NBC is developing a drama series on which CNN political correspondent Dana Bash will serve as a consulting producer, Variety has learned. Titled “The Hill,” the series is described as a character drama that lives at the supercharged intersection of media and Capitol Hill where everything is transacted: information, sex, love, fame and power. The series focuses on the people […]
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James Franco and two of his associates are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that the actor’s Studio 4 acting and filmmaking school was actually a setup to provide them with a stream of young, impressionable women for sexual and financial exploitation. The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court and reviewed by The Times, […]
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The latest rumble between the Jets and the Sharks has come to a close as director Steven Spielberg wrapped production on his iteration of West Side Story. The official Amblin Twitter account posted pics from the set as well as a letter of gratitude from the Oscar-winning filmmaker, who notes that the production officially wrapped on September 28 […]
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Joaquin Phoenix was “embarrased” by a clip of outtakes from “Joker” that were shown on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday night, leading him to “publicly apologize” to the film’s cinematographer. Jimmy Kimmel showed the “Joker” star an expletive-laded outtake reel of Phoenix on camera berating someone named Larry from just off screen. While the moment […]
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Bernie Sanders’ campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances “until further notice.” The campaign says the 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort during an event Tuesday and sought medical evaluation. The campaign says two stents were “successfully inserted” and that […]
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Media magnate Elisabeth Murdoch, veteran Hollywood studio executive Stacey Snider and British television producer Jane Featherstone are teaming to launch Sister, a new global content company with offices in London and Los Angeles, the trio announced Tuesday. Murdoch — who has backed a string of enterprises over the years in forging her own career path […]
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Stephen Colbert didn’t waste much time when he had former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on The Late Show on Monday night. During her appearance with daughter Chelsea Clinton (both promoting their co-authored Book of Gutsy Women), the CBS show host dug into the most pressing news story of the last few weeks, President Trump’s call with Ukraine […]
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HBO Max is getting into business with Ellen DeGeneres. The WarnerMedia streaming platform has greenlit three series from the comedian — unscripted shows Ellen’s Home Design Challenge and First Dates Hotel and animated kids’ series Little Ellen — and is developing a fourth, a docuseries titled Finding Einstein. Said DeGeneres, “I’m very excited to bring my new shows to HBO Max. I […]
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Dancing with the Stars Season 28 is here, and it features a star-studded cast that includes James Van Der Beek, Lamar Odom, Ally Brooke, Hannah Brown, Kel Mitchell, and more. Actor Charlie Sheen was also slated to appear on the show. In fact, he even planned to meet with your favorite dance coach. However, he reportedly turned the […]
Read moreAnthony 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.
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Tom Hanks, decorated actor, Mr. Rogers lookalike and America’s dad, is set to be honored at next year’s Golden Globe Awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday morning that Hanks, 63, will be the next recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, an annual honor given to a “talented individual who has made a […]
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Warner Bros. has weighed in on the mounting controversy surrounding “Joker,” an R-rated comic book adaptation that is being criticized for offering an in-depth portrait of a mass killer. In a statement on Tuesday, the studio hit back at suggestions that it is glamorizing a mass murderer. “Make no mistake: neither the fictional character Joker, nor […]
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The wife of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary has been charged with “careless operation of a vessel” for a boat accident that killed 2 people in Canada last month. The Ontario Provincial Police told Fox News that Linda O’Leary was charged for the August 24 incident in which her smaller vessel struck a larger vessel in Ontario, Canada. Her […]
Read moreActor 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.
Read moreJimmy 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 […]
Read more“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.
Read moreRoss 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.
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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Takes Top Drama Honors While Amazon’s & Best Comedy ‘Fleabag’ Nabs Four Wins
HBO took the top drama honor for Game of Thrones, while Amazon’s Fleabag triumphed in the top comedy category at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night. HBO collected 9 honors in the televised ceremony, including for Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage in the supporting actor category and Bill Hader in the lead actor category. HBO’s Chernobyl nabbed three wins for […]
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During an extremely heated conversation with Chris Cuomo Thursday night on CNN, Rudy Giuliani appeared to directly contradict himself when he denied he ever asked the government of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, only to say “of course I did” moments later. Guiliani, who serves as Donald Trump’s attorney, was on to […]
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Kodi Lee is the winner of America’s Got Talent! After weeks of competition, Lee has been crowned the champion of season 14. On Wednesday’s episode, the star bested fellow finalists opera singer Emanne Beasha, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa, dance troupe Light Balance Kids, singer Benicio Bryant and Ndlovu Youth Choir. Quartet Voices of Service (fifth place), dance troupe V. Unbeatable […]
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Sander Vanocur, the longtime correspondent for NBC News and ABC News who logged more than 40 years in print and television journalism, has died. He was 91. Vanocur died Monday night in a hospice facility in Santa Barbara of complications from dementia, his son, Christopher, told The New York Times. He made his home in nearby Montecito. […]
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Cokie Roberts, a pioneering journalist who was perhaps best known for her savvy insight and analysis of politics, government and Washington D.C., has died at the age of 75, ABC News has announced. Her death was due to complications from breast cancer. “We will miss Cokie beyond measure, both for her contributions and for her […]
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NBCUniversal has unveiled the name, initial programming lineup and strategy behind its forthcoming streaming service. The ad-supported, direct-to-consumer platform will be called Peacock and launch in April 2020 with a lineup of more than 15,000 hours of content, including exclusive library titles like Parks and Recreation and originals including reboots of Battlestar Galactica, Saved by the Bell and Punky Brewster. Peacock will […]
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What one hand giveth, the other taketh away. Grounded by scathing reviews, Warner Bros.’ The Goldfinch bombed at the U.S. box office over the weekend with a debut of just $2.68 million, one of the worst starts ever for a film opening in 2,542 theaters. But the frame wasn’t totally bereft for the studio — It: Chapter Two stayed […]
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“Saturday Night Live” is officially cutting ties with Shane Gillis. “After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining ‘SNL,’” an “SNL” spokesperson on behalf of Lorne Michaels said in a statement. “We want SNL to have a variety of voices and points of view within the show, and we hired Shane […]
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