ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — Following Monday’s season finale of The Bachelor, which saw Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell ride off into the sunset together, Emmanuel Acho hosted a special After the Final Rose show, which featured some frank discussions about race and bias in the wake of insensitive photos from her past turning up on social media. First, Matt detailed the events surrounding the …
Jamie Dornan’s father passes away after COVID-19 battle
GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images(LONDON) — Actor Jamie Dornan is mourning the loss of his father, 73-year-old Dr. Jim Dornan. Jim Dornan’s death was confirmed by the BBC on Monday, who stated his cause of death was COVID-19. Dr. Dornan, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2005, was a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist who was mourned by those in his professional circle. The Northern Ireland …
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez reunite following breakup rumors
Alex Wong/Getty Images(DOMINICAN REPUBLIC) — Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have reunited following a whirlwind weekend full of rumors speculating they had broken up. On Monday, the former MLB player shared an Instagram Story showing off a tropical view along with the message, “Happy Monday. New week. New day. Onward. Upward.” He also tagged his superstar fiancée in the post but placed her …
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Matt and Rachael leave as a couple, but without a proposal
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — The Bachelor‘s historic 25th season concluded on Monday, with Rachael and Michelle meeting Matt’s family and enjoying one last date before he handed out the final rose. The episode began with each of the ladies meeting Matt’s mom, Patty, and brother, John. Patty was impressed with her conversations with both Michelle and Rachael, telling Matt later that each woman …
Paul Raci on Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination: “My head is spinning”
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for AT&T(LOS ANGELES) — Paul Raci wasn’t sure why his sister was calling him on Monday morning or why she sounded like a “wounded animal” on the phone — but he thinks it has something to do with him being an official Oscar nominee. The Sound of Metal actor received his first Oscar nomination and is now …
‘In the Heights’ debuts two trailers; Lin-Manuel Miranda is holding out “hope” for a big-screen event
Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — Before he shot to superstardom with Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda won a Tony Award for his musical In the Heights. Warner Bros. just debuted a pair of trailers for the film version, which was directed by Jon M. Chu. Like the Broadway production, the musical is a celebration of the American dream, viewed from a Latino perspective. The …
Viola Davis now the most-nominated Black actress in Oscars history
David Lee/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Viola Davis made history Monday morning when the 2021 Oscar nominations were announced: The actress received a best actress nomination for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which marked her fourth Oscar nod. With her 2021 nod for playing Ma Rainey in the George C. Wolfe-directed drama, Davis is now the most-nominated Black actress in Academy Award history. …
Moviegoers say they’ve seen more Oscar contenders than usual because of streaming
“Judas and the Black Messiah” – Warner Bros. Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Streaming has unarguably changed the game of home entertainment, and when it comes to this year’s Oscar contenders, that’s no exception. In years past, many movies that go on to earn nominations played in limited release in major markets only, like New York and …
‘The Talk’ cast put on hiatus after Piers Morgan segment; Sharon Osbourne says she was “blindsided”
Monty Brinton/CBS @2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — With Sharon Osbourne blaming producers of the chat show for “blindsiding” her during a segment of The Talk last week about her friend Piers Morgan, comes news The Talk‘s cast has been put on hiatus over the installment. The segment had Osbourne defending Morgan’s right to say what he wanted about Meghan Markle following her …