Dave Benett/Getty Images(LONDON) — Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and 2 is opening up about alleged racists comments aimed at her while she was working on the franchise. On an episode of the …
Could ‘Grey’s Anatomy”s 17th season be its last?
ABC/Mike Rosenthal (LOS ANGELES) — Heading into Thursday’s midseason premiere, Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff says the future of the Shonda Rhimes medical drama, now in its 17th season, is still up in the air. After months of talks without striking a renewal deal, she tells The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m planning a season and a finale that could function as either a season …
Kerry Washington announces break from social media with video celebrating “special moments” she’ll miss
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Kerry Washington is taking a break form social media — but that doesn’t mean she’s going to miss out on posting for some of the “special moments” that will pass while she’s gone. On Wednesday, the Little Fires Everywhere star shared a video to social media announcing her upcoming hiatus along with the caption, “I love you …
Michael B. Jordan talks longevity, legacy and “living in my purpose”
Leonardo Volcy/Men’s Health(LOS ANGELES) — People‘s “Sexiest Man Alive” Michael B. Jordan is on the April cover of Men’s Health magazine. On Wednesday, the actor shared the cover of his muscle-toned body and thanked the publication for creating a “space to speak” on his purpose. “Past months, I’ve focused on finding a balance between being present while living in the …
Eddie Murphy explains why ‘SNL’ alum Jay Pharoah could not play him in a biopic
Amazon Video(LOS ANGELES) — Eddie Murphy is setting a high bar when it comes to actors who could play him in a potential biopic. After his Coming 2 America co-star Arsenio Hall suggested that SNLalum Jay Pharoah could play him in a film, Murphy tells ABC Audio that Pharoah is just too limited to really capture him authentically. “He could do an impression, [but] it’s different,” Murphy says …
Matthew McConaughey calls possible run for Texas governor “a true consideration”
ABC (TEXAS) — Could we be calling him Governor Matthew McConaughey in the future? The Dallas Buyers Club star let it slip on Wednesday that he is considering throwing his hat into Texas’ gubernatorial race next year. During his appearance on The Balanced Voice podcast, the 51-year-old McConaughey reflected on how he sees himself as a leader. Said the Oscar winner, “I’m looking …
Sharon Osbourne grilled on ‘The Talk’ for supporting Piers Morgan following his Meghan Markle comments
Monty Brinton/CBS @2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — On Wednesday’s installment of her chat show The Talk, a defiant Sharon Osbourne again defended her friend Piers Morgan, who slammed Meghan Markle after the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. Osbourne was also forced to stand up for herself, even to her own co-hosts. Osbourne had tweeted to Morgan after he famously stormed off …
Susan Sarandon says she will only date “someone who’s been vaccinated for COVID”
Mark Makela/Getty Images)(LOS ANGELES) — Susan Sarandon is on the hunt for a new squeeze and dropped a major bomb on Wednesday. She doesn’t care if she dates a man or a woman — all she wants is someone who’s been vaccinated against COVID-19. Appearing on the Divorced Not Dead podcast, the 74-year-old affirmed that she is only attracted …
“We are…not a racist family”: Prince William defends royals after Prince Harry, Meghan’s bombshell interview
Justin Tallis – WPA Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince William is the first member of the royal family to speak out in person about the fallout from his brother Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. William on Thursday responded directly to the claims of racism alleged by Harry and Meghan, who told …
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra to announce 93rd Oscars nominations
David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Power couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas will usher in one of the biggest award shows of the season by revealing the 93rd Oscars nominations. The duo announced the good news late Wednesday via video, with Priyanka jokingly spilling the beans as part of a faux TikTok challenge. “Tell me we’re announcing the …