YouTube Suspends Rudy Giuliani Again
March 1, 2021
Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from YouTube again for continuing to push falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election.
Ratings for the Golden Globes crashed hard Sunday, with early numbers for the ceremony coming in far below
Sacha Baron Cohen Thanks the ‘All-White’ HFPA and Rudy Giuliani in Golden Globes Speech
February 28, 2021
Wawaweewa! Sacha Baron Cohen took home two Golden Globes on Sunday night, one for best actor in a musical or
Netflix’s The Crown claimed the most honors at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday night. The drama series picked
George Clooney, Julia Roberts Reunite for ‘Ticket to Paradise’
February 26, 2021
George Clooney and Julia Roberts will star in “Ticket to Paradise,” a new romantic comedy that will reunite the “Ocean’s Eleven”
Kevin Hart & John Hamburg Team for Netflix Comedy ‘Me Time’
February 26, 2021
Kevin Hart has reteamed up with John Hamburg, who wrote the comedian’s hit, Night School, for Me Time, a comedy set
As in the dystopian fictional world of The Handmaid’s Tale, in real life, one of the biggest obstacles of the
Tiger Woods Transferred to L.A. Hospital After Surgery
February 25, 2021
Tiger Woods was moved Thursday to another Los Angeles hospital after undergoing surgery to his right leg after
Hailey Baldwin Returns to the Runway for Moschino
February 25, 2021
Hailey Baldwin is back on the catwalk. The model, 24, took part in Jeremy Scott’s Fall 2021 show
Rachel Zegler, who plays Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming musical “West Side Story,” has joined the cast of
’60 Minutes’ Spinoff Sets March Debut on Paramount+
February 24, 2021
A streaming spinoff of CBS News’ “60 Minutes” will debut next week on Paramount+, the network announced on
‘Frasier’ Revival With Kelsey Grammer Set at Paramount Plus
February 24, 2021
The “Frasier” revival has officially been ordered at Paramount Plus. Original series star Kelsey Grammer will return in the title role
NBC Pulls Controversial ‘Nurses’ Episode From Digital, Future Airings Amid Backlash Over Orthodox Jew Storyline
February 24, 2021
An episode of the NBC medical drama Nurses has earned condemnation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center over a plot involving
Judge Judy Has A Tough Day In Court Over $22M Profits Battle
February 24, 2021
A loss in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday means Judge Judy may have to dip into her own pocket
DWI Charges Dropped Against Bruce Springsteen, Who Pleads Guilty to Drinking in the Park
February 24, 2021
Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he imbibed alcohol at New Jersey’s Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, despite
Taylor Kitsch Joins Chris Pratt in Amazon Series ‘Terminal List’
February 23, 2021
Taylor Kitsch will star alongside Chris Pratt in Amazon’s television adaptation of Jack Carr’s bestselling novel “The Terminal List,” Variety has confirmed. The series is
Laverne Cox, George Wallace to Star in Norman Lear-Produced Comedy ‘Clean Slate’ for IMDb TV
February 22, 2021
Norman Lear’s Act III Prods. and Sony Pictures TV have landed a pair of projects in development at
Pete Buttigieg Doc ‘Mayor Pete’ Lands at Amazon Studios
February 22, 2021
Mayor Pete, director Jesse Moss’s documentary about former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, has landed at Amazon
Last June, The Simpsons announced that white actors would no longer be voicing Black characters on the show, and now
Woody Allen & Soon-Yi Previn Hit Back At HBO’s ‘Allen V. Farrow’
February 22, 2021
A spokesperson for Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn provided a statement tonight to Deadline, blasting the sexual molestation claims made
‘Criminal Minds’ Revival in the Works at Paramount Plus
February 19, 2021
A “Criminal Minds” revival is in early development at Paramount Plus, Variety has learned from sources. As the project is still
Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce From Kanye West
February 19, 2021
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from Kanye West on Friday after almost seven years of marriage, TMZ and E!
Kate McKinnon Departs Hulu’s Elizabeth Holmes Drama ‘The Dropout’
February 19, 2021
Kate McKinnon has dropped out of Hulu’s The Dropout. The Saturday Night Live Emmy winner has departed the limited series about
Beach Boys Sell Controlling Interest in Their Intellectual Property
February 19, 2021
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Beach Boys have become the latest artists to sell their catalog and other
‘FBI’ International Spinoff in the Works at CBS
February 18, 2021
Dick Wolf’s vision for FBI as a franchise continues to come together with a potential third series on CBS. I
How are we supposed to live without Michael Bolton and Zooey Deschanel? Turns out we won’t have to. Bolton and Deschanel
CNN Overhauls Daytime, With New Anchors in Morning, Afternoon Slots
February 17, 2021
CNN shook up its daytime schedule, unveiling a series of changes that will affect both its “New Day” morning
‘Mom’ to End With Season 8 at CBS
February 17, 2021
“Mom” will end its run on CBS this year at the conclusion of Season 8, Variety has learned. That means that the
WarnerMedia Unveils Ambitious Preschool And Kids Blocks On HBO Max
February 17, 2021
WarnerMedia is announcing a stepped-up commitment to preschool and kids programming across Cartoon Network and streaming service HBO Max, with a goal of reaching
Regina King to Produce and Star as Shirley Chisholm in Biopic Directed by John Ridley
February 17, 2021
Oscar-, Golden Globe- and four-time Emmy-winner Regina King is set to star in and produce “Shirley,” the feature film biopic
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative firebrand radio host who was a pillar of right-wing media in the U.S. for
‘NCIS’ Hawaii Spinoff in the Works at CBS
February 16, 2021
A new “NCIS” spinoff set in Hawaii is in development at CBS, Variety has learned from sources. Few plot details are
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January 29, 2019
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January 29, 2019
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January 27, 2019
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January 22, 2019
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January 22, 2019
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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.
