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- EntertainmentEthan Alter
'The Star Wars Holiday Special' at 40: How a landmark TV bomb was born
Steve Binder, the director of the infamous Wookiee-fueled variety show, which aired only once, fondly looks back.
EntertainmentDeadlineJ.J. Abrams' First Tweet Addresses 'Star Wars: Episode IX,' Carrie Fisher & George Lucas
J.J. Abrams has stepped into the lion’s den known as Twitter — beware, sir — and the Star Wars: Episode IX producer’s first missive name-checks some heavy hitters.
- MoviesErin Donnelly
Mark Hamill and John Boyega's reaction to 'bittersweet' Carrie Fisher 'Star Wars: Episode IX' news is warming hearts
The "Star Wars" actors are spreading a message to #CarrieOnForever in the wake of the announcement that the late actress will appear as Leia in the next movie.
- EntertainmentMarcus Errico
Princess Leia will be in 'Star Wars: Episode IX': 'We have found a way to honor Carrie's legacy'
Director J.J. Abrams confirms that the late actress will be part of the finale by way of unused footage. “We were never going to recast, or use a CG character," he says.
- EntertainmentWill Lerner
Before Brad, Angelina, and Jennifer there was Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds, and Eddie Fisher
Well before Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Aniston's love triangle, the romantic escapades of Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor, and Debbie Reynolds caught the attention of the nation.
- EntertainmentWill Lerner
Why Carrie Fisher thought 'Star Wars' would be the end of her career
Todd Fisher reveals what his sister, Carrie Fisher, thought immediately after seeing the first screening of "Star Wars" in 1977. He also reiterates his support for Lucasfilm to digitally recreate Princess Leia in future movies.
- CelebrityYahoo Entertainment & Lifestyle staff
5 things to know this evening: Kate Spade found dead, Todd Fisher's memoir, and Miss America axes swimsuit competition
Catch up on your entertainment news with our roundup of today's top stories.
- CelebrityTaryn Ryder
Carrie Fisher regretted revealing Harrison Ford affair, according to her brother, Todd
In "My Girls: A Lifetime With Carrie and Debbie" Todd Fisher details anecdotes about the important women in his life and their final days, in December 2016.
EntertainmentGwynne WatkinsHow Han Solo became the most popular 'Star Wars' character — and why that might be changing
Here’s how Harrison Ford’s space cowboy turned from supporting character to cultural sensation — and why his popularity, ironically, may be waning just as "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is finally in theaters.
- MoviesEthan Alter
'Return of the Jedi' at 35: The secret history of Leia's golden bikini
The most enduring contribution to the "Star Wars" series isn't a single action sequence or line of dialogue. Instead, it's a single costume: the golden bikini worn by Carrie Fisher's galactic badass, Leia Organa.
- MoviesElyse Wanshel
Carrie Fisher’s Dog Watching ‘Mom’ In New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Will Destroy You
Get the tissues.
CelebrityAssociated PressCoroner: Cocaine Among Drugs Found in Carrie Fisher’s System
Carrie Fisher's autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death.
- MoviesAssociated Press
Carrie Fisher: Hospital Confirms Heart Attack as Cause of Death
Carrie Fisher’s death certificate confirms that the actress died of a heart attack, but it says more investigation is needed to try to determine the underlying cause. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the death certificate in the name of Carrie Frances Fisher. Fisher had the heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Dec. 23.
