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“Black Mirror” actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw told cops she’s being stalked by a woman in Los Angeles … and the case took a super dark turn when police found a tracking device under her car.
According to a search warrant obtained by TMZ, the alleged stalker placed a G...
"Black Mirror" Actress Alleged Stalker Put Tracking Device Under Her Car
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
"Black Mirror" Actress Alleged Stalker Put Tracking Device Under Her Car
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Tamera Mowry: Actress Searches For Niece Missing In Thousand Oaks Shooting
As you’ve likely heard by now, another mass shooting (the 307th such incident in 2018 thus far) took place Wednesday night at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California.
The establishment was hosting an event geared toward college students.
13 are reported dead in the incident, including the shooter, who has been identified as a 28-year-old ex-Marine named David Ian Long.
At least 10 others were injured in the incident, and several that were in the bar Wednesday night remain unaccounted for, possibly because medical staff have been unable to identify them.
One of the missing patrons is Alaina Housley, the niece of Sister, Sister star Tamera Mowry and her husband, former Fox News correspondent Adam Housley.
Mowry and Housley received word that their niece was among the missing early this morning.
Immediately, they began to try and determine her whereabouts.
Mowry began combing social media, where she’s been in contact with Alaina’s roommate, a fellow college student identified only as Ashley.
“Ashely this is her aunt Tamera Mowry Housley. Can you please DM me your information?”
Mowry asked after the well-being of Alaina’s friends and was assured that all of the other girls had returned home safely.
“Yes, all the other girls are safe,” said Ashley, after revealing that she had no new information about Alaina.
“Woke up shocked. Please pray. Please pray. I am numb,” Mowry tweeted.
Housley, who has been checking in with area hospitals and police stations has also asked his Twitter followers to pray for his niece.
“Please pray if you believe….pray,” he tweeted, later referring to his niece as “a beautiful soul.”
Housley revealed that he was not allowed to search for his niece in the nearby Los Robles Hospital, as the facility was on a police lockdown.
He also tweeted that Alaina’s Apple Watch and iPhone revealed that her location as inside the bar at the time of the shooting.
“My gut is saying she’s inside the bar, dead,” he said.
“I’m hoping I’m wrong.”
This morning, Mowry updated fans with the sad news that Alaina still has not bee located.
“We haven’t found her yet,” the actress tweeted. “It’s been 7 hrs since the shooting.”
Our thoughts go out to Mowry and her entire family.
Here’s hoping that Alaina is found safe.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Harvey Weinstein Accused of Sexually Assaulting Underage Actress in 2002
Harvey Weinstein allegedly forced a then-16-year-old actress to grope him in his hotel room in exchange for movie roles … according to a class action lawsuit. The woman is filing as a Jane Doe and says she met Weinstein for a business lunch in…
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Actress Playing Young "Dora the Explorer" Making Nearly $9,000 for Role
A young actress playing a young version of “Dora the Explorer” could make less than $ 10,000 for her role in the upcoming live-action movie — the question now … is the studio swiping her of due dough? According to Madelyn Miranda’s…
Secret Service Wants to Talk With Actress Carole Cook Over Assassination Comment
The Secret Service wants to hear from the veteran TV star who thinks it would be a good idea for someone to “John Wilkes Booth” President Trump. Sources connected with the Agency tell TMZ, Carole Cooke’s comments to our photog when she left…
Friday, August 31, 2018
"ER" Actress Vanessa Marquez Shot and Killed by Cops
Actress Vanessa Marquez – who played Wendy Goldman on “ER” — was shot and killed by police … and authorities believe Vanessa had mental issues stemming from an eating disorder. Vanessa’s landlord called South Pasadena police Thursday…
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Actress Erika Christensen Gives Birth at Home and Husband Delivers Baby
Actress Erika Christensen gave birth to her second child … but this time around there were no doctors … just her hubby. Little Polly was born at home Friday, because there was simply no time to get to the hospital. Erika’s husband Cole…
Friday, August 10, 2018
"Blade Runner 2049" Actress Sean Young Wanted by NYPD for Alleged Burglary
“Blade Runner 2049” actress Sean Young is wanted for questioning by the NYPD after she was allegedly caught on surveillance stealing laptops and video production software. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they were called to a commercial location in…
