From Startup to Stand-Up: A Former Tech Founder Wanted to Pursue Comedy — So He Sold Shares in His Career

Variety - Nov 5, 2026

It was just like any other pitch to investors: justify the valuation, address the risks and make lots of impressive-looking pie charts and graphs. Except this time, Pete McEntegart wasn’t raising money for a tech startup, he was selling shares of himself. The 57-year-old North Carolinian had tried his hand as a Goldman Sachs investment […]

Read full article
More News
Emile Hirsch & Benjamin Norris Survival Thriller ‘In Tandem’ Climbs To AFM With Ultimate Media Group & WME, First Look Revealed

Nov 5, 2026

Emile Hirsch & Benjamin Norris Survival Thriller ‘In Tandem’ Climbs To AFM With Ultimate Media Group & WME, First Look Revealed

EXCLUSIVE: Ultimate Media Group, led by sales veteran Jason Buckley, has come on board to handle international rights — with WME Independent handling domestic sales — for the survival thriller In Tandem starring Emile Hirsch and Benjamin Norris. As we first revealed, Hirsch makes his screenwriting debut on the film which is directed by Luc […]

‘Black Doves’ Season 2 Review: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw’s Netflix Spy Drama Gets Even Better

Nov 5, 2026

‘Black Doves’ Season 2 Review: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw’s Netflix Spy Drama Gets Even Better

Miscastings and some unbelievable twists aside, this British series is a well-acted and dark delight The post ‘Black Doves’ Season 2 Review: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw’s Netflix Spy Drama Gets Even Better appeared first on TheWrap.

New Met Gala 2027 Theme Revealed After John Galliano Controversy

Nov 5, 2026

New Met Gala 2027 Theme Revealed After John Galliano Controversy

The first Monday in May will look a bit different this year. That's because the 2027 Met Gala has unveiled a more casual theme. Months after John Galliano withdrew from the event amid growing...

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring? What His Portugal Announcement Means

Nov 5, 2026

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring? What His Portugal Announcement Means

Cristiano Ronaldo is kicking off a new chapter in his life. More than 20 years after the soccer player made his debut for Portugal's National Team, he announced his international retirement with...

‘Adam’s Law’ Enjoys Early TV-Ratings Judgment at CBS

Nov 5, 2026

‘Adam’s Law’ Enjoys Early TV-Ratings Judgment at CBS

Adam Levy usually delivers verdicts, but he probably doesn’t mind receiving this one. His syndicated program, “Adam’s Law” is the most-watched new series in the category so far in the 2026-2027 TV season, according to data from Nielsen. During the week of October 19, the program hit a new high in viewership, capturing an average […]

Tennis Pro Jessica Pegula Caught on Hot Mic Calling Mirra Andreeva a ‘Diva,’ Brings Up Coco Gauff

Nov 5, 2026

Tennis Pro Jessica Pegula Caught on Hot Mic Calling Mirra Andreeva a ‘Diva,’ Brings Up Coco Gauff

Tennis pro Jessica Pegula, 32, who is the daughter of the billionaire Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, was caught on […] The post Tennis Pro Jessica Pegula Caught on Hot Mic Calling Mirra Andreeva a ‘Diva,’ Brings Up Coco Gauff appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist

Nov 5, 2026

Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist

The comedian, actor and YouTuber has had ups and downs throughout a tumultuous career. A conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault was a new low.

‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Heads to Movie Theaters Across US, UK and Canada for Season 20 ‘Hide and Seek: Italy’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Nov 5, 2026

‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Heads to Movie Theaters Across US, UK and Canada for Season 20 ‘Hide and Seek: Italy’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Nebula original series “Jet Lag: The Game” is heading back to movie theaters for the travel competition’s Season 20 premiere. In partnership with Regal, Picturehouse, Cineworld and Landmark Cinemas across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, the 90-minute premiere of “Jet Lag: The Game” Season 20 “Hide + Seek: Italy” will screen across more than 160 […]

‘Bad Day’ Trailer: Cameron Diaz Is a Single Mom Who Accidentally Robs a Bank in Netflix Comedy

Nov 5, 2026

‘Bad Day’ Trailer: Cameron Diaz Is a Single Mom Who Accidentally Robs a Bank in Netflix Comedy

A towed car, frozen bank account and passive-aggressive comments from gossiping pilates moms are just a few of the unfortunate events that happen to Cameron Diaz in Netflix’s “Bad Day” trailer. The “big-heart mom-com” film, which hits the streamer on Dec. 11, gives a glimpse of just how bad this day will get in its […]

Rhys Ifans on the ‘Frightening’ Task of Portraying Parkinson’s in ‘Onwards and Sideways’ and Learning to Wear ‘Costume’ of Disease: ‘I Really Did My Homework’

Nov 5, 2026

Rhys Ifans on the ‘Frightening’ Task of Portraying Parkinson’s in ‘Onwards and Sideways’ and Learning to Wear ‘Costume’ of Disease: ‘I Really Did My Homework’

Less than a year after “I Swear” helped explain the complexities of Tourette’s Syndrome on the big screen, “Onwards and Sideways” is looking to do the same for Parkinson’s Disease. From director John Madden (“Shakespeare in Love”) and written by Paul Mayhew-Archer (who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011), the film — released in U.K. cinemas […]

Charlie Hunnam’s ‘Criminal’ Sets Prime Video Release Date; Teaser & First-Look Images Unveiled

Nov 5, 2026

Charlie Hunnam’s ‘Criminal’ Sets Prime Video Release Date; Teaser & First-Look Images Unveiled

Prime Video has released some first look images and a teaser trailer for Criminal, the upcoming new series that features an “interlocking universe” of crime stories based on the graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. All four episodes of Criminal Part One “Coward” will debut on January 13, 2027, followed by […]

Love Is Blind Season 11’s Only Married Couple Files for Divorce

Nov 5, 2026

Love Is Blind Season 11’s Only Married Couple Files for Divorce

It’s the end of the road for John Shannon and Sarah Williams.  Before the reunion of Love is Blind season 11 hits Netflix on Nov. 8, it would appear the season’s only couple that successfully...

Recommended
About Us

Spearheaded by the industry’s most influential trendsetters, UptownStars promise you 24/7 of the juiciest, trendiest, glamorous and chic trends in the e-tertainment culture.

Categories
PressAdvertiseContact
News
Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Up Town Stars. All Rights Reserved.