Olivia Jordan Thomas, a beauty queen from Oklahoma, represented the U.S. in Miss USA, Miss World, and Miss Universe, being the first to do so. Born in Tulsa, she is also an accomplished actor and model. Her notable achievements include winning Miss USA 2015 and finishing third in Miss Universe 2015.
‘Practical Magic 2’ star Joey King wears Chopard jewelry, Carolina Herrera gown in Los Angeles
Joey King, 26, attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in a Carolina Herrera gown. Cody Fern, 36, attended a Chopard launch party and stars in "Jimpa." King, known for roles in "Ramona and Beezus" and "The Act," will co-star in "Practical Magic 2," releasing September 18, 2026, alongside returning cast members.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Tom Holland suffers concussion in Watford, Hertfordshire
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Tom Holland and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is set to release on July 31, 2026. Following a mild concussion during filming, Holland will take a week off. The cast includes Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, and others. Holland and Zendaya are engaged as of December 2024.
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Bernhard Wenger’s ‘Peacock’ is Austria’s Oscars 2026 entry
"Pfau – Bin ich echt?", also known as "Peacock," is Bernhard Wenger's debut feature film and a satirical tragicomedy starring Albrecht Schuch. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in 2024 and is Austria's submission for the Oscars 2026. It showcases Matthias's struggle to be himself amidst various impersonations.
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Zaur Gasimli’s ‘Taghiyev: Oil’ is Azerbaijan’s Oscars 2026 entry
"Tağıyev: Neft" is a historical biographical drama directed by Zaur Gasimli about Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, an industrialist from Baku. The film, shot over five years across 70 locations, premiered on November 4, 2024. It’s Azerbaijan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2026.
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Tamara Stepanyan’s ‘My Armenian Phantoms’ is Armenia’s Oscars 2026 entry
Tamara Stepanyan directed "My Armenian Phantoms," a documentary co-written with Jean-Christophe Ferrari and submitted for the Best International Feature at the Oscars 2026. The film showcases her life in an artistic Armenian family and her father's influence in Soviet cinema. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.
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10 things about Manila native Elmo Magalona
Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona is a 31-year-old Filipino actor and singer from Manila, with a background in music and performing arts. An alumnus of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, he is notable for his roles in television and film, including his debut album "ELMO" and performances at events like the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
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Randall Park, Jennifer Jason Leigh among Vanessa Kirby’s ‘Night Always Comes’ co-stars
Vanessa Kirby stars as Lynette in Netflix's "Night Always Comes," a series adapted from Willy Vlautin's novel. Directed by Benjamin Caron, it features Jennifer Jason Leigh and Randall Park. The story centers on Lynette's desperate quest for security, facing her past over one intense night. The series premieres on August 15, 2025.
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10 things about Miss Universe Chile 2024 Emilia Dides
Emilia Ignacia Dides Maffei, a trilingual Lebanese-Italian-Chilean singer and beauty queen, represented Chile at Miss Universe 2024, finishing in the Top 12. Born on June 29, 1998, in Santiago, she has released multiple singles through Warner Music Chile and won "Rojo, el Color del Talento" in 2019, earning a scholarship.
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Sons of ‘The Naked Gun’ stars Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson meet in New York City
Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee, sons of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, attended the premiere of "The Naked Gun" with Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson, sons of Liam Neeson. Reports confirmed that Liam and Pamela are dating. The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, releases on August 1, 2025.
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