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William H. Macy has joined the ever-growing cast of The Running Man, Paramount’s adaptation of the Stephen King story from
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More than 200,000 people have canceled their subscriptions to the Washington Post — about 8% of its base — after Jeff
Howard Stern said during an interview with Kamala Harris today that she’ll have his vote this November. Harris visited Stern as
Anne Hathaway Returns For ‘Princess Diaries 3’
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Anne Hathaway is returning for Princess Diaries 3. The actress confirmed the news on Instagram hours after Deadline exclusively reported that director
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John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of
Daniel Radcliffe Pays Tribute to Maggie Smith
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Daniel Radcliffe is paying tribute to the late Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89 years old. The two actors are
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New York Magazine put Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi on leave after learning she allegedly engaged in a romantic relationship
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September 18, 2024
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‘ Shōgun’ Dominates Emmys With 18 Wins
September 15, 2024
For the second time this year, Hollywood gathered to honor TV’s biggest stars. After the 2023 ceremony was
Taylor Swift Dedicates MTV VMA Win to Travis Kelce & Reminds Viewers to Register to Vote
September 12, 2024
The year’s biggest names in music gathered Wednesday at UBS Arena in Long Island, NY, for a chance
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris Following Debate
September 11, 2024
Taylor Swift has formally endorsed Kamala Harris after the candidate’s debate with Donald Trump, following up the ABC-hosted match-up with a
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Tributes are pouring in following the news of the death of distinguished actor James Earl Jones. Widely regarded as
NBC Cuts ‘Tonight Show’ to Four Nights Per Week
September 6, 2024
The last of TV’s big five-original-nights-a-week late-night show is giving up 24 hours out of its schedule. NBC will
‘Reacher’ Spinoff Series in the Works at Amazon
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A “Reacher” spinoff series is currently in the works at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned from sources. According to sources, Nick
Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘AI and the Future of Us’ ABC Special
August 30, 2024
Oprah Winfrey is set to host a primetime special for ABC that will tackle the use and impact that artificial intelligence
Home TV TV News ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Renewed for Season 6
August 22, 2024
The Drew Barrymore Show lives on. Ahead of its Sept. 9 return, the daytime talk show has been renewed for a
Mark Harelik, Katey Sagal Join ‘One Piece’ Season 2
August 22, 2024
One Piece season two is rounding out its cast. Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik are the newest additions to the cast,
Edgar Bronfman Jr. Boosts Paramount Bid to $6 Billion, Board Extends Deal-Negotiation Period
August 21, 2024
Paramount Global‘s board has extended the go-shop window under its Skydance Media deal for 15 days as it engages with
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck
August 20, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are divorcing after just over two years of marriage. Lopez filed on Tuesday, August 20, in
Democratic National Convention To Again Feature Celebrity Hosts
August 19, 2024
The Democratic National Convention will again feature celebrity hosts each night, taking a page from the all-virtual event held in
Oprah Winfrey, Sally Jessy Raphael, Andy Cohen & More TV Pay Tribute to Phil Donahue
August 19, 2024
TV personalities are paying their respects to pioneering talk show host, Phil Donahue. The late daytime television icon, who
Eugene & Dan Levy to Host The 76th Emmys
August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024
A third hour of CBS Mornings is in the works, in a significant expansion of the morning news program. The third
Peter Marshall, ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, Dies at 98
August 15, 2024
Peter Marshall, Emmy-award winning game show host of “Hollywood Squares,” died of kidney failure Thursday in Encino. He
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony was full of surprises on Sunday and featured performances by Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R and
Tru Valentino wants to thank his fans. The Rookie actor who is exiting the drama before its seventh season posted
Megyn Kelly admitted Wednesday that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was “amazing” at his first campaign rally as Vice
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Jason Beghe who plays Sgt. Hank Voight and Marina Squerciati who portrays Officer Kim Burgess open up to Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about the feelings they have for their characters on NBC’s ‘Chicago PD’
Jason Beghe who plays Sgt. Hank Voight and Marina Squerciati who portrays Officer Kim Burgess talk with Ross Crystal about the latest season of NBC’s ‘Chicago PD’ and where their characters storylines may be headed.
