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Did Matthew McConaughey take a pay cut for Dallas Buyers Club? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Matthew McConaughey, arguably one of Hollywood’s most admired stars, made a surprising career choice that turned out to be one of his most impactful roles, despite a modest paycheck by showbiz standards.

Although the 55-year-old is widely praised for his roles in hits like ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ and rom-coms like ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,’ his transformative performance in the 2013 biopic ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ stands out as a career-defining moment.

Matthew McConaughey’s Transformation for the Role

McConaughey underwent a dramatic physical transformation for the role of Ron Woodroof, a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s, shedding over 3 stone to embody the character.

Woodroof’s story of smuggling unapproved drugs into Texas to extend his life and help thousands of others battling the disease highlighted the harsh realities of the AIDS epidemic,...

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in February. The Peacock February 2025 schedule includes Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Pharrell Williams’ Piece by Piece, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, Valentine’s Day titles, and more.

Dive into the colorful world of Pharrell Williams on February 7 when the streaming premiere of Piece by Piece debuts exclusively on Peacock.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

The premiere of Peacock’s Original Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is coming just in time for Galentine’s Day on February 13. Tune in to catch up with our girl “Bridge” in the fourth installment of the beloved series.

Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart or flying solo and loving it, Peacock has you covered with a heartwarming lineup of over 300 titles that will make you fall in love with love all...

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in February. The Paramount Plus February 2025 schedule includes the season three premiere of Yellowjackets and the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923.

Audiences will also be able to dive into refreshed and expertly curated collections, including the expanded Black Voices collection in celebration of Black History Month and the Peak Romance collection, featuring an assortment of romance-themed movies and seasonal episodes just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Yellowjackets Season 3

Following a jaw-dropping conclusion to season two, members of the Yellowjackets past and present are left to pick up the pieces in season three of the critically acclaimed series, premiering on February 14. In the ’90s, summer arrives and the team celebrates surviving a harsh winter while the present-day characters reel from a death.

For the Yellowjackets in the ’90s, the team has...

Disney’s planned Tangled live-action remake may have found the perfect actress to play Mother Gothel! Here’s what we know!

Like it or not, Disney’s live-action remakes aren’t going away. The company seems obsessed with making a live-action version of just about every major animated movie in its catalog. It’s not just the classics like Snow White, The Little Mermaid, or Beauty and the Beast either.

Moana is shooting a live-action version with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui. This summer sees the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie. Disney is also planning a version of Tangled, which makes sense as the 2010 film was one of the bigger hits of that decade.

The take on the Rapunzel myth had a good storyline and wonderful songs. It also boasted one of the best Disney animated villains ever, Mother Gothel. The twisted sorceress presented herself as a mother to...

Donald Petrie has signed on to direct “The Last Resort,” a Philippines-set romantic comedy written by Karen McCullah, the scribe behind such romcom gems as “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Legally Blonde.”

Petrie, who directed the Lemmon-Mathau comedy “Grumpy Old Men” and is an Emmy nominee for his work on “L.A. Law,” is responsible for a number of classic romantic comedies himself, having directed

“Miss Congeniality,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” and “Mystic Pizza.”

The veteran filmmaker’s other credits include “Richie Rich,” “The Associate,” “My Favorite Martian,” “My Life in Ruins” and the television show “The Kominski Method,” among others.

McCullah, who was born in the Philippines and grew up in the U.S., has also written films including “She’s the Man,” “Ella Enchanted,” “The Ugly Truth” and “The House Bunny.”

“The Last Resort” follows a hotel executive who is sent to scout a...

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will posthumously receive the Producers Guild of America’s (PGA) Trailblazer Award at the Guild’s 2025 ceremony next month.

The award recognises their “shared commitment to paving the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood” and will be a poignant element of the PGA Awards on February 8 in Los Angeles.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” said PGA presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line. “Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of...

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will posthumously receive this year’s Trailblazer Award for their work creating opportunities for female producers, the Producers Guild of America announced Friday.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line, PGA presidents, said in a statement.

“Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers. Their visionary work includes iconic films that have defined eras, alongside their unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented stories,” the statement continued. “Honoring them highlights their dedication to empowerment, innovation and mentorship, celebrating not just their individual legacies but also their shared commitment to advocating for women and fostering collaboration.”

