Diane Keaton has always stood out in Hollywood. Known for her eccentric charm, she has been a muse to many directors. Her career spans five decades with memorable roles in films like 鈥淭he Godfather,鈥 where she played Kay Adams. In 鈥淎nnie Hall,鈥 she showcased her quirky style, while 鈥淟ooking for Mr. Goodbar鈥 became a cult classic. In 鈥淩eds,鈥 she starred alongside Warren Beatty. 鈥淏aby Boom鈥 explored motherhood with humor, and 鈥淪omething鈥檚 Gotta Give鈥 made her a romantic lead at 57. Keaton鈥檚 unique presence continues to captivate audiences.

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FILE - Amanda Peet, from left, Jack Nicholson, and Diane Keaton appear during a photocall for their film "Something's Gotta Give" at the 54th Berlinale International film festival in Berlin on Feb. 6, 2004. (AP Photo/ Jan Bauer, File)

Hundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars are urging Americans to defend free speech following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. The American Civil Liberties Union released an open letter Monday, signed by over 430 celebrities, calling it a "dark moment for freedom of speech." ABC suspended Kimmel鈥檚 show after his comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move sparked a debate over free speech. The letter emphasizes that voices should not be silenced by those in power. Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others. They encourage all Americans to join the fight.

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America. He calls it "one of the greatest honors" of his career. The guild represents around 19,500 film and TV directors in the U.S. and abroad. Nolan, known for championing the theatrical experience, will take over from Lesli Linka Glatter. He plans to work with her and the board to secure creative and economic protections for members. Nolan's recent film, "Oppenheimer," was a box office hit, grossing over $976 million worldwide. His next project, an adaptation of "The Odyssey," opens July 17.

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres will host a release party for Swift鈥檚 12th studio album, 鈥淭he Life of the Showgirl,鈥 in October. Officials say the nearly 90-minute show will play at all 540 AMC theaters in the U.S. between Oct. 3 and Oct. 5. AMC will also air the show that weekend in Mexico, Canada and across Europe. 鈥淭he Life of the Showgirl鈥 is Swift鈥檚 first release since she regained control over her entire body of work in May. Tickets are available online.

Jimmy Kimmel has become a cultural fixture over two decades in late-night television, blending humor with political satire. He rose from Las Vegas radio to hosting prestigious events like the Oscars. His show, 鈥淛immy Kimmel Live!鈥 has been suspended indefinitely after comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC's decision followed backlash from major affiliates. Kimmel's career began in Las Vegas radio, and he rose to fame with Comedy Central's 鈥淲in Ben Stein鈥檚 Money.鈥 He became the host of 鈥淛immy Kimmel Live!鈥 in 2003. His future remains uncertain as his contract with ABC expires in 2026.

As the world reflects on Robert Redford鈥檚 death, his own words illuminate the essence of his career. He was an Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival who championed truth, independence and new voices. Redford, who died Tuesday at 88, leaves behind a legacy of freedom, artistry and opportunity. His words reflect the philosophy that guided his life and career from 鈥淏utch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid鈥 to 鈥淎ll the President鈥檚 Men鈥 and beyond. In interviews, Redford says he was inspired to make 鈥淎ll the President's Men鈥 by investigative reporters Woodward and Bernstein, and his independent streak led him to create the Sundance Institute and its film festival.

Robert Redford has died at 89. The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday. His publicist didn't immediately provide a cause of death. After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the 鈥70s with such films as 鈥淭he Candidate,鈥 鈥淎ll the President鈥檚 Men鈥 and 鈥淭he Way We Were.鈥 Redford played the wily outlaw opposite Paul Newman in 1969鈥檚 鈥淏utch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,鈥 a box-office smash from which Redford鈥檚 Sundance Institute and festival got its name.

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FILE - Robert Redford, from left, his wife Lola, and director Sydney Pollack appear at the presentation of the film "Jeremiah Johnson" during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 7, 1972. (AP Photo/Jean-Jacques Levy, File)