Facebook Watch, the social media platform’s video service, is making its Watch video service available worldwide, expanding it out of the U.S. Watch was accepted into the U.S. video on-demand community without much fanfare. The service airs star-studded shows such as Red Table Talk with actress Jada Pinkett Smith and Huda Boss with beauty mogul Huda Kattan, plus live Major […]
Read moreNBC tried to put a stop to Ronan Farrow’s investigation into producer Harvey Weinstein according to a former producer at the network’s news investigation unit. The New York Times on Thursday reported that Farrow’s investigation into multiple sexual assault and rape allegations made against Weinstein was stymied by “the very highest levels of NBC,” according to […]
Read morePresident Trump’s bizarre hairdo is the result of scalp-reduction surgery, careful styling held in place by strong hairspray — and too much cheap dye, according to a new book. Daughter Ivanka Trump often makes fun of her dad’s comb-over to friends and delights in explaining how the crazy coiffure comes together, according to “Fire and […]
Read moreFiona Gallagher is saying goodbye. In an emotional and heartfelt post on social media, Shameless star Emmy Rossum has announced that she’s leaving the show on which she has starred on for nine seasons. “See, in real life, unlike Fiona, I’m an only child. I never had a big family. Being ensconced in that messy Gallagher family […]
Read moreHBO has removed all original erotic adult programming from its channels and streaming services. The channel behind early prestige dramas such as “The Sopranos” and “Six Feet Under” once distinguished itself with the slogan — “It’s not TV. It’s HBO.” Once buried within its groundbreaking TV dramas were HBO’s adult programming, which ranged from serious docu-series […]
Read moreThings quickly went downhill in the first gubernatorial debate between incumbent New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon, who is competing for the Democratic Party nomination. “Can you stop interrupting?” a visibly frustrated Cuomo asked Nixon on Wednesday night. “Can you please stop interrupting? Can you please do that?” Nixon […]
Read moreEmbed from Getty Images ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Chu will direct the ‘Hangover’ star’s first comedy special. It’s a Crazy Rich Asians reunion: Ken Jeong has set his first-ever comedy special and has enlisted CRA helmer Jon M. Chu to direct.The Hangover star was most recently seen in the breakout hit Crazy Rich Asians, which earned a massive $35 million in its five-day debut […]
Read moreFrom the Whoniverse, to Buckingham Palace, to a galaxy far, far away. Sources tell Variety that “The Crown” star Matt Smith is joining “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which is currently in production in the U.K. It’s unknown at this time whether the “Doctor Who” alum will be on the side of the rebels or the evil empire. Smith joins returning […]
Read moreBen Affleck’s future playing Batman on the big screen may be over — in part because the cost of insuring him may have gotten too steep, multiple industry insiders told TheWrap. The actor, a recovering alcoholic who checked himself into rehab last week for the third time in the last two decades and the second […]
Read moreRotten Tomatoes, the powerful review aggregation service, substantially revised its criteria for critics on Tuesday in an effort to include more female and minority voices and better reflect podcast and YouTube reviewing. Who qualifies as a critic has long been a touchy subject for the site, which boils down hundreds of reviews to give films and […]
Read moreAbby Huntsman, a rising star at Fox News who co-hosted the weekend edition of morning show Fox & Friends, is joining the cast of the ABC morning show The View. Huntsman, who bid adieu to her Fox News colleagues on air Aug. 12, will take the chair vacated by Sara Haines, who is set to co-host a […]
Read moreAretha Franklin’s body lay in repose on Tuesday while her soaring voice poured out from loudspeakers outside a Detroit museum, stirring fans to sway and sing along and others to weep as they lined up for a last glimpse of the Queen of Soul. Franklin died last week at the age of 76 from pancreatic […]
Read moreRose McGowan, one of the leading voices of the #MeToo movement, said Monday that her partner had exchanged text messages with the actress and director Asia Argento in which Ms. Argento said that she had indeed slept with the actor Jimmy Bennett — an act that Ms. Argento recently denied. In a lengthy statement, Ms. McGowan […]
