Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — After initially denying he would, director Tristam Shapeero has come forward to apologize for being the British voice behind a now infamous Zoom audition in which he seemingly shamed actor Lukas Gage’s small apartment. The director apparently forgot to mute himself while giving the Euphoria actor’s apartment a critical once-over, saying …
Kristen Stewart details “slippery slope” if only gay actors can play gay characters
Courtesy Sony Pictures (LOS ANGELES) — Kristen Stewart is counting down the days until her holiday film, Happiest Season, premieres on Hulu on November 25. The film, an LGBT rom-com, is a project that is very near and dear to the actress’ heart for many reasons. When speaking Monday with Variety, Stewart opened up about the privilege she’s had to …
Chris Pratt jokes that Chris Hemsworth should stop working out
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Chris Pratt has a few words of advice for his co-star Chris Hemsworth — stop working out. Hemsworth recently shared a shirtless Instagram photo of himself lifting a giant tire with the witty caption, “Cheat day today. Decided to treat myself to this extra large donut, gosh it’s heavy.” In response, Pratt — who will appear on-screen …
‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 29 recap: Kaitlyn Bristowe becomes second ‘Bachelorette’ in a row to win the Mirror Ball Trophy
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — The stakes were riding high going into Monday night’s finale of Dancing with the Stars as the four finalists had one last obstacle separating them from winning the Mirror Ball Trophy — each other. While Grammy-winning rapper Nelly, One Day at a Time star Justina Machado, Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe and Catfish host Nev Schulman effortlessly demonstrated why they deserved a spot in the finals, only one reigned supreme …
‘Jeopardy!’ resuming production next week with Ken Jennings as first guest host
Jeopardy Productions via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Jeopardy! will resume production again next week, with Ken Jennings stepping in as the first guest host following the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek earlier this month. “We will resume production on 11/30 with a series of interim guest hosts from the Jeopardy! family — starting with …
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is a winning one for Netflix
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix announced that some 62 million households worldwide have checked out the new series The Queen’s Gambit since its debut in October, making it the streaming giant’s biggest scripted limited-run series ever. Set in the ’50s and ’60s, The Queen’s Gambit tells the fictional story of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy who struggles with drug …
Here’s why fans believe Rihanna will be featured in ‘Black Panther 2’
Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — With the announcement that filming on Black Panther 2 will begin early next year, fans are already anticipating the newest cast member to the popular film…and they believe it’s Rihanna. Fans on social media went into a frenzy after the pop singer’s name popped up as part of the cast during a Google search for …
“I feel good!” A grateful Al Roker returns to ‘Today’ following cancer surgery
Nathan Congleton/NBC(NEW YORK) — Al Roker returned to 30 Rock Monday morning, his first day back on the Today show after he underwent prostate cancer surgery two weeks ago. “I feel good, I really do,” beamed the beloved weatherman and morning show mainstay, who cracked a few “TMI” jokes about his condition. “Let me tell you, after that first week you can …
Fans, fellow actors rally around ‘Euphoria’ star after director ‘poor-shamed’ his apartment
iStock/shironosov(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) By now, you should respect the power of the Zoom mute button, but in case you need a reminder, look no further than Euphoria star Lukas Gage, who caught a famous director on a hot mic shaming the actor for his small apartment. Gage was about to audition via Zoom, when he overheard the British director pitying the …
‘Happiest Season’ stars say the Hulu holiday movie rings true
Courtesy Sony Pictures(NEW YORK) — On Wednesday, the Hulu holiday romantic comedy Happiest Season comes home for the holidays. The movie, directed, and co-written by actress and filmmaker Clea Duvall, features an all-star cast, including Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Dan Levy, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenbergen. In the film, Stewart’s character Abby agrees …