Trump Impeached Again
January 13, 2021
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday for inciting an insurrection, finding that he poses
Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen & Garth Brooks Among This Year’s Kennedy Center Honors Recipients
January 13, 2021
The Kennedy Center Honors announced Wednesday that choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Garth Brooks, actor Dick Van
Fox News’ Brit Hume bluntly told Tucker Carlson Tuesday night that President Donald Trump’s political fortunes are essentially dead. Carlson questioned why Democrats would
Add YouTube to the list of online spaces where Donald Trump can no longer rile up his supporters.
Following a press conference by the FBI and Department of Justice on Tuesday, former FBI director James Comey
Sophia Loren Honored With KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award
January 12, 2021
Sophia Loren, the Oscar winner who has returned to the screen starring in this year’s Netflix move The Life
Meghan McCain is still fuming about the U.S. Capitol riots, and she wants Trump — and the entire
Facebook currently has no plans to allow Donald Trump to regain access to his social accounts, after the social giant suspended
Fox News Announces Major Revamp of Daytime Lineup
January 11, 2021
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott has just announced a new daytime programming line-up that will debut on Monday, January 18th.
Hallmark Asks Sens. Hawley and Marshall to Return Donations Over Post-Riot Election Challenges
January 11, 2021
Hallmark, based in Kansas City, Missouri, has asked Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley and Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall to
Nicole Kidman & Javier Bardem Eyed To Play Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz with Aaron Sorkin Directing
January 11, 2021
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are in negotiations to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Amazon and Aaron Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos, the film
‘Sex and the City’ Stars to Make More Than $1 Million Per Episode for HBO Max Revival
January 11, 2021
The stars of the upcoming “Sex and the City” revival at HBO Max are about to have plenty of cash
CNN Shakes Up Daytime Lineup
January 11, 2021
CNN is making significant changes to its Washington D.C. lineup ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration. For starters, The Lead
‘Sex and the City’ Revival Confirmed at HBO Max
January 10, 2021
“Sex and the City” is getting the revival treatment at HBO Max, Variety has confirmed. The new chapter is titled
Alex Trebek’s final week of episodes as host of “Jeopardy!” — which conclude with the episode airing January
Thursday evening, Fox News host Tucker Carlson ridiculed CNN’s Briana Keilar for airing video clips of Capital Hill insurgents to help federal
Michael Apted, British director of the “Up” series of documentaries, as well as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Gorillas in
Tommy Lasorda, Lovable Leader of the Dodgers, Dies at 93
January 8, 2021
Tommy Lasorda, the boisterous master motivator who “bled Dodger Blue” during his seven decades with the club as a
In its biggest original programming foray to date, Roku has bought exclusive global distribution rights to the portfolio of Quibi, the
Simon & Schuster will no longer publish Senator Josh Hawley’s forthcoming book. The publication announced Thursday they have
Scarborough Calls for Arrest of Trump, Giuliani & Trump Jr. for Insurrection Against US
January 7, 2021
A furious Joe Scarborough on Thursday dropped an f-bomb on live television while talking about the pro-Trump riots at the
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Calls Trump’s Recent Behavior “Terrible” & Praises Joe Biden
January 7, 2021
Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade on Thursday laid into Donald Trump, one day after rioters egged on by the
CNN Tops TV Ratings in Capitol Riots Coverage
January 7, 2021
More TV viewers got their news about Wednesday’s U.S. Capitol Building chaos via CNN than on any other
YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have removed a video that President Donald Trump released as his supporters stormed the
Democrats Capture the Senate as Ossoff Defeats Perdue
January 6, 2021
Democrats captured control of the Senate on Wednesday with a pair of historic victories in Georgia’s runoff elections,
The scenes presented on Wednesday’s TV schedule looked like something out of a Hollywood movie: insurrectionists and insurgents
Hollywood Condemns Capitol Chaos
January 6, 2021
As pro-Donald Trump rioters continued to lay siege to the Capitol on Wednesday, Hollywood stars have taken to
REPORT: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Are Getting a Divorce
January 5, 2021
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are over. Multiple sources tell Page Six that “divorce is imminent” for the
Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl &‘That ’70s Show’ Star, Dies at 65 After Premature Death Announcement
January 5, 2021
Tanya Roberts, known for playing Stacey Sutton in the 1985 James Bond film “A View to a Kill” and Midge
Universal Pictures released Jordan Peele’s feature directorial debut Get Out in February 2017, a horror entry that, in addition to
Grammy Awards Postponed
January 5, 2021
The Grammy Awards are being postponed, a rep for the show confirms to Variety. Further details are expected shortly.