Bobby Moynihan & Mike Cabellon on Their Roles in ‘Mr. Mayor’
March 21, 2022
Actors Bobby Moynihan & Mike Cabellon talk with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about their roles in the latest season of NBC’s ‘Mr. Mayor.’
Two time Emmy Winner Ted Danson & Oscar Winner Holly Hunter talk with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about their roles in the latest season of NBC’s ‘Mr. Mayor’.
Author Mitch Albom on his Latest Book “The Stranger in the Lifeboat”
December 9, 2021
Best Selling Author Mitch Albom, whose books have sold over 39 million copies worldwide talks with Ross Crystal about his latest work “The Stranger in the Lifeboat”.
Henry Winkler on Auctioning “Happy Day’s” Memorabilia
December 4, 2021
Legendary Actor Henry Winkler talks with Ross Crystal about Auctioning Memorabilia from the classic TV series “Happy Days”. He also discusses the latest edition to his children’s books series “Alien Superstar: Hollywood vs. The Galaxy”.
Exec. Producer Mona Scott Young on Her New Amazon Original Docuseries “Everybody Loves Natti”
November 22, 2021
Executive Producer Mona Scott Young chats with Ross Crystal about her latest project, a new six-episode Amazon Original Series “Everybody Loves Natti” about Natti Natasha, one of the world’s most streamed and listened to Latin singer songwriters with over 6 billion YouTube views.
Susan Anton on Hosting Her New RetroTV Series “Idol Chat”
September 11, 2021
Multitalented actress and entertainer Susan Anton chats with Ross Crystal about hosting her new program “Idol Chat TV”, that reunites stars from classic TV shows and films.
Matthew Del Negro on His Role in “City on a Hill”
April 23, 2021
Matthew Del Negro talks with Ross Crystal on “Showbiz UpFront’ about his role as Detective Chris Caysen on Showtime’s “City on a Hill” and about his podcast and book titled “10,000 NOs: How to Overcome Rejection on the Way to Your YES”
Ross Crystal catches up on the latest from Steven Weber and Brian Tee about their roles as Dr. Dean Archer and Ethan Cho on the NBC series “Chicago Med.”
Kenan Thompson & Don Johnson talk with Ross Crystal on “Showbiz Express” about their very enjoyable experience shooting the new NBC Sitcom “Kenan”.
Ryan Eggold & Jocko Simms talk with Ross Crystal about the latest season of NBC’s “New Amsterdam” and the challenges in producing and shooting the medical drama in New York during the pandemic.
CCH Pounder on her role in ‘NCIS New Orleans’
November 12, 2020
CCH Pounder talks with Ross Crystal about her role as Dr. Loretta Wade on the CBS Series “NCIS New Orleans” and returning to work during COVID-19, following the area’s most recent hurricane.
Harry Chapin – Remembering a Music Legend
October 16, 2020
Ross Crystal talks with Jason Chapin about the life of his legendary father Harry. Also joining the discussing Rick Korn, director of the documentary “Harry Chapin: When in Doubt…Do Something.”
“The Amazing Race” Exec Producer Bertram van Munster on Season 32
October 12, 2020
Bertram van Munster, Executive Producer and Co-Creator of the CBS Series “The Amazing Race” chats with “Showbiz UpFront” Host Ross Crystal about the show’s latest season and how he plans to deal with future productions in light of COVID-19.
Jane Lynch on Hosting Her New Game Show ‘Weakest Link’
September 23, 2020
Jane Lynch talks with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about her new NBC game show, “Weakest Link.”
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans on Prime Time Emmys 2020
September 19, 2020
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans talks with Showbiz UpFront Host Ross Crystal about the top nominees for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards with some of their predictions on who the winners will be.
Hamza Haq & Ayisha Tyler talk to Ross Crystal about their roles in the NBC medical drama “Transplant.”
Comscore Sr. Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian joins Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz UpFront’ to discuss the financial fallout in the movie industry amid the COVID-19 crisis, and where we go from here.
E!’s Jade Catta-Preta and Xfinity’s Rose Farrales talk to Ross on ‘Showbiz Express’ about the new virtual summer camp series ‘Camp Tonsofun.’
