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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with cancer

In 2024, Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis after it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy the year before.

James Van Der Beek at 76th Golden Globe Awards, taken January 6, 2019.
Niv Sultan and Maor Schweitzer from Matchmaking 2

Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel

ACTOR MOHAMMAD BAKRI poses for a picture at the opening ceremony of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) in Dubai, December 9, 2009.

Controversial actor, director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

Cast members Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney attend a premiere for the film 'The Housemaid' in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 15, 2025.

Sydney Sweeney stuns in dress designed by Israeli fashion designer Galia Lahav


Writing for love’s sake: The poetic world of Gad Kaynar-Kissinger - interview

Gad Kaynar-Kissinger channels his childhood wounds, Jewish-German ancestry into poetry that provokes and reveals.

Kaynar-Kissinger and his fellow actor brother, Doron, (L) put on a Holocaust-related stage production in Germany.

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of ketamine in July after surrendering his medical license in September.

 Actor Matthew Perry waits to announce nominations at Golden Globes news conference in Beverly Hills

Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’

The Swedish actor was then in the middle of the most visible run of his half-century in film and TV when the medical crisis occured.

STELLAN SKARSGÅRD, star of ‘Sentimental Value,’ poses during the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

‘Beyond the Light’: War, peace, and beauty that save the world - review

At the show’s start, the heroine knows nothing of herself; we meet her in a bunker with an AI memory-therapist-psychologist. She is human like us, yet alien from a distant galaxy.

A SCENE from ‘Beyond the Light.’

US actress Diane Keaton dies at 79, People reports

Hollywood icon Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride, has died at 79, her family confirmed to People.

Actor Diane Keaton waves during handprints and footprints ceremony at TCL Chinese theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, August 11, 2022.

Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing lead Hollywood stars signing anti-boycott letter

Over 1,200 entertainment industry leaders sign a powerful open letter opposing the boycott of Israeli filmmakers, defending artistic freedom and rejecting antisemitism.

Actress Debra Messing gives a speech, as Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, US, November 14, 2023; illustrative.

Robert Redford dies at 89

The Oscar-winning director died in his sleep at the age of 89, an official statement confirmed.

Robert Redford poses on the red carpet to attend the Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in Monaco, September 26, 2019.

At Emmys, Hollywood stars display pro-Israel, pro-Palestine messages

Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder, upon winning an Emmy for her show Hacks, said, "Free Palestine," upon exiting the stage.

Javier Bardem wears a keffiyeh as he poses on the red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, September 14, 2025.

Spell ‘highly entertaining’: Encore! Youth put on wonderful performance of 'Spelling Bee' - review

Although the show’s message is that life is not all about winning, to me everyone involved in the production was a winner.

Olive, William, Marcy, and Mitch in 'Spelling Bee.'

Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen

Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.

Gadi Zaig