Photo by JORAS/GC Images(LONDON) — In a day and age where any given celebrity scandal usually ends in a series of apology interviews, Piers Morgan isn’t backing down over comments he made on U.K. TV disparaging Meghan Markle. following her and husband Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. Morgan’s criticism of the Duchess of Sussex included Piers doubting Markle’s claims …
Naya Rivera’s dad slams ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy for “broken promises” made after her death
FOX(LOS ANGELES) — Naya Rivera’s dad, George, is not too happy with TV producer Ryan Murphy — and he took to Twitter to let the world know why. Late Tuesday evening, George blasted the Glee creator for not fulfilling his promise to create a college fund for his grandson, Naya’s son, Josey Dorsey. “Everyone needs to know what Ryan Murphy really …
Rachel Lindsay says a primetime ‘Bachelor’-type “love story” for people of color would be “impactful”
ABC/Paul Hebert(LOS ANGELES) — Bachelorette alum Rachel Lindsay is sharing her thoughts on what she’d like to see happen to the Bachelor franchise. Prior to Chris Harrison’s apology following the backlash for his defense of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s past racially insensitive behavior, Lindsay told ABC Audio she’d be interested in seeing a Bachelor-type series focused on documenting diverse love. “If you had people of color telling …
Patrick Schwarzenegger reveals he once worked as Paris Hilton’s security guard
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Imagine having a Schwarzenegger on your six. For socialite Paris Hilton, that was her reality… but for one day only. Patrick Schwarzenegger revealed during his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he once served as Hilton’s security guard. Before breaking into Hollywood, the 27-year-old actor worked several jobs at the Los Angeles-based …
‘Nomadland’, ‘Minari’ head most diverse BAFTA nominees list ever
L-R – McDormand, Zhao on “Nomadland’ set – © 2020 20th Century Studios(LONDON) — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on Tuesday revealed what represents its most diverse list of nominees ever on Tuesday, including a record number of female directors. The list includes Lee Isaac Chung and Chloé Zhao, up for helming the dramas Minari and Nomadland, …
Sharon Osbourne defends Piers Morgan’s criticism of Meghan Markle
Andrew Eccles/CBS via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Sharon Osbourne is taking Piers Morgan’s side following his criticism of Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, resulting in his storming off the set of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday. “I am with you. I stand by you. People forget that you’re paid for your opinion and that you’re just speaking your truth,” …
China re-release could let ‘Avatar’ unseat ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for all-time box office crown
“Avengers: Endgame” – Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — In 2019, Avengers: Endgame bested Avatar‘s 10-year-old record as the highest-grossing movie of all time — but Avengers‘ high water mark might soon be ranked second to James Cameron’s sci-fi film. The Marvel Studios film made more than $2.797 billion at the global box office during its run, putting it over the top …
Queen Latifah’s ‘The Equalizer’ series gets second-season renewal after only four episodes
Courtesy of CBS Communications(LOS ANGELES) — Queen Latifah will get to keep kicking butt. After only four episodes, CBS announced on Tuesday that they’ve renewed Latifah’s The Equalizer series for a second season. According to the network, the show is television’s number-one scripted series in the key demos, averaging 14.6 million viewers. Its premiere on …
Jesse Tyler Ferguson jokes he and his husband are raising their son gay “until he decides he’s straight”
PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images(LOS ANGELES) — Modern Family alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita are finding fatherhood agrees with them, even as they’re working to figure it out. During a virtual hang out on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jesse spoke of parenting their eight-month-old son, Beckett Mercer. “We’re still figuring out his personality… It’s a new person in your life, and just like anyone new …
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige praises Anthony Mackie, ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier”s leading man
Disney+/Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Anthony Mackie has been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Solider, but before he played Sam Wilson/Falcon, he logged acclaimed supporting performances in Oscar-winning films like 8 Mile and The Hurt Locker. That’s why Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige tells Variety of Mackie, “We just offered him the role…he did not audition. That’s only happened a …