Emmy Award winning TV talk show host, producer and author Bill Boggs joins Ross Crystal on Showbiz UpFront to talk about his latest book The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog: As Told to Bill Boggs and shares some of his great moments on television hosting New York’s Midday Live and behind the scenes as
John Savage on His Role in ‘Seal Team’
July 10, 2020
From his roles in iconic films like ‘Deer Hunter’ to the ‘Thin Red Line’ to Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ actor John Savage joins us at ‘Showbiz UpFront’ for a candid conversation about his life, career and his latest recurring role in the CBS series ‘Seal Team.’
Jon Kroll, executive producer and show runner for “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted” gives Ross Crystal a preview, on “Showbiz Express” of the show’s second season and some of the amazing events that took place in putting the series together.
Howie Mandel chats with Ross Crystal on Showbiz Express and recounts his experience of shooting Season 15 of AGT in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Derek Hough on the Latest Season of ‘World of Dance’
May 25, 2020
Derek Hough is back on the judge’s panel and talks with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about the latest season of NBC’s ‘World of Dance’
Victor Rasuk talks with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express’ about his role as Daniel Garcia in the ABC series “The Baker and The Beauty.” ‘The Baker and The Beauty’ airs Monday nights at 10pm Eastern on ABC
Michael O’Neill on His Role in NBC’s “Council of Dads”
April 30, 2020
Michael O’Neill talks to Ross Crystal about his role in the NBC Series “Council of Dads” and what makes the show special.
Rosario Dawson on the “Showbiz Express Minute” Talks “Briarpatch”
February 24, 2020
Ross Crystal talks with Rosario Dawson about her USA anthology series “Briarpatch” and her thoughts about Washington, DC. in light of her relationship with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. All in this edition of the “Showbiz Express Minute.”
Lauren Graham on Her Role in “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”
February 14, 2020
Lauren Graham talks to Ross Crystal about her special guest starring role in the NBC series “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Note: “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” airs Sundays at 9pm EST. on NBC
Jade Catta-Preta, the host of E!’s latest version of ‘The Soup’ stirs it up with Ross Crystal on ‘Showbiz Express.’
Steven Weber joins Ross Crystal to talk about his role in the NBC Series “Indebted” and why he thinks the show is so unique.
Sarah Snook on the Surprise Hit of Her Series “Succession”
October 11, 2019
Sarah Snook joins Ross Crystal and talks about the hot buzz surrounding ‘Succession’, what the show means to her and the excitement of this year’s Emmy Awards.
Quincy Jones – 28 Time Grammy Winner & Music Legend Dies at 91
November 4, 2024
Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91. Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Calif., according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Michael Keaton, Paul Feig and David Letterman are among the Hollywood figures paying tribute to Teri Garr after she died on Tuesday at 79. The Oscar-nominated actress was known for films like Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, among many others, before her career was derailed by multiple sclerosis, which she revealed she was diagnosed during an appearance on Larry King’s CNN
Anne Hathaway Returns For ‘Princess Diaries 3’
October 4, 2024
Anne Hathaway is returning for Princess Diaries 3. The actress confirmed the news on Instagram hours after Deadline exclusively reported that director Adele Lim had boarded the threequel. In the video she posted, Hathaway counted to three with cuts of her younger self as Mia Thermopolis and Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi both saying “Shut up!” Lim, who wrote
Daniel Radcliffe Pays Tribute to Maggie Smith
September 27, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe is paying tribute to the late Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89 years old. The two actors are veterans of the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Radcliffe starred in the title role of all eight movies, while Smith appeared in every “Harry Potter” movie except “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” as Professor
Hollywood Remembers James Earl Jones
September 9, 2024
Tributes are pouring in following the news of the death of distinguished actor James Earl Jones. Widely regarded as one the world’s great stage and screen actors, Jones passed away this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY at the age of 93. Jones, among the few entertainers to attain EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status, is also
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck
August 20, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are divorcing after just over two years of marriage. Lopez filed on Tuesday, August 20, in L.A. County Superior Court, Variety confirms. The official separation date is listed as April 26. Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, married in Las Vegas in July 2022 after re-sparking their relationship from two decades prior, which was dubbed “Bennifer”
