Hollywood and Bollywood pay tribute to ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star Irrfan Khan
Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — It didn’t take long after an infection claimed the life of Slumdog Millionaire star Irrfan Khan before his friends, famous fans, and co-stars paid tribute to the 53-year-old star. Priyanka Chopra starred with Khan in 2011’s dark comedy 7 Khoon Maaf, known in English as Seven Sins Forgiven. “You inspired so many of us,” she said …
Former TV doc Anthony Edwards talks about what he learned from ‘ER’ about the world amid COVID-19
Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic(CONNECTICUT) — Emmy-winning actor and advocate Anthony Edwards knows a thing about first responders, even though, as the old saw goes, he’s not a doctor, but he played one on TV. “The truth is that eight years that I spent on ER, I was around all kinds of trauma nurses and doctors and the kind …
Dax Shepard will allow his kids to do certain drugs when they’re older
ABC/Jeff Niera(LOS ANGELES) — Dax Shepard is far from your typical dad, and he demonstrated that on the latest episode of his podcast, Armchair Expert. The Parenthood alum was having a candid conversation with fellow actor Rob Lowe when he revealed that he would allow his daughters — five-year-old Delta and seven-year-old Lincoln — to experiment with certain drugs… when they’re much older, of course. “I …
Priyanka Chopra dishes on quarantining with Nick Jonas
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Some people are “bored in the house and in the house bored” while in quarantine, but not Priyanka Chopra. The 37-year-old actress is having a ball of a time with her 27-year-old husband Nick Jonas and she dished all about it to Vogue. In addition to soaking up the precious quality time, they are …
‘Fuller House’ closing June 2
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix has set June 2 as the premiere date for the final nine episodes of Fuller House, according to Entertainment Tonight. The series centers around recently widowed mother of three D.J. Tanner-Fuller, played by Candice Cameron Bure, who, along with sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy — played respectively by Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber …
Stars of Hulu’s ‘Normal People’ talk pressure of adapting Sally Rooney’s beloved book
Hulu(LOS ANGELES) — Looking for a book to read and a show to binge while in quarantine? Normal People has you covered on both fronts. The beloved 2018 Sally Rooney novel — even former President Barack Obama is a fan — has been adapted into a series on Hulu, which begins streaming today. Set in Ireland, it revolves around the relationship between Connell, …
COVID theater shut-downs lead to Oscars changes
ABC TV/AMPAS(LOS ANGELES) — The Oscars are changing up the rules in light of COVID-19’s effect on the movie industry. For this year only, due the closure of movie theaters across the country, streamed films will be eligible for the 93rd Academy Awards. The rule typically states that a film must be shown in a …
The cast of ‘Melrose Place’ reunites for the first time in 8 years for COVID-19 relief
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Another major reunion took place this week as the original cast of Melrose Place came together for the first time in eight years to help raise money for COVID-19 relief. During Tuesday’s episode of Stars In The House, hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley brought the crew back together for a virtual reunion that also raised donations for The Actors Fund. Coming …
Tyler Perry describes plan to reopen his Atlanta studios during COVID-19
Walt Disney Television/Lou Rocco(ATLANTA) — Tyler Perry has come up with a strategic plan to reopen Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta after Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared earlier this week that nonessential businesses could reopen. The TV mogul plans to begin production in June, but still “create a safe environment so people could work again with some peace of …