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Legendary actor Udo Kier passes away at 81
An icon of television and movies, and a very familiar face from the classic world of real-time strategy gaming, Udo Kier was reported to have passed away this week. The German star was famous for stoic and eccentric delivery across more than 200 roles in TV, film, video games, and more. The cause was not given, but his partner, Delbert McBride reported that he was 81 at the time of his death on Sunday. Udo Kier’s passing was officially shared by Variety, who spoke with McBride on the matter. While much of Kier’s name was made in German arthouse films and prestige cinema, many of us will remember Kier as the face and voice of Yuri in Command & Conquer. He played the character in full-motion video cutscenes across Red Alert 2 and its expansion, Yuri’s Revenge. He also provided Yuri’s voice as a unit in-game, delivering a memorable psychic madman in his performance. Kier was working on another major appearance in video game media, as he was a leading actor in Hideo Kojima, Kojima Productions, and Xbox Game Studios’ upcoming OD. As such, Kojima himself was also shocked and saddened to hear of the legendary actor’s passing, offering condolences: It is unknown how much of OD was shot with Kier, or if Kier’s role will be preserved in the final product. However, it seems likely to be his last appearance and another feather in the cap of what looked like a long and illustrious career. Shacknews sends condolences to Kier’s friends.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146953/udo-kier-obituary-red-alert-2-kojima-od
Bruce Willis’ Family Heartbreak: Dementia-stricken Actor’s Devoted Wife Emma Heming Admits She Hasn’t Prepared Their Young Daughters For His Death Yet
Nov. 21 2025, Published 6:20 p.m. ET Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, hasn’t yet prepared their daughters for dealing with the eventual death of their dementia-ravaged dad, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Emma, 49, previously shared how daughters Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, are already “grieving” the loss of their father’s presence as his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) progresses. But they haven’t started asking about what will happen when he dies, although the former model is personally bracing for it. ‘Not There Yet’ When Discussing Bruce’s Eventual Death “That is the anxiety, right? Like, when will the next shoe drop? But I know that when/if it does, we’ll be ready,” Emma said about preparing herself for her husband’s eventual death in a new interview. When asked about whether or not she’s tried to prepare her daughters for the loss of their dad, she explained, “We’re not there yet.” “The girls are educated on FTD. I think that if they are to ask, I will tell them, but I think that they’re more focused on present day, that is where their questioning is mostly, but if it’s asked, I will always be honest and truthful,” The Unexpected Journey author confessed. The actor’s family announced his FTD diagnosis in 2023, a year after the Pulp Fiction star retired from acting while battling the speech and communicative disorder aphasia. Emma revealed in September that she moved the iconic Die Hard actor, 70, into a separate home where he was receiving round-the-clock care for his incurable and progressive form of dementia. ‘Care Plan’ in Place After exhausting herself as Bruce’s caregiver before moving him out of the family home, Emma stressed how people need to take a closer look at care plans for loved ones. “As a society, we’re not thinking about these things,” the Malta native declared. “We’re not thinking about care and our care plans, and we’re not thinking about death. But we really, we really need to, and we need to not view it in such a dark way.” Since Emma will likely be raising their daughters as a single mom after Bruce’s eventual passing, she’s made sure her girls won’t have to grapple with the same tough decisions she’s facing. “I have a care plan for the most part that’s intact and ready for my girls, so that they don’t have to make all the decisions and figure everything out. I want to just make it a little easier for them,” she said of protecting her daughters. ‘Trying to ‘Ease’ Her Daughters’ Worry Emma also does her best to reassure Mabel and Evelyn that she’s not going anywhere despite their dad’s rapid cognitive decline. “I just let them know that I’m healthy. I’m caring for myself. I try and ease that worry from them as best as I can,” she noted. In an October interview, Emma revealed about her daughters, “I think they’re doing well, all things considered. But it’s hard. They grieve. They miss their dad so much.” She heartbreakingly added: “He’s missing important milestones. That’s tough for them.” Sad Update Bruce’s daughter Rumer Willis, whom he shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, gave a rare update on her dad’s current condition during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session on Thursday, November 20, revealing that he no longer recognizes his own children. Naturally, someone asked, “How’s your dad doing?” The former Dancing With the Stars champ, 37, said it’s a “hard one to answer” because anyone with FTD “isn’t doing great.” Rumer said she’s thankful she can still visit her dad and “give him a hug, whether he recognizes me or not.”