Peter Marshall, ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, Dies at 98
August 15, 2024
Peter Marshall, Emmy-award winning game show host of “Hollywood Squares,” died of kidney failure Thursday in Encino. He was 98. His wife Laurie said in a statement that he died at home. Emmy-nominated 19 times, with five wins, he hosted more than 5,000 episodes of the original version of game show “The Hollywood Squares” and
Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial
July 12, 2024
Alec Baldwin wept in court as a Santa Fe judge dismissed his involuntary manslaughter case with prejudice on Friday after a day-long, dramatic and often bizarre hearing over how police and prosecutors treated a handful of bullets. “The late discovery of this evidence has impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings,” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stated
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media has gained a key approval vote for the company’s proposed acquisition of Paramount Global controlling shareholder National Amusements Inc. after seven months of talks. The deal was blessed Sunday by a special committee of Paramount’s board of directors, a person familiar with the matter told Deadline. A formal announcement is expected as soon as Monday
Kinky Friedman Musician, Writer, Satirist & Former TX Gubernatorial Candidate Dies at 79
June 27, 2024
Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday at his Echo Hill Ranch in TX, according to a post on his X account. He was 79. To say Friedman was larger-than-life was an understatement. His quick wit was as ubiquitous
Netflix Gets Into the Popcorn Business
June 20, 2024
Netflix is getting into the popcorn business. The streaming giant is expanding its consumer business with a push into snacks, partnering with Popcorn Indiana to launch a line of popcorn under the brand name Netflix: Now Popping. Now Popping will be available beginning today at Walmart’s across the country (you can find locations here). Among the flavors
Donald Sutherland, Star of ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Ordinary People’ & ‘The Hunger Games,’ Dies at 88
June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, whose performances in such films as M*A*S*H, Ordinary People and The Hunger Games proved he could portray sinister, sympathetic, comedic or tragic with equal aplomb, has died. He was 88. Sutherland died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, CAA’s Missy Davy told The Hollywood Reporter. Remarkably, Sutherland was never even nominated for a competitive Oscar, though the Academy
Dabney Coleman, ‘9 to 5’ Star Dies at 92
May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning character actor who starred in the 1980 comedy classic “9 to 5” and whose career in film and television spanned six decades, died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 92. Coleman’s death was confirmed to Variety by his daughter, Quincy Coleman. “My father crafted his time here on earth
Barbra Streisand is addressing her Instagram reply to Melissa McCarthy after she went viral for asking if she had used Ozempic. “OMG,” Streisand shared in a statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I went on Instagram to see the photos we’d posted of the beautiful flowers I’d received for my birthday! Below them
Bob Bakish Officially Ousted as Paramount CEO
April 29, 2024
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is officially out at the company. The entertainment conglomerate — in the middle of a sales process — is turning to a handful of top executives to run the company. Chris McCarthy, George Cheeks and Brian Robbins will make up an “Office of the CEO,” running Paramount on a day-to-day basis
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” an unsettling look at the dawn of the atomic era, dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture and best director. The film, which took on an added resonance at a time of international conflict, also scored Oscars for Cillian Murphy’s haunted lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey
Quincy Jones – 28 Time Grammy Winner & Music Legend Dies at 91
November 4, 2024
Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91. Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Calif., according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Téa Leoni Joins ‘Only Murders In The Building’ For Season 5
October 29, 2024
Surprise! Téa Leoni has joined the cast of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building for Season 5, sources close to production confirm to Deadline. Leoni appears in the final minutes of the Season 4 finale as Sofia Caccimelio, wife of Nicky “The Neck” Caccimelio, a missing person with ties to the Caputo crime family mentioned previously in
Michael Keaton, Paul Feig and David Letterman are among the Hollywood figures paying tribute to Teri Garr after she died on Tuesday at 79. The Oscar-nominated actress was known for films like Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, among many others, before her career was derailed by multiple sclerosis, which she revealed she was diagnosed during an appearance on Larry King’s CNN
