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In this April 23, 2018 file photo, Scarlett Johansson arrives at the world premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" in Los Angeles. Johansson has pulled out of the film “Rub & Tug” after her plans to portray a transgender man prompted a backlash. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

July 14, 2018, 1:05 am

Scarlett Johansson pulls out of trans drama after backlash

Actress was criticized for plans to portray a transgender man; says she understands 'why many feel he should be portrayed by a transgender person'

By Jake Coyle

Rachel Brosnahan won for best actress in a television series - musical or comedy for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, January 8, 2018. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

July 13, 2018, 8:05 am

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Sarah Silverman’s show snag Emmy nods

Rachel Brosnahan, the non-Jewish star of very Jewy ’Maisel,’ nominated for best lead actress in a comedy series; notably missing: Roseanne Barr

By JTA

The rescued Chilean miners during a visit to Israel in 2011. (Kobi Gideon / FLASH90)

July 13, 2018, 6:40 am

Duped Chilean miners warn Thai boys to beware fraudsters

Group says they never got a dime for their story of 69 days underground, which made millions at the box office, and worry the recently rescued soccer team may suffer the same fate

By Ana Fernandez

In this undated photo released by Royal Thai Navy on Saturday, July 7, 2018, Thai rescue team members walk inside a cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach have been trapped since June 23, in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand (Royal Thai Navy via AP)

July 12, 2018, 9:34 am

Faith-based production house announces plan for Thai cave rescue Hollywood movie

Company says it's 'thanking God for answering prayers for the successful rescue of those trapped in the cave,' as it talks to actors, writers and potential investors

By AFP

Roseanne Barr at 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in New York, April 30, 2018. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for NBC)

July 10, 2018, 7:20 pm

Amid racism scandal, Roseanne Barr ready to explain ‘what happened’

TV star announces plans to interview herself on YouTube after tweet mocking African-American Obama aide led to cancellation of her hit sitcom

By JTA

Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily as Ant Man and the Wasp. (Courtesy Marvel)

July 6, 2018, 12:34 pm

Paul Rudd brings wee fun and oversized laughs to ‘Ant Man and The Wasp’

Our favorite Midwestern Jewish movie star infuses a lot of levity into a very little Marvel universe

By Jordan Hoffman

Leni Riefenstahl directs 'Olympia,' based on the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany (public domain)

June 14, 2018, 9:03 pm

The quiet absolution of pro-Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl

As the Berlin Museum of Photography prepares an installation about the life of the 'Triumph of the Will' propagandist, scholars worry it validates her distorted take on history

By Matt Lebovic

In this file photo taken on May 24, 2018, US actor Sylvester Stallone looks on before the US president signed a posthumous pardon for former world champion boxer Jack Johnson in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMM)

June 14, 2018, 6:12 pm

Stallone accused of sexually assaulting woman he met on ‘Rambo’ set in Israel

Police investigating claim; Stallone's lawyer acknowledges star had relationship with plaintiff during 1987 shoot

By AFP and TOI staff

In this May 21, 2018 photo, director Ari Aster poses for a portrait to promote his film 'Hereditary' at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

June 12, 2018, 11:22 pm

Director Ari Aster’s debut film is scarily good. And that might be a problem

As the terrifying flick 'Hereditary' opens worldwide, Aster shows his skills behind the camera portend something more than 'just' a career in horror. Will he get another chance?

By Jordan Hoffman

In this image released by ABC, Roseanne Barr, left, and John Goodman appear in a scene from "Roseanne." (Adam Rose/ABC via AP)

June 1, 2018, 2:16 pm

Roseanne Barr return possible, but lesser platform likely

After losing her show due to a racist tweet, the sitcom star's status as a conservative culture warrior may enable a comeback outside the major networks

By ANDREW DALTON

Harvey Weinstein appears at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court on Friday, May 25, 2018. (Jefferson Siegel-Pool via Getty Images/AFP)

May 26, 2018, 4:56 am

Wealthy celebrities like Weinstein better-armed to face sex charges

Disgraced movie producer released after posting $1 million bail following arrest for rape and sex crimes, will be represented by top defense lawyer

By Sebastian Blanc

Director Woody Allen poses for photographers during a photo call for the film Cafe Society, at the 69th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

May 24, 2018, 1:53 pm

Woody Allen’s son says father did not molest daughter

In long online essay, Moses Farrow defends veteran Hollywood director, says his mother Mia Farrow abused her children

By AFP

Rachel Bloom at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, January 11, 2018. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Critics’ Choice Awards/via JTA)

May 7, 2018, 11:20 pm

Rachel Bloom on Michelle Wolf, her first film and post-‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’

The 31-year-old shock comedy goddess and TV star reveals that her show's fourth season will be its last, but hopes to carry her feminist momentum into future projects

By Curt Schleier

Producer Harvey Weinstein in New York, November 23, 2011 (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)

May 2, 2018, 3:14 pm

Netflix producer accuses Weinstein of raping, assaulting her over 5-year period

Alexandra Canosa says Hollywood mogul persistently threatened to end her career if she refused his demands or publicized them

By AFP

In this file photo from January 8, 2017, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, California.
(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

May 1, 2018, 6:31 am

Ashley Judd sues disgraced Weinstein for blacklisting her with ‘smear’

Actress says that after she rejected the producer's sexual advances, he ruined her chance to be cast in the 'Lord of the Rings' series

By AFP