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Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose, Sunset Blvd. and Eureka Day took the top prizes at the 2025 Tony Awards, winning best musical, best
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The star-studded cast of Guy Ritchie’s crime drama MobLand is adding another notable name. Janet McTeer will be part of the Paramount+ series,
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The Oscars want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year’s Academy Awards, emcee Conan O’Brien will return to the
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Emmy winner Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower) has been tapped to recur opposite Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in the
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No stranger to Broadway‘s Tony Awards, Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host of this year’s 78th Annual Tony Awards, broadcasting
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CBS is heading back to the world of Blue Bloods — at least partially. The network has given a straight-to-series order to
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The 2025 Grammys were handed out Sunday, with Beyoncé taking home the top award of the night for album of
“Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a drug kingpin who undergoes gender affirming surgery, topped the 2025 Oscar nominations
‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 5 at ABC
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“Abbott Elementary” has made it to the fifth grade. Quinta Brunson’s scholastic sitcom has been renewed for Season
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The Neighborhood universe is eying further expansion with a second spinoff. The upcoming Season 7 finale of the hit CBS comedy
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At Bob’s Big Boy Thursday night, coffee and chocolate milkshakes were raised in honor of David Lynch. Fans flocked
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The 2025 Golden Globes were handed out Sunday night. Emilia Pérez was named best motion picture — musical or comedy
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Linda Lavin, the beloved veteran stage and TV actress known for her Emmy-nominated role in the 1976 sitcom Alice and
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December 30, 2024
A young Jimmy Carter was no stranger to gospel music growing up in the small rural town of Plains, Georgia
ATX TV Festival Sets ‘Mad Men’ Retrospective With Jon Hamm
December 17, 2024
To mark the 10th anniversary of the “Mad Men” series finale, Jon Hamm will join the ATX TV Festival for the first
‘Bad Monkey’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+
December 17, 2024
Bad Monkey is coming back. The Bill Lawrence series, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name has been renewed
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‘Emilia Perez’ Dominates Films With 10 Golden Globe Nods & ‘The Bear’ Leads TV With 5
December 9, 2024
“Emilia Pérez” has a lot more to sing and dance about, raking in 10 nominations at Monday’s 2025
Beyoncé Leads with 11 Grammy Noms – Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish Earn 7 Each
November 8, 2024
Beyoncé continues her reign as the queen of the Grammys: She leads the 2025 awards with 11 nominations, even sweeping all four
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,
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
Michael Keaton, Paul Feig and David Letterman are among the Hollywood figures paying tribute to Teri Garr after
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
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We lost a giant and a pioneer in the talk show industry with the passing of Phil Donahue. From the beginning of my career in both television and radio Phil Donahue had been an inspiration and over the years I was fortunate enough to interview him several times. Most recently we talked as he and Marlo Thomas published a book during Covid sharing some of the conversations they had with 40 celebrated couples as well as their own feelings regarding the secrets to a happy life. Please enjoy this encore edition of ‘Showbiz UpFront’
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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.
George Wendt, best known for playing the beer-swilling Norm on Cheers, died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, according to a family representative. He was 76. Wendt was on Cheers for the entirety of the show’s epic run from 1982–1993. On a series full of beloved characters, his Norm Peterson was arguably the most
Janet McTeer Boards Guy Ritchie’s ‘MobLand’
March 17, 2025
The star-studded cast of Guy Ritchie’s crime drama MobLand is adding another notable name. Janet McTeer will be part of the Paramount+ series, which is set to premiere March 30. The Emmy and two-time Oscar nominee joins an ensemble led be Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. MobLand centers on a London-based Irish crime family headed by Brosnan’s Conrad Harrigan,
Conan O’Brien Returns as Host for Oscars 2026
March 17, 2025
The Oscars want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year’s Academy Awards, emcee Conan O’Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026. The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team Raj Kapoor and Katy
‘Conclave,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ & ‘Shōgun’ Take Top Honors at SAG Awards
February 23, 2025
“Conclave,” a thriller about the election of a new pope, triumphed at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, winning the top prize for best motion picture cast. “Shōgun,” an epic look at feudal Japan, and “Only Murders in the Building,” a mystery satire, won the TV ensemble prizes in the drama and comedy
“Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a drug kingpin who undergoes gender affirming surgery, topped the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13 nods. It was followed closely behind by “The Brutalist,” a historical epic the examines the immigrant experience, and “Wicked,” the hit screen version of a long-running Broadway sensation, which both nabbed 10 nominations. “Conclave,” a
David Lynch Fans Flock to L.A. Landmark Bob’s Big Boy to Pay Homage to Late Filmmaker
January 17, 2025
At Bob’s Big Boy Thursday night, coffee and chocolate milkshakes were raised in honor of David Lynch. Fans flocked to the Los Angeles landmark to pay tribute to the late filmmaker, who died at age of 78 and who once revealed that he ordered the quintessential menu items “for seven years every day at 2:30” after lunch and scribbled notes
Golden Globes 2025 – The Winners
January 6, 2025
The 2025 Golden Globes were handed out Sunday night. Emilia Pérez was named best motion picture — musical or comedy and best non-English language film, while Zoe Saldaña took home the best supporting actress award for her performance. The movie’s song “El Mal” won best original song. Meanwhile, The Brutalist was named best motion picture — drama. Brady Corbet
‘Emilia Perez’ Dominates Films With 10 Golden Globe Nods & ‘The Bear’ Leads TV With 5
