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Film How An Extravagant Chinese Financier Charmed Hollywood’s Elite Before Vanishing, Owing People Millions
As quickly as flashy China fixer-turned-movie producer Kenneth Huang took the town by storm, his company had collapsed and he had disappeared. A six-month Deadline investigation reveals that he left behind in his wake a litany of lawsuits; colleagues and investors owed tens of millions of dollars; a messy and unresolved dispute over the ‘xXx’ franchise; mortgage defaults on a palatial Bel Air home; more than $160,000 in unpaid office rent; and scripts from writers, including ‘John Wick’ scribe Derek Kolstad, with nowhere to go.
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‘The Fall Guy’ L.A. Premiere Red Carpet Photos: Ryan Gosling & Mikey Day Show Up Dressed As ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt arrived at the L.A. premiere of The Fall Guy, the action-comedy film directed by David Leitch. Gosling, accompanied by Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day, also appeared on the red carpet dressed as Beavis and Butt-Head. The duo spoofed the animated series from earlier this month on the NBC…
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Daniel Radcliffe “Really Sad” Over J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Comments: “I Will Continue To Support The Rights Of All LGBTQ People”
Daniel Radcliffe has been a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is disappointed in J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments over the years. In a new interview, Radcliffe shared how he feels about Rowling’s repeated shots at the trans community. “It makes me really sad, ultimately," he told The Atla…
Discovery Networks Dropped By Fubo, Which Had Already Parted Ways With WarnerMedia Networks Back In 2020
Fubo, which has not carried nearly a dozen networks from the Warner side of Warner Bros. Discovery since 2020, added a batch of Discovery channels to the blacked-out list on Tuesday. The internet-delivered pay-TV operator, which has nearly 1.7 million subscribers, reached an impasse with the former…
‘Glee’ Alum Darren Criss Says He’s “Culturally Queer”
Darren Criss has played queer roles over the years and is now explaining why he says he’s “culturally gay.” One of the actor’s most remembered roles is Blaine Anderson from Glee, and during an appearance at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, he was asked about the impact of his character and the…
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Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assault Suit Against Nigel Lythgoe Gets 2025 Trial Date; Grammy Winner Reaches Settlement With ‘American Idol’ Producers
Paula Abdul filed her sexual assault and battery suit against Nigel Lythgoe late last year seeking a jury trial, and she's going to get one. The American Idol judge will face off against her So You Think You Can Dance co-star starting on July 28, 2025, a LA Superior Court judge announced…
Mayan Lopez Breaks Down ‘Lopez Vs. Lopez’ Shocking Finale; Reveals Season 3 Wishes
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the final two episodes of NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez’s second season. EXCLUSIVE: In the blink of an eye, Season 2 of NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez has come to a close with many surprises and plenty of tears. Looking back, the show’s sophomore run bravely…
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Fox News Tops April Ratings; CNN And MSNBC See Some Boost From Trump Trial, But It’s Hardly A Blockbuster
Fox News continued its dominance in the April ratings, while network coverage of Donald Trump’s hush money trial has failed to produce blockbuster viewership. In fact, all the major cable news networks saw a drop off in the key 25-54 demo versus a year ago. Working against the networks is the…
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View All What We're WatchingHarvey Weinstein Expected In Court Tomorrow Despite Hospital Stay; NYC Hearing Will Re-Arraign Incarcerated Producer On 2018 Rape Charges
EXCLUSIVE: Despite a myriad of health issues landing the incarcerated Harvey Weinstein in hospital last week, the much-accused producer is still expected to show up in court tomorrow — at least right now. "Mr. Weinstein entered prison with serious medical issues, and they have not magically…
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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Season 12 Filming Delayed As Bravo Hits Pause For The Summer; ‘The Valley’ Not Affected
As Vanderpump Rules Season 11 starts wrapping up on Bravo, Deadline has learned that production for Season 12 has been delayed. A source close to the cast confirmed that the show would not be filming this summer, breaking the production schedule’s norm. The show had traditionally picked up…
Doc Talk Podcast Heads To Milwaukee For Encounter With Filmmaker Who Chased Down ‘Chasing Amy’ & Director Taking On Crisis In Art Criticism
Apologies to Thomas Wolfe, but it appears you can go home again. Oscar winner John Ridley, co-host of Deadline's Doc Talk podcast, returns to his native Milwaukee for the latest edition of the pod, recorded live during the 16th Milwaukee Film Festival. He and co-host Matt Carey, documentary editor…
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View All Film Festivals & Photo GalleriesStormy Daniels’ Attorney Tells Jurors Of Hush Money Payment And His Suspicion That Trump Was The One Who Funded It
UPDATE: The lawyer for Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels further outlined the hush money deals made to his clients, including his suspicion that Donald Trump was “the one” who ultimately funded the Daniels payoff. Lawyer Keith Davidson said on Tuesday that he did not enjoy having to deal with Trump's…
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Chris Hemsworth & Robert Downey Jr. Celebrate ‘Avengers’ Co-Star Jeremy Renner For Recovery After Snow Plow Accident
Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. are celebrating Jeremy Renner’s recovery after the snow plow accident he suffered at the beginning of 2023. The Avengers co-stars said in a new interview that the crew is still in contact with each other via a group text chain, which is how they initially found…
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Discovery Networks Dropped By Fubo, Which Had Already Parted Ways With WarnerMedia Networks Back In 2020
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Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assault Suit Against Nigel Lythgoe Gets 2025 Trial Date; Grammy Winner Reaches Settlement With ‘American Idol’ Producers
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