Catherine O’Hara was the best part of any scene
Catherine O’Hara was never afraid to go big. Known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Home Alone,” she made her lines and characters memorable. No matter how absurd or how preposterous or even cliché on the page, there was always a beating heart underneath the silliness, a compassion that shone through. And her ability to reinvent herself made her beloved by multiple generations. Before her death at 71, she was still breaking new ground in “The Studio.” Kevin Nealon said it simply: “She changed how so many of us understand comedy and humanity.”
Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey has been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical achievements and philanthropy. Two days before the Grammy Awards, Carey enjoyed hearing performances of her hit songs by various artists. Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, and John Legend were among those who paid tribute Friday night. Carey reflected on her journey from writing lyrics as a child to having her work celebrated by fellow artists. The event ended with a group performance of her holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film, about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan. It won the U.S. dramatic grand jury prize and the audience award. The film is based on de Araújo’s own childhood experience. The jury praised its storytelling and handling of a challenging subject. Other winners include “Nuisance Bear” for best U.S. documentary and “To Hold a Mountain” for international documentary. Sundance prizes often lead to Oscar nominations, especially for documentaries. The festival wraps up on Sunday.
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comic actor of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' fame, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. The Emmy-winning actor was known for her roles on “SCTV,” “Schitt's Creek,” and the two “Home Alone” films. Her agency, CAA, announced she died Friday at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. O'Hara was a Canadian-born actor who gained fame through Toronto's Second City Theatre. She was also one of the key stars of the sketch comedy show “SCTV.” Her career spanned decades, and she was celebrated for her comedic brilliance in films including “Beetlejuice” and “Best in Show.” She won an Emmy for “Schitt's Creek” and got Emmy nominations for late-career roles in “The Last of Us” and “The Studio.”
What to know about the 2026 Grammys
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Moira Rose, Delia Deetz, Cookie Fleck and Kevin's mom: Catherine O'Hara's memorable roles
Catherine O’Hara's prodigious comic gifts were displayed in roles over five decades. Her eccentric matriarch Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” brought her legions of new fans — and an Emmy — and elevated an arcane new vocabulary. Her narcissistic stepmom, Delia Deetz, was one of the best things about the “Beetlejuice” sequel. And in the “Home Alone” movies, her one-word line, a panicked “KEVIN!” — remains a classic. O’Hara also shone in “Best in Show,” showcasing her synergy with longtime friend and collaborator Eugene Levy.
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
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Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara, who died at 71
Celebrities and Canada's prime minister are reacting to the death of actor Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday in Los Angeles at 71. Seth Rogen, her co-star on “The Studio,” said getting to work with her was a true honor. Her “SCTV” co-star Andrea Martin said O'Hara is and always will be the greatest. Christopher Guest worked with O'Hara in four movies. He said we've lost one of the true giants of our age. And Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said O'Hara has earned her place in the canon of Canadian comedy. He said Canada has lost a legend.
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