Late night hosts had a field day with Donald Trump’s latest attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential win. From criticism
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May 20, 2020
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May 20, 2020
Grease Sing-A-Long
May 20, 2020
American Idol: Grand Finale
May 20, 2020
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May 20, 2020
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May 20, 2020
American Idol: Grand Finale
May 20, 2020
American Idol: Grand Finale
May 20, 2020
17 Movie Reboots Better Than The Original
March 10, 2019
19 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Twins
March 6, 2019
All the Shows Netflix Has Canceled
March 6, 2019
Oscars 2019: Who Should Win and Who Will Win
February 22, 2019
The 31 Most Cringe-Worthy Oscar Moments of All Time
February 21, 2019
10 TV Shows Too Big To Fail
February 8, 2019
10 Underrated Science Fiction Movies You Must See
February 5, 2019
25 Music Legends Who Never Won a Grammy
February 5, 2019
The 25 Best Football Movies Ever Made
February 3, 2019
Celebs Who Turned Down the Super Bowl Halftime Show
February 3, 2019
15 Most Underrated Movies Of 2018
January 29, 2019
Best Clint Eastwood Films of All Time
January 29, 2019
Arriving at the SAG Awards
January 28, 2019
17 Actors Who Found Huge Success as Recording Artists
January 27, 2019
Oscars 2019 Nominations: 13 Biggest Shocks, Snubs & Surprises
January 22, 2019
28 Times the Oscars ot it wrong
January 22, 2019
20 Cool Facts About the Rat Pack
January 18, 2019
23 Celebs Who Still Live in Their Hometown
January 16, 2019
Sequels That Outperformed the Original at the Box Office
January 15, 2019
Every Billion Dollar Comic Book Movie Ranked Worst To Best
January 14, 2019
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.”
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 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.
Anthony Carrigan “NoHo Hank” on His Emmy Nomination for ‘Barry’
September 24, 2019
Anthony Carrigan stopped by ‘Showbiz Express’ on The Purple Carpet at ‘The Primetime Emmys’ and talked with Ross Crystal about his breakout role on ‘Barry’ and his reaction to the Emmy nomination he received.
‘Fleabag’ Co-star Brett Gelman on the Show’s Amazing Success
September 24, 2019
Actor Brett Gelman talks with Ross Crystal about the surprise success of ‘Fleabag’ the sleeper hit from Amazon Studios. As he stopped to chat with ‘Showbiz Express’ on the ‘Primetime Emmy’ Purple Carpet, Gelman talks about the remote possibility the show will win the Emmy for Best Comedy Series! ‘Fleabag’ now Streaming on Amazon Prime.
Bluff City Law Star Jimmy Smits and His Show’s Powerful Message
September 23, 2019
Jimmy Smits star of the new “NBC show “Bluff City Law” stopped by ‘Showbiz Express’ and talked with Ross Crystal on the Purple Carpet at the ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’ about the new series premiering September 23rd. Smits plays the role of “Elijah Strait” and his co-star Caitlin McGee portrays “Sydney Strait.” The two are Father
Jonathan Banks on Being Nominated for His 6th Primetime Emmy
September 23, 2019
“Better Call Saul” star Jonathan Banks talks with Ross Crystal on the ‘Primetime Emmy’ Purple Carpet about the latest season of his series and the significance of winning an Emmy.