https://radaronline.com/p/bruce-willis-wife-emma-hasnt-prepared-daughters-for-his-death-dementia/
The ‘Wicked’ Curse Theory Erupts: Leading Cast Members Spark Major Health Concerns… as Fans Compare Photos of Stars Before Joining Franchise to Recent ‘Scary-Thin’ Images
Nov. 20 2025, Published 4:20 p.m. ET Disturbing photos of the cast of Wicked have sparked major health concerns and fueled accusations of “competitive anorexia” running rampant on the hit film’s set, RadarOnline.com can reveal. While the cast has been busy promoting Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on November 21, fans have struggled to buy into the excitement for the sequel due to stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh’s “sickly” appearances. Fans Raise Concerns About ‘Wicked’ Stars’ Weight Fans took to social media to share their concerns about Grande, Erivo, and Yeoh’s health while highlighting their weight loss in dramatic before-and-after photos. Commenters said the Wicked cast looked “emaciated” and pointed to their protruding bones and gaunt faces as alleged evidence something is wrong. “Guys, there’s no way to find this normal!” an X user wrote alongside a before-and-after photo of Yeoh. “Look at how Michelle was before that diabolical movie and look at how she is now (oh my god).” Another X user said the actresses reminded them of how their “dying grandma” looked when she “lost the ability to eat because of her ALS,” adding, “These people genuinely need help, they look like skeletons.” “Yeah, it’s honestly very concerning that the three female leads all had very healthy, strong figures before Wicked, and now all of them look like they weigh less than 100 pounds each… Like what is happening on those sets…” one user chimed in. “The cast of Wicked looks emaciated, and it’s very concerning. I hope someone steps in,” a second person wrote. “You can see their bones pushing against their skin. It looks really worrying, and them being put on a red carpet and stylized and everyone acting like it’s fine is freaking me out.” ‘Ally McBeal’ Comparisons Many comments echoed the sentiment about how the Wicked cast reminded them of tales from “toxic” shows and films in the 1990s and early aughts, particularly claims about hit TV show Ally McBeal. While promoting her 2010 memoir Unbearable Lightness, Portia de Rossi famously confessed her eating disorder skyrocketed while starring on Ally McBeal. In her book, she revealed her weight dropped to a shocking 82 pounds, prompting the beginning stages of organ failure. Later, her co-stars Courtney Thorne Smith and Calista Flockhart opened up on the pressure they felt to be skinny and extreme diets. Some suggested a similar confession about Wicked would surface in the future. “I feel like in 10 years we’re going to find out there was something insanely sinister going on on the set of Wicked,” one person said. “I haven’t seen a single cast member who looks like they have gotten healthier or happier through the course of filming.” Although some attempted to defend the cast and accuse critics of body shaming, they were quickly shut down as users overwhelmingly branded the actresses’ transformations “not normal.” “Call me crazy, but I don’t think it’s body shaming to genuinely wonder what’s going on and if they’re all ok,” an X user remarked as another added, “I’m so sick of people pretending that pointing out a dangerous trend is body shaming.”