The recognition will be given at this year’s PGA Awards on Feb. 8 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

The Producers Guild of America will posthumously honor late producers Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein with the Trailblazer Award, the guild announced on Friday. Their tributes will take place at the Producers Guild Awards, to be held Feb. 8 in Los Angeles.

Obst and Weinstein, who both died in 2024, will receive the awards for “their shared commitment to paving the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood.”

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” Producers Guild of America presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said in a statement.

“Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers. Their visionary work includes iconic films that have defined eras, alongside their unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented stories,” they continued.

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein, the late powerhouse producers who championed women’s voices in Hollywood, will be honored at the Producers Guild Awards next month. Both are set for the 2025 PGA Trailblazer Award.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” Producers Guild of America presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said in a statement Friday. “Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers.”

Related: 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More

Weinstein, who died March 25, won a pair of Emmys for the HBO telefilms Too Big to Fail and Truman and nominated for Recount and Citizen Cohn. She also worked on films including The Perfect Storm, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Analyze This and its sequel Analyze That.

The Producers Guild of America announced on Friday that it will pay tribute to two glass-shattering female producers at its PGA Awards in February.

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will be honored with the Trailblazer Award, celebrating their shared commitment to paving the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood, after both women died in 2024.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” said Producers Guild of America presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said in a statement. “Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers. Their visionary work includes iconic films that have defined eras, alongside their unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented stories. Honoring them highlights their dedication to empowerment, innovation, and mentorship, celebrating...

You know how Hollywood seems like a pretty small world sometimes? Well, get ready to be surprised, because the entertainment industry’s dating scene is even more interconnected than you might think. While we all remember the headline-grabbing couples like Brangelina or Tom and Nicole, there’s a whole treasure trove of fascinating relationships that time has almost forgotten.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) | Credits: 20th Century Studios, Summit Entertainment, Fox Atomic

What makes these forgotten couples so fascinating isn’t just the “wait, they dated?” factor – it’s how these relationships often challenge everything we think we know about celebrity pairings.

Ready to dive into some of Hollywood’s most surprising romantic connections? Let’s start with a couple that might really throw you for a loop.

1. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling in Murder by Numbers (2002) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures...

In real life, the ideal situation is that you meet someone that you, you know, like right off the bat. After all, life is short, and hoping that someone you hate will miraculously turn into someone you love feels like a lot of work when you could just focus your attention on finding a person you get along with in the first place. But that's the real world. In movies, there's something special about the idea of two people who seemingly can't stand one another gradually coming to realize that they can't live without each other.

Often, their fiery encounters are simply an outlet for the simmering chemistry they can barely contain, making for some of the most memorable on-screen pairings, especially when their feelings for each other begin to deepen. Fairy tale romances are sweet, but where's the fun in watching two nice but bland people fall in love...

The Sing 2 cast followed up their hit 2016 film with another big stage show presentation as they kept fighting for respect. The animated sequel boasts a cast of bright and colorful characters, each with strong voice talent backing them up. From returning names to new additions like Eric André, the Sing 2 cast is remarkably strong. Best known for their Despicable Me franchise, Illumination is a profitable and popular animation studio. The first Sing film was a smash at the box office, grossing over $634 million worldwide on a budget of $75 million (via Box Office Mojo).

Many of the talented singers and actors in the Sing 2 cast also appeared in the first movie in the series. Sing 2 once again follows Buster Moon, the lovable koala, who goes on a big adventure in the entertainment capital of the world, Redshore City. Buster tries to put on the greatest show possible and,...

A quintessential everywoman, a supervillain twice over, the ultimate scene-stealer, and a comedic force of nature, there is no actor working right now that has the same undeniable presence as Kathryn Hahn. Since staking her claim with a head-turning performance in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," she has taken on an audaciously wide range of characters, using her unique talents to bring single mothers and interdimensional witches to life with equal levels of craft and care.

This has earned her a resume that reads different from many of her contemporaries, not only because of the sheer variety of roles, but because not a single one of them is forgettable. In trying to put together this list of her best work, it felt as though we were splitting hairs between a cadre of characters all distinguished and brilliant in their own way. As such, we narrowed our focus...

