NBC(NEW YORK) — Jimmy Fallon apologized on Tuesday after drawing criticism for appearing in blackface during a Saturday Night Live sketch 20 years ago, calling it a “terrible decision.” The sketch from 2000 featured Fallon portraying comedian and fellow SNL allum Chris Rock during interview with Darrel Hammond as TV host Regis Philbin. NBC had previously removed the video from its website, but the clip …
Taking a closer look at ABC’s new ‘Genetic Detective’, CeCe Moore
ABC(NEW YORK) — Tonight on ABC, the true crime show The Genetic Detective debuts at 10 p.m. ET. In the program, investigative genealogist CeCe Moore uses her DNA research skills to bring criminals to justice. “It really started for me just as a hobby,” Moore explains. “Actually, there was no such thing as a professional genetic genealogist….And so I just …
‘Seinfeld”s Mr. Wilhelm, actor Richard Herd, dead at 87
Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Veteran character actor Richard Herd, best known for portraying George’s doddering New York Yankees boss Mr. Wilhelm on Seinfeld, has died at age 87. Herd’s stepdaughter confirmed the news via email, writing “Richard did pass away this morning from cancer …
With new trailer, AMC announces ‘NOS4A2’ season 2 is debuting June 21
AMC(LOS ANGELES) — After a successful first season, an a near immediate pick-up for a second, AMC has announced its adaptation of author Joe Hill’s book NOS4A2 [Nosferatu] is returning June 21. Zachary Quinto plays Charlie Manx in the show, a supernatural baddie who abducts kids and drains their souls. At odds with him is Ashley Cummings’ Vic McQueen, a tough, motorcycle-riding heroine …
Fred Armisen debuts his “optimistic” travel show, in which he doesn’t leave his home
NBC(LOS ANGELES) — Saturday Night Live and Portlandia veteran Fred Armisen is in lockdown, like millions of other Americans, but that didn’t stop him from creating a new travel show. As part of Peacock’s Seth Macfarlane-hosted At-Home Variety Show, Armisen’s offering, titled Fred Hopes to Travel to the Cool Part of Town, has him video-chatting with people all over the world, looking for unique places …
Yvette Nicole Brown having a “great ride” on ‘The Big Fib’ on Disney+
Disney+(NEW YORK) — If you have Disney+, you’re going to know Community veteran Yvette Nicole Brown. Not only was she in Lady and the Tramp and had a cameo in Avengers: Endgame, she’s also been working on a dramedy with John Stamos called Big Shot for the streaming service, and now hosts the new Disney+ kid …
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, mayor insists September’s Venice Film Festival is still a go
The Golden Lion Award — TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images(ITALY) — As many parts of the world recover from the COVID-19 crisis, the mayor of hard-hit Venice, Italy insists the city’s famed film festival is still happening this September. Variety reports Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, has given the green light to the annual event, which is …
Rebel Wilson reveals her goal weight while undergoing “Year of Health” mission
ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Rebel Wilson is proving that once she sets a goal for herself, she sticks to it no matter how ambitious it is. The Pitch Perfect star on Monday posted a snap of her wearing gym clothes and shared an inspirational message to fans about never giving up. “Even if you have to crawl towards your goals, keep going …
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:17AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
Matthew McConaughey and his wife deliver over 110,000 masks to Texas hospitals
ABC/Nicole Wilder(TEXAS) — Matthew McConaughey is making sure that Texas’ smaller hospitals are well prepared to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, the Dallas Buyers Club Oscar-winner and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, delivered over 110,000 masks to hospitals across the state. “Thanks to @lincoln for donating 110 thousand masks,” the 50-year-old captioned a photo of him and his wife driving a large white …