Luke Kirby on His Emmy Win for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
September 23, 2019
Ross Crystal talks with Luke Kirby on the Purple Carpet at the ’71st Primetime Emmy Awards’ about his Emmy win, for his Guest Starring role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” now Streaming on Amazon Prime.
Showbiz Express TV – Hell’s Kitchen and A Madea Family Funeral
February 27, 2019
Showbiz Express looks at the new season of Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey and talks with Tyler Perry on his upcoming moving A Madea Family Funeral
Jennifer Lopez on tonight’s season premiere’s ‘World of Dance’ on NBC.
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
Dakota Fanning on Her Role in ‘The Alienist’
February 5, 2018
‘The Alienist’ Star Dakota Fanning talks with ‘Showbiz Express’ about her role in TNT’s 10 part series and what attracted her to the part.
Sean Astin on the SAG Awards Red Carpet with ‘Showbiz Express’
January 26, 2018
Sean Astin talks with ‘Showbiz Express’ on the Red Carpet at the ’24th Screen Actors Guild Awards’ about his character Bob, on ‘Stranger Things’ and pays tribute to the memory of his mother Patty Duke.
Sophia Loren Honored With KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award
January 12, 2021
Sophia Loren, the Oscar winner who has returned to the screen starring in this year’s Netflix move The Life Ahead directed by her son Edoardo Ponti, will receive this year’s KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award. The honor, which recognizes excellence, artistry and innovation and outstanding contribution to film, will be bestowed during a special screening of the film January
Michael Apted, British director of the “Up” series of documentaries, as well as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Gorillas in the Mist” (1988), James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (2010), has died, his agency Gersh confirmed. He was 79. Apted directed three actors
Universal Pictures released Jordan Peele’s feature directorial debut Get Out in February 2017, a horror entry that, in addition to shock and scares, had much to say about racism and what it means to be Black in America. Audiences went all in: From a $5 million budget, the film raked in north of $255 million and paved
Channing Tatum is in final negotiations to star opposite Sandra Bullock in the Paramount Pictures film “The Lost City of D,” multiple sources tell Variety. Bullock is producing the project through her company Fortis Films, along with Liza Chasin and her 3dot Productions. To be directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, the pic stars Bullock as a reclusive romance novelist who
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Opens to Pandemic-Best $16.7M at Christmas Box Office, Third Film Confirmed
December 28, 2020
Wonder Woman 1984 opened to an estimated $16.7 million over Christmas weekend, the best three-day debut at the distressed domestic box office since the novel coronavirus began, according to Warner Bros. Any sign of moviegoing is welcome news for Hollywood even if WW84 scored the lowest number in decades for a yuletide winner. The film unfurled in 2,150
Hulu In Final Talks To Acquire Lee Daniels’ ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday’ From New Slate Ventures
December 24, 2020
On this Christmas Eve, we hear that a deal is coming together for Hulu to acquire Lee Daniels’ The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The movie, which stars Andra Day as the legendary jazz singer, is currently scheduled for a theatrical release by Paramount on February 26, 2021, in time for this year’s Oscar season eligibility. However, sources say that deal
Tom Cruise Tears Into ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Crew for Not Following COVID-19 Safety Protocols
December 16, 2020
Tom Cruise expressed his frustration with crew members on the set of “Mission: Impossible 7” after he saw them breaking COVID-19 guidelines, two sources close to the production confirm to Variety. As first reported by The Sun, after Cruise saw two crew members standing too close to one another in front of a computer screen, he told the crew:
Chris Pine is negotiating a deal to star in Dungeons & Dragons, the live action film based on Hasbro’s massively popular role-playing game from Wizards of the Coast. Hasbro/eOne and Paramount are jointly producing and financing, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount the rest of the world. Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley will
The Academy Awards have announced producers for the upcoming 93rd ceremony. Emmy nominee Jesse Collins (“Zoboomafoo”), Oscar nominee Stacey Sher (“Django Unchained” and “Erin Brockovich”) and Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh (best director for 2000’s “Traffic”) will produce the upcoming show, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 25. This is the trio’s first time producing the annual Oscars telecast. “The upcoming Oscars
Warner Bros. Smashes Box Office Windows, Will Send Entire 2021 Slate to HBO Max and Theaters
December 3, 2020
Warner Bros. is plotting a sweeping response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has shuttered movie theaters around the country. After announcing that Wonder Woman 1984 will go to HBO Max as well as theaters Dec. 25, the studio has laid out a similar path for its 2021 slate amid uncertainty about when moviegoing will get back to normal.
Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated actor who has starred in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, has announced he is transgender. Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, shared the news on social media, expressing “overwhelming gratitude” for those who have supported him. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.
‘Reagan’ Biopic Back In Production; Mena Suvari To Play Oscar Winner & 1st Wife Jane Wyman
November 10, 2020
Shut down for almost two weeks because of positive coronavirus results among the crew, Reagan is back in front of the cameras, and with the 40th POTUS’ first wife cast. The Dennis Quaid-starring movie resumed production on November 5 in Oklahoma after getting the green light from medical officials. I’m told that the film directed by Sean McNamara restarted with
News of a potential coronavirus vaccine sent shares of movie theater chains soaring on Monday. For the first time in a long time, it seems, cinema owners and investors see hope for a sector that has been decimated by the public health crisis. “We have not heard good news for awhile, and this is unqualified good news,”
Meeting the Quintessential James Bond
October 31, 2020
What a pleasure and privilege for a young Washington, DC talk host to interview 007. One of the great actors of our time. RIP Sean Connery.
Sean Connery, The First and Ultimate James Bond, Dies at 90
October 31, 2020
Sean Connery, the rugged, sardonically assured Scotsman who won an Academy Award and portrayed James Bond seven times, proving to the world that nobody could do it better, has died. He was 90. Connery’s son Jason told the Associated Press on Saturday that his father died peacefully in his sleep overnight in the Bahamas where
Jared Leto to Play Joker in Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’
October 21, 2020
Zack Snyder’s new Justice League cut is getting some killer laughs. Jared Leto, who played classic DC villain The Joker in 2016’s Suicide Squad, has joined the additional photography shooting for the “Snyder Cut,” the filmmaker’s definitive version of the 2017 superhero movie he was forced to exit and he never saw through completion, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
Trump Impeached Again
January 13, 2021
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday for inciting an insurrection, finding that he poses a threat to democracy and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office. The House voted 232-197 to approve the impeachment article, with 10 Republicans joining 222 Democrats in voting yes. The Republicans included Rep. Liz Cheney,
Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen & Garth Brooks Among This Year’s Kennedy Center Honors Recipients
January 13, 2021
The Kennedy Center Honors announced Wednesday that choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Garth Brooks, actor Dick Van Dyke, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and violinist Midori will be the honored at this year’s ceremony, which was pushed to May from its traditional December date. The Kennedy Center is planning for in-person medallion ceremonies with a limited
Fox News’ Brit Hume bluntly told Tucker Carlson Tuesday night that President Donald Trump’s political fortunes are essentially dead. Carlson questioned why Democrats would push to impeach the president now with less than two weeks to go in his term. Democrats (and as of this posting, three Republicans) are voting to impeach the president over his rhetoric and actions that led
Add YouTube to the list of online spaces where Donald Trump can no longer rile up his supporters. The company announced Tuesday that “in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence,” it has slapped the outgoing president with his “1st strike” and has blocked him from uploading new videos “for a *minimum* of
Following a press conference by the FBI and Department of Justice on Tuesday, former FBI director James Comey shared with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show his confidence that those who participated in riots in the nation’s capital last week will be caught. Comey noted that for the FBI, they’re viewing the shocking events of last Wednesday
Sophia Loren Honored With KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award
January 12, 2021