Did Ghosts of Girlfriends Past make Matthew McConaughey’s take a break? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Having spent the ‘00s charming audiences with swoon-worthy roles, McConaughey decided he’d had enough. For about a decade, he was the rom-com leading man. From making hearts flutter in The Wedding Planner to teaching Kate Hudson how to lose a guy in 10 days and even helping Sarah Jessica Parker with a Failure to Launch, McConaughey dominated the feel-good romance scene. But by 2009, after wrapping up Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Jennifer Garner, the Texan heartthrob hit a creative crossroads.

“I wanted to try some other stuff,” he later shared, but Hollywood didn’t feel it. The industry had him pegged as the rom-com golden boy, and stepping out of that lane wasn’t encouraged. So McConaughey made a bold call: he quit. For two years, he ghosted Hollywood entirely.

The hiatus wasn’t exactly glamorous.

Matthew McConaughey was at the height of his fame, when he up and left Hollywood for his Texas ranch. At the time, he was just jumping from one romantic comedy to another, and he knew that there was so much more he could bring to the Hollywood table.

Matthew McConaughey On the Value of Saying “No”

McConaughey is one of those rare stars who have not only enjoyed successful Hollywood careers, but a long and meaningful one as well.

In his latest chat with tennis pro Nick Kyrgios for the athlete’s Wednesday, Nov. 20 episode of Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios, he talked about taking his career into his own hands.

“Look, man, the devil’s in the infinite yeses, not the nos,” McConaughey, 55, began. “No, it’s just as important, if not more important. Especially if you have some level of success and access. No becomes more important than yes.

Kathryn Hahn has starred across a plethora of genres to bring her signature wit in the most unexpected ways to her characters, and so far, hardly any of her performances have ceased to amuse fans. From crime procedurals to ensemble comedies to horrors, the actress has been acing her game so far, and the same goes for the portrayal she gave of Agatha Harkness in the MCU.

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness. | Credits: Agatha All Along / Disney+

Of course, many might as well call her fitting version of Agatha one of her best performances to date, as Hahn has been delivering outstandingly since 2021’s WandaVision. But that’s not the only thing she has received from that character. If anything, it had Hahn reaching the astounding conclusion that this role quite literally opened her love and hunger for performing all over again.

Kathryn Hahn Feels Agatha All Along “Reopened my...

It’s rare to see natural and amazing chemistry between leading Hollywood duos, and Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are undoubtedly on that list! The pair has graced the screen with movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Fool’s Gold and charmed us all with their comedic timing.

Matthew McConaughey in Fool’s Gold | Warner Bros. Pictures

But what goes on behind the scenes barely makes it to the tabloids. Yet, whenever it does, the stories are always interesting and hilarious. One such anecdote has resurfaced from the filming of Fool’s Gold, which might give you a glimpse of the co-stars’ dynamics.

Kate Hudson’s Funny Deodorant Demand on Fool’s Gold Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in Fool’s Gold | Warner Bros. Pictures

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson were filming for Fool’s Gold in 2008, where the duo played a bickering ex-couple that embarked on a treasure hunt together.

During a recent podcast appearance, actor Matthew McConaughey shared a critical milestone in his professional trajectory, detailing how he broke free from romantic comedy stereotypes by making a brave career move.

In the late 2000s, McConaughey found himself locked in what he dubbed the “rom-com lane,” starring in successful films like “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “The Wedding Planner.” Despite his financial success, he was unhappy with Hollywood’s refusal to cast him in more serious roles.

“When I was rolling with the rom-coms, that was my lane,” McConaughey told podcast host Nick Kyrgios. “I was so strong in that lane that anything outside it — dramas I wanted to do — were met with resistance.”

His solution was dramatic. McConaughey moved to his Texas ranch and agreed with his wife to not return to acting until he was offered the desired roles. This dedication was demonstrated when...

Matthew McConaughey may be a king of rom-coms, but all was not all right, all right, all right at one point in his acting career.

While speaking with Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios on his Good Trouble podcast, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star recalled a time in his professional life when he felt was on “autopilot” and not producing performances that resonated with him.