"Blade Runner 2049" Actress Sean Young Wanted by NYPD for Alleged Burglary
“Blade Runner 2049” actress Sean Young is wanted for questioning by the NYPD after she was allegedly caught on surveillance stealing laptops and video production software. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they were called to a commercial location in…
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
"Willy Wonka" Actress Denise Nickerson Suffers Stroke, Family Fundraising
The actress who played Violet in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” recently suffered a stroke that’s left her in critical condition … and her family in dire straits. A Facebook group has been started to help support Denise Nickerson, who’s…
"Willy Wonka" Actress Denise Nickerson Suffers Stroke, Family Fundraising
The actress who played Violet in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” recently suffered a stroke that’s left her in critical condition … and her family in dire straits. A Facebook group has been started to help support Denise Nickerson, who’s…
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Actress Daisy McCrackin Kidnapped, Male Friend Pistol Whipped and Stripped
Two actors were kidnapped, one was pistol whipped and stripped naked and the other driven to banks to withdraw thousands in ransom money … this according to the L.A. County District Attorney. The L.A. County Grand Jury has indicted 3 people…
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chris Hardwick Accused of Sexual Assault By Actress Chloe Dykstra
You might know Chris Hardwick from the Walking Dead after-show, Talking Dead, or as host of the now-canceled Comedy Central series @Midnight, or simply as an ever-present figure in the corner of the media landscape most closely associated with “nerd culture.”
But Hardwick is trending on Twitter today not because of his work, but because of shocking allegations of abuse from a former girlfriend.
The popular host and creator of Nerdist Industries dated actress Chloe Dykstra for three years, and today, she published a Medium article detailing abuse she suffered at the hands of a man that many believe to be Hardwick.
Dykstra never mentions Hardwick by name, but details about the nature of their relationship and his career make it clear who she’s accusing.
The 29-year-old says that several years ago she began a relationship with a man who was nearly 20 years her senior, and who
“I was expected to be [sexually] ready for him when he came home from work. Every night, I laid there for him, occasionally in tears,” she writes.
“He thought the whole idea was funny. To be fair, I did go along with it out of fear of losing him.”
Dykstra goes on to claim that the abuse began just weeks into her relationship with Hardwick and left indelible scars on her psyche.
“I’m still recovering from being sexually used (not in a super fun way) for three years,” she says.
Dykstra claims that Hardwick manipulated and intimidated her in such way as to ensure she would continue to comply with his sexual demands.
“’I just want to remind you, the reason my last relationship didn’t work out was because of the lack of sex,’” she recalls him saying.
Dykstra says that even with the progress yielded by the #MeToo movement in recent months, she still expects to be interrogated and harassed on social media.
And sadly, if GamerGate and other recent examples of toxic nerd culture run amok are any indication, she’s not wrong in that assumption:
“It will probably hurt me now too, despite the #MeToo movement. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a ways to go,” Dykstra writes.
Earlier today, Dykstra tweeted a message of gratitude for those who offered support online, writing:
“I quietly posted an article today, unlisted on Medium. It clearly made the rounds. I’m overwhelmed and I want to thank all of you for your support and kind words- they mean so much to me.”
Hardwick married Lydia Hearst in 2016.
He has yet to respond to Dykstra’s allegations.
Friday, June 8, 2018
"Wizard of Oz" Actress Says Jerry Maren Wasn"t Last "Munchkin" After All
The last of the Lollipop Guild might have fallen this week with the death of ‘Wizard of Oz’ star Jerry Maren — but there are still living Munchkins out there … ‘cause we talked to one. Joan Kenmore was cast as one of the Munchkins in the…
"Wizard of Oz" Actress Says Jerry Maren Wasn"t Last "Munchkin" After All
The last of the Lollipop Guild might have fallen this week with the death of ‘Wizard of Oz’ star Jerry Maren — but there are still living Munchkins out there … ‘cause we talked to one. Joan Kenmore was cast as one of the Munchkins in the…
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Elizabeth Sung Dies; Veteran TV Actress Was 63
Elizabeth Sung, a veteran actress whose three-decade career included stints on such small screen classics as The Sopranos and The Young and the Restless, died on Tuesday.