December 9, 2024
“Emilia Pérez” has a lot more to sing and dance about, raking in 10 nominations at Monday’s 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations. Jacques Audiard’s charming drug cartel musical, acquired by Netflix out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, scored the most nods out of any feature film contender. It’s up for best motion picture –
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
Kendrick Lamar had a leading 10 nominations coming into tonight, winning four of his categories, including Album of the Year, Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Video of the Year. Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla followed with six nominations apiece, while Metro Boomin had five and SZA and The Weeknd had four each. Doechii and GloRilla clinched their
Tony Awards 2025 Ratings Up Nearly 40%
June 9, 2025
The 2025 Tony Awards saw a substantial rise in viewership compared to last year’s telecast on CBS. According to Nielsen’s time-zone adjusted data, the awards show drew 4.85 million viewers for CBS. That is up from 3.53 million in 2024, an increase of approximately 38%. That is also the largest audience for the Tonys since 2019, when
‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Purpose,’ ‘Sunset Blvd.’ & ‘Eureka Day’ Clinch Top Prizes at “Tony Awards”
June 9, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose, Sunset Blvd. and Eureka Day took the top prizes at the 2025 Tony Awards, winning best musical, best play (in a surprise), best musical revival and best play revival, respectively. The Cynthia Erivo-hosted ceremony also saw The Picture of Dorian Gray‘s Sarah Snook; Oh, Mary!‘s Cole Escola; Maybe Happy Ending‘s Darren Criss and Sunset Blvd.‘s Nicole Scherzinger win the lead acting awards for plays (Snook and Escola)
Hoda Kotb will visit the fourth hour of Today on Wednesday to serve as a guest co-host, this time to announce a new venture focused on wellness, the show announced. Kotb departed Today in January, having been teamed with Savannah Guthrie in the first two hours since 2018. In the fourth hour, which she also co-hosted, Jenna Bush Hager has been teamed with
In case of emergency, Byron Allen. CBS has found its post-Colbert series in Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen — again. Starting on Monday, Sept. 22, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen will once more follow The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as it did in a limited run in fall 2023. The @midnight spinoff After Midnight hosted by Taylor Tomlinson then took over the 12:37 a.m. hour.
George Wendt, best known for playing the beer-swilling Norm on Cheers, died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, according to a family representative. He was 76. Wendt was on Cheers for the entirety of the show’s epic run from 1982–1993. On a series full of beloved characters, his Norm Peterson was arguably the most
Peacock has unveiled a new look at “Law & Order: Organized Crime” Season 5, featuring guest star Mariska Hargitay reuniting with Christopher Meloni. As the series makes the move from NBC to Peacock, the newest season takes place in New York City and follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as crime syndicates threaten lives. The official synopsis
NBC Orders Native American Community Center Comedy Pilot From ‘Rutherford Falls’ Team
March 17, 2025
NBC has ordered its third comedy pilot of the season. The network has picked up the Untitled Ornelas, Keliiaa and Wilson Project, an ensemble comedy set at a Native community center in Oakland, CA. In the comedy, the employees hustle to keep the lights on while lifting up those in need. The pilot joins previously announced Tracy
Janet McTeer Boards Guy Ritchie’s ‘MobLand’
March 17, 2025
The star-studded cast of Guy Ritchie’s crime drama MobLand is adding another notable name. Janet McTeer will be part of the Paramount+ series, which is set to premiere March 30. The Emmy and two-time Oscar nominee joins an ensemble led be Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. MobLand centers on a London-based Irish crime family headed by Brosnan’s Conrad Harrigan,
Conan O’Brien Returns as Host for Oscars 2026
March 17, 2025
The Oscars want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year’s Academy Awards, emcee Conan O’Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026. The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team Raj Kapoor and Katy
Jeff Daniels Joins ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 As Jimmy’s Father
March 12, 2025
Emmy winner Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower) has been tapped to recur opposite Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in the upcoming third season of Apple TV+’s popular comedy Shrinking. Co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training
Lester Holt to Leave ‘NBC Nightly News’
February 24, 2025
Lester Holt, the NBC News anchor known for his ability to lead hours of breaking news coverage without pause, is finally ready for a breather. The NBC News veteran plans to step away in early summer from his anchor duties on “NBC Nightly News,” which he has held since 2015. After that, he plans to devote himself
‘Conclave,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ & ‘Shōgun’ Take Top Honors at SAG Awards
February 23, 2025
“Conclave,” a thriller about the election of a new pope, triumphed at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, winning the top prize for best motion picture cast. “Shōgun,” an epic look at feudal Japan, and “Only Murders in the Building,” a mystery satire, won the TV ensemble prizes in the drama and comedy
Cynthia Erivo To Host 78th Annual Tony Awards
February 19, 2025
No stranger to Broadway‘s Tony Awards, Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the host of this year’s 78th Annual Tony Awards, broadcasting live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 8. The announcement was made today by The American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. The 78th Tonys will honor productions from the 2024-2025 Broadway season. “I
‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff Starring Donnie Wahlberg a Go at CBS
February 18, 2025
CBS is heading back to the world of Blue Bloods — at least partially. The network has given a straight-to-series order to a drama titled Boston Blue, which will see Donnie Wahlberg reprising his Blue Bloods role as Danny Reagan. The new show — CBS is calling it a “universe expansion” of Blue Bloods — is set to premiere in the 2025-26 season. It will follow Danny as
Kendrick Lamar Leads With 5 Grammy Wins – Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year & Chappell Roan Named Best New Artist
February 2, 2025
The 2025 Grammys were handed out Sunday, with Beyoncé taking home the top award of the night for album of the year and Kendrick Lamar sweeping all the categories in which he was nominated, including song and record of the year. Beyoncé won album of the year along with best country album for Cowboy Carter. During the premiere ceremony,
‘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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