“The devil’s in the infinite yeses, not the nos,” he began. “‘No’ is just as important, if not more important. Especially if you have some level of success and access. ‘No’ becomes more important than ‘yes.’ Because we can all look around and see we’ve over-leveraged our life with yeses and going, ‘Geez, oh man. I’m making C-minuses and all this sh– in my life because I said yes to too many things.’”

The Interstellar actor continued, “When...

Matthew McConaughey recently told Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios on the latter’s “Good Trouble” podcast that he abandoned Hollywood and moved his family to Texas when the industry refused to let him branch out of romantic comedies. The Oscar winner was a titan of the genre at the time, with films like “The Wedding Planner,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Failure To Launch,” “Fool’s Gold” and “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” all surpassing or coming close to the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office.

“Look, man, the devil’s in the infinite yeses, not the nos,” McConaughey explained. “‘No’ is just as important, if not more important. Especially if you have some level of success and access. ‘No’ becomes more important than ‘yes.’ Because, I mean, we can all look around and see we’ve over-leveraged our life with yeses and going, ‘Geez, oh man. I...

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was one of the defining films in the rom-com genre in the early 2000s. Starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, the film was a moderate commercial success, while receiving mixed reviews from critics.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Paramount Pictures

However, as iconic as Kate Hudson was in the role of Andie Anderson, the role was set to feature a completely different actress, one who would go on to become a major part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its early days. Before the role was given to Kate Hudson, Andie Anderson could have been played by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth Paltrow had to drop out of the project due to some conflict Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts || Credit: Marvel Studios

In Vanity Fair‘s Oral History of How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days, Lynda Obst and Burr Steers...

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey are paying homage to his iconic role in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in a new ad for their organic tequila brand, Pantalones.

The ad, which features the Oscar-winning actor pantless, shows the couple recreating the poster for the 2003 rom-com. Titled “How to Lose Your Pants in 10 Ways,” Camila McConaughey is decked out in a yellow silk dress matching the one Kate Hudson wore for the film.

Pantalones also debuted 10 specialty cocktail recipes inspired by the movie, including “Love Fern Margarita,” “Benny Boo Boo,” “You’re So Vain” and “Yellow Dress.”

The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days-inspired ad is the latest installment in the “official tequila of” campaign for the McConaughey’s tequila brand.

In August, they released a Labor Day-themed ad, which featured them mowing the lawn pants-free. The ad dubbed the brand the...

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about his decision to escape being labeled as “the rom-com dude,” and aiming for something greater in Hollywood.

The Oscar-winning actor recently sat down with tennis pro Nick Kyrgios for the Good Trouble podcast, where he talked about finally learning to say no, leading to his “most rebellious move” in the industry while trying to stay true to himself.

“Look, man, the devil’s in the infinite yeses, not the no’s,” McConaughey said in a preview clip of the episode set to be released on Wednesday. “No, it’s just as important, if not more important. Especially if you have some level of success and access. No becomes more important than yes. Because, I mean, we all look around and see we’ve overleveraged our life with yeses and gone, geez, oh, man, I’m making C-minuses and all that shit in my life...

Movies are empathy machines, as Roger Ebert once wrote. The best films allow us to experience emotions we may not have felt otherwise through a particular character’s story. But some movies conjure emotions that we’re actively seeking out. Happiness. Joy. Love. We call these “feel-good movies.” Everybody has their go-to stable of films they return to over and over again when they need a boost — or maybe just an escape.

If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond whatever’s streaming on Netflix, or if you just need a pick-me-up Asap, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best feel-good movies to watch when you’re feeling down.

20th Century “The Princess Bride”

One of the all-time great feel-good movies, Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” endures as the platonic ideal of a romantic fantasy adventure. Carey Elwes stars as the devastatingly charming Westley,...

Prime Video’s November programming will dip its toe into Christmas and other holiday offerings such as The Holiday (2006) starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. The streamer will also add some films with sequels arriving in theaters this month, like Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Ridley Scott’s 1992 film Gladiator.

For the full list of Prime Video programming in November 2024, see below.

