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John Travolta has shared an emotional birthday tribute to late ex-wife Kelly Preston. The Grease legend, 72, honoured the Jerry Maguire actress on what would have been her 64th birthday with a touching video about how proud she would have been of their daughter Ella Bleu Travolta’s latest fashion triumph.

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The most forgotten films from acclaimed directors

What is Steven Spielberg’s best movie? What is Alfred Hitchcock’s most-venerated work? How much of a mess is Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megapolis?” These are the kinds of questions a film fan might ask.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 16

Sam Asghari thinks action movie heroes are having a revival

Sam Asghari wants to be part of a new revival of ripped action movie heroes. The 32-year-old model and actor, who was previously married to Britney Spears

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 2

John Travolta wasn't made to 'remain absorbed in the darkness'

John Travolta has revealed how he managed to navigate his grief following the tragic deaths of his wife and his son. The 72-year-old actor lost son Jett at the age of 16 in 2009, before his wife Kelly Preston lost her two-year battle with breast cancer in 2020.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 31

John Travolta mania stopped filming on Saturday Night Fever

John Travolta’s star power was so overwhelming it led to the shutting down of filming on Saturday Night Fever. The Grease star, 72, had become a television

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 30

John Travolta Hopes for Daughter Ella to Gain Acclaim in Father-Daughter Cinematic Collaboration on ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’

John Travolta has expressed his wish to see his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta's star potential recognized through her performance in Propeller One-Way Night Coach, calling the film an opportunity to introduce her to the world in a new light.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / May 21

Netflix to Remove John Travolta's Critically Panned Film 'The Fanatic' Soon

Not every movie in Netflix's library was a smash hit. The platform includes more than a few films that were box office busts and flopped with fans and critics alike.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 20

John Travolta Speaks Out on Fan Reaction to His Surprise Cannes Appearance

John Travolta is speaking out about fan reactions to his surprise Cannes Film Festival appearance —specifically, his new beret look. On May 15, the Grease star, 72, premiered his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 19

John Travolta reveals secret meaning behind viral beret look at Cannes

John Travolta has revealed the hidden meaning behind his viral beret look for Cannes Film Festival. The 72-year-old actor was spotted with different versions of the hat three times over the weekend as he celebrates his directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the prestigious event in France.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 6

Hollywood star John Travolta reveals what inspired his directorial debut

John Travolta leaned into his own acting experiences for his directorial debut. The 72-year-old actor worked behind the camera for the first time in his

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 5

Hollywood star John Travolta explains why he directed new movie

John Travolta waited nearly 30 years to direct Propeller One-Way Night Coach. The 72-year-old actor wrote the book, a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story, as a Christmas gift for his family in 1997, and he's waited decades to direct the project himself.

Entertainment News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 30

New to Apple TV in May 2026

In May 2026, Apple TV has several movies and TV shows coming (Sign up for a free trial), including the directorial debut of the legendary John Travolta.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 9

John Travolta ‘So Proud’ of Daughter Ella Bleu Ahead of Her Starring in His Directorial Debut

John Travolta was “so proud” of his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, at a red carpet event ahead of her starring in his directorial debut film. On April 8, the Grease star took to Instagram with a photo of Ella, 26, at the Fashion Trust U.S.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / February 19

John Travolta Turns 72 With a Joyfully Epic Birthday Surprise

John Travolta turns 72, and honestly, it feels like the kind of birthday that deserves a full‑on standing ovation. The man has danced through decades, reinvented himself more times than most actors even get roles, and somehow still carries that same warm, steady charm he had in the ’70s.

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20 A-list actors who squandered their goodwill with poor project choices

You’re an actor. After a career of building up goodwill through well-received projects, something changes. Your decisions on your next gigs become, shall we say, spotty at best. Suddenly, the goodwill is gone. These actors may know a thing or two about that.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2025

John Travolta surprises audiences at 'Grease Sing-A-Long' event dressed as Danny Zuko

John Travolta gave Grease fans the ultimate surprise last night at the Hollywood Bowl, who were there for the Sing-A-Long event.

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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 23, 2025

Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited American Gigolo over 'gay subtext'

Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited ‘American Gigolo’ because of the “somewhat gay subtext”. John, 71, was originally tapped to take the leading role in the 1980 crime thriller about a male escort who gets framed for the murder of an ex-client, but was replaced by Richard Gere, 75, after he exited the movie.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 16, 2025

John Travolta to star in survival thriller Black Tides

John Travolta has signed on to star in the thriller ‘Black Tides’. The 71-year-old actor is set to lead director Renny Harlin’s upcoming movie, where he will play a father forced to battle orcas at sea, Deadline reports.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 23, 2024

Ellen Travolta Is Headed Back to ‘General Hospital’ – Here’s Why

Ellen Travolta is making a return visit to General Hospital just in time for Brook Lynn and Chase’s upcoming wedding. The beloved actress will be reappearing on the soap as Gloria Cerullo who is back in Port Charles for the nuptials of her granddaughter Brook Lynn, played by Amanda Setton, and fiancé Chase, played Josh Swickard.

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10 good Nicolas Cage films, and 10 "good" Nicolas Cage films

Nicolas Cage is an Oscar winner. He’s also an actor who isn’t afraid to make…bold choices in his performances. To honor the distinct career of a genuinely talented actor, here are 10 Cage movies that are full-on good and 10 that are not good in the traditional sense but should absolutely be watched.

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The 25 greatest opening song lines of all-time

Many aspects define a great song, including a special opening phrase or line. Some are downright legendary. Here are 25 of the greatest opening lyrics of all time.

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20 facts you might not know about 'Reservoir Dogs'

When you think about when you first heard the name “Quentin Tarantino” you probably think of “Pulp Fiction.” The 1994 film was a huge success and immensely influential. It’s not where it all started for Tarantino, though. Before “Pulp Fiction,” Tarantino made another film steeped in genre with “Reservoir Dogs.”

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2021

John Travolta discusses grieving for wife Kelly Preston: 'Mourning is something personal'

John Travolta lost his wife, Kelly Preston, last July after the 57-year-old actress fought breast cancer for two years. The Oscar-nominated actor opened up about what the subsequent months have been like in an interview with Esquire Espana (translated from Spanish): "I learned that mourning someone, mourning, is something personal.

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25 film villains from the 1990s who we still love to hate

Whether action films, comedies, dramas or psychological thrillers, Hollywood has given moviegoers plenty of memorable screen villains over the decades.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2019

"Pulp Fiction" at 25: The triumph of the movie brats

Two hit men clad in cheap black suits adorned with skinny black ties have arrived at a Southern California apartment building to off an unspecified group of people for an unspecified offense.

The best and worst "Pulp Fiction" knockoffs

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The 20 best roles of John Travolta’s career

Iconic actor, producer, singer and dancer John Travolta will turn 65 on Feb. 18. While he has celebrated this milestone year by suddenly rocking a shaved head (which is good look for him, by the way!) we’re going to celebrate it by reflecting upon his greatest appearances on TV and in film.