Kevin Bacon returns to ‘Footloose’ high school for film’s 40th anniversary after student campaign

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The child actors from “Mrs. Doubtfire“ recently reunited nearly 31 years after the movie’s release for a joint interview on the “Brotherly Love” podcast, where Lisa Jakub revealed that Robin Williams wrote a letter to her school principal when she got expelled for taking time off to star in the blockbuster comedy film (via Entertainment Weekly). Jakub starred in the movie as Lydia Hillard, the eldest daughter of Williams and Sally Field’s characters.

EXCLUSIVE: ABC is adding to its collection of game shows.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first shone a light on proposed welfare reforms for benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month.

Kyra Sedgwick has some advice for those who work with her on set: "If the trailer’s rocking, don’t come a knocking." "The Closer" actor, 58, who has been married to Kevin Bacon for nearly 36 years, joked about getting frisky with her husband after a fan asked her on Andy Cohen’s "Watch What Happens Live" if she and the "Footloose" star had "fooled around" in her trailer when they’ve worked together. "If the trailer’s rocking, don’t come a knocking. It’s a great line, right? Sorry I botched it," she joked to laughter after accidentally reversing "rocking" and "knocking." Sedgwick told the fan she and her husband had "absolutely" mixed it up in her trailer.

Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson are taking their comedy to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Peacock has given an eight-episode series order to Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, a commentary series in which the comedic duo will recap the best and most unexpected moments throughout the Games.

NEW YORK — Dan Rather returned to the CBS News airwaves for the first time since his bitter exit 18 years ago, appearing in a reflective interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” days before the debut of a Netflix documentary on the 92-year-old newsman’s life.After 44 years at the network, 24 as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Rather left under a cloud following a botched investigation into then-President George W. Bush’s military record.

Alex Ritman A documentary about Kevin Spacey that was first announced prior to him being acquitted of multiple sexual offenses in the U.K. last year is now complete, with Variety able to reveal details, a first-look trailer, release dates and a multi-territory deal — including for the U.S. — with Warner Bros.

The Cannes Film Festival’s Classics sidebar celebrates 20 years this year with a lineup of films including a 4K restoration of Wim Wenders’s Palme d’Or winning Paris, Texas, and a debut screening of Ron Howard’s 2024 doc Jim Henson Idea Man. 

Taylor Swift has a new song called “So High School” on her album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology and fans think it’s about Travis Kelce.

It’s been 40 years since Footloose was released, and Kevin Bacon returned to the high school where the musical drama was filmed.

Kick off your Sunday shoes, because Kevin Bacon has returned to the school where the 1984 cult classic, "Footloose" was filmed over 40 years ago. Bacon, who starred as Ren McCormack in "Footloose," visited Payson High in Utah, the school that was the setting of the 1984 film. He was convinced to return by none other than the students themselves.

Taylor Swift gave a TON of nods to Travis Kelce in So High School… But did you catch possibly the most subtle one??

her new album “The Tortured Poet’s Society.”But the pop superstar isn’t only interested in mining her past relationships — she’s seemingly singing about her current boyfriend, too. Swift, 34, appears to pay tribute to beau Travis Kelce, 34, on the album’s track “So High School,” which features the lyrics: “I feel like laughin’ in the middle of practice / To that impression you did of your dad again.”Kelce is well-known for imitating his father, Ed, on his podcast “New Heights” — with fans of the couple immediately picking up Swift’s reference in the song.

The Oscars took place more than a month ago, but former President Donald Trump continues to grouse about its host, Jimmy Kimmel.

Pupils have been sent home from school amid a row over new uniform rules at a high school in Salford.

The Cult have announced details of a UK tour, which will celebrate their 40th year as a band. Find upcoming dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 16), the shows are set for later this year and will see the iconic ‘80s rock group perform in 10 cities across the country.

Kate McKinnon returned to Saturday Night Live for yet another “Close Encounter” alien abduction cold open, joining with this week’s host Ryan Gosling for the popular sketch. And as he has before, Gosling struggled not to laugh and to stay in character.

Reckless online sellers are offering to deliver canisters of potentially fatal 'laughing gas' within just 20 minutes, a probe has found.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced that the 40th annual festival will take place in Santa Barbara, California, from February 4 through February 15.

For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, MAC Cosmetics was most likely your first foray into ‘grown up’ makeup. Whether you couldn’t live without your bullet-shaped lippy or had a makeup bag full of individual pan eyeshadows, MAC holds a special place in the hearts of all beauty fans. Apart from its tried and true classics, the brand is also known for its iconic collaborations over the years with one in particular proving to be still just as popular now as it was when it first came out.