ABC/Paula Lobo(LOS ANGELES) — It’s well known that John Krasinski put his time in lockdown to good use, with the uplifting YouTube series Some Good News. Now sharing the reason behind his surprise recent decision to sell it to CBS News. On his Office co-star Rainn Wilson’s Instagram series Hey There, Human, Krasinski explained, “…I was only planning on doing eight of them …
Betty White doing “very well” in quarantine; here’s what she’s been up to
Freeform(LOS ANGELES) — As COVID-19 spread, there was a collective concern for beloved icon Betty White and her safety. Her rep first gave an update that she was doing well in March, and now two months later, fans can rest assured knowing she’s still doing just fine. In an email to Today, White’s rep revealed that the 98-year-old actress is doing “very well” …
‘Always Sunny’ signed for a record 15th season
L-R – Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton — Patrick McElhenney/FXX(LOS ANGELES) — FX has renewed It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for a record-breaking 15th season, according to Deadline. The series, which wrapped up its 14th season in November, had already tied the very different The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet for longest-running live-action comedy series by seasons. …
Tom Cruise’s space-shot movie gets ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ director Doug Liman
2018 – Paramount PicturesTom Cruise’s American Made and Edge of Tomorrow director Doug Liman has signed on to helm Cruise’s forthcoming as-yet-untitled action adventure film, to be shot in outer space, according to Deadline. Cruise, with the help of Elon Musk’s Space X and NASA, plans to actually travel to space to shoot the film …
Jimmy Fallon calls blackface ‘SNL’ sketch a “terrible decision”
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 …