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Rob Schneider's 15-Year Marriage Ending

Patricia Azarcoya Schneider cites 'irretrievably broken' marriage in Arizona filing

(Newser) - Rob Schneider's 15-year marriage is coming to an end. Court records in Maricopa County, Arizona, show that his wife, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, filed for divorce on Dec. 8, per People . Azarcoya Schneider, 37, and the 62-year-old actor married in January 2010 in Los Angeles. The filing describes the marriage...

Paul Dano Breaks Silence Over Tarantino Diss

Co-stars, directors defend There Will Be Blood 's Dano after Kill Bill director called him 'weak'

(Newser) - Paul Dano has finally addressed Quentin Tarantino's much-discussed slam on him, though he mostly let everyone else do the talking for him. At Sundance ahead of a 20th-anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, Dano was asked about Tarantino calling him the "weakest" actor in SAG and criticizing his...

Blind Side Actor 'on Life Support'
Blind Side Star
'on Life Support'
Jan 26, 2026 6:07 AM CST

Blind Side Star 'on Life Support'

Quinton Aaron reportedly battling 'severe blood infection' in Atlanta

(Newser) - Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying NFL player Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is in an Atlanta hospital after collapsing at home, according to his manager. The 40-year-old actor was walking up the stairs in his apartment last week when his legs suddenly gave out and he fell, reports...

Melissa Gilbert to Judge: 'Take Care of My Sweet Husband'

Meanwhile, actor is edited out of Amazon MGM rom-com following child sex abuse charges

(Newser) - Timothy Busfield is being excised from an upcoming Amazon MGM rom-com as a criminal case against him moves forward. The 68-year-old actor and director will be edited out from the film You Deserve Each Other after authorities in New Mexico charged him with sexually abusing a child, Variety reports.
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Oscar Win Changed Her Career—but Not for the Better

Melissa Leo reflects on typecasting after The Fighter

(Newser) - Two years after landing an Oscar nomination for Frozen River, Melissa Leo took home the 2011 Academy Award for best supporting actress for her turn in The Fighter—the cherry on top of her many other accolades. Or so she thought. As Leo now tells the Guardian in an interview,...

Ex-Nickelodeon Actor Struck, Killed in NYC Hit-and-Run: Cops

NYPD searching for drivers after All That ?'s Kianna Underwood, 33, is fatally struck in Brooklyn

(Newser) - Former Nickelodeon child actor Kianna Underwood has been identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn, per Variety . The 33-year-old was struck and killed early Friday in the Brownsville neighborhood, according to multiple outlets, including TMZ . The NPYD said a woman was pronounced dead at the scene, but...

Matt Damon Says 'Canceled' Stars Might Prefer Jail Time

Actor says public shaming lingers longer than criminal punishment

(Newser) - Matt Damon says some public figures might rather serve prison time than endure what he describes as the seemingly unceasing consequences of being "canceled." Appearing with Ben Affleck on The Joe Rogan Experience to promote their Netflix film The Rip, Damon agreed with host Joe Rogan's description...

These Aren't the First Allegations for Busfield

Actor faces child sex abuse charges with older accusations floating in the background

(Newser) - Actor-director Timothy Busfield is being held in a New Mexico jail on charges that are now colliding with a long trail of earlier allegations. The 68-year-old, known for Thirtysomething and The West Wing, surrendered to Albuquerque authorities this week after police raided his New York home and obtained an arrest...

Cause of Death for Jackson Browne's Son Revealed

Ethan Browne died from effects of drug trio, including fentanyl and meth: LA medical examiner

(Newser) - A cause of death has been revealed for Ethan Browne, the 52-year-old son of singer-songwriter Jackson Browne who died in November. According to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner cited by People , the younger Browne died from the effects of fentanyl, meth, and lidocaine, an anesthetic and...

Matthew McConaughey Is Trademarking Himself

Actor nabs trademarks on likeness, voice, famous catchphrase to squash AI fakes

(Newser) - Matthew McConaughey is trying something unusual in the fight against AI fakes: He's trademarking himself. Over recent months, the 56-year-old actor has secured eight trademarks from the US Patent and Trademark Office covering short video and audio clips of his face and voice, including a porch shot, a Christmas...

