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Films Are More Likely To Star Actors Named Chris Or A Talking Animal Than Women Over 60, UK Anti-Ageism Analysis Finds

25 May 2026 at 20:50
A new analysis of the top-grossing U.K. films of the past three years has unveiled that they are more likely to star actors named Chris or feature a talking animal in the lead role than a woman over the age of 60. The study, conducted by the Centre for Aging Better as part of the […]

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Pratt, a reality television personality, was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries

Progressives in California face a challenge in the June 2 primaries due to fragmentation and the presence of multiple candidates, which could result in unfavorable outcomes for their preferred candidates.

Anna Faris, Chris Pratt’s Son Jack, 13, Attends Scary Movie Premiere

4 June 2026 at 13:13
Anna Faris, Chris Pratt, Jack PrattAnna Faris and Chris Pratt’s son Jack is now old enough to see scary movies.  Case in point: the 13-year-old joined his mom for the global premiere of Scary Movie 6 at Paramount Theatre in Los...

Battle For L.A.: Incumbent Karen Bass On Trump Backing Pratt For Mayor, LAPD Control, ParaBros Deal & Protecting Hollywood Jobs For Angelenos

21 May 2026 at 01:21
Editor’s note: In what could be one of the most consequential elections in Los Angeles’ history, the race this year for mayor sees two former allies in an increasingly sharp bid to take over City Hall. With many issues in the contest between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV vet Spencer Pratt impacting the entertainment industry, Deadline […]

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have co-parented Jack since their 2017 split

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have co-parented Jack since their 2017 split

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Lisa Rinna Says Spencer Pratt ‘Could Be’ Next L.A. Mayor: ‘I’m a Reality Person — You Wouldn’t Want Me as Mayor’

26 May 2026 at 00:49
Lisa Rinna has starred in her own reality series and she has guested on many others, but she is no supporter of fellow reality star Spencer Pratt’s campaign to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Rinna weighed in on L.A.’s fractured mayoral race as she stopped to speak with Variety on the red carpet […]

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  • Loved ‘Obsession’? Chris Pratt’s Controversial Sci-Fi Movie Is a Free Streaming Companion Piece Rohan Naahar
    The phenomenal success of director Curry Barker's Obsession seems to have fueled an online debate about whom the "real" villain of the movie is. The answer is obvious, of course, but people enjoy arguing with each other. A similar back-and-forth erupted, to a much lesser degree, exactly a decade ago. The discourse that time revolved around the same idea: consent, and the movie's questionable understanding of it. While Obsession makes it quite clear that the male protagonist is, in fact, evil, th
     

Loved ‘Obsession’? Chris Pratt’s Controversial Sci-Fi Movie Is a Free Streaming Companion Piece

7 June 2026 at 23:46

The phenomenal success of director Curry Barker's Obsession seems to have fueled an online debate about whom the "real" villain of the movie is. The answer is obvious, of course, but people enjoy arguing with each other. A similar back-and-forth erupted, to a much lesser degree, exactly a decade ago. The discourse that time revolved around the same idea: consent, and the movie's questionable understanding of it. While Obsession makes it quite clear that the male protagonist is, in fact, evil, the 2016 movie wasn't as confident about labeling its own hero as the creep that he was. And that's primarily why certain members of the audience took offense to it. The movie in question was a massive box-office hit that cost $150 million to produce, but here's the kicker: it might eventually be overtaken by the tiny-budget Obsession.

Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term

29 May 2026 at 17:05
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term, she isn't sidestepping the obvious: her tenure at city hall has been difficult. "I haven't always got it right," she says plainly.

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