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Hackman praised: "A giant"

The film world is in mourning and tributes are pouring in following the news that Gene Hackman has passed away, 95 years old. "A giant among actors", says Dustin Hoffman.

Hackman praised: "A giant"

Robyn accompanied by rock icon on stage

Swedish Robyn teamed up with Talking Heads' iconic frontman David Byrne at the anniversary concert for "Saturday Night Live" in New York. The artists sang a duet in both Robyn's "Dancing on My Own" and Talking Heads' "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)".

Robyn accompanied by rock icon on stage

This week's movies and series – agent favorite back

One of Netflix's biggest action successes is back and in cinemas reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright from "Forrest Gump". Here are this week's films and series.

This week's movies and series – agent favorite back

Gunilla Persson's House in Ruins, but Not Tom Hanks'

The Swedish sound designer Paul Ottosson's home in Los Angeles has burned down, according to Kristianstadsbladet. And of the Hollywood wife Gunilla Persson's house nearby, only ruins remain, according to Expressen.

Gunilla Persson's House in Ruins, but Not Tom Hanks'

Hollywood stars flee the fire in LA

More and more Hollywood stars and Swedish celebrities are forced to flee as the fire spreads in Los Angeles. The podcaster and author Sigge Eklund tells Ekot that he doesn't even know if his house in Pacific Palisades is still standing.

Hollywood stars flee the fire in LA