She was only 63 years old.
The Associated Press confirmed this sad news late Friday, but not provide any additional details.
Sung was likely best known to television fans for her popular run on The Young and the Restless.
From 1994 through 1996, she portrayed Luan Violen Abbott, the owner of the Saigon Shack restaurant, on this beloved CBS soap opera.
The character was married to Jack Abbott, played by Peter Bergman, until her passing.
But if this was considered the highlight of Sung’s career, it was merely one stop among a great many.
Sung had over 90 credits on her resume, starting with a 1988 episode of The Equalizer, according to her IMDb page.
She also appeared in the films Tango & Cash (1989), Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), The Joy Luck Club (1993) and House Under Siege (2010), among other films.
Sung and Burton covered this old edition of Soap Opera Digest.
In the world of television, Sung guest-starred on nearly too many shows to even list.
Among them: episodes of CSI, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, NCIS: Los Angeles, Elementary, Shameless, Mike & Molly, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, House, Crossing Jordan, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, The Night Shift, Flashforward, Passions, ER, Touched by an Angel and Knots Landing.
Sung was born in Hong Kong.
Multiple outlets have confirmed she was fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, having earned a BFA in dance from Julliard.
Moreover, Sung was a member of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and had an MFI in directing from the American Film Institute.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sung was a strong supporter of AIDS charities after her older brother died of the disease back in 1985.
Sung is survived by her husband, screenwriter Peter Tulipan.
“SAG-AFTRA is saddened by the loss of soap pioneer, dedicated unionist and #sagaftramember Elizabeth Sung,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement on Twitter.
A handful of celebrities also took to Twitter to mourn her death, such as actor Carl Weathers, who wrote:
RIP Elizabeth Sung. Your lovliness and talent are unmatched. #BePeace.
And Ming-Na Wen:
I was shocked and sadden ro hear about the passing of Elizabeth Sung. #TheJoyLuckClub sisters/family mourn the loss of this lovely, talented lady.
Too soon, too sudden. My heart goes out to Peter, her family & friends. RIP.
We share these same sentiments.
May Elizabeth Sung rest in peace.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
My Houston"s Arrest Was Motivated by Race, Says Actress Brittany Lucio
One of the 3 actresses busted at Houston’s firmly believes her skin color played a role in the aggressive way the security guard took her down, and she says the restaurant’s track record proves it. Brittany Marie Lucio tells us Houston’s and…
My Houston"s Arrest Was Motivated by Race, Says Actress Brittany Lucio
One of the 3 actresses busted at Houston’s firmly believes her skin color played a role in the aggressive way the security guard took her down, and she says the restaurant’s track record proves it. Brittany Marie Lucio tells us Houston’s and…
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Allison Mack: How She Went From Actress to Sex-Slaver and Cultist
Now that Allisom Mack has been arrested along with alleged cult leader Keith Raniere, she is facing at least 15 years behind bars if convicted.
But how did she go from a charismatic young actress to an alleged monster who used blackmail to force women to obey their cult leader?
It didn’t happen overnight.
The Hollywood Reporter describes how Allison Mack went from a bright eyed teen actress to one of the leaders of a sex slave cult infamous for blackmail and branding.
When Mack landed the role of Chloe Sullivan on what would turn out to be the long-running series, Smallville, she moved to Vancouver, where most good television is made.
Unfortunately, she moved alone and had no real friends with her. At the same time, she was anxious about skipping college to pursue her acting career.
So when her costar Kristin Kreuk uninvited her to what was presented as some women’s empowerment classes,
Mack was apparently already seeking “alternative sources of wisdom.” She believed that she had found it with an organization called Nxivm.
12 years before Mack would be arrested shortly after cult leader Keith Raniere, the self-described “Vanguard” already had a harem.
But that wasn’t the side of Nxivm that Mack saw at first. And Kreuk never made it that far into the cult.
Instead, it’s said that Raniere and his inner circle rolled out the red carpet for Mack as part of something that they call “love-bombing.”
