L-R Anthony Russo, Joe Russo/ABC(LOS ANGELES) — After helming the biggest movie of all time, Avengers: Endgame, directors Joe and Anthony Russo are making new headlines. Talk of a sequel to the Netflix hit Extraction began soon after the Joe Russo-penned movie drew big numbers for the streaming service after its April debut, but now it seems the follow-up to the Chris Hemsworth action film has a …
Bill Murray’s brother Ed, inspiration for ‘Caddyshack’, has died
Michael Reaves/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Ed Murray, the eldest of Bill Murray’s five brothers and the inspiration for the Danny Noonan character in Caddyshack, has died. On his William Murray Golf Instagram page, Murray noted the passing “with the heaviest of hearts,” calling his brother a “legend.” The memorial says, “It was Ed who introduced the Murray family to this …
Jennifer Lopez reacts to Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’
Cesar Fuentes Cervants/NETFLIX © 2020(NEW YORK) — Jennifer Lopez has no shame in passing the Selena baton. The 51-year-old entertainer catapulted to fame after she portrayed the late singer in the 1997 film and now she can’t wait to see it reimagined with Netflix’s Selena: The Series. In a clip shared to the streaming platform’s social media, Lopez reminisced …
Paul Bettany reveals real, personal connection to the character he plays in ‘Uncle Frank’
Brownie Harris/Amazon Studios(LONDON) — There’s a real and emotional reason why Paul Bettany felt such a deep and personal connection to the character he plays in Uncle Frank, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. The movie, which takes place in the 1970s, follows Bettany’s character, a gay man who lives two lives. He is out and proud in New York …
Kristen Stewart says the chance to bring the “gay Christmas rom-com” ‘Happiest Season’ to life was “so exciting”
Courtesy Sony Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — The Sony Pictures holiday romantic comedy Happiest Season is now streaming on Hulu. The film stars Kristen Stewart as Abby, who plans to propose to her girlfriend, Harper, played by Mackenzie Davis, during a trip home over the holidays. But things get complicated when Harper confesses she never came out to her conservative parents. Stewart, who is …
Melissa Joan Hart says holiday films have a new importance: “This is the year we all need a happy ending”
“Dear Christmas” – Lifetime(LOS ANGELES) — For many people, 2020 has been a trying year. For that reason, Melissa Joan Hart — a perennial staple in Christmas movies — says holiday flicks have found a new importance. Speaking with E!’s Daily Pop on Tuesday, the Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum revealed why she completely endorses cheesy Christmas movies. “I think this is the year we all need a happy ending,” Melissa …
‘Jersey Shore’ star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and wife Lauren expecting first child
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(NEW JERSEY) — Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is about to have a situation on his hand — a baby situation, that is. The reality star and his wife Lauren announced that they are expecting their first child together in adorable Instagram posts shared on Tuesday. Both Mike and Lauren shared the same photos in their social media announcement. …
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: The guys get a piece of Tayshia’s mind when she finds out what some are saying about her
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — On Tuesday’s episode of The Bachelorette, Tayshia laid down the law after discovering what some of the men had been saying about her right before the rose ceremony. The episode kicked off with a group date that featured Bennett, Ivan, Blake, Riley, Demar, Kenny and Zac competing for the only one-on-one date, each using his limited musical skills to write and perform a love song …
Netflix pulls the plug on ‘Chappelle’s Show’ at Dave Chappelle’s request
Mathieu Bitton(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix has officially removed Dave Chappelle’s comedy series, Chappelle’s Show, from their platform after the comedian says he asked them to do so. In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, Chappelle shared a comedy set called “Unforgiven” where he explained his issues with his sketch comedy show being streamed without his …
Director Carl Weathers laughing along with ‘The Mandalorian’ fans about errant “Jeans Guy”
Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — As predicted, Star Wars fans are having a good-natured laugh at The Mandalorian‘s “Game of Thrones coffee cup” moment — and so is director Carl Weathers. Shortly after Weathers’ episode “The Seige” aired last Friday on Disney+, fans noticed a stray crew member lingering in one shot, and as we predicted, didn’t take much longer for those in …