https://radaronline.com/p/wicked-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-health-concerns-weight-loss/
20 Funny Memes of Cats Saying “No Thanks” to Winter and “Yes Please” to Warm Snuggles
Cats may act like fearless rulers of the household, but introduce them to snow or a chilly breeze, and suddenly they become dramatic little divas. The moment a cold draft slips under the door, they stare at it like the weather purrsonally insulted them. They’ll glare out the window as if winter is an unacceptable malfunction that needs to be fixed immediately. And if a paw happens to touch snow? That single toe freeze is enough to trigger a full meltdown, complete with offended meows and frantic retreat back to the warmest blanket in the house. Even indoor cats can’t escape the cold-weather complaints. They spend winter under blankets, on top of heaters, buried in laundry piles, and draped over radiators like furry hot water bottles. Their paws tuck underneath their bodies, their tails wrap tight like scarves, and they look at their hoomans with that classic “fix the thermostat, peasant” expression.
https://cheezburger.com/43327237/20-funny-memes-of-cats-saying-no-thanks-to-winter-and-yes-please-to-warm-snuggles
Dragon’s Dogma 2 crosses 4 million copies sold
Capcom has announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2 has sold more than 4 million copies since it launched last year. Capcom announced the latest sales milestone for Dragon’s Dogma 2 in a post on X. “Thank you to the 4 million Arisen around the world! We’re grateful to share the immersive fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 with you all, where freedom and adventure await.” The post was accompanied by a graphic of characters waving as a player flies above on birdback. Dragon’s Dogma has received a handful of content updates and bug fixes since its release, with the last one coming in April of this year. There has been no word on additional content or a sequel.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146894/dragons-dogma-2-4-million-copies-sold
Dragon’s Dogma 2 crosses 4 million copies sold
Capcom has announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2 has sold more than 4 million copies since it launched last year. Capcom announced the latest sales milestone for Dragon’s Dogma 2 in a post on X. “Thank you to the 4 million Arisen around the world! We’re grateful to share the immersive fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 with you all, where freedom and adventure await.” The post was accompanied by a graphic of characters waving as a player flies above on birdback. Dragon’s Dogma has received a handful of content updates and bug fixes since its release, with the last one coming in April of this year. There has been no word on additional content or a sequel.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146894/dragons-dogma-2-4-million-copies-sold
SRK classics and 12th Fail to screen in inflatable theatres at IFFI 2025
Imagine watching Shah Rukh Khan spread his arms, Vikrant Massey’s inspiring journey, and the pulse-racing rescue of a friend, all inside a fully equipped inflatable theatre? In a special collaboration, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) have partnered with mobile digital theatre pioneer PictureTime Digiplex to install state-of-the-art inflatable cinemas in the upcoming 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. SRK classics and 12th Fail to screen in inflatable theatres at IFFI 2025 Known for bringing cutting-edge inflatable cinemas across the country, and especially in underserved regions, PictureTime will be setting up a state-of-the-art theatre at the prestigious Kala Academy campus-one of the festival’s main event hubs. The 2025 edition of IFFI will begin on November 20 and close on November 28. The inflatable theatre will screen a vibrant mix of titles across four categories: Inspirational Films, Indian Panorama Classics, Nostalgia, and Children’s Cinema. For the first time ever, three Shah Rukh Khan classics Chak De! India, Darr, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge will be showcased in the inflatable cinemas. Joining them are Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s acclaimed 12th Fail, the Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys, Rajkummar Rao’s Srikanth, Rani Mukerji’s Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai, Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay! Irrfan Khan’s celebrated Qissa, and classics like Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khilari, Vijay Anand’s Teesri Manzil, Yash Chopra’s Chandni and Kala Patthar, among others. There will also be special movie screenings for school children every day, featuring titles like Kaphal: Wild Berries (Hindi), Gattu (Hindi), Banarasi Jasoos (Hindi), The Prince and the Crown of Stone (English) and Naal 2 (Marathi), among others. Beyond the main venue, PictureTime will also roll out open-air screenings across multiple sites in North and South Goa enabling local residents to access festival films. Sushil Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, PictureTime Digiplex, said it is an honour for PictureTime to collaborate