In this section, we bring you breaking stories, and informed perspectives on the ever-evolving world of film and entertainment. From the latest industry developments to behind-the-scenes insights, to local events, our coverage connects today’s headlines to Hollywood’s storied past. Expect clear reporting, and credible sources, that cuts through the noise—examining not just what’s happening, but why it matters.
LOS ANGELES - The Office of Decedent Affairs of Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has announced that its annual “Ceremony of the Unclaimed Dead” will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Los Angeles County Crematory & Cemetery in Boyle Heights.
HOLLYWOOD — A bright Thursday morning on Hollywood Boulevard brought a deeply emotional tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, whose star was unveiled on the Walk of Fame before a crowd of family, collaborators, and fans. Five years after his death, Boseman’s legacy was formally woven into Hollywood’s landscape with a ceremony that felt both reflective and triumphant.
HOLLYWOOD — Just months after its high-profile debut, the Tesla Diner in Hollywood is undergoing a major shake-up. The retro-futuristic restaurant — part diner, part Supercharger hub — will convert to a full-service model after reports of menu cutbacks, long wait times, and operational hiccups.
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood is heading back down the Yellow Brick Road. Leonardo DiCaprio, through his Appian Way banner, has signed on to produce a major new documentary exploring the creation, legacy, and cultural impact of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Simply titled “Oz,” the feature-length documentary is set for a 2026 release and promises to shed new light on one of the most enduring films in American history.
HOLLYWOOD - After years of silence behind boarded-up windows, one of Hollywood’s most beloved neighborhood institutions is preparing for a long-awaited comeback. Lucy’s El Adobe Café, at 5536 Melrose Avenue, the storied Mexican restaurant across from Paramount Studios, is officially on track to reopen in early 2026, owner Patricia “Patty” Casado has confirmed.
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood is used to surprises, but nothing prepared the town for the bloodbath that unfolded in October 2025 — a month so disastrous that insiders have already begun calling it “The October Massacre.” By the time the final receipts limped into view, at least nine major studio releases were firmly in the red. Halloween weekend — historically one of the most dependable box-office periods of the year — collapsed into the lowest-grossing weekend of 2025.
HOLLYWOOD - In the luminous constellation of Hollywood franchises, few have hovered as long or as persistently as Star Trek. For more than half a century, its name has stood for optimism, exploration, and wonder. Yet by the mid-2020s, the big-screen Trek appeared stuck in a gravitational well of development hell: sequels postponed, concepts recycled, and fans growing impatient for a new voyage. That stasis may finally be coming to an end — thanks to a bold announcement from Paramount Pictures (in partnership with Skydance Media) and a promising creative team.
BEVERLY HILLS - In one of those evenings where Hollywood feels both nostalgic and vibrantly alive, the 16th annual Governors Awards brought together a remarkable gathering of artistry and achievement. Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas all stepped into the spotlight to receive honorary Oscars—while another towering figure, Dolly Parton, was honored in spirit despite her absence. Together, they formed a quartet of legacy-makers whose work has shaped decades of film, culture, and imagination.
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood may be built on smoke, mirrors, and the occasional séance, but this week one of its most recognizable modern mystics found himself confronting something far more concrete. Celebrity medium Tyler Henry, famed for guiding others through messages from the beyond, has undergone his second brain surgery in six months.
BEVERLY HILLS - Darlings, polish your lorgnettes and hold onto your plumed hats, because Beverly Hills is fluttering once more with the rustle of gossip — the kind only a certain hillside haunt can conjure. Yes, that haunt. Falcon Lair, the storied perch where Rudolph Valentino once brooded like a cinematic falcon surveying his kingdom, is back on the market and asking a coy $10.99 million. And oh, what a tale those cypress trees could tell.
BEVERLY HILLS - Well, polish your pearls and pour yourselves something bubbly, because the Golden Globes have done it again — tossed a little glamour, a touch of surprise, and just enough controversy into the Hollywood punch bowl to keep us all talking.
SINGAPORE - Gather ’round—for the most un-Hollywood-glam yet entirely unforgettable scene rolled out the yellow brick carpet in Singapore last night. The lovely Ariana Grande—all shimmering in Glinda white at the premiere of Wicked: For Good—had a fright so sudden it might just rewrite the red-carpet rule book.
