Andy Griffith Once Pinned Director Elia Kazan Against a Wall to Land 'A Face in the Crowd' Role
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Will Arnett, 56, Says He's 'Very Happy' With New Girlfriend Emma Marciano, 28: 'Things Are Going Great'
Will Arnett opened up about his love life on the 'SmartLess' podcast, admitting this were 'going great.'
Colorado Husband Was Arguing With His Wife About Gun Safety. So He Simply Grabbed a Shotgun and Won the Argument: 'Didn't Show Any Emotion'
Tyler Nelson was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the fatal shotgun murder of his wife, Breanna Canter.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Fiancé Ken Urker Stays Silent in Unsettling TikTok Live Hours Before Sudden Death: Watch
Ken Urker went live on his TikTok hours before he passed away suddenly on October 1, staying silent throughout the nearly 4-minute clip.
Pete Hegseth Slammed as 'Insane' by Critics After Announcing Office of Religious Affairs: 'So Much for Separation of Church and State'
Critics slammed Pete Hegseth for what they argued was a violation of the First Amendment after he announced the Office of Religious Affairs.
Table of 4 Called Longhorn Steakhouse Server the Best Ever, Then They Split a Disrespectful $1.20 Tip and Fled: 'Genuinely So Confused'
A Longhorn Steakhouse server went viral after a table of four college students praised her service, then left a measly $1.20 tip.
'Lazy and Black': Woman Furious After Dollar Tree Cashier Refuses to Unload Her Items, Then She Allegedly Uses Tesla to Run Her Over
A white woman launched a racial tirade against a Black Dollar Tree cashier, before attempting to run people over with her Tesla.
Nicolas Cage Disses 'Ridiculous' Marvel Movies, Says They're 'Becoming a Well-Funded and Glorified WWE'
Nicolas Cage said Marvel movies have become 'a well-funded and glorified WWE.'
Firerose Says Billy Ray Cyrus 'Strategically Isolated' Her From 'Everyone in My Life' During 'Abusive' Marriage: 'I Was Threatened and Raged At'
opens up about her healing journey and new music following her tumultuous marriage to Billy Ray Cyrus during an exclusive chat with OK!.
Donald Trump Calls Ken Paxton a 'Pain' at Campaign Rally Before Asking If He’s Even in the Crowd
Donald Trump called aspiring Texas Senator Ken Paxton a 'pain in the a--' after leaked audio emerged of Paxton slighting Trump.
Howard and Beth Stern Make Rare Public Appearance in Brooklyn After Lawsuit and Show Drama
Howard and Beth Stern appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after a chaotic year that saw layoffs at Howard's show and the couple sued by their former assistant.
Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on His Parents Dying Within Months of Each Other, Says He Realized He Took Them for Granted
Ben Affleck spoke on the death of his parents for the first time with Kerry Washington.
Billy Gardell Would Have Kept Taking Ozempic If He'd Known It Was a Weight Loss Drug: 'I Just Wanted Everything to Change'
Billy Gardell didn't know Ozempic was a weight loss drug when he gave up being its pitchman.
Elon Musk's Baby Mama Shivin Zilis Says He Dumped Her 'With No Warning' as She Exposes Their Final Texts: 'It's Hard to Go From in Love to Let Go'
Elon Musk reportedly dumped Shivin Zilis 'with no warning,' she exposed on social media while revealing their final text messages.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard in 'Disbelief' Over Fiancé Ken Urker's Death: 'I've Screamed Until My Throat Burns'
Gypsy Rose Blanchard revealed she is beside herself over Ken Urker's sudden death before calling him her 'greatest love story.'
Jimmy Kimmel Calls Out the Irony in Pete Hegseth's 'No Weirdos' Pledge
Jimmy Kimmel tore into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pointing out glaring contradictions in his 'no weirdos, no beardos' rant.
