ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — A major shakeup has come to Dancing with the Stars, as series original host Tom Bergeron announced he’s exiting the show after a 15-year run that spanned an impressive 28 seasons. What’s more, his co-host Erin Andrews will not be returning to the long-running series, either, ABC announced. Bergeron, who’s been a stalwart of the show since …
Ventura County officials offers insight into what may have caused Naya Rivera’s drowning
Kevin Winter/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Heartbreak gripped Hollywood on Monday when Naya Rivera’s body was recovered in Lake Piru in California. Her four-year-old son was found Wednesday drifting alone on a boat, which prompted the initial search-and-rescue mission before officials moved toward a recovery mission, believing the 33-year-old had drowned. While the recovered body has yet to be officially identified …
‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ returns to 30 Rock
NBCUniversal(NEW YORK) — On Monday night, Jimmy Fallon became the first late night host to venture back into the studio, bringing his Tonight Show back to its pre-COVID-19 home in New York’s Rockefeller Center. Following a pre-taped opening sequence in which he was seen walking to the studio wearing a mask and doing his best to stay the recommended six feet …
‘MythBusters’ and ‘White Rabbit Project’ host Grant Imahara dead at 49
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Another devastating loss has rocked Hollywood. MythBusters star Grant Imahara died unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 49. Discovery confirmed early Tuesday the show’s longtime engineer suffered a brain aneurysm. “We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a …
Celebrities share memories and send condolences in the wake of Naya Rivera’s death
Presley Ann/Getty Images for Libertine(LOS ANGELES) — Celebrities have taken to social media to commemorate Naya Rivera in the wake of her tragic passing. The actress, best known for her role as Santana Lopez on the musical dramedy Glee, was confirmed dead after she went missing while boating with her young son on Lake Piru in California on July …
‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at 33
David Livingston/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Naya Rivera, known for playing fan-favorite character Santana Lopez on the hit musical comedy Glee, has been confirmed dead after she went missing while boating on Lake Piru [PY-roo] in California last Wednesday. She was 33. Concluding a nearly week-long search, the Ventura County Sheriff’s department announced her body was recovered …
Disney+ announces ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ spin-off, ‘The Bad Batch’
Lucasfilm/Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — While the Emmy-winning animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars wrapped up in May, some of the series’ newest additions are getting their own spin-off. Lucasfilm Animation has announced that Star: Wars: The Bad Batch, centering on the continued adventures of a squad of enhanced clone troopers, will come to Disney+ in 2021. For the …
Gerard Way speaking during virtual Comic-Con panel; ‘The Making of the Umbrella Academy’ book coming soon
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Gerard Way is participating in a virtual panel during Comic-Con at Home, an online version of the annual San Diego event. The My Chemical Romance frontman and co-creator of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix will speak with fellow comic book writers Nnedi Okorafor and Matt Kindt about “characters, the writing process, and the joys of creating.” You can tune …
Lin-Manuel Miranda addresses heartwarming fan theory about ‘Hamilton’ ending
Disney+(NEW YORK) — If you were confused about the gasp that happens at the end of Hamilton — you aren’t alone. Hopefully, the latest from the play’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda can help provide a bit of insight. The scene in question happens during the ending number “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story,” where Miranda walks behind Eliza (Phillipa …
Grandpa-to-be Arnold is “excited”; Katherine Schwarzenegger calls family time the “silver lining” of quarantine
Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP(LOS ANGELES) — Quarantine life isn’t always easy, but Katherine Schwarzenegger is all about finding the “silver lining” of it all. “It’s been a great silver lining during quarantine to be able to spend so much time with my family and to be able to have everybody be healthy and …