Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man to win both
an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy
for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'.
His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he
remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced
and fought against racism with both dignity and humor.
Never mind the awards, never mind
the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces
and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
It’s about the humanity of
the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
Gossett is survived by his
sons, Satie and Sharron.
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Turns out FX never intended to unleash that season 3 clip of 'The Bear.' A clip from the upcoming season of the FX drama made the rounds on Wednesday. However, FX ordered media outlets to take down the clip as it was illicitly taken during a Disney corporate event. The scene featured star Jeremy Allen White’s perfectionist chef Carmy characteristically under pressure during a rocky opening night of his revamped restaurant.
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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Jeremy Allen White is looking to start dancing in the dark and in talks to star in the Bruce Springsteen feature biopic. White is in talks to play the rock superstar in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.' Based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book of the same name, the movie is set to focus on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska.'
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Kevin Costner has finally commented on his 'Yellowstone' fate. While at CinemaCon promoting his upcoming film 'Horizon: An American Saga,' the actor was asked whether he'd return to the hit Paramount Network drama after his turbulent apparent departure from the series.
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The first full trailer for Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' is here. The project is a wildly ambitious, four-part post-Civil War Western epic. Costner co-wrote, directed and stars in it. During a moderated discussion about the 'Horizon' trailer, Costner said of making the Western, "These are real lives. People just making their way, women just trying to keep their families clean and fed…I'm drawn to that. I'm always gonna get to my gunfight, but I'm drawn to the little things that people had to endure."
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Lisa Ann Walter talks working with Bradley Cooper on 'Abbott Elementary' and tells THR how nervous she was to be around him while on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards. Plus, she shares the possibility of reuniting with Lindsay Lohan for a 'Parent Trap' reboot.
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'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti talks about the "new ears" happening for each character, how Quinta Bronson has reacted to fan response and more at the SAG Awards.
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Zendaya is getting candid about all the chatter surrounding all her kissing scenes. The Emmy-winning actress chatted with Jake Hamilton, the creator behind YouTube account 'Jake's Takes,' while promoting 'Challengers' with her co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. Hamilton pointed out to Zendaya that when she does a kissing scene, it seems to get an "abnormal" amount of attention.
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Josh O'Connor joined Zendaya on the red carpet for the UK premiere of 'Challengers' in central London on Wednesday. Zendaya is starring as a tennis player in the new film, which hits theaters on April 26. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Paramount is bringing more of its Taylor Sheridan universe to CBS. After the broadcast network previously aired the first two seasons of 'Yellowstone' during its strike impacted schedule, CBS will use the same strategy for another Sheridan-produced show: 'Tulsa King.' Season one of the Paramount+ drama starring Sylvester Stallone will make its broadcast debut on CBS this summer, ahead of its sophomore run of the series returning in the fall to the streamer. The exact date is TBD.
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Sabrina Impacciatore of 'The White Lotus' and Domhnall Gleeson from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' have been cast in the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell-led comedy 'The Office.'
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Carrie Coon describes what it was like working on 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' with OG's Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. Plus, she teases filming for 'The White Lotus' season 3.
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Austin Butler is teaming up with Darren Aronofsky for his next feature. Hot off his creepy villain turn in 'Dune: Part Two,' Butler is set to next star in the Aronofsky crime thriller 'Caught Stealing.' Acquired by Sony and based on the book by Charlie Huston, the film "follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he's unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of '90s NYC."
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Rebecca Ferguson shares with THR on the 'Dune: Part Two' carpet what it was like bonding with the cast. Plus, she dishes on watching Austin Butler film a fight scene.
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Stellan Skarsgård reveals to THR on the 'Dune: Part Two' carpet how he had "some anxiety" about getting into costume again for the second film, saying he stood still for 8 hours. Plus, he shares the moment he met Austin Butler for the first time.
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Austin Butler tells THR on the carpet for 'Dune: Part Two' how it felt to play a villain role. Plus, he talks working with cast mates like Timothée Chalamet and Stellan Skarsgård.
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