Elma Aksalic is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times and an experienced TV news anchor and journalist covering original content for Newsmax magazine.
Actress Teri Garr, best known for her roles in “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died at the age of 79. She died on Oct. 29 in Los Angeles “surrounded by family and friends,” following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis, according to her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled a number of different health issues over […]
Grateful Dead bassist and founding member, Phil Lesh, has died at the age of 84. News of his death was announced through his official Instagram page, confirming Lesh passed away peacefully on Oct. 25 surrounded by family and “full of love.” “Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of […]
John Amos, best known for his starring roles in “Good Times” and “Roots,” has died at the age of 84. Amos died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed on Oct. 1. In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, his son, Kelly Christopher Amos (K.C.), expressed his “heartfelt […]
Groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88-years-old. His family confirmed news of his passing in a statement, saying Kristofferson died Sept. 29 at his home in Maui, Hawaii, surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy during this time. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our […]
Actress Demi Moore is giving fans an update on her ex-husband Bruce Willis’ health amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The 61-year-old was asked about Willis’ current condition during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Sept. 13, to which she noted he’s in “a stable place.” Moore and television host Drew Barrymore, went […]
Famed dirt racing driver Scott Bloomquist has died at the age of 60 in a plane crash near his family home in Tennessee. A family friend took to Facebook on Aug. 16 to confirm Bloomquist was killed while out flying his single-engine Piper J-3 plane. “Scott Bloomquist was a great friend of mine along with […]
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform X for breach of contract, after Lemon’s show on the platform was scrapped prior to its debut. In a new filing obtained by The Epoch Times, Lemon is accusing the billionaire tech mogul and his company of “fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of name […]
U.S. water polo captain Maggie Steffens is competing amid tragedy at the Paris Olympics after the sudden death of her sister-in-law. Speaking to The Associated Press, the three-time gold medalist confirmed that Lulu Conner died suddenly on July 23 after traveling to France to watch her compete in the summer games. She said the family […]
Movie actor Nicolas Cage is the latest celebrity to express his concerns with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, saying he is terrified of its capabilities. During an interview with “The New Yorker” while promoting his new horror film “Longlegs,” the 60-year-old had to cut his conversation short as he was scheduled for a “scan.” “I have […]
“Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner is one of many celebrities expressing their patriotism this holiday weekend, weighing in on what America means to him. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 69-year-old spoke on the importance of celebrating Independence Day and why it holds greater meaning. “It is an opportunity to look back at the […]
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is opening up to fans about a medical complication that left him hospitalized last year. In a new video circulating online, the 56-year-old is seen speaking to fans outside of a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, about the health scare he endured. “April 11 last year, bad headache; I asked my boy […]
Actor and comedian Martin Mull, best known for his roles in hit series “Roseanne” and films “Clue” and “Mr. Mom,” has died at 80-years-old. His daughter announced the heartbreaking news in a touching Instagram post, saying he passed away on June 27 at his home after a “valiant fight against a long illness.” “He was […]
Attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin filed a new motion requesting that a New Mexico judge drop his involuntary manslaughter charge after being previously denied. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they plan to bring new evidence to the table, showing Mr. Baldwin had a history of neglecting safety protocols while on the set of his movie “Rust” and […]
Celine Dion hopes to bring awareness to stiff person syndrome (SPS) amid her struggles with the rare neurological disorder. In her first broadcast interview with NBC’s “Today” show since her diagnosis, the Canadian singer revealed she took life-threatening doses of a prescription for Valium to deal with her initial symptoms. The 56-year-old admits she was […]
Making it in Hollywood can pose challenges for up-and-coming actors, and for stars like Jessica Alba, the early stages of her career left her in survival mode. In a recent interview with People, the actress and businesswoman shared how her perspective on show business has changed over the years, and the impact it has on […]
The FBI on June 7 released 475 pages of documents revealing details of the 1994 O.J. Simpson homicide investigation, two months after the death of the controversial NFL and Hollywood star. Mr. Simpson was tried for the murders of Mr. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a high-profile trial. He was cleared […]
The guilty verdict for former President Donald Trump is fueling social media reactions from celebrities, with some eager to weigh in with their opinions on the matter. This was after a Manhattan jury found the former president guilty of 34 felonies in the New York case on falsifying business records. In an Instagram post, country […]
Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy, famed for movie hits like “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” has died at 94-years-old. He died on May 25 at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, with his wife, Wanda McDaniel, confirming the news of his death in an Instagram post. “Among the last words of Albert S. Ruddy: ‘The game […]
Mariah Carey is giving fans an inside look into the singer’s new project “The Butterfly Lounge,” unpacking her personal journey in the musical world. During a new Amazon Audible podcast, “Portrait of a Portrait: Words + Music,” the Grammy-winning artist revisits her process behind her 2018 song “Portraits,” and other classics while unveiling a new […]
Jessica Biel and her husband, Justin Timberlake, are joining thousands of other Americans in moving out of the Golden State, leaning toward life out of the spotlight. During a May 22 interview on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa,” the actress revealed the couple decided to move away from Hollywood in hopes of […]