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Chris Gardner

Award-winning journalist Chris Gardner serves as a Senior Staff Writer at The Hollywood Reporter. He writes Rambling Reporter, a legendary column that dates back to the first issue of the magazine, published Sept. 3, 1930. In addition to writing about Hollywood culture, Gardner moves between breaking news, event coverage, talent interviews and features. He has covered the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes and Grammys, film festivals like Cannes, Sundance and Toronto, and cultural events including the Super Bowl. He has won four L.A. Press Club awards including one for a story that detailed power publicist Nanci Ryder's battle with ALS.

Cillian Murphy Credits ‘Oppenheimer’ Actress Olivia Thirlby for ‘Oppenhomies’ Nickname, Encourages Her to “Immediately Trademark That”

A catchy nickname for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer crew has emerged during awards season: the Oppenhomies. During his acceptance speech for best actor at Saturday’s SAG Awards, Cillian Murphy made sure to give credit where it’s due by revealing the specific Oppenhomie who came up with it. “Just an FYI on that exquisite moniker, Oppenhomies, that […]

Barbra Streisand Gives Moving Speech at SAG Awards, Recalls Dream of Becoming an Actress: “I Didn’t Like Reality”

As a teenager, Barbra Streisand dreamt of being an actress while sitting on her bed in Brooklyn with a pint of coffee ice cream and a movie magazine. During those days, after school she would make a break for New York’s Astor Theatre, which showed black-and-white international movies. Another time, she ducked into a showing […]

Billie Eilish Autographs Melissa McCarthy’s Face With Sharpie During SAG Awards

Melissa McCarthy won’t soon forget sharing a moment on stage at the SAG Awards with Billie Eilish thanks to a black Sharpie. In one of the show’s more hilarious moments, McCarthy and Eilish took to the stage to present the trophy for female actor in a comedy series, and the movie star took the opportunity […]

People Magazine to Host SAG Awards Afterparty

Attendees at this Saturday’s SAG Awards will have a place to party after the big show, thanks to People. The magazine returns as host of the official post-SAG Awards gala for a 26th year at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. As part of the partnership, People will once again make an […]

Ed Sheeran to Headline Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala

Ed Sheeran will soon be heading to Dodger Stadium. The Grammy-winning superstar has been booked to headline the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s Blue Diamond Gala on May 2. Previous gala performers include Usher, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Fleetwood Mac, Earth Wind & Fire, Maroon 5, Aloe Blacc and Bruno Mars. The event, dubbed the ‘Party […]

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts have a date with GLAAD. The organization announced Tuesday that the pair is booked for special honors at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 14. Winfrey has been tapped to receive a Vanguard Award “for championing allyship and making a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ […]

Alexander Skarsgard Reveals New Fashion Gig: Modeling for Mackage

Alexander Skarsgard has a new role: Modeling for Mackage. The Emmy Award-winning actor stars in the luxury fashion brand’s new spring 2024 campaign alongside model Stella Maxwell. Shot by Shayne Laverdiere and styled by George Cortina, the campaign finds Skarsgard and Maxwell posing against the backdrop of Malibu wearing a variety of styles and silhouettes from […]

Spike Jonze’s Exclusive Pics of Björk at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont Inspire Exhibition, Digital Magazine

A not-so-new collaboration between Spike Jonze and Björk is getting new life. WeTransfer and Arroz & Fun are teaming up to present The Day I Met Björk, a set of exclusive images taken by the indie auteur of the Icelandic pop icon in the summer of 1995 at Los Angeles’ famed Chateau Marmont. Curated by Humberto […]

Tiger Woods Unveils New Chapter in Golf Career With Launch of Lifestyle Brand Sun Day Red: “This is an Important Transition as Part of My Life”

It’s the dawn of a new day for Tiger Woods but he’s still wearing his Sunday best. The golf superstar on Monday unveiled the creation of a lifestyle brand called Sun Day Red, launched as a full partnership with TaylorMade Golf Company. The premium line will feature footwear and apparel to start, first with a […]

Killer Mike Talks Grammys Arrest on ‘The View’: “All of My Heroes Have Been in Handcuffs”

Killer Mike is still on a victory lap following a clean sweep at the recent Grammy Awards, and on Monday that tour placed him on a panel at The View. The rapper, 48, said he was “overwhelmed” after winning three awards during the pre-Grammys telecast, including trophies for best rap song, performance and album. Killer […]

Jennifer Lopez Financed Her New Prime Video Original Film: “Everybody Thought I Was Crazy”

Jennifer Lopez took on an enormous challenge with This is Me … Now: A Love Story, the “narrative driven, cinematic original” film that hits Prime Video this week. It wasn’t the singing, acting or intricate choreography featured in the 65-minute musical, as the multihyphenate can do all of that in her sleep. The real hurdle […]

Nicola Peltz Beckham on “Pouring My Heart and Soul” Into Directorial Debut and Leaving Husband Brooklyn Beckham’s Cameo on Cutting Room Floor

Nicola Peltz Beckham started acting at age 12 but it wasn’t until three years later that she started working with acting coach Nancy Banks. She still relies on Banks to guide performances to this day as well as the tool she packed into her creative process. Every time she lands a new gig, Peltz Beckham […]