Gene Maddaus

Paul Haggis has reached a settlement with the former film publicist who won a $10 million rape verdict against him in 2022. The ex-publicist, Haleigh Breest , accused the “Crash” director of raping her and forcing her to perform oral sex after a premiere ... See more

The cousin of one of the writers of “ Top Gun: Maverick ” has lost his lawsuit against Paramount , in which he claimed to have written key scenes in the film. The plaintiff, Shaun Gray , is now facing potential liability for allegedly defrauding the studi... See more

The Hollywood unions are penciling in bargaining dates for the coming months, as they prepare to negotiate with the studios about thorny issues like artificial intelligence and health coverage. SAG-AFTRA told members last month that its negotiators will s... See more

One Year Into Fire Recovery With a Long Way to Go: ‘It Really Hit Us Hard’ Gene Maddaus Wed, January 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. UTC 3 min read Fires swept through the hills above Los Angeles a year ago today, killing 31 people, destroying 16,000 structures, and... See more

Fires swept through the hills above Los Angeles a year ago today, killing 31 people, destroying 16,000 structures, and leaving behind a long recovery that has only just begun. Last month, Michael Brake and his wife watched as a new foundation was poured f... See more