Chris Hemsworth says he and Mark Ruffalo brought ‘Thor and Hulk energy’ to ‘Crime 101’

Mark Ruffalo as Lou and Chris Hemsworth as Davis in 'Crime 101.' (Dean Rogers)Chris Hemsworth plays a game of cat and mouse with Mark Ruffalo in Crime 101.The Bart Layton-directed film, which premieres exclusively in theaters globally on Friday, follows a jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose heists along the 101 freeway in Southern California capture the attention of a relentless detective (Ruffalo).The actors have lost count of the number of times they've worked together, Hemsworth told ABC Audio, as both are OG […]

February 13, 2026

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James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers contribute signed guitars to Gibson Gives charity auction

Admat for Gibson Gives' guitar benefit auction (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Guitars autographed by James Taylor and The Doobie Brothers are up for grabs as part of Gibson Gives' upcoming benefit auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions.Other artists who’ve donated signed guitars include Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Willie Nelson, Halestorm, Live, Collective Soul and Daughtry."We are proud to help support the musicians of tomorrow, with help from the musicians of today," says Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of […]

February 13, 2026

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Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Fred Smith of Television performs at Georgia Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who played in an early incarnation of the band that went on to become Blondie.Smith passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 77.Sharing a black-and-white photo of the early band playing at New York’s CBGB in 1975, Harry wrote, “Rest in peace, Fred Smith. Thank you for your dedication […]

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Ryan Gosling set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in March

Ryan Gosling speaks on stage during CinemaCon 2025 on April 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaCon)Ryan Gosling is set to host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time.NBC has announced that Gosling will return to Studio 8H to host the March 7 episode of the show. The Oscar nominee is promoting his upcoming film, Project Hail Mary, which he produced and stars in. He will be joined by Gorillaz, who will serve as the show's musical […]

February 12, 2026

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‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Jessica Gunning at 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Hall on May 11, 2025, in London, England. (Lia Toby/Getty Images)| Photo of Mama Cass. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to play The Mamas & The Papas singer Cass Elliot in the upcoming movie My Mama Cass.The biopic will be based on the bestselling memoir My Mama, Cass, written by Elliot’s daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell, with the book being adapted by novelist and screenwriter Emma Forrest.A press […]

February 12, 2026

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Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Gene Simmons on 'Dancing with the Stars'/(Disney/Eric McCandless)Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the word "ghetto." He’s now defending himself against the backlash.In the original interview with the Legends N Leaders podcast, the KISS rocker, who was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2015, said of hip-hop, "It’s not my music. I don’t come from the ghetto. It doesn’t speak my language.""And […]

February 12, 2026

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Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

Viola Davis attends the Academy Museum 5th annual gala in Partnership with Rolex at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman's Award. She'll receive the honor at the upcoming 57th NAACP Image Awards, which air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28. "The Chairman's Award honors individuals who excel in […]

February 12, 2026

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New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

American Rock Singer and Guitarist Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). (Photo by Avalon/Getty Images)New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th Street in Greenwich Village Jimi Hendrix Way.The street is where Hendrix’s legendary Electric Lady Studios is located. Opened in August 1970, Electric Lady was the first commercial studio owned by an artist. Hendrix died just three weeks after its opening.The naming is set to take place […]

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Nicolas Cage series ‘Spider-Noir’ gets release date, two teaser trailers

Nicolas Cage as The Spider in a scene from 'Spider-Noir' season 1. (Prime Video)Nicolas Cage returns to the Spider-Verse in the official teaser trailers for Spider-Noir.Prime Video released two versions of the new trailer for its upcoming live-action series, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television, on Thursday. The streaming service also announced that the show will make its global premiere on May 27.The series finds Cage starring in his first leading TV role, as he reprises the character he […]

February 12, 2026

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