George Clooney, Julia Roberts Reunite for ‘Ticket to Paradise’
February 26, 2021
George Clooney and Julia Roberts will star in “Ticket to Paradise,” a new romantic comedy that will reunite the “Ocean’s Eleven” stars and longtime friends. Ol Parker (“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”) will direct the film for Universal Pictures and Working Title. Cameras will roll on the movie later this year. The actors will play a divorced couple
Kevin Hart & John Hamburg Team for Netflix Comedy ‘Me Time’
February 26, 2021
Kevin Hart has reteamed up with John Hamburg, who wrote the comedian’s hit, Night School, for Me Time, a comedy set up at Netflix. Hamburg, perhaps best known for writing the Meet the Parents comedies and directing Along Came Polly in the early 2000s, wrote the script and is directing and producing. Hart is also producing with Bryan Smiley and the duo’s
Regina King to Produce and Star as Shirley Chisholm in Biopic Directed by John Ridley
February 17, 2021
Oscar-, Golden Globe- and four-time Emmy-winner Regina King is set to star in and produce “Shirley,” the feature film biopic about Shirley Chisholm, America’s first Black congresswoman. The film, produced by Participant, will be written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley, with production expected to begin later this year. The story tracks Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign, a groundbreaking
Oscar Winner Christopher Plummer Dies at 91
February 5, 2021
Christopher Plummer has passed away at 91, his family has confirmed. He passed peacefully at his home in Connecticut, with Elaine Taylor, his wife and true best friend for 53 years by his side. Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said; “Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his
Trump Resigns From SAG-AFTRA
February 4, 2021
Donald Trump has pre-emptively submitted his resignation from SAG-AFTRA as the union moved through a disciplinary process that could have resulted in expelling him. On Wednesday, the former president sent an exclamation mark-laden letter to union president Gabrielle Carteris announcing his resignation. “I no longer wish to be associated with your union,” Trump wrote after enumerating what
Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises
February 3, 2021
The 2021 Golden Globe nominations raised a number of eyebrows with unexpected inclusions and omissions among this year’s nominees. In terms of surprises, Sia’s yet to be released Music, which has already generated controversy as the musician chose to cast Maddie Ziegler as an autistic girl instead of an actor on the spectrum, snagged an unexpected two nominations for best motion
Jason Clarke, Michelle Monaghan & Jai Courtney To Star In Action-Thriller ‘Black Site’
January 25, 2021
Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible) and Jai Courtney (The Suicide Squad) are set to star in action-thriller Black Site from the producers of John Wick, Hotel Mumbai and Bait. Black Site centers on a group of officers based in a labyrinthine top-secret CIA black site who must fight for their lives in a cat-and-mouse game against Hatchet, a brilliant and infamous high-value detainee.
‘Grateful at 90’: James Earl Jones Marks Landmark Birthday
January 17, 2021
There will be cake. James Earl Jones will be celebrating his landmark 90th birthday in appropriate style from his home in upstate New York on Sunday. “I will keep having to remind myself that it’s my birthday,” Jones writes in an email to USA TODAY, adding that on the special day, “I’ll make an exception and enjoy a slice
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
YouTube Suspends Rudy Giuliani Again
March 1, 2021
Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from YouTube again for continuing to push falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election. The personal lawyer for Donald Trump will not be allowed to upload videos to his channel for two weeks amid his continuing crusade against the outcome of the election, which Trump lost to President Joe Biden. YouTube
Ratings for the Golden Globes crashed hard Sunday, with early numbers for the ceremony coming in far below last year’s telecast. Fast national ratings — which aren’t fully time zone-adjusted and not entirely accurate — show NBC’s broadcast averaging just 5.42 million viewers and a 1.2 rating in the key ad demographic of adults 18-49.
