Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
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Al Pacino, 83, is set to become a father again with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. The couple have been together since April 2022 and Pacino is already father to daughter Julie Marie, 33, and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia. Pacino is best known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather," "Scarface," and "Scent of a Woman" and has won an Academy Award for Best Actor. The couple have yet to announce the gender of their baby or the due date.
Jamie Foxx has been out of the hospital for weeks after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency last month. His daughter Corinne Foxx debunked reports that his condition had worsened, saying he was playing pickleball the day before. Foxx's representative said his family had come to the hospital due to the seriousness of his condition, but Corinne's update suggests he is recovering well.
Lucasfilm has announced a new direction for the Star Wars franchise, with a new film to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an Academy Award-winning and International Emmy Award-winning director and journalist. The film will focus on Jedi Master Rey (Daisy Ridley) building a new Jedi order, and will draw on existing personalities and properties, while reflecting the role of animation in the series. This marks a new chapter for the beloved franchise, exploring themes of overcoming oppressive empires and battling impossible odds.
Hilary Swank has announced the arrival of her twins, a boy and a girl, on social media. The 48-year-old actress received well wishes from her famous friends, including Viola Davis and Debra Messing. Swank had announced her pregnancy in October and shared that it wasn't easy, but was worth it.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda”, has had his 25-year sentence commuted by the Rwandan government. The commutation was welcomed by many, and was facilitated by the US and Qatar governments. The conviction still stands, but it is hoped that the clemency will bring closure to this long-running saga.
President Joe Biden will honor 12 artists and groups with the 2021 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, Jose Feliciano, Vera Wang, Fred Eychaner, Joan Shigekawa, Judith Francisca Baca, Antonio Martorell, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be among the recipients. The National Medal of Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States.
Bruce Willis celebrated his 68th birthday surrounded by his blended family, just a month after his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was announced. Demi Moore shared a video of the celebration on social media, which has been viewed over 1 million times. Willis has been a beloved figure in Hollywood for decades, and his family and fans are sending him love and support during this difficult time.