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A photo illustration of Pierce Brosnan, Tom Hardy, and Helen Mirren in MobLand.
BANG BANG

Tom Hardy’s Controversy-Plagued Mob Show Returns for More

“MobLand” remains a cartoonish gangster saga in its second season.

Nick Schager

Dave Murphy, Jim Shaffer, Maria Shaffer, Anthony Guidera and Valarie Anderson attend the LA Times Image Launch at The Beverly Hills Hotel's new Bar Nineteen12 on August 23, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California.
GONE TOO SOON

‘The Godfather III’ Actor Dead at 65

Doctors have not identified the cause of his sudden collapse and death.

Muskaan Arshad

Donald Trump with Venezuela as his hair smoking a cigar
Opinion
CAPICHE?

Donald Trump’s America Is Acting Like a Mafia State

Trump will take what he wants, when he wants, how he wants, because he believes he has the might to impose his will.

David Rothkopf

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Francis Ford Coppola attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy.
DON’T DO IT

Famed Director Says Botox ‘Scary’ for Stars of All Ages

“There’s no age of woman that isn’t beautiful,” the 86-year-old said.

Georgina DiNardo

Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom photo illustration
IT’S NOT PERSONAL, DONNY

Newsom Hits Tired Trump With Brutal New Nickname

The California governor channeled a classic movie reference to lay into Trump’s doziness.

Ethan Cotler

Al Pacino says he was almost fired from his role in “The Godfather” but was kept in after his performance in one scene.
STRICTLY BUSINESS

Pacino: One Scene Saved Me From Being Fired on ‘Godfather’

Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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Actor Al Pacino attends the screening of a 4K version of the film "Heat" during 2022 Tribeca Festival
‘I WAS GONE’

Al Pacino Describes Nearly Dying From COVID-19

“The Godfather” actor, 84, detailed the moment his heart stopped and he was brought back to life while suffering from the virus.

Lily Mae Lazarus

John Aprea posing for a photo in 1982.
R.I.P.

‘Godfather Part II’ and ‘Full House’ Star Dies at 83

The veteran actor passed away in Los Angeles “surrounded by family,” according to his manager.

Clay Walker

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GOOD FELLAS

Why Are All Our Favorite Hollywood Wise Guys Dying?

Paul Sorvino, who played the quietly ruthless underboss in “Goodfellas,” died Monday, the latest in a line of iconic Hollywood mafiosi to leave us. We must protect Joe Pesci.

AJ McDougall

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RIP

‘The Godfather’ Star James Caan’s Cause of Death Revealed

The legendary actor died from a heart attack and coronary artery disease.

Laura Bradley

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REST IN PEACE

James Caan Was Always the Coolest Guy in the Room

The screen legend has passed away at the age of 82, but he leaves behind a diverse body of work, from ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Elf,’ that will be celebrated for centuries to come.

Nick Schager

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