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Barry Jenkins will direct Zendaya in Ronnie Spector biopic
Theo Wargo/Getty Images We now know who will direct Zendaya in the Ronnie Spector biopic. Barry Jenkins will helm the film about the lead singer of The Ronettes for A24, ABC Audio has confirmed. David [Read More…]

TikTok’s ‘fast food,’ but 45 years on, ABC’s ‘Nightline’ is still ‘grandmama’s cooking,’ says current anchor
ABC/Michael J. LeBrecht II It’s been 45 years since ABC News’ iconic late-night show Nightline debuted on March 24, 1980, and a special 45th anniversary episode is now streaming on Hulu. Nightline evolved out of a late-night [Read More…]

In brief: Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain to star in Apple TV+’s ‘The Dealer’ and more
Adam Driver is making his return to TV alongside Jessica Chastain. The actors will star in the new Apple TV+ series The Dealer, as Deadline first reported. The show will be executive produced by Sam [Read More…]

Daisy Edgar-Jones has worked with all the internet boyfriends: ‘Just Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler left’
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Gucci Daisy Edgar-Jones is collecting internet boyfriends like infinity stones. The actress told Elle in a recent cover story that she just happens to have worked with many actors that [Read More…]

Brian Tyree Henry says people should embrace, help those like ‘Dope Thief”s Ray and Manny
Courtesy of Apple TV+ The new series Dope Thief is currently streaming on Apple TV+. The show follows longtime friends Ray and Manny, who met while incarcerated as teens. They become low-level grifters upon release, posing as [Read More…]

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ gets haunting new trailer
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Death seems to be inevitable for one family in the new Final Destination Bloodlines trailer. The new look at the latest installment in the horror franchise previews the story of a grandmother warning [Read More…]

Fandango names ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ the most anticipated summer movie
Universal Pictures Believe it or not, we’re only a few months away from the summer movie season. In celebration of the upcoming roster of blockbusters coming to cinemas, Fandango has revealed the results of its [Read More…]

Ben Affleck on his divorce from Jennifer Lopez: ‘I have nothing but respect’
Monica Schipper/Getty Images Ben Affleck has made his first public comments about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The actor spoke about the dissolution of his marriage in a recent cover story for GQ, which was [Read More…]

Grant Ellis and his new love discuss ‘The Bachelor’ finale
Christopher Willard/Disney Bachelor Grant Ellis officially popped the question during the season 29 finale of The Bachelor on Monday night. The finale saw Ellis, a day trader and former pro basketball player from New Jersey, [Read More…]

Jon M. Chu shuts down Britney Spears biopic casting rumors
Michelangelo Di Battista/Sony/RCA via Getty Images Jon M. Chu is setting the record straight on casting rumors for his Britney Spears biopic. After reports claimed Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Millie Bobby Brown were competing [Read More…]

In brief: Linda Cardellini to star in ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel series and more
What, like it’s hard? Tom Everett Scott is set to play Elle Woods’ father in the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Deadline reports. The show will be for Prime Video and is executive produced by [Read More…]

Jason Issacs reveals who he wants to play Lucius Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter’ series
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Jason Issacs is passing his wand over to another wizard. The actor, who played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has a specific actor in mind to take over [Read More…]

Paley Center to honor ‘GMA,’ Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’ on 50th anniversary
ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The Paley Center for Media is set to recognize Wonder Woman‘s Lynda Carter and ABC’s Good Morning America with its esteemed Paley Honors Award. The award “recognizes individuals [Read More…]

John Lithgow doesn’t think playing Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ series will be that hard a job
Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty Images John Lithgow thinks joining the Wizarding World will be a breeze. The actor is about to take on the fan-favorite role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV [Read More…]

Drake Bell, Josh Peck on the abuse on ‘Drake and Josh’ set: ‘The monster was there’
Jordin Althaus/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Studios via Getty Images It’s a Drake and Josh reunion. Drake Bell reunited with his former co-star Josh Peck on the most recent episode of the latter’s [Read More…]

Watch the rebellion unfold in new ‘Andor’ season 2 trailer
Des Willie The rebellion assembles in the new trailer for Andor season 2. Disney+ released the trailer for the final season of the Emmy-nominated Star Wars series on Monday. The second and final season of [Read More…]

In brief: Regina Hall, Jimmy Tatro join new Will Ferrell comedy and more
Will Ferrell and Zac Efron‘s upcoming comedy film for Amazon MGM Studios has two new cast members. Regina Hall and Jimmy Tatro have joined the film’s cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, respectively. [Read More…]

The fairest of them all: ‘Snow White’ tops the weekend box office with $43 million
Disney Despite battling negative press before its release, Disney’s Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler in the title role, managed to snag a box office win this weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, the film brought [Read More…]

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, known as much for his gregarious personality as his vicious right hook, died Friday. He was 76 years old. Foreman, known during his post-boxing career for pitching [Read More…]

Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after 3 years of marriage
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Neiman Marcus, FILE Quinta Brunson has filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik, her husband of three years. The Abbott Elementary star and creator filed for divorce from Anik on Wednesday, [Read More…]