Photo by Roland Neveu/LightRocket via Getty Images(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Writer/director Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War drama Platoon, Prince’s Purple Rain, Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It and Disney’s Cinderella are among the 25 films just added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. As always, the additions represent a diverse collection. Also on the list …
‘Jojo Rabbit’s’ Roman Griffin Davis can’t wait to meet Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes
Kimberley French(NEW YORK) — Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit received a bunch of nominations on Monday, including a best actor nod for star Roman Griffin Davis, but the highlight of the evening for the 12-year-old actor will be meeting the host of the Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais. Roman, who made his acting debut in the film, tells ABC Audio that …
‘The Voice’ recap: The four finalists are revealed
Trae Patton/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — On Tuesday’s episode of The Voice, the eight artists who performed Monday learned that Team Blake Shelton’s Kat Hammock Team John Legend’s Will Breman and Marybeth Byrd; and Hello Sunday, from Team Kelly Clarkson were sent home. Hello Sunday and Hammock were eliminated at the end of the one-hour results show. They lost an “Instant Save” vote to Team Gwen Stefani’s Rose Short. Prior to the …
Anonymous billionaire who bought Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grease’ leather jacket returns it to her
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The anonymous billionaire who won the auction for Olivia Newton-John’s iconic leather jacket from Grease had a plan when he placed the winning bid. The mysterious buyer not only returned it to her, but also made a hefty donation to her cancer charity. Yahoo! News reports that the bidder, who is the self-professed “No. …
William Shatner splits with wife of 18 years
Peter Kramer/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — After spending 18 years as husband and wife, Elizabeth and William Shatner are calling it quits. The actor was reportedly the one to file for divorce. TMZ reports that this will be the fourth divorce for the Star Trek actor, while it will be his soon-to-be ex wife’s second. However, this particular break is rumored …
John Boyega says ‘Hold Back the Stars’ wasn’t “black” enough for him and Letitia Wright
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Ahead of his upcoming sci-fi film Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker, John Boyega is also dishing on some of his other highly anticipatedprojects. Boyega, who’ll star alongside Letitia Wright in Steve McQueen’s upcoming BBC anthology series Small Axe, says he had another major project planned with Wright, but they ended …
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ star Kelly Marie Tran feels the love from fans
Lucasfilm(NEW YORK) — Lucasfilm recently released a “legacy” trailer, featuring clips of all nine Star Wars films, including the forthcoming concluding movie, The Rise of Skywalker. The trailer’s a nostalgic look back at the impact of George Lucas’ galaxy far far away, which started a long time ago, in 1977. Kelly Marie Tran, who starred …
Bill Cosby loses appeal to overturn sex assault conviction
Montgomery County Correctional Facility(PENNSYLVANIA) — Bill Cosby was just handed another legal defeat. In the Pennsylvania Superior Court Tuesday morning, the former TV patriarch lost his appeal to overturn his sexual assault conviction. In April, 2018, Cosby was convicted of three counts of indecent assault and battery for drugging and sexually assaulting former Temple University basketball …
Michael Douglas wishes father Kirk happy 103rd birthday: ‘You are a living legend’
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas turned 103 on Monday, and son, Michael Douglas, marked the occasion a tribute to his dad. “Happy birthday Dad! You are a living legend and your entire family sends you all the love in their hearts! #KirkDouglas #103” he shared on Instagram alongside a photo …
‘The Voice’ recap: The top eight artists perform
Trae Patton/NBC(NEW YORK) — The Voice kicked off its semifinals on Monday, with the top eight artists competing for America’s votes, and a spot in next week’s finale. Along the way, they were advised by their coaches Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Each artist performed twice: a new song on his or her own and a duet …