Sophia Loren, the Oscar winner who has returned to the screen starring in this year’s Netflix move The Life Ahead directed by her son Edoardo Ponti, will receive this year’s KCET Cinema Series Lumière Award. The honor, which recognizes excellence, artistry and innovation and outstanding contribution to film, will be bestowed during a special screening of the film January
Meghan McCain is still fuming about the U.S. Capitol riots, and she wants Trump — and the entire Republican party — to take responsibility for what happened. On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the subject of Trump’s possible second impeachment was still on the table, and McCain had a lot to say. “It’s absolute lunacy,
Facebook currently has no plans to allow Donald Trump to regain access to his social accounts, after the social giant suspended him indefinitely following the Jan. 6 insurrection in the nation’s capital, COO Sheryl Sandberg. Also Monday, Facebook said it has begun removing content with the phrase “stop the steal,” which has become a popular rallying cry among
Fox News Announces Major Revamp of Daytime Lineup
January 11, 2021
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott has just announced a new daytime programming line-up that will debut on Monday, January 18th. The most notable changes have news anchor Martha MacCallum moving from her 7 p.m. slot to hosting a dayside show at 3 p.m. Harris Faulkner will no longer host Outnumbered Overtime a 1 p.m., and will now host The Faulkner Focus at 11 a.m. Chief White
Hallmark Asks Sens. Hawley and Marshall to Return Donations Over Post-Riot Election Challenges
January 11, 2021
Hallmark, based in Kansas City, Missouri, has asked Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley and Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall to return its political donations. “HALLPAC, Hallmark’s political action committee, supports elected leaders from a wide variety of viewpoints–including Democrats, Republicans and Independents,” said a statement from a Hallmark representative. The statement continued: “Hallmark believes the peaceful transition
Nicole Kidman & Javier Bardem Eyed To Play Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz with Aaron Sorkin Directing
January 11, 2021
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are in negotiations to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Amazon and Aaron Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos, the film about the relationship between the I Love Lucy stars. Having penned the screenplay, Academy Award winner Sorkin also will direct the film from Amazon Studios and Escape Artists. The film is set during one production week of I Love Lucy —
‘Sex and the City’ Stars to Make More Than $1 Million Per Episode for HBO Max Revival
January 11, 2021
The stars of the upcoming “Sex and the City” revival at HBO Max are about to have plenty of cash to buy cosmopolitans. According to multiple sources, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis are all set to bank over $1 million per episode for the 10 episode series. All three are set to star in
CNN Shakes Up Daytime Lineup
January 11, 2021
CNN is making significant changes to its Washington D.C. lineup ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration. For starters, The Lead with Jake Tapper will expand to two hours airing from 4-6 p.m. with The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer being cut down to one hour, from 6-7 p.m. Blitzer “will also have a principal anchor role for all major breaking news
‘Sex and the City’ Revival Confirmed at HBO Max
January 10, 2021
“Sex and the City” is getting the revival treatment at HBO Max, Variety has confirmed. The new chapter is titled “And Just Like That…” and will star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, is not returning. Parker, Nixon and Davis will also executive produce, along
Alex Trebek’s final week of episodes as host of “Jeopardy!” — which conclude with the episode airing January 8 — have been striking in part for how much Trebek is committed to performing the show’s business as usual. There have been asides, through the week of shows that were the last he taped before his
Thursday evening, Fox News host Tucker Carlson ridiculed CNN’s Briana Keilar for airing video clips of Capital Hill insurgents to help federal authorities identify members of the unruly mob. On Friday, Keilar hit back hard. The seven-plus minute rebuttal systematically takes apart every portion of Carlson’s dismissal, in a dispassionate manner that still included the sort of schoolyard taunts

‘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