William H. Macy Joins Glen Powell in ‘The Running Man’
October 28, 2024
William H. Macy has joined the ever-growing cast of The Running Man, Paramount’s adaptation of the Stephen King story from director Edgar Wright. Glen Powell tops the call sheet that also includes names such as Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy), Michael Cera and CODA star Emilia Jones. King’s Running Man, published in 1982 and written
Report: Washington Post Hit With Over 200,000 Subscriber Cancelations After Jeff Bezos Nixed Presidential Endorsement
October 28, 2024
More than 200,000 people have canceled their subscriptions to the Washington Post — about 8% of its base — after Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner and founder of Amazon, barred the editorial board from running a presidential endorsement, according to a report. NPR, citing anonymous sources, cited the figure in a report and said the number of cancelations “continued to
Howard Stern said during an interview with Kamala Harris today that she’ll have his vote this November. Harris visited Stern as part of her media blitz, with less than a month until the presidential election. The interview had a number of moments where Stern riffed on Trump, including the former president’s absence from Monday’s 60 Minutes election special. “It just
Anne Hathaway Returns For ‘Princess Diaries 3’
October 4, 2024
Anne Hathaway is returning for Princess Diaries 3. The actress confirmed the news on Instagram hours after Deadline exclusively reported that director Adele Lim had boarded the threequel. In the video she posted, Hathaway counted to three with cuts of her younger self as Mia Thermopolis and Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi both saying “Shut up!” Lim, who wrote
“The Nanny” star and SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has joined the cast of Josh Safdie’s table tennis movie “Marty Supreme.” She will play the mother of Timothée Chalamet’s character. Starring alongside Chalamet and Drescher are Gwyneth Paltrow (in her first on-screen movie role since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame”) and Tyler, the Creator (in his film debut). Odessa A’zion also stars alongside magician Penn
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Dad and ‘Roots’ Actor, Dies at 84
October 1, 2024
John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. He was 84. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a
Daniel Radcliffe Pays Tribute to Maggie Smith
September 27, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe is paying tribute to the late Maggie Smith, who died Friday at 89 years old. The two actors are veterans of the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Radcliffe starred in the title role of all eight movies, while Smith appeared in every “Harry Potter” movie except “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” as Professor
‘Matlock’ Off To Strong Start With 7.73M Viewers
September 23, 2024
All hail Kathy Bates. The Oscar-winning veteran’s return to broadcast TV with CBS‘ Matlock delivered Live+Same Day linear viewership numbers we rarely see anymore. The “sneak peak” premiere of Jennie Snyder Uraman’s reimagening of the Andy Griffin classic with Bates as the eponymous attorney averaged 7.73 million viewers Sunday in time adjusted Fast National L+SD Nielsen ratings. That
Olivia Nuzzi on Leave From New York Magazine Due to Alleged Relationship With RFK Jr.
September 20, 2024
New York Magazine put Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi on leave after learning she allegedly engaged in a romantic relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a source told The Hollywood Reporter. The magazine shared in a statement with THR on Thursday, “Recently our Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi acknowledged to the magazine’s editors that she had engaged in a personal relationship with
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Docuseries in the Works at ID Following Sex Trafficking & Racketeering Charge
September 18, 2024
A docuseries on the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs is in the works from Investigation Discovery and “Quiet on Set” producer Maxine Productions. The news was announced the day after the music mogul was formally charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. According to a press release, the currently untitled
‘ Shōgun’ Dominates Emmys With 18 Wins
September 15, 2024
For the second time this year, Hollywood gathered to honor TV’s biggest stars. After the 2023 ceremony was delayed to January 2024 by last year’s Hollywood strikes, it’s only been eight months since TV’s biggest stars gathered at Los Angeles’ LA Live Peacock Theatre to announce the Emmy winners. Like months ago, “The Bear” stars
Taylor Swift Dedicates MTV VMA Win to Travis Kelce & Reminds Viewers to Register to Vote
September 12, 2024
The year’s biggest names in music gathered Wednesday at UBS Arena in Long Island, NY, for a chance to take home a Moon Person. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards featured the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Glorilla, Karol G and LL Cool J, making his first VMAs gig in over 25 years, all
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris Following Debate
