Deadline has brought word that the next two Mission: Impossible sequels in the increasingly successful espionage action blockbuster franchise have received release dates from Paramount Pictures a year apart, with the seventh installment set for a July 23, 2021 release date and the eighth set for August 5, 2022. The 7th film will be going directly against Paramount’s […]
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Rami Malek is speaking out about the allegations of sexual abuse that have arisen in recent weeks about Bryan Singer, who directed him in his Oscar-nominated performance for Bohemian Rhapsody. Malek, who was honored Friday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for his turn as Freddie Mercury, was asked by The Hollywood Reporter‘s Scott Feinberg, who […]
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Alfonso Cuarón has been named the best director of 2018 for “Roma” at the 71st Annual Directors Guild Awards, which were handed out on Saturday night in Hollywood. The win reinforces Cuarón’s position as a strong favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Director, and marks the fifth time in the last six years […]
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Empire actor Jussie Smollett has spoken out about the violent attack he suffered in Chicago on Tuesday. “Let me start by saying that I’m OK,” Smollett said in an exclusive statement to Essence. “My body is strong but my soul is stronger.” Smollett was hospitalized on Tuesday following an alleged assault by men who reportedly called him racist and homophobic […]
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“Village Gazette,” a comedy from “Late Night With Seth Meyers” writer Amber Ruffin, has scored a pilot presentation order from NBC. Ruffin will star in, write and executive produce the single-camera comedy. She plays the fluff piece-loving editor of the Benson Village Gazette, covering her idyllic hometown. But “when the newspaper owners hire a reporter who’s looking to […]
Read moreThe late Robin Williams will go down as one of the most celebrated and deeply loved actors of all time. He got his start in stand-up comedy and he never gave up his tendency to ad-lib, coming up with jokes, impressions, and whatever else popped into his agile mind. Here are some of his funniest […]
Read moreStars of superhero movies often have to get whipped into shape for their roles, and Brie Larson was no different, revealing some of her training for Captain Marvel. The 29-year-old actress stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, with her appearance airing on Friday, February 1, where she revealed that she was actually able to push a […]
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In the wake of Lifetime’s bombshell doc Surviving R. Kelly that outlines years of Kelly’s alleged abuse, the movement to mute the embattled singer has never been stronger. For the first time, both his peers and collaborators are taking a moral stance against the Pied Piper of R&B, some going so far as to apologize for working with […]
Read moreFor Adam Levine, agreeing to headline the 2019 Super Bowl halftime showwith his band Maroon 5 was not an easy decision. While the gig has been considered a big honor in past years, it has now been highly criticized in wake of the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other football players, who have decided to take a knee in protest of police […]
Read moreIn keeping with tradition, The CW on Thursday used its time before press at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour to hand out early renewals for 10 series. Returning for additional seasons are: Arrow, Black Lightning, Charmed, Legends of Tomorrow, Dynasty, The Flash, Legacies, Riverdale, Supergirl and Supernatural. Remaining on the bubble — for consideration in May […]
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On Thursday, the seventh full day of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, temperatures in snowbound Park City dipped down to a frigid 17 degrees — even as North America’s preeminent showcase for independent cinema remained a superheated environment, backdropping a trio of record-shattering mega deals and some of the most frenzied bidding this Hollywood-on-the-slopes event has […]
Read moreBeyoncé and JAY-Z announced the Greenprint Project, a new contest that allows fans a chance to win a lifetime of Bey and Jay concert tickets if they commit to a vegan diet plan. Find Beyoncé’s Instagram post detailing the sweepstakes below. Though Bey and Jay recently advocated for veganism in the introduction to Marco Borges’ new cookbook The Greenprint: Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better […]
Read moreThese are 10 Netflix originals more people should be watching. With Netflix producing so many original movies, it’s becoming more difficult to browse the service to find the movies you’d like to watch. While some of their films have been getting a lot of attention like Bird Box, Beasts of No Nation and Black Mirror: […]
Read moreRoss Crystal hits the streets in Los Angeles for some candid comments from the public about who they think will win the Oscar this year.
Read moreWe often assume that Lady Gaga and her pop hits only appeal to the young, but that’s definitely not the case.Shelli Bloom, the mother of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom, is a huge fan of the megastar singer, and she finally got to meet her at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles last night. “My mom loves you,” Rachel […]
Read moreThe 2019 Oscar nominations include game-changing stunts and visual effects from Marvel films “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” groundbreaking sound effects from “A Quiet Place,” and live performances in “A Star Is Born.” Meanwhile, “The Favourite” and “Mary Queen of Scots” soared with impressive costume design. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Oscar nominees “Black […]
Read moreComic book giant Stan Lee, who dreamed up such pop culture icons as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, the Black Panther and countless others, has been honored in Hollywood by hundreds of fans and celebrities. Among comics lovers, Stan Lee was as much a superhero as the characters he helped create. Those fans, along with […]
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Warner Bros. is dating their next rendition of Batman for June 25, 2021. This is the one that Matt Reeves has been attached to as writer and director. Ben Affleck, we hear, will not be donning the Dark Knight’s tights after playing the Caped Crusader in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Justice League and that’s because this movie will focus […]
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The record deep freeze that has taken hold of the Midwest has affected production on several TV shows that film in Chicago. NBC’s Chicago P.D halted production for today and tomorrow due to the polar vortexthat has dropped temperatures well below zero over a wide swath of the country. Current temperature in Chicago is -10 with a wind […]
Read more“The Power of Love,” a $23 million music-filled film about Canadian singer Celine Dion, is in the works from French studio Gaumont. One of the highest-profile French films slated for 2020, “The Power of Love” is the latest project to tell the story of a celebrity singer, following smash hit “Bohemian Rhapsody,” about the late Freddie Mercury, […]
Read moreKevin Hart is receiving some criticism for comments he made regarding the possible hate crime against Empire star Jussie Smollett. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, Hart took to Instagram to react to news that Smollett had reportedly been attacked by two men the day before. “Sending prayers your way @jussiesmollett,” Hart wrote. “This is unbelievably sad.” The actor-producer then […]
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Universal Studios has become the first major Hollywood studio to accept the 4 Percent Challenge to hire more female directors in 2019. In the wake of the sordid revelations regarding film producer Harvey Weinstein that emerged in 2017, and the subsequent accusations of sexual abuse, misconduct and gender discrimination involving various other figures in the movie industry, the Time’s Up […]
Read moreWhen the band Queen released its most popular song, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” it changed the face of music. So what makes the 6 minute pop single so great? Video From: Insider
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Self-described “pack rat” Jimmy Kimmel just got a hand from “Tidying Up” pro Marie Kondo. The self-help star, who has her own show about clearing your life of clutter on Netflix, was recruited by the late night host to help straighten out his work office. In the 16 years his show’s been on the air, it’s safe to […]
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