ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) When it comes to giving an F, Adam Sandler’s drama Uncut Gems is up there with the best of ’em. That is to say, with 408 utterances, the new movie has landed in 7th place on the top-10 list of movies that have used the f-word the most. Sandler plays a diamond dealer with a …
‘Killing Eve’ gets early season four pickup before season three debuts
Nick Wall/BBCAmerica (LOS ANGELES) — Killing Eve just got a major confidence booster. The Golden Globe-nominated BBC America drama, starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, scored a fourth season pickup — before season three has even aired. “How could we not have massive confidence in Killing Eve? It has won big in every major award …
The Year in Entertainment 2019: Those we lost
Gudella(LOS ANGELES) — As with every year, we find ourselves mourning the passing of familiar faces from film, TV and celebrity, whether their passing was expected or otherwise. Here’s a look back at some of the notable celebs we lost in 2019: Carol Channing — Broadway legend, best-remembered as the star of musicals including Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Died …
Michael B. Jordan’s “Raising Dion” gets second season from Netflix
Steve Dietl/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix has picked up the Michael B. Jordan-produced superhero family drama Raising Dion, for a second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Based on Dennis Liu’s short film and comic book of the same name, the series follows a recently widowed mother, played by Alisha Wainwright, who discovers her young son, Dion, portrayed by Ja’Siah Young, has …
The Year in Entertainment 2019: OMG, the scandals
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(LOS ANGELES) — As it does every year, the world of entertainment saw its share of scandals in 2019. From Jussie Smollett’s alleged racial bias attack to the Varsity Blues college admission scandal that ensnared Lori Loughlin and landed Felicity Huffman behind bars, to the the sex charges slapped against Cuba Gooding Jr. and R. Kelly, let’s take a look back at …
Donnie Wahlberg surprises waitress with generous $2,020 tip
Barcin/iStock(ST. CHARLES, Illinois) — An IHOP waitress started off the new year with an epic surprise from New Kids on the Block member Donnie Wahlberg. Instead of tipping his waitress the normal 20 percent on his $78 check, the Blue Bloods actor gave her a whopping $2,020. This gesture is part of a new viral challenge — called The 2020 Tip …
Actress who played Rachel’s daughter on ‘Friends’ hilariously responds to series’ 2020 joke
NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Noelle Sheldon, who played Ross and Rachel’s baby Emma on Friends alongside her twin sister Cali, rang in 2020 with a nod to a joke from the show about the date — then a long way off. In the season 10 episode entitled “The One With the …
‘The Grudge’ ushers in 2020 at the box office
Allen Fraser(NEW YORK) — Opening nationwide on Friday: * The Grudge — Sam Raimi produced this fourth installment in The Grudge film series which focuses on a house cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms all who enter it to a violent death. Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin, Lin Shaye and Jacki Weaver star. Rated R. Copyright © 2020, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Marvel Studios will reportedly not be adding a trans character anytime soon
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Despite recent reports that the Marvel Cinematic Universe would encompass more LGBT characters, specifically transgender characters, studio insiders are setting the record straight. Variety reports that rumors of Marvel Studios’ potential new trans character first sparked in December. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige was a guest lecturer at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles …
Leonardo DiCaprio applauds Golden Globes’ completely vegan menu
MadCircles/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Outspoken environmentalist and actor Leonardo DiCaprio is applauding the Golden Globes for its major menu shakeup. For the first time in the awards ceremony’s history, it will be serving up an entirely plant-based menu. The Golden Globes, which are Sunday, is currently the only major awards show to go completely vegan. DiCaprio, who is nominated for Actor in a Musical or …