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| Superman actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82 | Valerie Perrine, best known for her Oscar-nominated role as Lenny Bruce's wife in Lenny and as Lex Luthor's wife in two Superman movies, died Monday at age 82. Perrine, who was a Las Vegas showgirl and was the first woman to appear topless on broadcast television, faced declining health from Parkinson's disease over the last decade. Her death, at her home in Beverly Hills, was announced in a post on her Facebook page. "It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away," the post said. "She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest -- and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it." Perrine was born on Sept. |
| Disney teases 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' | Disney Channel is teasing the upcoming Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special starring Miley Cyrus. A video released Monday features side-by-side clips of the actress and singer. "Hey, I'm Miley Cyrus from Hannah Montana, and you're watching Disney Channel," Cyrus says in a video some two decades old. "Still got it," Cyrus says in the more recent recording as she blows a kiss to the camera. The series, which aired on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011, saw some 4.4 million viewers an episode, and catapulted the actress to fame. The special will feature an interview and previously unseen footage. "What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans," she previously said. |
| Kirsten Dunst joins Sydney Sweeney in 'Housemaid' sequel | Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of The Housemaid sequel. Producers confirmed Monday that Dunst, 43, will star in the new film, titled The Housemaid's Secret. Dunst joins Sydney Sweeney, who starred with Amanda Seyfried in the original 2025 film, The Housemaid. Michele Morrone will also return as the character Enzo, according to Deadline. The Housemaid is a psychological thriller based on the Freida McFadden novel. The first film follows Millie (Sweeney), a young woman who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple (Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar) with a dark secret. Rebecca Sonnenshine and Paul Feig return to write and direct the sequel, respectively. "It is a privilege to bring The Housemaid's next chapter to the screen with Kirsten Dunst. |
| Dwayne Johnson makes debut as Maui in 'Moana' trailer | Dwayne Johnson makes his debut as Maui in the trailer for Moana. The preview, which dropped Monday, shows Johnson with long hair and tattoos. Maui is the "demigod of the wind and sea" who helps Moana (Catherine Laga'aia) save her people. "I'm not a princess. I'm the daughter of the chief, leader of my people," Moana declares as the teaser continues. The film is described as a "live action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure," which arrived in 2016 and featured Johnson as the voice of Maui. "This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people's grace, mana and warrior strength," said Johnson in 2023. |
| Oprah Winfrey, Jameela Jamil among Gracie Awards winners | The Gracie Awards winners are in. Oprah Winfrey, Jameela Jamil and Monica Lewinsky are among the women to be feted at the Gracie Awards Gala May 19, which takes place at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. A separate luncheon for local and student recipients will be held June 16 in New York City, a press release says. The 51st Annual Gracie Awards will celebrate Winfrey's work on The Oprah Podcast, Lewinsky's Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky podcast and Jameella Jamil's Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil podcast. Barba Walters: Tell Me Everything won the Grand Award for Documentary. "Women's stories don't just reflect the world, they shape it, shift it and refuse to let it stay the same. |