Search Intensifies for Actor Accused of Child Sex Abuse
Actor Accused of Child
Sex Abuse Surrenders
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Jan 13, 2026 3:22 PM CST

Actor Accused of Child Sex Abuse Surrenders

Timothy Busfield denies abusing 11-year-old twins he met on the set of The Cleaning Lady

(Newser) - Actor-director Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities in New Mexico on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges . An arrest warrant was issued Friday. "Timothy Busfield has turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center," Albuquerque Police spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos tells Deadline . "He will be booked on his...

Home Alone Actor Daniel Stern Cited in Prostitution Raid

The 68-year-old was busted in Ventura County hotel raid, California police say

(Newser) - Home Alone actor Daniel Stern is facing a misdemeanor citation in Southern California linked to an alleged attempt to pay for sex. Authorities in Ventura County say Stern was cited on Dec. 10 in Camarillo, California, for allegedly soliciting prostitution, according to police records obtained by TMZ . The incident reportedly...

Actor Timothy Busfield Charged With Child Sex Crimes

Allegations involve child actors on set of Fox drama series The Cleaning Lady

(Newser) - Timothy Busfield, a veteran actor best known for roles in Field of Dreams and Thirtysomething, is facing charges in New Mexico over allegations he inappropriately touched two child actors on the set of the Fox drama The Cleaning Lady. According to an affidavit from Albuquerque authorities, Busfield, 68, has been...

Husband Reveals Details of Brigitte Bardot's Final Days

Bernard d'Ormale says French actor died at home after 2 cancer surgeries

(Newser) - Brigitte Bardot's husband has disclosed new details about the French screen legend's final days, including what he says led up to her death at 91 . Bernard d'Ormale told Paris Match that Bardot had recently undergone two cancer operations and was dealing with intense back pain that had...

Days After Mamdani Took Office, Actor Is Gunning for His Job

Michael Rapaport says he's running in 2029 in NYC: 'You will be getting nothing for free'

(Newser) - Actor Michael Rapaport is pitching a long-shot political move, announcing he plans a mayoral run in the Big Apple during the next cycle, all while unloading on the man who just took the job. In an Instagram video posted on Monday, the 55-year-old New York native said, "I, Michael...

Another Grey's Anatomy Actor Reveals His Rare Diagnosis

Steven W. Bailey says hereditary disorder is reshaping his life and work

(Newser) - Steven W. Bailey says he's finished keeping quiet about a diagnosis that's been affecting his life and career for years. In a Jan. 2 thread on X, the 54-year-old actor, best known to Grey's Anatomy fans as Emerald City Bar bartender Joe, disclosed that he has Congenital...

Sources: Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Found Dead in Hotel

Authorities say no foul play suspected; cause of death pending

(Newser) - Tommy Lee Jones' daughter has reportedly died in a San Francisco hotel at age 34, People reports. Victoria Jones, the daughter of the 79-year-old actor and his ex-wife, photographer Kimberlea Cloughley, was found dead early Thursday at the Fairmont San Francisco, according to TMZ , which first reported the news, as...

Beloved Star of The Wire Dies at 71
Actor Who Coined a
Catchphrase Dies at 71
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Dec 31, 2025 1:00 AM CST

Actor Who Coined a Catchphrase Dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. known for The Wire , Spike Lee collaborations

(Newser) - The actor who turned a single drawn-out word into one of TV's most recognizable catchphrases has died; Isiah Whitlock Jr. was 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, tells Deadline Whitlock died peacefully in New York on Tuesday after a short illness.

Chappell Roan Isn't So Keen on Brigitte Bardot Anymore

After tribute, singer now says she rejects the late actor's far-right, anti-immigrant political stances

(Newser) - Chappell Roan's RIP to Brigitte Bardot didn't survive a second look. After news broke that the French film icon had died over the weekend at age 91, the singer briefly honored her on Instagram, calling Bardot her inspiration for the song "Red Wine Supernova." Lyrics for...

Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo Are Honored by King Charles

Wire star is knighted, while Wicked actor is deemed Member of the British Empire in New Year's awards

(Newser) - Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III's New Year's honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to UK public life. Elba, who starred as a drug dealer in The ...

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