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William Shatner has revealed television executives wanted to get rid of Spock’s famous pointed ears before Star Trek reached the screen – but the show’s management refused.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 10

What Is Captain Kirk's 'Casino Royale'? Paul Wesley Picks His Favorite Classic 'Star Trek' Episode

For 60 years, the name “Captain Kirk” has been synonymous with humor, bravery, intelligence, and the kind of masculinity that’s easy to admire. “Everyone’s

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 8

Queen legend Brian May joins William Shatner’s heavy metal album

Sir Brian May is the latest rock titan to enlist for Star Trek legend William Shatner’s forthcoming heavy metal album, adding yet another layer of star power to the actor’s increasingly wild and wonderful musical project.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 2

How Did ‘T.J. Hooker’ Lead William Shatner to ‘TekWar’? The Icon Explains

William Shatner may be forever associated with Captain James T. Kirk, but in 1982, the Star Trek star traded one uniform for another as Sgt. Hooker. T.J.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 29

William Shatner Reveals the Origins Behind Denny Crane’s Famous Catchphrase

On Boston Legal, Denny Crane was the flamboyant senior partner at the fictional Boston law firm Crane, Poole & Schmidt, who was as famous for his courtroom

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 23

William Shatner trusts in the universe

William Shatner doesn't believe he is "going to die" because of his faith in the universe. The 95-year-old actor - who was diagnosed with metastatic malignant

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 22

William Shatner reveals he and daughter secretly battled cancer together

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch were fighting separate Stage 4 cancer diagnoses at the same time. The Star Trek actor, 95, and Melanie, 61, have now used joint interview to share how they supported one another through treatment before both becoming cancer-free.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 22

William Shatner Details Fighting Stage 4 Cancer at Same Time as His Daughter

Star Trek icon William Shatner opened up about fighting stage 4 cancer at the same time as his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch — along with the ways he supported her during the uncertain time.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 17

William Shatner jokingly requests 'Shag Shack' and DeLorean in hilarious Riot Fest rider for his heavy metal band

Star Trek legend William Shatner is leaning fully into his new heavy metal persona - and he’s doing it with the kind of festival rider only he could dream up.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 14

Celebrate 60 years of 'Star Trek' with new Blu-Ray box set

2026 marks sixty years since the starship Enterprise began her five-year mission, changing pop culture forever. The adventures of William Shatner’s Captain James T.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 4

William Shatner Opens up About His Cancer Diagnosis & Why He Never Feared Dying

At 95, William Shatner remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. After more than seven decades in the entertainment industry, the actor has built a career defined by unforgettable roles and an energy that has often made him seem timeless to generations of fans.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 26

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' planned a Shatner return

It was reported several months back that iconic actor William Shatner was in talks to return to Star Trek in some capacity. This would have been his first return to the role of James T.

Entertainment News / IndeNews / May 22

William Shatner Turns Philosophical While Discussing Space and Heavy Metal With Neil DeGrasse Tyson

At 95, William Shatner is getting philosophical about space, releasing a heavy metal album, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson has thoughts about all of it. The Star Trek icon and the astrophysicist sat down for a two-night live conversation that bounced between quantum physics, planetary grief, and one very loud October surprise.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 12

Why Is William Shatner Stepping Down From Priceline Commercials?

The end of an era! William Shatner will no longer appear in commercials for Priceline after more than 20 years. He praised his replacement. Find out who it is and why Shatner is no longer doing them.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / May 12

William Shatner To Retire as Priceline Negotiator—Find out Who Will Take His Place

Travel costs are putting families in a tough spot this year. Nearly half of the people in the US say that a summer vacation feels out of reach. But Priceline is back to remind travelers that they give more than $1 billion away each year to help people snag a few days on the beach, in the mountains, or at a lake house.

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20 actors whose careers were defined by one role

Not every actor gets multiple shots at a hit project. These 20 actors have been defined by one role their entire career.

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Ranking the Star Trek movies and TV shows

In 1966, the original “Star Trek” series debuted. At the time, it didn’t see all that successful, but now, 60 years later, there have been dozens of movies and TV shows set in the world of “Star Trek.” That includes “Starfleet Academy,” a show that debuted on Paramount+ in 2026.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / February 20

William Shatner assembles metal heavyweights for a new album featuring Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden classics

William Shatner is diving headfirst into the world of heavy metal with a new album that brings together some of the genre’s most recognisable musicians.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 9

William Shatner had 'tremendous' reservations about pun-filled Super Bowl ad

William Shatner had "tremendous" reservations about poking fun at his name in a new advertising campaign. The 94-year-old actor appears in a new commercial

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 25

William Shatner Tells Fans Rumors of His Demise Were Exaggerated

William Shatner is a true living legend, especially in the nerdosphere. The 94-year-old actor, who became an icon as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, has remained ubiquitous in pop culture for decades.

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20 TV lawyers you definitely want defending you

You can't actually hire them, but if you could, you probably would. You definitely want these 20 TV lawyers defending you.

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20 famous films that were affected by the Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect is strange and confounding. Many people misremember details about movies, television series, and pop culture moments. These 20 films have fallen victim to its bizarre powers.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 26, 2025

William Shatner May Return to STAR TREK as Captain Kirk One More Time

Over thirty years since his last appearance as Captain James T. Kirk, it appears that iconic actor William Shatner may return to the Captain’s chair in a Star Trek project one more time.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 18, 2024

William Shatner’s Kirk Says Farewell to Nimoy’s Spock in STAR TREK Anniversary Short Film

Thirty years ago this week, William Shatner took his final bow as Captain James T. Kirk in the film Star Trek: Generations. Kirk died, with a grieving Captain Picard at his side, saving an inhabited planet from annihilation.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 21, 2024

Canucks legend Kirk McLean appears in video alongside William Shatner about open-net salmon farming

Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Kirk McLean made a cameo appearance in a video protesting against open-net salmon farming. McLean politely pleads in the video that “Open-pen farms should really reconsider their practices.” A befuddled William Shatner simply responds, “What the f***, Kirk McLean?

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021

William Shatner has a message for The Rock ahead of WWE HOF induction

William Shatner has a message for The Rock ahead of WWE Hall of Fame induction

William Shatner will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's celebrity wing as a member in a remotely held induction ceremony planned for next Tuesday (April 6), which will be streamed on Peacock.

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