Todd Chrisley Digs Through Trash to Find Daughter Savannah's Rings After They Got Thrown Away: Watch
Todd Chrisley is a contender for father of the year after his latest stunt to help his daughter Savannah Chrisley.
Disney President Says Future of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Is 'Very Challenging' as Contract Nears End
The future of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' remains unclear as Disney President Dana Walden called the late-night landscape 'challenging.'
Donald Trump Can’t Handle 'TIME' Questions About Rising Costs and War — So He Gets Honest: 'I Don't Know What's Wrong'
Donald Trump squirmed during a 'TIME' interview, appearing to have trouble answering questions about rising costs and his forever war in Iran.
Ty Pennington Says He 'Lives Life to the Fullest' 3 Years After Medical Emergency: 'It Was an Eye-Opener'
Ty Pennington exclusively tells OK! he 'lives life to the fullest' three years after his medical emergency.
Phil Mickelson Checked Into Treatment for 'Family Trauma and Addiction,' Representative Says
Phil Mickelson's representative confirmed the golfer entered a treatment facility for 'family trauma and addiction' and has since left.
Ben Affleck Reveals Why He 'Selfishly' Won't Run for Office Despite 'Collective Disappointment' With American Politics: 'I'd Rather Make Movies'
Ben Affleck lamented the 'collective disappointment' in American politics while revealing why he would not run for office.
Sylvester Stallone Showered With His Clothes on to Survive as He Lived in Extreme Poverty With Just $60 Before 'Rocky' Fame
In his new memoir, 'The Steps,' Sylvester Stallone opened up about surviving the early days of his career before finding fame in 'Rocky.'
'The View' Star Ana Navarro Refuses to Talk About Rumored Feud With Co-Host Alyssa Farah Griffin: 'I'd Have to Have PR With Us'
Ana Navarro declined to discuss her rumored rift with 'The View' costar Alyssa Farah Griffin without PR present.
Lance Bass Says His Twins 'Have Very Strong Opinions About Everything' in Their Current Phase: 'Their Logic Is Absolutely Insane'
Lance Bass exclusively tells OK! about parenting his twins with husband Michael Turchin.
Megan Thee Stallion Admits She Called Daniel Radcliffe 'Harry Potter All Day' While Filming 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins'
Megan Thee Stallion admitted she called Daniel Radcliffe 'Harry Potter all day' while filming 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.'
Donald Trump Offers New Explanation for Iran Bombing: 'They Were Doing Drugs'
Donald Trump offered a new take on past U.S. airstrikes against Iran, claiming nuclear facilities were also 'drug factories.'
Donald Trump Dumps His Glass as He Declares 'I'm Not a Big Drinker of Water' in Odd Moment: Watch
Donald Trump poured water from a glass onto the ground during a rally speech, saying he's 'not a big' water drinker.
Chad Lowe's Best Friend Reacts to Fiona's Death, Says the Actor Has 'Gone Through Something Unimaginable'
Chad Lowe’s best friend Chris Ufland paid tribute to Fiona Lowe after the 13-year-old’s death.
Kai Trump Reveals Her 'Favorite Part' of College as She Navigates New Life on University of Miami's Golf Team
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump said her favorite part about college at the University of Miami is her women's golf team.
Ex-Trump Official Says Jared Kushner's 'Volunteer' Status Hides Financial Gains Amid Global Peace Efforts
Stephanie Grisham criticized Jared Kushner's 'volunteer' status, arguing that his unpaid role as a Middle East envoy skirts laws.
Inside Alan Ritchson and Estranged Wife Catherine's Marriage: A Complete Relationship Timeline After Their Split
Alan Ritchson filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Catherine, months after their 19th wedding anniversary.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Fiancé Ken Urker Had 'Split' Before His Sudden Death at 33, His Sister Reveals
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker had reportedly already split up before he passed away at 33, his sister claimed.
Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Hits Back at Trolls After They Critiqued Her Upper Lip: 'Stop It'
Kayla Nicole called out body-shamers after they questioned her appearance in a new Instagram clip.
