ABC/Kelsey McNeal(LOS ANGELES) — With fangs bared and red eyes flashing, Dancing with the Stars paid homage to Hollywood’s most terrifying antagonists for “Villain’s Night.” Despite the constant thrills and chills brought on by this season’s top 10 competitors, the Halloween special ended with Cheer coach Monica Aldama being sent home by the judges. The Netflix star found herself in the bottom two alongside The Real host Jeannie Mai, …
Kenya Barris to make his directorial debut with Richard Pryor biopic
ABC/Image Group LA(LOS ANGELES) — black-ish creator Kenya Barris has signed on to write, produce and direct an upcoming biopic about legendary comedian Richard Pryor. According to Deadline, Barris will make his directorial feature debut with a yet-to-be-titled project on Pryor that will center on his life, career, and how he become one of the most influential comedians in American …
Crystal Kung Minkoff joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’
Bravo Media(LOS ANGELES) — Crystal Kung Minkoff is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, marking the first time an Asian-American has starred in the franchise. Variety confirms Kung Minkoff’s addition to the cast that also features Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais and Dorit Kemsley in its upcoming 11th season. Kung Minkoff is the founder of Real Coco, a brand that specializes in organic …
‘Black Panther’ comic signed by late Chadwick Boseman up for auction
Jeff Spicer/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Fans can now bid on a rare Black Panther comic signed by Chadwick Boseman. Nate D. Sanders Auctions is presenting a Black Panther comic #1 signed by the blockbuster film’s late star. Alongside his signature, Boseman also writes 42, in reference to the2013 film of the same name in which he starred as Jackie Robinson, whose famous jersey …
‘Concrete Cowboy,’ starring Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughin, lands at Netflix
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesNetflix has picked up the rights to the Idris Elba-led film, Concrete Cowboy, which is set to be released in 2021. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the father-son drama, which also stars Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin, generated a lot of buzz after debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Adapted from the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and directed by Ricky Straub, Concrete Cowboycenters …
Shaquille O’Neal to star in inclusivity-themed animated children’s show ‘Shaq’s Garage’
Genius Brands(LOS ANGELES) — Shaquille O’Neal is switching into cartoon mode. The famed basketball player has partnered with Genius Brands to co-create, co-produce and star in an upcoming animated children’s show called Shaq’s Garage. It chronicles the adventures of a group of cartoon automobiles, all with their own unique capabilities. In addition to his sports career, O’Neal is also an …
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ sets a series finale date
Diyah Pera/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix is ringing in the new year by marking the end of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The final season of the show hits the streaming platform on December 31. Coinciding with the announcement of the series end, Netflix released a teaser of the final chapter that finds half-human, half-witch Sabrina Spellman and the town of Greendale …
John Mulaney to host ‘SNL’ this weekend
Will Heath/NBC (NEW YORK) — John Mulaney is stepping back into hosting duties on Saturday Night Live. Entertainment Weekly reports that the former writer on the show will host the upcoming Halloween episode, with rock veterans The Strokes as the musical guest. This is Mulaney’s fourth time hosting the show and his second time this year — he also hosted …
Reese Witherspoon’s daughter introduces the family’s new puppy, a rescue named Benji
Monica Schipper/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — After the heartbreaking loss of their French bulldog Pepper, who lost her battle to cancer last Monday, Reese Witherspoon’s daughter delighted fans by showing off the family’s newest four-legged family member. Ava Phillippe, who is 21, announced she recently rescued a mixed breed named Benji. As it turns out, his “gotcha” day coincided with Pepper’s …
Felicity Huffman concludes sentence from college admissions scam
Nic Antaya for The Boston Globe via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Felicity Huffman has cleared the last hurdle of her punishment stemming from being found guilty of cheating the college admissions process last year. People reports that the Desperate Housewives alum wrapped up her supervised release on Sunday, fulfilling the last stipulation of her sentence after pleading guilty of arranging for her daughter’s SAT …