September 11, 2024
Taylor Swift has formally endorsed Kamala Harris after the candidate’s debate with Donald Trump, following up the ABC-hosted match-up with a strong message posted to her Instagram Story — saying that the vice president “fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I
‘Jagged Little Pill’ and ‘Slave Play’ Lead 2020 Tony Nominations
October 15, 2020
“Jagged Little Pill,” a rousing, of-the-moment show about a suburban family grappling with addiction, sexual assault, transracial adoption and marital strife — among other issues — scored 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, the most of any show from the truncated 2019-20 Broadway season. “Jagged,” inspired by the blockbuster 1995 Alanis Morissette album, will be in
AFI Awards for Best in Movies & TV Delayed To Late February
October 5, 2020
The AFI Awards, always a highlight of the awards season and usually held around the first week or so in January, is moving its date to Friday, February 26, 2021. That puts it again on the same weekend timing as the Golden Globes, which have moved their date to February 28, and two months before the
PGA Follows Oscars And Delays 2021 Awards Show
September 30, 2020
As expected, the Producers Guild of America is following the lead of the Oscars and other awards shows and moving its 32nd annual awards show into the spring of 2021. The American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards also announced Wednesday a later date for their awards, which will now be held on April 18, 2021, while adding an Animated Series
College Admissions Scandal Reactions
March 13, 2019
Ross Crystal and Showbiz Express take to the streets in Los Angeles to talk with viewers and fans about their reaction to the nationwide college admissions scam which involve two Hollywood stars.
Fans React to ‘Captain Marvel’ on its Opening Day
March 12, 2019
Brie Larson finally debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, in a March release that marked the first time ever that a female superhero led a Marvel movie. Showbiz Express’ Ross Crystal was out on the streets in Los Angeles chatting with some of the fans and getting their reactions
Cartoonist Liza Donnelly Interview at the Oscars
February 24, 2019
Liza Donnelly is a visual journalist/cartoonist for the New Yorker, the resident cartoonist at CBS News, a contributor at CNN, NY Times, and Medium. Ross gets some inside scoop of what she looks for in her work.
Behind the Scenes on the Red Carpet Day Before the Oscars
February 24, 2019
With the big event tonight, Ross Crystal was on the red carpet yesterday as the crews and people from around the world were setting up for tonight’s broadcast of the Oscars. Ross chats with long time colleagues from TNT Latin America as they are very proud that a Hispanic film, ‘Roma’ is up for an
Oscar Reactions About No Host
February 18, 2019
The Oscars are almost here but this time we won’t have a host for this broadcast. What do you think of that? Ross Crystal hits the street and asks viewers what they think.
Who is Your Pick for the Best Movie of 2018
January 31, 2019
Ross Crystal hits the streets in Los Angeles for some candid comments from the public about who they think will win the Oscar this year.
Social Issues in Movies
November 26, 2018
Showbiz Express hits the streets to ask people if they think Hollywood makes movies that well depict our social issues we face today.
Celebrities as Political Pundits
November 13, 2018
While celebrities are people, too, and have opinions, Showbiz Express hit the streets to see what the public thinks about celebrities being political. Do they sway people’s opinions? Should they even try or just stick to what people pay them for? What do you think? Share your thoughts with us.
What is Your Favorite Move Genre
November 13, 2018
People’s viewing habits are as varied as ice cream flavors. Some like dramas, some like action, some like comedies and so on. We hit the street to find a random sampling of what people have to say about different genres.
Blake Lively fired back at an Instagram follower who took issue with the star’s recent fashion trend, suggesting maybe Blake needs to fire her stylist – who happens to be Blake herself! Watch to see Blake clap back! Video From: Access Hollywood
The First Titans Trailer is Here from DC Universe
July 20, 2018
Straight from San Diego Comic-Con, DC Entertainment has revealed the first official trailer for Titans, their original series set to stream on the DC Universe platform later this year. Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/d5dIwGAYcWk
In an interview with HITs Daily Double published on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Lambert opened up about how she coped following her split from Shelton in 2015. After working through her emotions on her 2016 record The Weight of These Wings, the country singer had told Sony Music Nashville chief Randy Goodman and her manager
The Oscar-winner channeled royalty in her stylish ensemble while attending the Service of Commemoration and Dedication of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Thursday, June 28. The 43-year-old stunned in a custom Ralph & Russo pale gray dress with a cowl neck and matching
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