Michael Peña & Anthony Ramos Set For True-Life Thriller ‘Free Agent’ From ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Scribes

Deadline - Oct 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Peña and Emmy nominee Anthony Ramos are set to star in Free Agent, a new thriller reteaming the producers and Oscar-winning writers of BlacKkKlansman. Script is by Charlie Wachtel and David Rabinowitz, who after telling the story of Ron Stallworth, the African American police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan, have set […]

Read full article

More News

Billie Eilish and Finneas Enter the Jewelry Business With New John Hardy Collection

Oct 21, 2026

Billie Eilish and Finneas Enter the Jewelry Business With New John Hardy Collection

Billie Eilish and Finneas have spent much of their careers making music together. Now, the Grammy-winning siblings are bringing their creative partnership into to the jewelry business. The pair have teamed up with luxury jewelry house John Hardy on their first co-designed collection, launching Wednesday, Oct. 21, with two lines that reflect their “contrasting personal […]

Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge

Oct 21, 2026

Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge

Owain Wyn Evans says the 400-mile challenge doesn't "feel like a thing I'm able to do".

‘The Holiday’ Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

Oct 21, 2026

‘The Holiday’ Returning to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

‘Tis the season! “The Holiday” is returning to theaters on Dec. 11 to celebrate the romantic comedy’s 20th anniversary. Starring Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black, the official logline for the 2006 holiday classic reads: “Iris (Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the […]

Canadian publisher drops author Orelien after confirming he used AI in debut novel

Oct 21, 2026

Canadian publisher drops author Orelien after confirming he used AI in debut novel

The Canadian publisher representing Thélyson Orélien on Wednesday said it had dropped the prize-nominated writer over new information indicating that he did use artificial intelligence to write his acclaimed debut.

Ron Funches Sets Stand-Up Special ‘Eat Cookies & Die’ at Gorilla Comedy+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 21, 2026

Ron Funches Sets Stand-Up Special ‘Eat Cookies & Die’ at Gorilla Comedy+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ron Funches is back with another stand-up comedy special. The comic, actor and fan-favorite from “The Traitors” will debut his new hour, “Eat Cookies & Die,” on the indie comedy streamer Gorilla Comedy+ on Nov. 2. The special will then launch on YouTube on Dec. 1. Funches is in “top form” in “Eat Cookies & […]

J.K. Rowling Claims Trans Activism in the 21st Century Is ‘Elitist,’ Pens Essay Defending Her Views: They ‘Haven’t Changed’ Despite ‘Death, Rape and Torture Threats’

Oct 21, 2026

J.K. Rowling Claims Trans Activism in the 21st Century Is ‘Elitist,’ Pens Essay Defending Her Views: They ‘Haven’t Changed’ Despite ‘Death, Rape and Torture Threats’

J.K. Rowling has written a new essay about her political views, noting they have not changed despite the harassment and death threats she has received. “It’s been six years since I wrote my essay explaining why I chose to speak up on the issue of trans activism and the risk I believe it poses to […]

Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Wins Middleburg Film Festival Audience Award

Oct 21, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Wins Middleburg Film Festival Audience Award

Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut” snagged the top prize at the Middleburg Film Festival, which ran Oct. 15-18. Starring Julianne Moore, Eisenberg’s third directorial outing won the audience award at the Virginia festival, which held its 14th edition over the weekend. Ava Duvernay’s “14th” took home the prize for best documentary feature, while “La Bola Negra” […]

Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch on Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places: ‘You Don’t Have to Just Cite Poetry; You Can Cite a TikTok Account’

Oct 21, 2026

Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch on Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places: ‘You Don’t Have to Just Cite Poetry; You Can Cite a TikTok Account’

Inspiration for a great storyline can come from anywhere — whether that be a classic work of literature or a great pop song. It’s become somewhat of a bit for “Blue Film” writer-director Elliott Tuttle to include a reference to Lana Del Rey’s music in his screenplays. He’d written three (as yet unproduced) screenplays before […]

Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 21, 2026

Lea Michele Returning for ‘Glee’ Reboot as Rachel Berry (EXCLUSIVE)

You can’t rain on her parade. Lea Michele is returning to the role that launched her career in Disney+ and Hulu’s reboot of “Glee,” the Ryan Murphy-created musical dramedy series. Variety has confirmed the news with multiple sources. “She’s in,” one source said. “It’s still early-ish days, but it feels good and we’re happy to […]

Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating

Oct 21, 2026

Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating

Netflix is working on a new documentary about the family made famous by Jon & Kate Plus 8! The streaming […] The post Netflix Announces New ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Family Documentary, Reveals Which Gosselins Are Participating appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

I Was A Literal Puddle Of Tears Watching The Cast Of This Iconic '90s Movie Reunite On "Dancing With The Stars" To Honor Their Late Costar

Oct 21, 2026

I Was A Literal Puddle Of Tears Watching The Cast Of This Iconic '90s Movie Reunite On "Dancing With The Stars" To Honor Their Late Costar

Does anybody have a tissue? View Entire Post ›

Dancing with the Stars: Julia Stiles honours Heath Ledger with live tribute

Oct 21, 2026

Dancing with the Stars: Julia Stiles honours Heath Ledger with live tribute

If your feed is full of late '90s nostalgia and crying emojis, blame Dancing with the Stars, which during Tuesday's live dedication show, saw Julia Stiles pay tribute to her 10 Things I Hate About You co-star Heath Ledger.

Recommended

Hollywood in Five

Hollywood in five is your 5 minutes read of Hollywood news with continual updated coverage.

ABOUT US
Newsletter

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Hollywood in Five. All Rights Reserved.