“Crazy Rich Asians” star Awkwafina says she isn’t sure why the romantic comedy underperformed at the Chinese box office when it opened there last weekend. (Dec. 6)
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Viola Davis says ‘stop taming us’ at Hollywood event
Actress and producer Viola Davis gave a rousing speech about leadership and authenticity to a crowd of Hollywood power players at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast. (Dec. 6)
Amber Heard: Time’s Up movement ‘has made incredible gains’
At Women of Worth gala in New York, actresses Amber Heard and Eva Longoria say more work is needed for empowerment movements. (Dec. 6)
ShowBiz Minute: Dunham, R. Kelly, Globes
Lena Dunham apologizes to actress Aurora Perrineau for defending a writer Perrineau accused of sexual misconduct; Screening of documentary detailing abuse allegations against singer R. Kelly evacuated after phone threats; Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg to …
Would ‘Mowgli’ stars book themselves into the jungle?
Andy Serkis and his “Mowgli” co-stars discuss how they would fare in the jungle. (Dec. 6)
Portman’s pop diva persona
At the premiere for her new movie “Vox Lux,” actress Natalie Portman discusses her character – a pop star named Celeste – and what the film says about society today. (Dec. 6)
Berry, Hadid, Copeland walk Pirelli carpet
Halle Berry, Gigi Hadid, Misty Copeland and others attend launch of 2019 Pirelli calendar. (Dec. 6)
Jennifer Aniston: ‘I want to be Dolly’
Jennifer Aniston really loves Dolly Parton. The actress stars in (and executive produces) the Netflix dramedy “Dumplin’,” about a girl who is a big Dolly Parton fan. Legendary entertainer Parton provided new songs for the soundtrack.
NASA, SpaceX ship holiday cheer to Space Station
Christmas turkey is rocketing toward the International Space Station, along with cranberry sauce and fruitcake. The delivery, which should reach the space station on Saturday, also includes 40 mice and 36,000 worms, all lab specimens. (Dec. 5)
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Exec: Toyota will make cars, despite SUV shift
Toyota’s top U.S. executive says his company will keep making cars despite a dramatic shift by American consumers to trucks and SUVs. Jim Lentz spoke about Toyota’s strategy during an economic forum in Detroit on Wednesday. (Dec. 5)