We are living in the age of Revisionist Jane, a truth universally acknowledged by the cascade of Austen adaptions pumped out by studios and streaming services with almost head-spinning frequency over the last few decades. So far, there doesn't seem to be an end to the ways her timeless romances can be tweaked and parlayed by the Hollywood machine. So why does Persuasion (on Netflix July 15) feel more like blasphemy than all the fizzy Fire Island updates and Beverly Hills teens that preceded it? Read More...
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting a new class of superstars. On Monday, the Walk of Fame selection committee for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for 2025. The names span talent from film, television, music, and even sports. Honorees include legendary stars likeJane Fonda and Prince (posthumously); contemporary movie stars Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain; beloved character actors Courtney B. Vance, Molly Shannon, and Glynn Turman; musical superstars like Keith Urban, Green Day, and Fantasia; and sports heroes like David Beckham. Read More...
Remember a few months ago when Megyn Kelly asked Jane Fonda a super awkward question about plastic surgery? Fonda sure does. Fonda and Lily Tomlin appeared on Today on Tuesday to talk about the upcoming return of Grace and Frankie — and crack a few jokes at each other's expense.When Hoda Kotb asked the pair how long they'd known each other, Tomlin turned to Fonda and joked, "I think before your first facelift. Read More...
