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Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor in TV and film who often played authority figures but was equally skilled at comedy, notably playing a sad-sack product manager in Office Space, has died. He was 78. Wright Entertainment Inc. said Monday that Riehle had died Oct. 15 but disclosed no cause or details. “Our industry has lost an exceptional talent, and our community has lost a truly wonderful man,” said a statement.Riehle’s almost five-decade career included playing a quartermaster in the Civil War drama Glory, a prison guard in The Fugitive, an air marshal in Executive Decision, a police officer in a guest spot on The West Wing and a principal on the TV adaptation of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. 4:15 ...

Tensions reached a boiling point in the latest episode of Rise and Fall 2 as Manish Kashyap lost his cool amid a heated clash involving Sonam and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. While the confrontation left the house shaken, Rishabh and Aarush Bhola took a step towards resolving their past differences. Manish Kashyap loses his cool If the nominations stirred up a storm, the fallout brought a full-blown shake-up to the Tower! Sonam and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary were at loggerheads yet again. The episode began with Sonam arguing with Priyanka and warning her not to interfere with her. Sonam said the Rulers did not want her in the Penthouse and that she would now leave the show. Priyanka then told Manish that he did not take a stand for her. Sonam confronted Manish and called him ill-mannered, pro...

A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against West Wing and Field of Dreams actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process. State District Judge Joseph Montano granted a defence motion to toss the charges in a decision released Friday.Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge. In an email Friday, Busfield’s lawyer Amber Fayerberg said he was “relieved and grateful” after reading the judge’s decision. 2:47 West Wing actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexual contact of a minor, child abuse ...

Kelly Clarkson says that she was “treated like Julia Roberts” in the 1990 film Pretty Woman during a visit to Art of Play, a novelty shop in Brooklyn. Over the weekend, Clarkson took to X to share her alleged experience, writing, “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me.”“Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” Clarkson continued. “But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out.”Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things...

Stand-up comedians Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli have been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell over allegations of using vulgar and objectionable remarks during their comedy acts. The two comedians have been asked to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for questioning on October 19. The investigation was initiated after a complaint was filed by a woman, as reported by India Today and Moneycontrol. Comedians under the scanner The latest development comes as comedians and digital creators face increased scrutiny over allegedly obscene content. In February 2025, Samay Raina’s YouTube show India’s Got Latent found itself at the centre of a major controversy following jokes made on an episode, which garnered widespread criticism and legal attention. Source link

David Surkamp, frontman of progressive rock band Pavlov’s Dog, has died at the age of 73. The band announced the news in a post on social media, writing, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our creative force, lead singer, and dear friend, David Surkamp, on October 13.”Pavlov’s Dog bandmember Abbie Steiling said that Surkamp leaves behind a legacy of “endless creativity, unmistakable artistry, and a body of music that has touched lives across generations and around the world.”“But anyone who knew and loved him knows that his legacy reaches far beyond the songs. David had a profoundly poetic spirit and a romantic heart that found its way into every note, every lyric, and every performance,” Steiling added.“His music was deeply emotive, reaching straigh...

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina and casting director Mukesh Chhabra were spotted together at the Khidkiyaan Theatre Festival on Saturday, October 17, with a video of the duo drawing attention on social media. The annual theatre and arts festival, organised by Chhabra’s Casting Company, saw several celebrities attend on its final day. Mukesh Chhabra kisses Samay Raina's hand In one clip circulating online, Chhabra is seen holding Raina’s hands while the comedian rests them on the casting director’s upper arm. Chhabra then lifts Raina’s hands and kisses them. Raina appears to show no visible reaction to the gesture in the video. Source link

Billy Joel is sharing a health update after announcing that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus last year. On Thursday, the 77-year-old singer told The Hollywood Reporter that he’s not allowed to drive at the moment.When asked if he would be performing again, Joel said, “I have to take a series of tests before I know.” 0:48 Billy Joel dedicates song, ‘The Entertainer,’ to Donald Trump “I can’t drive right now. I’m not allowed to drive,” he said, before sharing that his doctors have advised him against performing. Story continues below advertisement “I have this thing called hydrocephalus. It used t...

Royal drama has surrounded The Royals ever since its second season went on floors. In May, we reported that Bhumi Pednekkar wouldn’t reprise her role in the Netflix series (Love lost in palace, May 10), while director Jasmeet K Reen exited the project last month. So, what’s happening on the Ishaan Khatter-led romantic comedy? mid-day’s got the latest development — turns out, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar  co-director Mitakshara Kumar has begun helming the series in Jaipur, and Hunkkaar: The Roar co-director Nitya Mehra will join soon.  Apparently, Reen had filmed for five days, but the portions will now be reshot under Kumar’s guidance. The production is said to have also revisited the written material. This indicates an extensive production reset rather than a straightforward change of d...

Reality TV star Jon Gosselin is speaking out in support of his son Collin after the 22-year-old accused his mother Kate Gosselin of abuse. The Gosselins famously had eight children (now 22-year-old sextuplets Aaden, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Leah and Joel, and a set of 26-year-old twins, Mady and Cara), and their TLC reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, premiered in 2007.Collin recently released his memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, and spoke about what he alleged took place behind the scenes of the popular reality TV show that he grew up on. 0:58 Jon Gosselin says Kate Gosselin ‘won’t tell’ where their son Collin is ...