ABC/Rick Rowell(NEW YORK) — Last-minute beauty regimens are underway, famous people are starving to look their very best, and acceptance speeches are being written: that is to say, the 92nd Academy Awards are just six days away. With that in mind, the financial site WalletHub has compiled some stats for the 2020 Oscars, from what …
‘SNL” cold open shows the impeachment trial “you wish had happened”
Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — In response to the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, in which Republican senators rejected witnesses, Saturday Night Live opened this weekend’s show by presenting “The Trial You Wish Had Happened.” In SNL‘s version of the trial, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is immediately replaced by TV judge Greg Mathis — played by Kenan Thompson — who declares, “We ’bout to do …
‘Bad Boys for Life’ threepetes with $17.7 million Super Bowl weekend
Ben Rothstein(NEW YORK) — Bad Boys for Life topped the box office for the third week in a row, delivering and estimated $17.7 million. The buddy comedy has now earned over $148 million here in the U.S., making it the highest grossing release in the Bad Boys franchise. Overseas, Bad Boys for Life collected an estimated $30.8 million, bring its …
Movie peeks, infinite celebrity cameos & more: Super Bowl commercial highlights
Adult Swim/Kellogg Company (MIAMI) — Despite advertisers spoiling their ultra expensive Super Bowl commercials themselves by uploading them days in advance on YouTube, there were still a handful of surprises and a myriad of celebrity cameos during the big game’s advertisements. However, which commercial was the most memorable? Here’s a look at some of the most …
After ‘The Ridiculous 6’ and ‘Murder Mystery’ successes, Netflix extends Adam Sandler movie deal to 10
Netflix/Scott Yamano(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix is famously not shy about shelling out generously for talent. And while its not known what they paid to do so, the company clearly wants to stay in business with Adam Sandler. The streaming giant extended its six-movie deal with the former SNL star to 10. Part of that reason …
‘The Crown’ will end with season 5
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Just like Harry and Meghan, Netflix’s royalty, The Crown, is bowing out. ABC Audio has confirmed both that the streaming service cast Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II for season five, which will be The Crown‘s swan song. The show about the British monarchy has earned enough awards to fill a keep …
For which ladies’ man did ‘Katy Keene’ star Lucy Hale press “yes”?
Freeform/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Musician John Mayer has gone on record as saying that he’s single right now because his storied dating history drives women away. But one actress admits she’s down to date him if he’s interested — and she let him know it, too. As you’ll recall, John’s list of romantic conquests …
Stay in superhero shape with Chris Hemsworth’s Super Bowl party recipes
Centr(LOS ANGELES) — With the average American hoovering up as many as 6,000 calories at a Super Bowl game, it’s pretty much assured that fitness isn’t on the minds of many during the Big Game, except for those playing it. For anyone who wants to stick to their diets during Sunday’s festivities — yes, there …
Girl POW-er! Early reviews of ‘Birds of Prey’ should make Harley Quinn grin ear to ear
© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC Comics (LOS ANGELES) — Harley Quinn has even more reason to smile, thanks to early reviews of her alter-ego Margot Robbie’s female-fronted, female written, directed and produced stand-alone film, Birds of Prey. Cathy Yan’s movie, officially titled Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of …
Shaquille O’Neal to donate proceeds from his Super Bowl event to the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(FLORIDA) — Shaquille O’Neal will pay tribute to his former teammate, Kobe Bryant, at his Super Bowl party in Miami. The Hall of Famer is hosting his Shaq’s Fun House carnival tonight, and he’s dedicating it to those who died in the fatal helicopter crash on Sunday in California. All proceeds will be donated to the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family …