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Tom Hanks

Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks, born in 1956 in California, is one of Hollywood's most popular, acclaimed, and highly-grossing actors.

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March 11, 2023

Tom Hanks receives 2 Razzies for his role in 'Elvis' biopic

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Six women, dressed in baseball jerseys and helmets with baseball gloves, squat on the playing field

Baseball's not for women — or is it?

Baseball's not for women — or is it?

New Amazon Prime series looks at first women's baseball league that had a rough start in the US in the 1940s.
CultureAugust 12, 2022
Scene from "Elvis" (2022)

Curtains up at Cannes

Curtains up at Cannes

Cannes is back with a full lineup again. A sneak preview of the world's premiere film festival
FilmMay 14, 202205:05 min
Tom Hanks wearing glasses and a suit, in a press conference announcing the release of Greyhound

Star Tom Hanks still wows audiences at 65

Star Tom Hanks still wows audiences at 65

He could be our neighbor, our brother, or our friend. Tom Hanks is someone we can all relate to. He turns 65 on July 9.
FilmJuly 8, 202114 images
Helena Zengel (left) and Tom Hanks (right) in a still from the film 'News of the World'

Helena Zengel: Germany's young Hollywood star

Helena Zengel: Germany's young Hollywood star

The 12-year-old actress now stars alongside Tom Hanks in the film "News of the World," released on Netflix.
CultureFebruary 10, 2021
USA Washington | Amtseinführung: Joe Biden - Lady Gaga singt die Nationalhymne

Stars at the Biden-Harris inauguration

Stars at the Biden-Harris inauguration

Joe Biden's inauguration was a star-studded event. Here are some of the big names that took part.
CultureJanuary 21, 202110 images
68. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin Robert Pattinson

Coronavirus: Celebrities who've tested positive

Coronavirus: Celebrities who've tested positive

From Hollywood to Bollywood, numerous celebrities have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic broke out.
HealthOctober 2, 20207 images
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