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“It’s a dicey situation” — Queen Latifah sounds off on ‘The Equalizer’ and her former co-star Chris Noth
CBS/ Barbara Nitke Following sexual assault allegations made against him late last year — allegations he strenuously denied — actor Chris Noth was cut from the …And Just Like That finale, and lost his role on CBS’ The Equalizer. His [Read More…]
Director Matt Reeves on Kurt Cobain and “The Batman”: “[Bruce Wayne] is a kind of drug addict”
Warner Bros. Pictures The Batman director Matt Reeves has further explained how the film’s version of the Caped Crusader is influenced by late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. In an interview with Esquire UK, Reeves details how the Nevermind song “Something in the Way,” which [Read More…]
Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson to star in ‘Father Stu’ for Sony Pictures
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Sony Pictures has announced plans to launch the based-on-real-life drama Father Stu in April, starring Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg. The Daddy’s Home series co-stars are reuniting for a very different film: It’s based on the life story [Read More…]
Disney+ turning ‘Percy Jackson’ books into a series
Disney+ Disney+ has announced a long-in development series based on Rick Riordan‘s bestselling Percy Jackson books is coming to be. Well, specifically, Riordan himself announced it. The wait is over, demigods,” Riordan delared in a video. “I am thrilled to be the [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘AFV’ to honor Bob Saget all season; Julian McMahon exits ‘FBI: Most Wanted’, and more
America’s Funniest Home Videos, the long-running ABC series that Bob Saget helped launch in 1989, will honor its original host for the rest of the season with a regular segment showcasing memorable moments from his time on the [Read More…]
‘SNL’ Recap: Kristin Wiig crashes Will Forte’s monologue, MacGruber gets a right wing makeover
NBC/Will Heath Former Saturday Night Live cast member Will Forte finally got his shot at hosting the long-running sketch comedy show, only to be upstaged by former cast mate Kristin Wiig. After bemoaning that Wiig and fellow SNL alums Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Fred [Read More…]
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ crawls back to #1 at the box office with $14.1 million weekend
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Spider-Man: No Way Home reclaimed the top spot at the box office with an estimated $14.1 million weekend. The film also climbed into the sixth spot on the list of highest grossing [Read More…]
HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ is ‘Downton Abbey’, American style
HBO/Alison Cohen Rosa It’s Downton Abbey, American style. The Gilded Age is the new show from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, premiering tonight on HBO. The Gilded Age, set in 1880s New York, dramatizes issues of class and race in the [Read More…]
Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., dies at 26
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for LACMA Regina King is grieving the death of her only child. The Oscar-winning actress’ son Ian Alexander Jr., who had celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday, has died by suicide. “Our [Read More…]
Regina Hall, Sterling Brown, Keke Palmer featured in Sundance Film Festival virtual events this weekend; Mack Wilds hosts ‘Profiled: The Black Man;’ and more
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Regina Hall, Sterling Brown and Keke Palmer are among the stars featured this weekend in virtual Sundance Film Festival events. They are participating in the fifth annual Macro Lounge focusing on diversity, inclusion and people of color. On [Read More…]
‘Mission: Impossible’ movies move again because of COVID
Paramount Pictures Release dates for the next Mission: Impossible movies are proving to be as elusive as Tom Cruise‘s spy Ethan Hunt. Paramount Pictures has announced that the already COVID-delayed Mission: Impossible 7 has been bumped from its September 30, [Read More…]
94th Oscars will “likely” have multiple hosts, ‘Variety’ says
ABC and AMPAS While the search goes on for who will fill the role of host of the upcoming 94th Annual Academy Awards, Variety reports producers are looking for more than one set of shoes to fill. [Read More…]
‘Jack Ryan’ movie, TV producer Mace Neufeld dead at 93
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Producer Mace Neufeld, who had a long a varied career in Hollywood, has died. The Hollywood Reporter notes the producer passed away in his sleep at his Beverly Hills home at 93. When Neufeld was [Read More…]
Hollywood takes to social media to remember Louie Anderson
Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage Like millions of his fans, Louie Anderson‘s famous friends are remembering the Emmy-winning comic and Baskets actor on social media. Anderson passed away this morning at a Las Vegas hospital, from complications of cancer. [Read More…]
Nick Jonas announces he and Priyanka Chopra have welcomed a child via surrogacy
Lia Toby/BFC/Getty Images for BFC Congratulations are in order for Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, who made the surprise announcement Friday that they are the proud parents of their first child. The couple issued the joint statement on their [Read More…]
In final video message, Betty White thanks fans “for your love and support over the years”
Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images A new post on her official Facebook page is giving fans a final message from Emmy-winning icon Betty White, who died December 31, just shy of her 100th birthday. Her voice hoarse, [Read More…]
Comedian and Emmy winner Louie Anderson dead at 68
Dan MacMedan/Getty Images Comedian and Emmy-winning Baskets star Louie Anderson has died, his rep confirmed to ABC Audio. He was 68. “…Anderson passed away peacefully Friday morning,” his agent Glenn Schwartz said, citing, “complications from cancer” as the cause of death. [Read More…]
‘Girls Trip’ sequel officially “underway,” says movie producer
Todd Williamson/Getty Images Girls Trip is officially getting a sequel. Will Packer, who produced the 2017 film with the movie’s director, Malcolm D. Lee, announced the news Friday on Good Morning America. “Can’t we all [Read More…]
‘Single Drunk Female’ is a highly relatable comedy, says cast
Freeform/Jeff Petry/Matthias Clamer The new series Single Drunk Female makes its debut tonight on Freeform, telling the story of Samantha Fink, a late 20s alcoholic realizing things are spiraling out of control. Sofia Black-D’Elia plays Sam in the series [Read More…]
‘Parasite’ Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho drafts Robert Pattinson for sci-fi project
ABC/Craig Sjodin Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon Ho has got Robert Pattinson in his tractor beam for a high-profile science fiction film for Warner Bros. Deadline reports that Pattinson, who will be seen in March in The Batman, will star in an adaptation [Read More…]