Robert De Niro Likens Brendan Carr to a Mob Boss as He Portrays the FCC Chair in 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Skit: Watch
Robert De Niro made a surprise cameo on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' portraying FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in a mob-style skit.
Rob Lowe Is 'Focused on Being There' for Brother Chad After Daughter Fiona Dies by Suicide at Age 13, Says Insider: 'They're Very Close'
Rob Lowe and his family are rallying around brother Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter following the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona.
Michael Douglas and Costar Kathleen Turner Were Secret 'Lovers,' Actor Claims in His Memoir: 'We Were Immediately Attracted to Each Other'
Michael Douglas revealed the decades-long secret in his new memoir, adding he and costar Kathleen Turner 'were immediately attracted to each other.'
Megyn Kelly Claims Cornell 7 Accuser's 'Anger Over Feeling Rejected by the Fraternity' Caused Alleged Victim to 'Change Her Story'
Megyn Kelly weighed in as Tara Davis, representing accused Cornell University student Gillio Lopes, broke down key aspects of the Cornell 7 scandal.
Princess Diana's Brother Says Prince Harry Reaches Out to Him More Than Prince William But He Refuses to Pick 'Sides' in Their Feud
Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, is sharing some insight into the relationship he has with his nephews, Prince Harry and Prince William.
J.D. Vance Shuts Down Protester, Calls Him a ‘Democrat Plant’ and Warns Voters About Left-Wing Threat in Florida: 'We've Got a Clown Over Here'
J.D. Vance was repeatedly interrupted at a Florida rally by a protester whom he deemed a 'Democrat plant' and a 'clown.'
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Leaked Fiancé Ken Urker's Death to the Press, His Sister Claims: 'She's Sick in the Head'
Ken Urker's sister alleged that Gypsy Rose Blanchard leaked her fiance's death to the press after he was found unresponsive on his birthday.
Natalie Harp Corrects Donald Trump on White House Meeting Time During Interview
Natalie Harp corrected Donald Trump during his 'TIME' interview in an incident described by critics as 'humiliating.'
Donald Trump Calls Cornell a 'Fine School' After Prosecutors Reopen Sexual Assault Case
Donald Trump briefly broke his silence regarding the Cornell 7, calling the Ivy League university a 'fine school.'
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Claims Fiancé Ken Urker Died of an Overdose: 'He Was Not in a Good State of Mind'
Gypsy Rose spoke out for the first time following the death of Ken Urker, sharing, 'he was not in a good state of mind lately.'
Brittany Cartwright Flaunts Slim Bikini Body Amid Weight-Loss Journey and Plastic Surgery Makeover: Photo
Brittany Cartwright flaunted her slim bikini body after losing 20 pounds and undergoing a plastic surgery makeover.
RFK Jr. Says He Felt 'Pressure' From White House Over Ice Cream in Food Pyramid, J.D. Vance Responds
RFK Jr. claimed he felt 'pressure' from White House regarding his food pyramid, and JD Vance responded to it.
Olivier Martinez Wins Temporary Custody of Son and Restraining Order Against Halle Berry Over Abuse Claims
Olivier Martinez won over temporary custody of his son with Halle Berry and restraining order against him over abuse claims.
Lauren Jauregui Sounds Off on Body Confidence and Shutting Out Haters: 'It's Punk to Not Be a Twig Right Now'
Lauren Jauregui opened up about loving her curves, living with PCOS and refusing to let online hate affect her confidence at the VMAs.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari, 34, Is Dating YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella, 24, Sources Say
New reports from sources claim Democrat Rep. Yassamin Ansari is reportedly romantically involved with YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella.
Ken Urker's Sister Claims His Passing Was 'Not of Natural Causes' After His Sudden Death at 33
Ken Urker’s sister claimed during a livestream that her brother's death was 'not of natural causes.'
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