NBC has picked up its two outstanding pilots to series: the hourlong Suits: L.A., starring Stephen Amell, and Grosse Pointe Garden
Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator and former host of Lou Dobbs Tonight on CNN and Fox Business Network, has died.
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Bob Newhart, the genteel but sharply satirical comic whose TV series “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” were
Emmy voters are paying attention. The Television Academy announced nominations for the 76th Emmys on Wednesday morning, and the announcement
Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial
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Alec Baldwin wept in court as a Santa Fe judge dismissed his involuntary manslaughter case with prejudice on Friday
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media has gained a key approval vote for the company’s proposed acquisition of Paramount Global controlling shareholder National Amusements
Paramount Global stock jumped 6% on Tuesday on the latest report the company has resumed talking to potential buyers
Jeremy Irons Joins ‘The Morning Show’ at Apple TV+
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Apple TV+ is adding another high-profile actor to The Morning Show. Oscar and Emmy winner Jeremy Irons is joining the show’s
Kinky Friedman Musician, Writer, Satirist & Former TX Gubernatorial Candidate Dies at 79
June 27, 2024
Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a
‘Top Chef’ Season 22 Headed to Canada
June 25, 2024
Top Chef is packing up its knives and aprons and heading to Canada for season 22. The Bravo series is making a rare
Netflix Gets Into the Popcorn Business
June 20, 2024
Netflix is getting into the popcorn business. The streaming giant is expanding its consumer business with a push into
Donald Sutherland, Star of ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Ordinary People’ & ‘The Hunger Games,’ Dies at 88
June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, whose performances in such films as M*A*S*H, Ordinary People and The Hunger Games proved he could portray sinister, sympathetic, comedic or
Move over Anxiety, there’s a new dominant emotion at the box office: Joy! Disney and Pixar‘s expressive animated sequel
The Outsiders and Stereophonic took home the top prizes of best musical and best play at the 77th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday. The
Kristen Stewart will make her TV series-starring debut in The Challenger, a limited series in which she’ll play Sally Ride,
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Signs Off After Four Decades
June 7, 2024
Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune on Friday, and took time to thank the viewers of the
“The Voice” will return for its 27th season next spring, with new additions to its coaching team. Original
As Hollywood continues to adjust to the steady march of AI into the business, SAG-AFTRA has debuted a waiver for
Steve Martin, Mark Hamill, Lynda Carter, George Takei and Sheryl Lee Ralph are among those in Hollywood who
Glenn Close Joins Daniel Craig in ‘Knives Out 3’
May 29, 2024
Glenn Close is the latest star to board the new Knives Out mystery movie. The actress has joined the all-star
Dabney Coleman, ‘9 to 5’ Star Dies at 92
May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning character actor who starred in the 1980 comedy classic “9 to 5” and whose
Hollywood A-Listers React to Sam Rubin’s Death
May 11, 2024
Hollywood A-listers took to social media this weekend to honor Sam Rubin, the beloved KTLA anchor who died on
‘Law & Order’ Bidding Farewell to Camryn Manheim
May 10, 2024
Law & Order is losing another veteran actor. The NBC drama will bid farewell to star Camryn Manheim on May 16,
Andy Cohen is continuing on with Watch What Happens Live. Bravo has renewed his much-buzzed-about late night talk show through
Kim Godwin Leaves ABC News
May 6, 2024
Kim Godwin, the ABC News president who was the first Black woman to run a broadcast network news operation, is
‘Night Court’ Renewed for Season 3 at NBC
May 3, 2024
The “Night Court” sequel series has been renewed for Season 3 at NBC, Variety has learned. The multi-cam comedy aired its
TikTok is capping off this week of NewFronts in New York with an even larger extravaganza than its first-ever edition in
‘Fire Country’ Spinoff a Go at CBS
May 2, 2024
While announcing its schedule for the 2024-25 TV season Thursday, CBS also got a head start on the season after that. The network has
Good news for The Conners fans. The Roseanne follow-up, which just marked its 100th episode, will be getting a seventh season. The renewal is
Barbra Streisand is addressing her Instagram reply to Melissa McCarthy after she went viral for asking if she had used Ozempic.
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April 29, 2024
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is officially out at the company. The entertainment conglomerate — in the middle of
O.J. Simpson died April 10. But the media age ushered in by his presence, his saga and his white
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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.
Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial
July 12, 2024
Alec Baldwin wept in court as a Santa Fe judge dismissed his involuntary manslaughter case with prejudice on Friday after a day-long, dramatic and often bizarre hearing over how police and prosecutors treated a handful of bullets. “The late discovery of this evidence has impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings,” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stated
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media has gained a key approval vote for the company’s proposed acquisition of Paramount Global controlling shareholder National Amusements Inc. after seven months of talks. The deal was blessed Sunday by a special committee of Paramount’s board of directors, a person familiar with the matter told Deadline. A formal announcement is expected as soon as Monday
Kinky Friedman Musician, Writer, Satirist & Former TX Gubernatorial Candidate Dies at 79
June 27, 2024
Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday at his Echo Hill Ranch in TX, according to a post on his X account. He was 79. To say Friedman was larger-than-life was an understatement. His quick wit was as ubiquitous
Netflix Gets Into the Popcorn Business
June 20, 2024
Netflix is getting into the popcorn business. The streaming giant is expanding its consumer business with a push into snacks, partnering with Popcorn Indiana to launch a line of popcorn under the brand name Netflix: Now Popping. Now Popping will be available beginning today at Walmart’s across the country (you can find locations here). Among the flavors
Donald Sutherland, Star of ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Ordinary People’ & ‘The Hunger Games,’ Dies at 88
June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, whose performances in such films as M*A*S*H, Ordinary People and The Hunger Games proved he could portray sinister, sympathetic, comedic or tragic with equal aplomb, has died. He was 88. Sutherland died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, CAA’s Missy Davy told The Hollywood Reporter. Remarkably, Sutherland was never even nominated for a competitive Oscar, though the Academy
Dabney Coleman, ‘9 to 5’ Star Dies at 92
May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning character actor who starred in the 1980 comedy classic “9 to 5” and whose career in film and television spanned six decades, died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 92. Coleman’s death was confirmed to Variety by his daughter, Quincy Coleman. “My father crafted his time here on earth
Barbra Streisand is addressing her Instagram reply to Melissa McCarthy after she went viral for asking if she had used Ozempic. “OMG,” Streisand shared in a statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I went on Instagram to see the photos we’d posted of the beautiful flowers I’d received for my birthday! Below them
Bob Bakish Officially Ousted as Paramount CEO
April 29, 2024
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is officially out at the company. The entertainment conglomerate — in the middle of a sales process — is turning to a handful of top executives to run the company. Chris McCarthy, George Cheeks and Brian Robbins will make up an “Office of the CEO,” running Paramount on a day-to-day basis
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” an unsettling look at the dawn of the atomic era, dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture and best director. The film, which took on an added resonance at a time of international conflict, also scored Oscars for Cillian Murphy’s haunted lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey
Steve Lawrence, Singer & Actor Who Found His Greatest Fame as Half of Steve and Eydie, Dies at 88
March 8, 2024
Steve Lawrence, a king among easy-listening crooners who rocketed to fame in the ’50s and ’60s as half of the duo Steve and Eydie, died Thursday at age 88. Lawrence died at home in Los Angeles, and the cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a spokesperson for the family, Susan DuBow.
Michael J Fox Brings People to Tears in BAFTA Awards Surprise Appearance
February 18, 2024
Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, who is living with Parkinson’s disease, made a surprise appearance at the BAFTAs to present the best film award. The 62-year-old actor came onstage in a wheelchair but insisted on standing up at the podium to hand out the prize to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Fox received a
‘Oppenheimer’ Wins Seven BAFTA Honors
February 18, 2024
“And the BAFTA goes to… Oppenheimer” Those words were on BAFTA Film Awards ceremony presenters’ lips a total of seven times in London on Sunday at the ceremony, hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant (Doctor Who, Inside Man) at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital. Those included the lips of Michael J. Fox, who unveiled the best
Carl Weathers Dies: ‘Rocky’ & ‘Predator’ Star Was 76
February 2, 2024
Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, Arrested Development and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Thursday, his family announced. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, her publicist announced. She was 91. The actor-singer-dancer originated the role of Anita in the original Broadway production of “West Side Story,” as well as the title character in “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and the role of
Oppenheimer’ Dominates Oscar Nominations With 13 Nods
January 23, 2024
“Oppenheimer,” a sprawling examination of the dawn of the Atomic Age, kicked off the race for the 96th Academy Awards on Tuesday, earning 13 nominations. It was followed closely behind by “Poor Things,” a feminist fantasy set in a steampunk world of mutants and male chauvinist pigs, which earned 11 nominations. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a
The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards took place in Santa Monica on Sunday night, and the big winners of the night were Oppenheimer, The Holdovers, Barbie, Succession, Beef and The Bear. Chelsea Handler, who hosted for the second year in a row, began her opening monologue by calling herself “microdose Barbie,” and made a dig at studio executives who were “forced to vacation” for