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Movies:

12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004) 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) 50 To 1 (2014) A Knight’s Tale (2001) Absolute Deception (2013) Across The Universe (2007) Agent Cody Banks (2003) Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Airplane! (1980) All Saints (2017) Almost Christmas (2016) Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid (2004) Anger Management (2003) Apache (1954) Bad Company (2002) Battlefield Earth (2000) Battleship (2012) Big Night (1996) Blizzard (2003) Blown Away (1993) Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Boomerang (1992) Bucky Larson Born To Be A Star (2011) Carrie...

Matthew McConaughey recently talked about “Tiptoes,” a 2003 movie that has become a cult favorite for its strange plot and choice of actors. McConaughey watched the movie’s trailer for the first time on an episode of the “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast, which led to an honest conversation about one of the most unusual projects he worked on early in his career.

Steven, played by McConaughey, is the main character of the movie. He has a family full of little people, which he has kept from his girlfriend Carol, played by Kate Beckinsale. The most controversial part of the movie was Gary Oldman’s role as Steven’s twin brother, Rolfe. Oldman wore makeup to play a small person.

McConaughey told podcast hosts, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, “It was a crazy idea.” “But you see the talent it drew.” Even though the plot was very strange, the movie got a lot of good players,...

In looking back at the career of Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, many might not remember that in the same year he was breaking out as a romantic lead with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, he was seen starring in Tiptoes, a bizarre comedy from writer-director Matthew Bright. It’s one you would certainly not expect to see made today — particularly with talent at his level.

McConaughey reminisced about the politically incorrect project, which had future Oscar winner Gary Oldman playing a little person, in conversation with comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer in a recent episode of their podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave, which saw them play the film’s trailer for the star for the first time.

“Did you know that when people watch the trailer for Tiptoes, they think it’s a sketch?” Segura asks McConaughey in the clip, part of which you can view below.

Since transitioning from TV to movies, Will Smith has become one of Hollywoods biggest stars, with the catalog to back up his status. Smith first rose to prominence as the star of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Not many TV actors can move on to films so easily, but Smith clearly had the talent, the charisma and the pure intangible star power. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in a string of huge box office hits.

Although Smith was initially seen as a comedic actor, with movies like Bad Boys and Men in Black, he has shown a more impressive range. With three Oscar nominations to his name, Smith has proven his chops in biopics, action movies and traditional dramas. This means that his best movies show many sides to his acting talents, and they span from the early 1990s to the here and now.

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Taylor Sheridan brought a whole new world out in the open with his neo-western drama Yellowstone. The show featuring the fictional Dutton family quickly gained popularity when it premiered in 2018. And with the upcoming Season 5 Part 2, the show is all set to create magic on the screen for one last time.

With the anticipation soaring high, the fact that actor Kevin Costner is no longer part of the Yellowstone universe has been a point of heartbreak for the fans. He played the patriarch John Dutton in the show and was part of the drama series since 2018. However, due to several scheduling conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama, the actor left the project after filming the first part of the fifth season.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

The trailer for the upcoming season also used up his stills and shots from previous seasons, which gave the fans hope that he might be back in Part 2. However,...

Women don’t have it easy in Hollywood. And they didn’t back in the ’80s when former New York Times Magazine editor Lynda Obst got her start as a producer. As famously chronicled in her 1996 book “Hello, He Lied — and Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches,” she sold her first movie “Flashdance” (1983) to Dawn Steel at Paramount, only to have the newly minted production team of Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer take over along with all the credit for its breakout success. Still, it was a winner for the Associate Producer, and she was on her way.

Always a heavy smoker, Obst passed away at age 74 from Copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). She was devoted to her family, including her brother, agent Rick Rosen, and son Oly, a producer/manager, whom she has described as “my confidant and best friend.”

“She was a trailblazer for women in the industry...

Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 74.

“I was immensely proud of her. She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles. She was passionate about her work but even more passionate about her family,” her brother, WME’s Rick Rosen, said to Variety.

Obst told the Hollywood Reporter earlier this year that she had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Most recently, she served as producer or executive producer on TV series including “The Hot Zone,” “Good Girls Revolt,” “Hot in Cleveland” and “Helix.” Obst’s final feature producing credit was Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” in 2014. Among her other credits were “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Hope Floats,” “Bad Girls” and “The Fisher King.

