• Ryan Murphy pulls legends out of the closet in ‘Hollywood’

    Ryan Murphy pulls legends out of the closet in ‘Hollywood’

    Ryan Murphy exposes the racism, hypocrisy and sexual discrimination that shaped the careers of major stars such as Rock Hudson (Jake Picking) and derailed the careers of others such as Anna May Wong (Michelle Krusiec) and Hattie McDaniel (Queen Latifah) in his new Netflix series “Hollywood.” Steeped in heavily researched history, the series introduces a …
  • Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ is inspired by real-life exploits

    Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ is inspired by real-life exploits

    Most people come to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. In Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series of the same name, they come for a trip to “Dreamland.” “Dreamland” is a password uttered by customers at the filling station run by Ernie West (Dylan McDermott), a middle-aged failed actor who found a more lucrative way …
  • Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ trailer exposes sleazy history of movie industry

    Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ trailer exposes sleazy history of movie industry

    A prostitution ring run out of a gas station. Naked pool parties held by prominent directors. Shocking racism in the casting of major motion pictures. If any of these scenarios tickle your fancy, dive head first into the new trailer released Monday for Ryan Murphy’s “Hollywood,” a dark look at young actors and aspiring filmmakers …
  • Leslie Jordan has started Dylan McDermott fan club ‘for middle-aged gay men’

    Leslie Jordan has started Dylan McDermott fan club ‘for middle-aged gay men’

    Leslie Jordan has a new crush. The 58-year-old “Will & Grace” star has become a breakout star on Instagram during the coronavirus pandemic, drawing followers with his ribald and often raunchy videos. Jordan took to Instagram on Sunday to announce he has a crush on actor Dylan McDermott and is creating a fan club dedicated to …