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Will Arnett was "intimidated" by his Is This Thing On? co-star Laura Dern at first. The pair play a divorcing couple in the Bradley Cooper-directed movie and the 55-year-old actor has confessed that he felt a sense of trepidation before production started as he is a huge fan of the Jurassic Park star.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 1

Laura Dern honours 'hero' mom Diane Ladd

Laura Dern has paid tribute to her "hero" mom Diane Ladd on what would have been her 90th birthday. The Oscar-nominated actress passed away at her California home on 3 November at the age of 89 and now her daughter has shared a poignant tribute on the day she would have celebrated turning 90 on November 29.

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20 of the most heartbreaking celebrity deaths in 2025

In 2025, we lost many celebrities and public figures, including musicians, actors, and sports legends. Keep reading to learn more about each person below.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / November 4

Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd, Known for 'Wild at Heart' and 'Chinatown,' Dies at 89

Award-winning actress Diane Ladd has passed away at the age of 89. Ladd’s daughter, actress Laura Dern, made the announcement on Monday. The death came as Ladd and her family had just mourned the passing of Ladd’s husband, former PepsiCo CEO Robert Charles Hunter, three short months ago.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 4

Bruce Dern 'forever grateful' to 'wonderful' ex-wife Diane Ladd

Bruce Dern will be "forever grateful" to his "wonderful" ex-wife Diane Ladd following her death. Oscar-nominated actress Diane passed away at her California

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 3

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies aged 89

Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89. The Oscar-nominated star's passing has been announced by her daughter Laura Dern, who revealed that the Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore actress died at her California home on Monday (03.11.25).

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20 TV characters from iconic shows who were never seen on screen

Some of the most memorable and perhaps beloved characters in the history of television are ones we've never actually seen on screen. Or at least not their faces.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 29

'Jay Kelly' trailer: George Clooney and Adam Sandler journey through their pasts

How do you define success? What does reaching the top of your profession really look like? What does it mean to live your life to the fullest?

UFC star Paddy Pimblett joins Zac Efron in wild cameo for new ‘Battlefield’ trailer

Thirteen scary and weird films and TV shows to watch in October

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The 20 greatest Southern TV comedies

While many of the best comedies set in the South seek to offer an escape from fast-paced life, there are more than a few that actually set out to grapple with some serious issues. Regardless of whether they provide escapism or something more, Southern comedies are often as refreshing as a sip of sweet iced tea.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 26

Bradley Cooper's new directorial effort "Is This Thing On?" releases first trailer

The film will close out the New York Film Festival and hits theaters in December.

20 movie stars you may not have realized also directed the movie

Austin Butler has detoxed from method acting thanks to Tom Hardy and Laura Dern

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 30

Bradley Cooper's next directorial effort 'Is This Thing On?' announces festival premiere and releases first look

The movie stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Sean Hayes, and Amy Sedaris.

Acting up: 20 indelible performances that upended audience expectations

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The 18 best HBO comedy series ever

Much of the love has gone to dramatic television, such as “The Sopranos” and “Game of Thrones.” However, the network has delivered many quality comedies over the years as well.

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20 iconic films and TV shows about dealing with middle age

Whether in the form of a sitcom or a drama (or some combination of the two), popular culture has had much to say about middle age and what it means for a life well-lived (or not).

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 22, 2025

These Iconic David Lynch Scenes Haunt Us Still

We lost one of the world’s most singular talents last week when we lost filmmaker David Lynch. Although Lynch had made only ten feature films, and a handful of television series, he changed both mediums forever.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 21, 2025

Laura Dern will 'miss and love' David Lynch 'for the rest of my life'

Laura Dern will "miss and love" David Lynch "for the rest of my life". The 57-year-old actress worked with the legendary filmmaker frequently over the years, starting with his 1986 mystery thriller 'Blue Velvet', when she was just 17.

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The 20 best movie trios of all-time

Everything good comes in threes! There have been plenty of memorable duos in movies, but adding a third person to the mix can make things even more exciting.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 10, 2024

Laura Dern told Liam Hemsworth a'' her secrets'

Laura Dern has told Liam Hemsworth “all [her] secrets”. The 57-year-old actress stars with the Australian hunk in new movie ‘Lonely Planet’ – which was filmed in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco – and though they’d never met before they started shooting, they developed an instant connection.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 1, 2024

Shailene Woodley grateful to Laura Dern for career advice

Shailene Woodley credits Laura Dern for having "forever changed [her] life". The 32-year-old actress told how she was "exhausted" by Hollywood when she

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The most memorable roles of Scarlett Johansson's career

Johansson has been in blockbusters. She has Oscar nominations. It has been a stellar career to date, and there's plenty ahead for her. These are Johansson’s most memorable movies. And, of course, we will note that “most memorable” and “best” don’t mean the same thing.

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20 classic films that deserve a new theater release

By this point, it’s no secret that movie theaters are in a bit of trouble, with the summer 2024 box office proving sluggish. However, there’s always reason to hope, and Hollywood has repeatedly shown that it’s quite willing and able to use its classic films to draw people back into the theater.

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23 stars who made it big then struggled with the fame

The entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to stay employed in, and it doesn't necessarily stop just because you've found some fame. Just ask these 20 actors.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / March 8, 2024

Laura Dern, Riley Keough and Billy Crudup Join Cast of New Noah Baumbach Film

Noah Baumbach's new Netflix film has some brand new cast members joining the previously announced Adam Sandler and George Clooney. Deadline has revealed that Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Riley Keough will join the film co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, which is being described as "a funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults".

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The best two-season TV shows

Often, we hear about the one-season wonders in television. People espouse a Freaks and Geeks or a My So-Called Life. What about the two-season wonders? Some were canceled too soon, others wrapped up of their own accord.

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The 15 best sci-fi films of 2022

Science fiction has always been a big part of the movie landscape. Don’t believe us? How about Star Wars? Or 2001: A Space Odyssey? Or that movie where they go to the moon, and the rocket lands in the moon’s eye? Sci-fi is a vast genre and is as popular as ever.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2021

Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern tribute 'Big Little Lies' director Jean-Marc Vallée after sudden death

Acclaimed Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée died suddenly this weekend at his cabin near Quebec City. He was 58 years old. "His publicist, Bumble Ward, said his death had been unexpected," Livia Albeck-Ripka of The New York Times relayed.