Lynda Obst, one of the most prolific female producers in Hollywood, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to her brother, WME partner Rick Rosen. She was 74.

Obst had previously been open about suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or Copd.

The producer’s long list of hit films includes Flashdance, The Fisher King, One Fine Day, Contact, Hope Floats, Interstellar and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She also executive produced Sleepless In Seattle, TVLand’s Hot in Cleveland and had a deal at Sony Pictures Television.

“I was immensely proud of her,” Rosen said. “She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles. She was passionate about her work but even more passionate about her family.”

Obst’s son Oly, a partner at 3 Arts Entertainment, said today: “My mom was a trailblazer...

Lynda Obst, the veteran film and TV producer behind rom-com classics “Sleepless in Seattle” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” among many others, has died. She was 74 years old.

“My mom was a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for women. Also, she was an amazing mother, sister and best friend,” the industry stalwart’s son, Oly Obst, said in a statement to media. “[My wife] Julie and I are incredibly grateful that she was my mom and that my daughters got to have her as a grandmother. We will miss her.”

Obst died Tuesday while surrounded by loved ones in her Los Angeles home.

Her four decades of credits also include producing “Interstellar” and TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland.”

The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news.

More to come …

The post Lynda Obst, Veteran Producer Behind ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,...

Lynda Obst, the pioneering producer who put her mark on beloved films like Sleepless in Seattle, Contact, Flashdance, The Fisher King, Adventures in Babysitting, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Interstellar, died Tuesday. She was 74.

Obst died at her Los Angeles home surrounded by loved ones, her son, manager-producer Oly Obst, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“My mom was a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for women. Also, she was an amazing mother, sister and best friend,” he said in a statement. “[My wife] Julie and I are incredibly grateful that she was my mom and that my daughters got to have her as a grandmother. We will miss her.”

Obst’s brother Rick Rosen, the longtime and respected partner of TV at WME, said: “Our family is immensely proud of the career that she had and the role model she was for women in the industry, but beyond that,...

Kathryn Hahn got her big break in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and has since gone on to play dynamic roles in shows like WandaVision and films like Bad Moms. Recently in the news for her Marvel role of Agatha Harkness, the talented actress’ professional life is well known and praised. But it is her personal life that draws the most attention even though she likes to keep things private.

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision | Credits: Marvel Studios

Married for the past 22 years and with her husband Ethan Sandler for three decades, their bond has stood the test of time. The couple has navigated the ups and downs of life and career together. Having first crossed paths when they were both students, they started in showbiz together and even starred as an on-screen couple in Crossing Jordan.

While what started as a college romance has blossomed into a lifelong partnership,...

Kathryn Hahn is currently having her big moment in Hollywood following her scene-stealing performance as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision, followed by her standalone show Agatha All Along. Therefore, with the Ohioan actress holding onto her headlines all year long, let’s take a look at her early life and discuss a few things that people might not know about this witchy wonder.

Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image: Disney+

Considering how Kathryn Hahn showcased her iconic performance in the MCU spinoff series, it’s for sure that the actress isn’t new to the industry. Actually, she has had ample opportunities to flex her acting prowess, since Hahn has been a top-tier performer for well over a decade. But her acting skills aren’t all that’s interesting about Hahn. This treasure trove of talent has more to her than you might know.

1. Kathryn Hahn is an Ivy Leaguer...

Hugh Jackman may be the “Greatest Showman,” but now he has a show-woman counterpart: Kate Hudson.

The Tony winner and Broadway staple star will co-lead upcoming movie musical “Song Sung Blue” with Hudson, who recently unveiled her debut album “Glorious.”

The film is based on a true story and follows two down-on-their-luck musicians, played by Jackman and Hudson, who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band and “prove it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams,” per the official logline.

“Hustle and Flow” and “Coming 2 America” director Craig Brewer will write and direct the Focus Features film.

“Song Sung Blue” is based on the 2008 documentary by director Greg Kohs, here an executive producer of the fictional adaptation.

Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi co-star alongside Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley.

John Davis and John Fox are producing the film...

