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Mazal tov to Mel Brooks: The 100-year-old man

Brooks, best known for directing irreverent films that became comedy classics, including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs, was born in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.

Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
 Sandra Bernhard performs during The Golden Probes Awards Gala at Sony Hall on November 03, 2025 in New York City.

Sandra Bernhard joins cast of 'The White Lotus' for upcoming season

Odessa A'zion at A24's "Marty Supreme" New York Premiere on Dec. 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’

Lawrence Bender with Lana Melman.

Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert - interview


‘Transparent’ star Jeffrey Tambor denies second sexual harassment accusation

The claims against Tambor, which are the subject of an internal probe launched by Amazon, are the latest in a string of complaints made against celebrities.

Jeffrey Tambor accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for 'Transparent'

Wonder Woman 'the savior' of 'Justice League'

In spite of negative reviews of new superhero film, critics call Gal Gadot its shining star

Gal Gadot stars as the fierce Amazon warrior princess out to save the world in ‘Wonder Woman'

Harvey Weinstein sued by actress, who claims he raped her in 2016

More than 50 women have claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them over the past three decades and Weinstein has been expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Harvey Weinstein poses on the Red Carpet after arriving at the 89th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, US, February 26, 2017.

Seinfeld returning to Tel Aviv

Seinfeld is just one of a range of top comedians who have booked shows in Israel in recent years.

Jerry Seinfeld

Hollywood director Brett Ratner accused of assault, harassment

'LATimes' exposé comes just days after producer honored by JNF

Brett Ratner

Roger Waters looms large in Hollywood panel on cultural BDS

“I made it very clear that I was not interested in his views on cultural enterprises within Israel,” said Alan Parsons. “I told him I’m going to go. I like Israel and Israeli people."

Panelists discuss the threat of cultural BDS at an event in Los Angeles

Weinstein scandal: LAPD launches probe into 2013 sexual assault claim

Lawyers says Hollywood mogul denies allegations by well-known Italian model and actress of non-consensual sex.

Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein gestures during the Allen and Co. media conference in Sun Valley

Woody Allen ‘sad’ about Harvey Weinstein, worried about a ‘witch hunt’

Harvey Weinstein helped to revive Woody Allen’s career after alleged sex crimes against Allen came to light.

Woody Allen, director of the new film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", poses with Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Co., at the film's premiere in Los Angeles August 4, 2008

Donna Karan defends Harvey Weinstein, suggests women are asking for it

Designer Donna Karan defended herself on Monday night, saying that her words were taken out of context.

Donna Karan

Weinstein Accuser Sivan:'I Could Not Believe What I Was Witnessing'

Sivan told Megyn Kelly that after she rejected his kiss, Weinstein told her: "Well then just stand there and be quiet."

Lauren Sivan at the Brooks Brothers Beverly Hills summer camp party