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Sydney Sweeney bought a $6.2 million 1930s Bel-Air estate on 1.25 acres; she wanted to restore its overgrown garden without erasing its old Hollywood character

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Sydney Sweeney bought a $6.2 million 1930s Bel-Air estate on 1.25 acres; she wanted to restore its overgrown garden without erasing its old Hollywood character

A vine-covered mansion in Bel-Air might seem like an obvious candidate for a complete renovation, particularly when its new owner is a Hollywood actor with the means to start afresh. Sydney Sweeney had a different approach when she bought a property dating back to the 1930s in 2023. Rather than stripping away its aged features … Read more

Paramount-Warner merger: How Skydance plans to turn Hollywood into a tech company with AI and streaming

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David Ellison plans a tech-focused future for Skydance after the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon and Robyn Beck / AFP) (AFP)

The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has officially created a much bigger entertainment company called Skydance. The deal took effect Tuesday and brings together major Hollywood studios, television networks, streaming services and news businesses under one company. The merger is also a sign of how strongly Big Tech is influencing Hollywood. David Ellison plans a tech-focused … Read more

West Hollywood shooting update: What happened at Sunset and Holloway? First details on victim and suspect as scary visuals emerge

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West Hollywood Sheriff's Department noted Holloway Drive was closed amid reports of a shooting there. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A shooting reportedly took place at Sunset and Holloway in West Hollywood, California on October 1. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department noted that Holloway Drive is currently closed between Palm Avenue and Hancock Avenue amid an active police investigation. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department noted Holloway Drive was closed amid reports of a shooting there. Image for … Read more

Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

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Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest AFP footage shows NYPD officers cuffing “Thelma & Louise” star Sarandon at the demo in … Read more

Inside Chris Pratt’s 100-acre Washington ranch with sheep, pigs and award-winning wool, where farm life helps him slow down away from Hollywood

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Inside Chris Pratt’s 100-acre Washington ranch with sheep, pigs and award-winning wool, where farm life helps him slow down away from Hollywood

A glimpse inside Chris Pratt’s Washington ranch, where life moves by the seasons, not Hollywood’s release schedules. Hollywood star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have built a life that extends well beyond the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. While the couple have made headlines for their high-profile relationship and impressive real-estate portfolio, … Read more

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood

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In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood

James Cameron bought his 102-acre California ranch in 1999 for about $4.4 million, creating a private retreat far removed from Hollywood’s usual celebrity lifestyle. Set within the secluded Hollister Ranch on Santa Barbara County’s Gaviota Coast, the property became a family home, writing retreat, working farm and base for the filmmaker’s interest in deep-sea exploration … Read more

Tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections wanted by FBI after $35 million fraud. Who is fugitive ex-CEO Bernhard Fritsch?

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Tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections wanted by FBI after $35 million fraud. Who is fugitive ex-CEO Bernhard Fritsch?

Bernhard Fritsch, a fugitive ex-CEO, is wanted by the FBI after $35 million fraud conviction. He was once a tech entrepreneur with Hollywood connections, a Malibu mansion and a startup that promised to help celebrities and influencers make money from their online fame. Now, German-born entrepreneur Bernhard Eugen Fritsch is a fugitive wanted by the … Read more

Hollywood actor Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933; his family later donated 74 acres as a wildlife preserve and effectively gave another 220 acres for parkland

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Hollywood actor Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933; his family later donated 74 acres as a wildlife preserve and effectively gave another 220 acres for parkland

Joel McCrea bought a California ranch in 1933 When Hollywood western actor Joel McCrea bought a large piece of farmland in Santa Rosa Valley in 1933, he wanted a quiet working retreat away from movie sets. Decades later, the property has moved into public ownership, helping protect hundreds of acres of open land and natural … Read more

In the 1940s, Bing Crosby bought Nevada ranches to escape Hollywood; one 3,000-acre property that could run 600 cattle has now sold for $14.2 million, nearly twice its 2019 asking price

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In the 1940s, Bing Crosby bought Nevada ranches to escape Hollywood; one 3,000-acre property that could run 600 cattle has now sold for $14.2 million, nearly twice its 2019 asking price

In the 1940s, at the height of his fame as a singer and movie star, Bing Crosby sought refuge from Hollywood by buying a string of ranches in northeastern Nevada. One of those properties, which was a roughly 3,000-acre working cattle ranch in Elko County, has just sold off-market for $14.2 million, according to The … Read more

Fact check: Is Kay Senat starring in Scary Movie 6? Viral trailer cameo sparks speculation

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Fact check: Is Kay Senat starring in Scary Movie 6? Viral trailer cameo sparks speculation

The leaked trailer for Scary Movie 6 has sparked speculation that Kay Senat will make a brief cameo, hinting that he may be entering the film industry. The claim has not been confirmed, but fans have responded enthusiastically online. His live-streaming hiatus and YourRAGE’s comments about his film career sparked buzz, suggesting the internet star … Read more