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The Charmed Life of Bruce Bozzi

He’s best friends with Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker, is married to super agent Bryan Lourd, and fancies himself a liquor mogul.

Hollywood Glamour Is Pandemic-Proof at the Polo Lounge

A clubby gathering spot attracts a who’s who of the film industry, and reminds them of a time when movies were still king.

People Magazine’s Premature Cover Toasts Betty White’s 100th Birthday

The television star, who died on Friday at age 99, shared an image of the celebrity weekly’s tribute to her earlier this week.

Hollywood Turns Up Star Power in Search of Audiences

Boldface names have always mattered at the movies, but a number of recent casts have been full of them. That hasn’t always helped at the...

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Breaks Franchise Records and Brings Hope to Box Offices

After nearly two years of lackluster box office sales for theatrical releases, Spidey breaks through to do what superheroes are supposed to do.

Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal on 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

The producers of “No Way Home” address questions about another trilogy, possibly putting MJ in a Spidey suit and convincing reluctant actors to reprise their...

See the Real Live Man Who Grew Up in a Carnival

For our reporter, “Nightmare Alley” recalls a childhood spent working the circuit with his parents. Carnies like the World’s Smallest Woman welcomed him when cruel...

Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Opens to Tepid Box Office Receipts

Musicals often take time to build an audience, but can this remake, with little star power, compete with franchises and spectacles?

Disney's Bob Iger Visits ABC7, Returns to His Weatherman Roots

Mr. Iger, who will retire on Dec. 31, stood in on Thursday for the usual weather guru on KABC in Los Angeles.

Disney Hires Geoff Morrell to head P.R. and Government Relations

Mr. Morrell’s hiring ends a guessing game about who Bob Chapek, Disney’s chief, would select to succeed Zenia B. Mucha, who announced her retirement as...