Hollywood

Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman

The cinematheque retrospective offers an unusually strong overview of Newman's career, featuring both movies he led and directed.

Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint in 'Exodus.'
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America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012. He played a leading role in organizing and directing terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, the writer asserts.

Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti


Mark Ruffalo links Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Oracle’s technology work with Israel

In an Instagram post, Ruffalo shared a video of Safra Catz, vice chair of Oracle, discussing the technological assistance the company provided to Israel following the Hamas-led October 7 attack.

Mark Ruffalo attends "Hal & Harper" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 08, 2025 in New York City.

American 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen," her representative told ABC News.

Hayden Panettiere poses at the 6th Annual Hollywood Style awards at the Armand Hammer museum in Los Angeles, California.

Nick Reiner indicted for stabbing of parents Rob, Michele Reiner, lying in wait for them

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with special circumstances of multiple murders, lying in wait and using a "dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife."

Nick Reiner appears with Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene (not pictured) during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, US, 23 February 2026.

Actor Jared Leto denies multiple sexual assault allegations after BBC report

In a documentary called "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," four women described encounters that took place between 2002 and 2016 when the actor was in his 30s or 40s. He is now 54.

Cast member Jared Leto attends a premiere for the film 'Tron: Ares', in Los Angeles, California, US, October 6, 2025.

Gal Gadot races to save kidnapped son in first trailer for 'The Runner'

The movie shows Gadot playing Maya, a lawyer in London, who tells her son, Noah, “I’ve got a big day in court today,” and goes for a run after she drops him off at school.

Gal Gadot attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 n Santa Monica, California; illustrative

Mazal tov to Mel Brooks: The 100-year-old man

Brooks, best known for directing irreverent films that became comedy classics, including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs, was born in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.

Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

Lior Raz

Why Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest victim of the anti-Israel smear machine - opinion

Doing a double-take, after seeing her signature next to her image, I couldn’t imagine what her connection was to new Israeli construction. Turns out her father, Bruce Paltrow, was Jewish. 

 CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 18: Academy Award-Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 'Encore! Embracing the new entertainment era' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Two at Amazon Port Plaza Stage on June 18, 2024 in Cannes, France.

Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects

The Siena Film Foundation's first major Hollywood project is the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, seen in new film By Any Means.

'I show up for my Jewish friends': Jerry O’Connell on antisemitism, Israel, and a childhood promise

Jerry O’Connell: "Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends."

Jerry O’Connell: Connection to Israel started young.