Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia in Iran to one year in prison, according to his lawyer via the AFP news agency. Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, said the sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi from membership of any political or social groups. He added that they would file an appeal. The charges against the filmmaker were that he had engaged in ... Read more
The rapper calls out Netflix for an unauthorized documentary, denouncing it as unfair, illegal, and a betrayal of trust.QN
A spokesperson for Sean “Diddy” Combs has has slammed 50 Cent’s upcoming Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” — which launches globally on the streamer on Dec. 2 — as a “shameful hit piece,” and accused Netflix of using “stolen footage that was never authorized for release.” When reached for comment about the allegation of stolen footage, a representative for Netflix directed Variety to a quote from ... Read more
The ‘American Idol’ judge Simon Cowell openly apologizes for his behavior, calling his actions regrettable and unworthy of pride.QN
Simon Cowell is well aware that he gained a reputation for harsh, cutting criticism as a judge on “American Idol.” The record exec and TV personality apologized for some of his comments on the show in a new interview with The New York Times‘ podcast The Interview. “I did realize I’d probably gone too far,” Cowell said. “I didn’t particularly like audition days, because they’re long and boring. I would get fed up. ... Read more
Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 100th birthday with a two-hour sing-along, performing ‘Mary Poppins’ classics and urging fans to “revive the art of conversation.” .QN
Dick Van Dyke started celebrating his upcoming 100th birthday early by hosting a two-hour sing-a-long charity event with fans on Nov. 30 in Malibu, Calif. (via People). The event, which the icon co-hosted with his wife, Arlene Silver, raised funds to benefit the Dick Van Dyke Museum and The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts. “There are several reasons for having these — all good — but mine is to revive the art of ... Read more
Charlie Puth addresses backlash over Super Bowl National Anthem, promising fans “it’ll be one of my best vocal performances.” .QN
Charlie Puth has spoken out against critics who claim that he isn’t the best choice to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. On Sunday, the singer-songwriter was announced as a performer for Super Bowl LX in February alongside Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile, who will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “America the Beautiful,” respectively. But some on social media were quick to criticize Puth’s booking, ... Read more