approached for comment on the claim. Whether the studio responded was not disclosed. Oldman told the…Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Teddy Grant) - James Bond casting rumors heat up; Gary Oldman hints new 007 picked

Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor who stars alongside Oldman in Apple TV’s British spy thriller “Slow Horses.”

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Casey Affleck says father Timothy Affleck died in 2026

Casey Affleck disclosed that his father, Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, died earlier in 2026; he and Ben Affleck have now lost both parents within one year. The 51-year-old actor revealed the death during a press conference for “Company” at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, Page Six reported. Casey directed, co-wrote and stars in the […] The post Casey Affleck says father Timothy Affleck died in 2026 appeared first on American Almanac .

Casey Affleck disclosed that his father, Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, died earlier in 2026; he and Ben Affleck have now lost both parents within one year. The 51-year-old actor revealed the death during a press conference for “Company” at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, Page Six reported . Casey directed, co-wrote and stars in the film. Casey said he dedicated “Company” to his parents. Their deaths gave the film’s festival appearance a deeply personal weight beyond its public premiere. His mother, Christopher “Chris” Anne Affleck, died in June at age 83 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Page Six reported. Tim’s death also occurred earlier this year. Page Six did not give Tim’s exact…Open