with NFDC and ESG for IFFI. Their association with the event began in 2017 when the team organised Bioscope Village. “Bringing our mobile digital movie theatres to a festival of this scale underscores how far this technology has come from remote villages to one of the world’s most respected film events. Our goal has always been to democratise cinema, to take high-quality film experiences to audiences who may never have had access to such spaces, and IFFI gives us a powerful platform to demonstrate that mission in action. “This year’s programming ranging from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic classics to acclaimed contemporary titles like 12th Fail and Manjummel Boys reflects the diversity and cultural richness of Indian cinema. We are especially excited about the screenings curated for children and young students, because nurturing early audiences is essential for the future of film appreciation. “With the Kala Academy inflatable theatre and our units enabling open-air screenings across Goa, we hope to create a festival experience that is immersive, inclusive, and truly celebratory of Indian cinema’s storytelling power. PictureTime remains committed to innovating how cinema is created, consumed, and accessed across the country,” he added. The inflatable theatre at Kala Academy is expected to welcome over 1, 000 visitors daily, ranging from global delegates and film professionals to school groups and cinephiles. Open-air screenings across Goa are projected to draw an additional 300-400 viewers per location, daily. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan makes a royal entry on a throne at star-studded wedding; fans say ‘only one Baadshah!’ More Pages: 12th Fail Box Office Collection 12th Fail Movie Review BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/srk-classics-12th-fail-screen-inflatable-theatres-iffi-2025/
T-Series locks October 1, 2026 release for its romantic musical drama T178
T-Series has confirmed the release date of its upcoming romantic musical drama, Production No. T178. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 1, 2026. T-Series locks October 1, 2026 release for its romantic musical drama T178 The banner, known for backing stories with strong emotional appeal and successful music-driven narratives, is keeping all creative details under wraps for now. The early announcement has been made to secure the date and signal the beginning of the film’s rollout. Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present T178, produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. The production house has reserved October 1, 2026 for the release of this romantic musical drama, and further updates will be shared in due course. Also Read: Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies’ becomes a Pan-India event as Dharma, Mythri, PVR INOX, Wayfarer Films and T-Series come on board BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/t-series-locks-october-1-2026-release-romantic-musical-drama-t178/
Pop Singer Kiki Kramer Has Released Her New Single ‘Shot in the Dark’
Nov. 18 2025, Published 1:46 a.m. ET Pop singer Kiki Kramer has released her new single “Shot in the Dark,” accompanied by an official music video directed by the legendary Marc Klasfeld. Using witty lyrics and a catchy sound, the song pokes into the messy side of modern dating. “Kramer describes the track as “a campy, mid‑tempo ballad about willingly signing up to be someone’s rebound. “You know nothing long‑term will come of it, but you still say ‘f*** it — what if?’ and go along with it anyway.” The track pairs a deceptively upbeat and cutesy vocal line with a melancholic guitar‑driven outro, revealing “the quiet tragedy of sacrificing your own emotional needs just to feel wanted – all masked beneath an air of free‑spirited spontaneity.” Inspired by New York City nightlife, kawaii fashion, astrology, and the dating perils of the i‑Generation, Kramer’s style blends vulnerability, internet culture, and heartbreak into sharp, self‑aware pop storytelling. Her debut single, “Relevant,” introduced her as one of pop music’s most intriguing new voices and earned praise from outlets including Glamglare and Imprint Magazine. “Relevant” surpassed 600,000 combined audio and video views, landed on SiriusXM’s Pop Off!, featured across multiple MTV platforms, and played in thousands of retail stores in 160 countries. Following that success, Kramer sold out club shows in New York City and Los Angeles and reached 45,000 new TikTok followers in just a month. Originally from Northern California, Kramer studied drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before taking a leave to pursue music full-time. After her mother’s passing, she immersed herself in New York nightlife and built a grassroots following. She now works with former Geffen/MCA Records executive Jordan Schur’s Suretone Records. Her forthcoming single continues the blend of hyper‑pop energy and indie pop. She prepares to release a full debut album in 2026 that explores craving connection, relevance, and love in a world that never stops scrolling.
https://radaronline.com/p/pop-singer-kiki-kramer-has-released-her-new-single-shot-in-the-dark/