Prolific actor Udo Kier, of ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Swan Song,’ dies at 81
Prolific actor Udo Kier, who appeared in hundreds of film and TV roles during his nearly six-decade career, has died at the age of 81, according to his family and friends.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
Newport Beach City Council Unanimously Approves Amending Municipal Code to Enhance Enforcement of Bicycle and E-Bike Regulations
Pedego e-bikesBicycle safety has long been an issue in Newport Beach, but it’s become even more important given the increased use of electric-powered bicycles, or E-Bikes, by many community members, especially youth. Now, the Newport Beach City Council is weighing in on the issue. According to a November 4 City Read More
Laguna Beach’s Winter Fantasy returns with art, music and holiday cheer
The Winter Fantasy festival opened this weekend in Laguna Beach, transforming the Sawdust Art Festival grounds into a holiday village filled with handmade gifts, live entertainment and seasonal celebrations, all tailored for visitors looking to support local artists while tackling their holiday shopping. According to the festival’s official website, this Read More
‘Wicked: For Good’ more popular than the first, soars to a $226M global debut
Not only is it the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, unseating the record set by the first film’s $112 million launch, it’s also the second biggest debut of the year behind “A Minecraft Movie’s” $162 million.
Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke and that doctors found ‘a hole’ in his heart at L.A. festival
Donald Glover, also known by the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed that he had a stroke and that doctors found “a hole” in his heart while performing at Camp Flog Gnaw on Saturday night. While performing an elaborate 18-song headlining set at the festival, Gambino took a moment to address fans, Read More
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body reportedly found partially frozen in D4Vd’s car
More than two months after the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered partially dismembered in a vehicle, new details reveal her body was reportedly found partially frozen. On Sept. 8, the girl’s body was found after employees at Hollywood Tow reported a foul odor coming from a Tesla Read More
Behind the Velvet Rope: Inside the Newport Beach Film Festival Through an Intern’s Lens
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy Let me set the scene. The ocean hums softly behind the red carpet. The sun dips behind the sand as bulbs flash in its place. Another year of the Newport Beach Film Festival begins, and I was there to bear witness—not Read More
Newport Beach Film Festival Bows Out with Guillermo del Toro’s Towering ‘Frankenstein’
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy The Newport Beach Film Festival concluded its 2025 slate on Thursday, Oct. 23 with Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein,” a nearly three-hour gothic epic that filled both the historic Lido Theater and the Regal Edwards Big Newport screens. The screening marked Read More
Stars Came Out for the Newport Beach Film Festival
The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival featured movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary. Not to be outdone, this year’s 26th edition of the Newport Beach Film Festival managed to exceed expectations and actually outdo last year’s impressive edition. From October Read More