Hollywood
AI Actress Tilly Norwood Sparks Controversy: Creator Aims to Rival Hollywood Stars Despite Creative Community Backlash
Sep 30, 2025 12:28 pm CST
The emergence of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood has ignited debate in Hollywood as creator Eline Van der Velden aims to establish her as the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman. Despite attracting talent agency interest, Norwood faces significant backlash from actors like Melissa Barrera and Mara Wilson who worry about AI replacing human performers. Van der Velden defends Norwood as an artistic creation meant to complement rather than replace human talent, highlighting growing tensions around AI's expanding role in creative industries.
Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Foreign Films and Furniture to Boost US Manufacturing Industries
Sep 29, 2025 10:13 pm CST
President Trump announces significant tariff measures, including 100% tariffs on foreign-made films and substantial duties on imported furniture, aiming to revitalize US manufacturing sectors. These protectionist policies target industries where American jobs have declined significantly, with particular focus on Hollywood film production and furniture manufacturing in states like North Carolina.
Italian Cinema Queen Claudia Cardinale Dies At 87
Sep 24, 2025 06:51 am CST
Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini.
YouTube, New Leader Of US Media Industry, Bets On AI As Key For Creating Content
Sep 17, 2025 10:07 pm CST
On its 20th birthday, YouTube is unrecognizable as the scrappy video site that began as the domain of young amateur users publishing unpolished, low-budget clips.