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McKinley Franklin

McKinley Franklin is an Associate Editor at The Hollywood Reporter, where she writes and edits digital breaking entertainment news stories. Her work has appeared in Variety, People and TVLine. McKinley is a graduate of East Carolina University.

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‘SNL’: Inde Navarrette Digs at Shane Gillis’ Joke About Women Dressing Like “Whores” at the Gym as Tom Hanks Crashes Cold Open

"Every morning, I put on my little whore outfit, and I hit the gym," the 'Obsession' actress said of her prep for Marvel's X-Men reboot.

Tovah Feldshuh Shuts Down ‘Nobody Wants This’ Cast Tension Rumors Amid Adam Brody “Free Palestine” Support

"Tensions are NOT RISING. Profound differences of opinion are. Please do not conflate the two — And none of it will be brought to the set," the actress wrote in response to a Threads post.

‘Green Room’ Director Recalls How Patrick Stewart “Saved” Movie From Being Scrapped

Ahead of a screening of the film on Friday, Jeremy Saulnier recounted how 'Green Room' was "close to shutting down" when the sci-fi icon, "out of the blue, expressed interest in the project."

Michael Douglas Shares Update on Jack Nicholson: “He’s Well. He Has Disappeared”

"I still see him, but he is fine," the 'Basic Instinct' actor said of the three-time Oscar winner who has stayed out of the spotlight in recent years.

Bill Maher Responds to Trump’s 1,318-Word Social Rant: “He Went Off on Me Like Kelly Clarkson in a Toy Store”

The president slammed the TV host in a Sunday post, writing that he is a "COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER."

LAPD Arrests Two for Murder of Christina Downer, Sister to ‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie

Police arrested Downer's boyfriend, Delorean Bijon Brandon, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski on Thursday.

Selma Blair Apologizes for Plane Arrest: “Not One Day Have I Intended to Hurt or Frighten Anyone”

The actress was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Oct. 11 after an alleged incident on a Delta plane that resulted in two flight attendants being injured and one being sent to the hospital.

Ian McKellen Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart: “A Man to Rely on, Admire and in My Case, Love”

McKellen and Stewart led the original 'X-Men' franchise for 20th Century Fox, portraying Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr and Professor Charles Xavier, respectively.

Patrick Stewart Said He’d Never Retire From Acting in Final Interview: “I’ll Always and Forever Be an Actor”

Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at 86 following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia,” longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced.

‘X-Men’ Stars Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, James Marsden Honor “Fellow Mutant” Patrick Stewart: “One of the Greats”

The actor originated the role of Prof. Charles Xavier for 20th Century Fox in 2000, and will reprise the role in Marvel's upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.'

David Bruckner Set to Direct ‘Smile 3’

Parker Finn, creator, writer and director of the first two 'Smile' films, developed and pitched the framework for the third installment, and will remain involved as a producer of the next movie.

How ‘DWTS’ Addressed Val Chmerkovskiy’s Return to the Ballroom After His Suspension

Tuesday's Horror Movie Night episode marked Chmerkovskiy's first episode back after a one-week hiatus following his reference to Will Smith’s Oscars controversy while critiquing Carrie Ann Inaba’s judging of his wife, Jenna Johnson.