Back in the late 1990s, Kate Hudson began her career with small roles in films and television shows. However, by the 2000s, the actress ended up making a name for herself in the industry. With films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Bride Wars, the 45-year-old took over the fashion scene and even went on to be praised for her fashion choices. However, nearly 2 decades since her iconic yellow dress scene with Matthew McConaughey, the star seems to have lost her magic touch.

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In fact, Hudson recently made her way to the American Music Awards ceremony. While everyone expected the star to dazzle on the red carpet, her outfit ended up getting a rather surprising reaction.

Kate Hudson’s Ama outfit was a miss

Kate Hudson is no stranger to making fashion statements.

Vince Vaughn has always been widely praised for his iconic comedic performances, but one of his more nuanced dramatic turns in True Detective season 2 remains criminally underrated. Since he broke out in the 90s, Vaughn has been primarily known for his comedic roles in movies like Anchorman, Wedding Crashers, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Along with frequent co-stars Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell, Vaughn became renowned as a member of the Frat Pack, a group of actors who dominated the comedy genre with movies like Old School and Zoolander throughout the 2000s.

But Vaughn has always mixed more complex dramatic roles into his filmography alongside those iconic comedic performances. He played Norman Bates in the 1998 remake of Psycho, the hard-edged Sergeant Howell in the World War II epic Hacksaw Ridge, and vengeful prisoner Bradley Thomas in the brutal action thriller Brawl in Cell Block 99. These dramatic...

Did you binge all 10 episodes of Netflix’s too-short, rom-com series “Nobody Wants This” already? You’re not the only one.

After inhaling the Kristen Bell-Adam Brody series in one sitting, we have curated a list of romantic comedies that should satisfy your craving.

Our list of the top 10 movies to watch after “Nobody Wants This” covers the gamut from will-they-won’t-they to unlikely lovers to “just friends” tropes. Whether you want more of Brody and Bell or you just want to witness an undeniable onscreen spark, this list is for you.

Keep reading for the best rom-coms to watch after you’ve finished “Nobody Wants This,” and while we all wait for the show to be officially renewed for Season 2.

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (Credit: Paramount Pictures) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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During a Thursday editorial meeting, a Variety editor asked if anyone was willing to give up their Friday evening to write a piece covering an opening night screening of “Joker: Folie à Deux.” After an interminable silence with no takers, I reluctantly raised my hand. With Todd Phillips’ previous “Joker,” I watched Joaquin Phoenix transform into the titular Clown Prince of Darkness from a plum seat at the Toronto Film Festival during its North American premiere at a theater filled with journalists and VIPs. This would be a different experience, with me sandwiched in with the sweaty fanboy masses. It turns out I was wrong.

Figuring that a Friday night showing at the Grove would offer a good template for how the “Joker” sequel was playing across the country, I made my way to the ticket kiosk. Twenty minutes ahead of showtime, seating for a regular screening at this popular AMC Theater was wide open.

Movie lovers have endless respect for Matthew McConaughey since he has such a long list of great flicks under his belt. Films like Interstellar, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Dazed and Confused have built his reputation. However, these days, fans are more concerned about his health status than his Hollywood career. That’s because he’s been photographed on red carpets looking emaciated and gaunt. Here’s what worried fans have been saying about the award-winning actor.

Matthew McConaughey’s Weight Loss Is Drastic

Recent footage of Matthew on a red carpet for the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women is circulating all over social media. The annual event is always star-studded, but this year, Matthew’s star power wasn’t enough to shut down concerned fans and critics. That’s because his body weight currently looks significantly lower than normal. Fans are voicing their concerns...

Agatha All Along star Kathryn Hahn has been in a handful of brilliant movies and TV series, but she has hardly gotten the recognition she truly deserved. Having played supporting roles in several films, the actress has built up quite an impressive filmography, spread across different genres, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Kathryn Hahn in the MCU | Credit: Marvel Studios

Apart from playing the supportive assistant in the iconic rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days or the drug-induced Bad Moms, Hahn had one of her most risky roles on HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher. More than just an X-rated miniseries, it would have turned out to be a lot more difficult if it wasn’t for one thing— intimacy coordinators.

Kathryn Hahn’s Riskiest Role in Mrs. Fletcher Could Have Been More Challenging Kathryn Hahn in Mrs. Fletcher | Credit: HBO

Kathryn Hahn has been in several movies and series,...