NBC has picked up its two outstanding pilots to series: the hourlong Suits: L.A., starring Stephen Amell, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society. However, it has not been determined whether either of them will premiere during the 2024-25 season. NBC already has four new series set for next season: dramas Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party which, like Grosse Pointe Garden Society, originated as a
Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator and former host of Lou Dobbs Tonight on CNN and Fox Business Network, has died. The news was announced Thursday by Former President Donald Trump, whom Dobbs publicly supported, on Truth Social. “The Great Lou Dobbs has just passed away — A friend, and truly incredible Journalist, Reporter, and Talent,” Trump wrote. “He
Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94
July 18, 2024
Bob Newhart, the genteel but sharply satirical comic whose TV series “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” were huge hits throughout the 1970s and ’80s, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 94. Newhart’s publicist Jerry Digney said he died after a series of short illnesses. Newhart was also known to younger audiences as Papa
Emmy voters are paying attention. The Television Academy announced nominations for the 76th Emmys on Wednesday morning, and the announcement was filled with historic-making choices and several critically acclaimed names and titles that had been overdue for recognition. Leading the charge was FX’s “Shogun,” which scored a stunning 25 nominations (including limited series) and scored first-time acting
Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial
July 12, 2024
Alec Baldwin wept in court as a Santa Fe judge dismissed his involuntary manslaughter case with prejudice on Friday after a day-long, dramatic and often bizarre hearing over how police and prosecutors treated a handful of bullets. “The late discovery of this evidence has impacted the fundamental fairness of the proceedings,” Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stated
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media has gained a key approval vote for the company’s proposed acquisition of Paramount Global controlling shareholder National Amusements Inc. after seven months of talks. The deal was blessed Sunday by a special committee of Paramount’s board of directors, a person familiar with the matter told Deadline. A formal announcement is expected as soon as Monday
Paramount Global stock jumped 6% on Tuesday on the latest report the company has resumed talking to potential buyers of select assets after pausing the divestments during ultimately fruitless merger talks with Skydance Media. A group of investors is holding exclusive talks with Paramount about a bid of $1.6 billion for BET Media Group, Bloomberg reported today. Among the cadre
Jeremy Irons Joins ‘The Morning Show’ at Apple TV+
July 2, 2024
Apple TV+ is adding another high-profile actor to The Morning Show. Oscar and Emmy winner Jeremy Irons is joining the show’s cast for its upcoming fourth season. He’ll play Martin Levy, the father of Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy. It will be his first TV role since Netflix’s The Pentaverate in 2022. Irons joins Marion Cotillard as a newcomer to The Morning Show’s cast
Kinky Friedman Musician, Writer, Satirist & Former TX Gubernatorial Candidate Dies at 79
June 27, 2024
Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday at his Echo Hill Ranch in TX, according to a post on his X account. He was 79. To say Friedman was larger-than-life was an understatement. His quick wit was as ubiquitous
‘Top Chef’ Season 22 Headed to Canada
June 25, 2024
Top Chef is packing up its knives and aprons and heading to Canada for season 22. The Bravo series is making a rare foray outside the U.S. after the 20th season was shot in London and after the Wisconsin-themed 21st season. Top Chef judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons announced their Canadian road trip on Instagram on Tuesday, with Kish at
Netflix Gets Into the Popcorn Business
June 20, 2024
Netflix is getting into the popcorn business. The streaming giant is expanding its consumer business with a push into snacks, partnering with Popcorn Indiana to launch a line of popcorn under the brand name Netflix: Now Popping. Now Popping will be available beginning today at Walmart’s across the country (you can find locations here). Among the flavors
Donald Sutherland, Star of ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Ordinary People’ & ‘The Hunger Games,’ Dies at 88
June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, whose performances in such films as M*A*S*H, Ordinary People and The Hunger Games proved he could portray sinister, sympathetic, comedic or tragic with equal aplomb, has died. He was 88. Sutherland died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, CAA’s Missy Davy told The Hollywood Reporter. Remarkably, Sutherland was never even nominated for a competitive Oscar, though the Academy
Move over Anxiety, there’s a new dominant emotion at the box office: Joy! Disney and Pixar‘s expressive animated sequel “Inside Out 2” scored a mighty $155 million in its first weekend of release, overtaking “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year. It’s also the
The Outsiders and Stereophonic took home the top prizes of best musical and best play at the 77th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday. The best musical race had been one of the closest categories heading into Sunday’s ceremony, with The Outsiders, a story about young boys growing up in a rough setting, based on S.E. Hinton’s best-selling novel, and Hell’s Kitchen, featuring a score
Kristen Stewart will make her TV series-starring debut in The Challenger, a limited series in which she’ll play Sally Ride, the astronaut and physicist who became the first American woman to fly in space. She did this as part of a NASA space shuttle astronaut class of 1978 that was the first to be diversified and not
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Signs Off After Four Decades
June 7, 2024
Pat Sajak hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune on Friday, and took time to thank the viewers of the enduringly popular game show he’s hosted for more than 40 years. “The time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak said during the episode. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want to
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‘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