Read moreMarlon Wayans is back in business with Netflix on the new comedy Sextuplets and he’s reuniting with his Marlon TV series star Bresha Webb. The pic, which goes into production next month in Atlanta, is eyeing a worldwide stream date next year. Written by Mike Glock, Rick Alvarez and Wayans, Sextuplets tells the story of Alan (Wayans), a man embarking on a personal journey to […]
Read more“Hey Jude” sums up the Beatles’ turbulent summer of 1968 — a tribute to their friendship, right at the moment it was starting to fracture. The single was a smash as soon as they released it on August 26th, 50 years ago — their biggest hit, topping the U.S. charts for nine weeks. It’s the Beatles at […]
Read moreThe creative team behind Warner Bros.’ breakout romantic comedy is planning to reunite for the sequel, based on Kevin Kwan’s second book, ‘China Rich Girlfriend.’ [This post contains spoilers for Warner Bros.’ Crazy Rich Asians.] The Crazy Rich Asians gang is getting back together. Jon M. Chu, who helmed the groundbreaking film that ruled the box office with a $35.3 […]
Read moreSarah Palin didn’t have to worry about appearing on Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who Is America?” after all. Baron Cohen’s Showtime show featured the comedian playing a variety of characters who interviewed unwitting real people, frequently political figures — and often got them to say and do some pretty stupid things. The final episode of “Who Is […]
Read moreMel B revealed that she’s decided to check herself into a facility next month to help her cope with alcohol and sex addiction. “I have made the decision to go into a proper therapy [program] in the next few weeks, but it has to be in the UK because I am very, very British and I […]
Read morePrince’s family filed a lawsuit against on Friday, against a doctor who they allege failed to address Prince’s opioid addiction by providing him with narcotics without a proper prescription, ABC News reported. Prince died in 2016 from a fentanyl overdose. The lawsuit was filed in Minnesota district court and alleges that Dr. Michael T. Schulenberg […]
Read moreTim Conway, one of the most prominent actors during the golden age of television, is suffering from dementia. People reports that Conway’s daughter is being asked to be appointed as conservator to her 84 year-old father and take official charge of his medical treatments, as he’s now unable to “properly provide for his personal needs for physical […]
Read moreRobin Leach, the veteran entertainment journalist best known for his work on TV’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, died early Friday morning. He was 76. Leach had been hospitalized since Nov. 21 after suffering a stroke in Cabo San Lucas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where Leach worked as a celebrity columnist. “Sad to report […]
Read moreBen Affleck and Jennifer Garner have settled their lengthy divorce proceedings while Affleck is checked into rehab for alcohol addiction. The couple, who split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage followed by three years of separation, will finalize their divorce after the actor completes his treatment, according to TMZ. The site also reports that the couple did not have a […]
Read moreParamount Network’s breakout new drama Yellowstone has continued its ratings surge to the end with season high ratings for the new drama. Wednesday night’s season finale drew an average audience of 2.4 million viewers, up 11% vs. last week (Week 8) and up 7% vs. STD in Live+Same Day ratings. The season-ender hit series highs in all […]
Read moreIt hasn’t been a full week since Bond 25 lost its director, and already the replacement rumors are heating up. Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire filmmaker Danny Boyle was set to co-write and direct the next Bond movie, with filming beginning in December, but it was announced this week that he was departing the project due to creative differences. This has put Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson in a pickle, […]
Read moreThe ‘House of Cards’ actress could finally headline a show that lets her great dramatic skill set shine, but this has to be her most unlikable role yet. FX is developing A Teacher, a limited series based on Hannah Fidell’s buzzy Sundance feature, with Kate Mara attached to star and executive produce. Mara, known for her role as Zoe Barnes on […]
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