Image Source: Paramount Pictures Back in 2003, the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days captured hearts and raked in a staggering $177 million at the box office. The undeniable chemistry between Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey had audiences hooked. The film’s plot is a classic battle of the sexes: Benjamin Barry, a suave advertising executive, bets he can make any woman fall head over heels in just 10 days. Even a decade after its initial release, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days continues to win over new fans through home entertainment and streaming platforms. McConaughey’s charisma shines through, and when we spoke to him before the film was released, he shared that while the film wasn’t exactly what he was seeking at the time, the script’s unique premise and the chance to work with Hudson sealed the deal. (Click on the media bar...

Aloha has made it to the Netflix Global Top 10. Released in 2015, Aloha tells the story of a military contractor who returns to Hawaii for a job and reconnects with an old lover while also falling for the Air Force member assigned to work with him. Aloha is directed by Cameron Crowe, who is best known for his work on Almost Famous. Aloha's leading cast features Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Bill Camp, and Jaeden Martell.

Now, Aloha has become a hit on the Netflix Global Top 10. Aloha came in no. 8 on the Netflix Global Top 10 for the week of September 2 to September 8, amassing 4.3 million views. Topping the charts this week were Rebel Ridge at no. 1 (31.2 million views), The Deliverance at no. 2 (21.8 million views), and The Union at no. 3 (8.3 million views). Coming in at no. 8, Aloha beat out animated film Migration (no.

The Perfect Couple. (L to R) Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury, Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury in episode 101 of The Perfect Couple. Cr. Seacia Pavao/Netflix © 2024 Netflix viewers had plenty to keep them entertained last week with a mix of weddings, thrillers, and even a dash of Greek mythology dominating the streaming platform’s Top 10 lists. The limited series The Perfect Couple secured the top spot on the English TV List, captivating 20.3 million viewers with its twisty whodunnit plot and star-studded cast led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber. The show’s catchy opening credits featuring a flash mob to Meghan Trainor’s Criminals quickly became a fan favorite, even catching the attention of Trainor herself. On the film front, the action-packed thriller Rebel Ridge, hailed as the “action movie of the year,” claimed the top spot with an impressive 31.2 million views. The film stars Aaron Pierre as an ex-Marine...

Sandra Bullock has starred in her fair share of iconic movies and projects throughout the years that she has worked in Hollywood. Speed, Miss Congeniality, and, While You Were Sleeping are some of her iconic works from the late 1990s to early 2000s.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic | Credits: Warner Bros

Finding fame by starring alongside Keanu Reeves in Speed, the actress went on to star in the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping. The movie put the name of Sandra Bullock on the Hollywood map but she feels that she has to thank someone for it.

Sandra Bullock Got The Part Because Demi Moore Refused It

The story of the 1995 rom-com followed token collector Lucy who saves a passenger’s (called Peter) life from an oncoming train. Peter goes into a coma and his family misunderstands Lucy as his fiancee.

Sandra Bullock in a still from While You Were Sleeping...

Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey might have had a fiery on-screen romance, but off-screen, she seemed to have a crystal ball hidden somewhere. Almost three decades ago, Bullock made a prediction about McConaughey that feels eerily spot-on today. While many would argue McConaughey’s rise to fame was inevitable, Bullock seemed to know something the rest of us didn’t.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic | Warner Bros

Was she secretly a psychic, or just really, really good at reading people? Either way, her comment about him back in the day now feels like a prophetic mic drop. As McConaughey ascended the Hollywood ladder, Bullock’s words echoed louder. If only we had paid closer attention, we might’ve seen his future coming from miles away!

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, is on Netflixs top ten 21 years after it made its debut in theaters in 2003. Directed by Donald Petrie, the movie follows advice columnist Andie Anderson (Hudson) as she works on a piece about getting a man to leave in 10 days' time. The man in question is executive Ben Berry (McConaughey), who has just bet his coworker that he can get any woman to fall in love with him in 10 days. Despite their opposite goals, the two cant help but get attached.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days grossed $177 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, making it a success at the time of its release. Now, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to its availability on Netflix, as it now ranks as No. 9 most-watched movie for the week of August 26 through September 1. How...