Mack was then invited to meet Raniere — something that she would not have expected, and something that would normally have involved investing thousands of additional dollars in classes.
On her blog in 2007, Mack wrote: “The truth is … I am an eternal student, and I am loving all the opportunities I have to grow.”
Growth often means change, and it’s undeniable that Mack went through a stunning transformation during her time with Nxivm.
But … for the worse.
Because once you get past the vague ramblings about empowerment, Nxivm is all about the cult leader … and his harem.
Women like Mack eventually became part of what is called DOS, which stands for Dominus Obsequious Sororium, which means Master Over Slave Women.
That doesn’t get less creepy because it’s Latin, folks.
It also doesn’t help that this alleged sex-cult-within-a-cult has also been referred to as “The Vow.”
These women were branded — prosecutors say without their foreknowledge or consent — with a symbol that turned out to be an amalgam of Mack and Raniere’s initials.
Refusal to follow the orders of a “master,” and particularly Allison Mack, was allegedly answered with physical punishments and with threats to release blackmail materials.
But it took years before Mack attained that status or took on the role of enforcer. She was introduced to that side of Nxivm in stages.
Some of Mack’s former friends believe that she was simply brainwashed and is yet another victim. But it is difficult to make that argument when her initials were branded onto other women’s.
Mack was reportedly the “master” of all of these “slaves,” answering only to Raniere.
If anyone balked at her instructions, she would reportedly berate them.
Mack would reportedly scream at them: “You made a lifetime vow!”
One of THR’s sources says: “Mack was incredibly intimidating, cruel, and punitive.”
If these “slaves” refused her orders, dated other men, left the group, or refused to have sex with Raniere, Mack would apparently threaten to destroy them by releasing their collateral.
“She berated them and told them they were worth nothing, that they were weak and couldn’t uphold their word.”
Initially, it was not Mack’s potential as an enforcer of Raniere’s will over a group of slaves that made her appealing.
It was her charisma and, of course, her status as an actress that made her such a catch for Nxivm.
According to Rick Ross, a self-described cult deprogrammer:
“There were other women who were pretty, but she was the one who was so poised, so good on camera. She was somebody who could really sell it.”
This isn’t just a horrifying story — it is a cautionary tale.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Margot Kidder: Lois Lane Actress Dies at 69
Margot Kidder rose to fame when she played Lois Lane, playing opposite Christopher Reeve in the 1978 Superman film that captured imaginations across the globe.
Tragically, she passed away on Sunday.
Margot was 69 years old.
TMZ reports that Margot Kidder passed away at home in Montana.
That much is known thanks to a statement from the spokesperson at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, Montana.
Her cause of death, however, has yet to be reported.
After three marriages, Kidder had remained single since the 1980s.
She is survived by her only daughter, Maggie McGuane, and by two grandchildren.
Canadian by birth, Margot Kidder took on a number of smaller acting roles before being catapulted to fame in the 1978 Superman film.
She would then go on to reprise her role of Lois Lane in the ensuing sequels.
She also took on other film roles, most notably in horror films like Amityville Horror and Black Christmas.
After a car crash in 1990, she was unable to work for years, which resulted in financial problems.
Nonetheless, her film legacy lives on, and she is mourned by countless fans.
Additionally, she continued working up until this very year. TMZ notes that two of her roles have yet to be aired.
She had bipolar disorder.
In April of 1996, Kidder suffered a particularly severe manic episode, following the crushing disappointment of having years of work on her memoir undone by a virus.
She disappeared for four days, and was ultimately found by a neighbor.
Following that incident, she became an outspoken activist for mental health awareness and treatments.
Kidder was an outspoken anti-war activist and advocate for environmental responsibility.
She was naturalized as a US citizen in 2005 and moved to Montana, though she continued to fly out to L.A. and other locations for acting work.
No matter which actress you believes did the best portrayal of Lois Lane — for there have been a number of them — it was Kidder who paved the way for the role in the iconic movie.
We do not know when her cause of death will be revealed.
In the mean time, our thoughts are with her daughter, grandchildren, and other loved ones as they mourn this tragic loss.
Kidder was a rare talent and she is sorely missed.
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