Sacha Baron Cohen Thanks the ‘All-White’ HFPA and Rudy Giuliani in Golden Globes Speech
February 28, 2021
Wawaweewa! Sacha Baron Cohen took home two Golden Globes on Sunday night, one for best actor in a musical or comedy and another for best comedy or musical. He accepted both awards on behalf of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” His victories, which come 15 years after winning the best actor prize for the 2006 mockumentary “Borat,” make Baron
Netflix’s The Crown claimed the most honors at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday night. The drama series picked up four wins, for best drama and acting nods for Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor. Meanwhile, Pop TV’s Schitt’s Creek nabbed two Globes, for best comedy and for actress Catherine O’Hara and Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit won for limited series and
Kevin Hart & John Hamburg Team for Netflix Comedy ‘Me Time’
February 26, 2021
Kevin Hart has reteamed up with John Hamburg, who wrote the comedian’s hit, Night School, for Me Time, a comedy set up at Netflix. Hamburg, perhaps best known for writing the Meet the Parents comedies and directing Along Came Polly in the early 2000s, wrote the script and is directing and producing. Hart is also producing with Bryan Smiley and the duo’s
As in the dystopian fictional world of The Handmaid’s Tale, in real life, one of the biggest obstacles of the upcoming fourth season of the Hulu drama was getting into Canada. Though for the Elisabeth Moss starring series that barricade of sorts was more about the coronavirus pandemic than escaping a totalitarian theocracy. “Honestly the biggest change is it was difficult
Hailey Baldwin Returns to the Runway for Moschino
February 25, 2021
Hailey Baldwin is back on the catwalk. The model, 24, took part in Jeremy Scott’s Fall 2021 show for Moschino on Thursday, modeling a pinstriped suit, tiny hat and trompe l’oeil newspaper purse. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this wasn’t just your average runway; the star-studded cast — which included Dita Von Teese, Miranda Kerr, Winnie
Rachel Zegler, who plays Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming musical “West Side Story,” has joined the cast of “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” for DC and New Line, TheWrap has learned exclusively. Zegler will play a key role with details being kept under wraps. Zegler also becomes the second Colombian American to be cast in
’60 Minutes’ Spinoff Sets March Debut on Paramount+
February 24, 2021
A streaming spinoff of CBS News’ “60 Minutes” will debut next week on Paramount+, the network announced on Wednesday. “60 Minutes+” episodes will be led by correspondents Enrique Acevedo, Seth Doane, Wesley Lowery and Laurie Segall — the same four-person team that created dozens of episodes for the “60 in 6” series on the now-shuttered
‘Frasier’ Revival With Kelsey Grammer Set at Paramount Plus
February 24, 2021
The “Frasier” revival has officially been ordered at Paramount Plus. Original series star Kelsey Grammer will return in the title role in addition to executive producing. Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli will serve as writers and executive producers, with Grammnet Productions’ Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon also executive producing. The series will be produced by CBS Studios in
NBC Pulls Controversial ‘Nurses’ Episode From Digital, Future Airings Amid Backlash Over Orthodox Jew Storyline
February 24, 2021
An episode of the NBC medical drama Nurses has earned condemnation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center over a plot involving an Orthodox Jew who refuses a bone graft from a potentially “Arab” or “woman” donor. The controversy has led NBC to pull the episode from all digital platforms and future airings. “The writers of this scene check
Judge Judy Has A Tough Day In Court Over $22M Profits Battle
February 24, 2021
A loss in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday means Judge Judy may have to dip into her own pocket to deliver a promised $4 million to charity. The famed small-screen judge saw her $22 million counterclaim suit against talent agent Richard Lawrence and Rebel Entertainment Partners essentially tossed out of court this morning. “Defendants’ demurrer is sustained,” LASC
DWI Charges Dropped Against Bruce Springsteen, Who Pleads Guilty to Drinking in the Park
February 24, 2021
Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he imbibed alcohol at New Jersey’s Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, despite knowing it was prohibited. “I had two small shots of Tequila,” Springsteen said in a virtual appearance before New Jersey Federal Court. The plea came after federal prosecutors agreed to drop charges that Springsteen was operating a vehicle
Taylor Kitsch Joins Chris Pratt in Amazon Series ‘Terminal List’
February 23, 2021
Taylor Kitsch will star alongside Chris Pratt in Amazon’s television adaptation of Jack Carr’s bestselling novel “The Terminal List,” Variety has confirmed. The series is a co-production from Amazon Studios and Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television. The “Friday Night Lights” actor will play Ben Edwards, a former Navy SEAL and the best friend of James Reece, played by Pratt. “The Terminal
Laverne Cox, George Wallace to Star in Norman Lear-Produced Comedy ‘Clean Slate’ for IMDb TV
February 22, 2021
Norman Lear’s Act III Prods. and Sony Pictures TV have landed a pair of projects in development at Amazon’s IMDb TV, including one starring Laverne Cox and comedian George Wallace. Lear and his production partner Brent Miller are executive producers on “Clean Slate” and “Lotería,” which are set up at the quickly growing IMDb TV, which is the premium
Pete Buttigieg Doc ‘Mayor Pete’ Lands at Amazon Studios
February 22, 2021
Mayor Pete, director Jesse Moss’s documentary about former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, has landed at Amazon Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The former South Bend, Indiana mayor more recently became the U.S. Transportation Secretary. But during his presidential run, Buttigieg made history as the first openly gay candidate to seriously contend for the presidency.

‘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