Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for J/P Haitian Relief Organization(LONDON) — Six years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow — the actress and lifestyle guru who made very personal-smelling candles famous — famously described her split from Coldplay’s Chris Martin as a “conscious uncoupling.” In a new feature in British Vogue, Paltrow looks back at when she knew their 2003 marriage was done, and how the couple’s unique relationship has …
Keke Palmer hosting this year’s MTV VMAs
MTV(NEW YORK) — Keke Palmer is hosting this year’s MTV VMAs. The actress, singer and TV personality extraordinaire will helm the awards ceremony, airing live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on August 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. “We’re thrilled to have the multi-talented Keke Palmer as this year’s VMAs host,” says Bruce Gillmer, …
Bryan Cranston said he’d play Walter White again in ‘Better Call Saul’ “in a second”
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Fans of Breaking Bad have been champing at the bit to see Walter White appear in his show’s Emmy-winning prequel spin-off, Better Call Saul, since its first episode. One of those fans is apparently Walter White himself, Bryan Cranston. The Emmy winner makes it plain in a new interview with Collider that he’d “do it in a second.” “I would …
The ‘Edward Scissorhands’ house is up for sale and could be yours for $224,000
Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Fans of Edward Scissorhands can get their hands on an important piece of Hollywood history: the house famously seen in the 1990 movie has hit the market. Tampa Bay Times reports that the residence, which served as the Boggs family home, is currently listed at $224,000. The three bedroom, two bathroom house, which was built …
Jussie Smollett’s sister Jurnee defends his innocence in Chicago assault claim
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence(NOTE LANGUAGE) Jussie Smollett’s sister, Jurnee, for the first time publicly, addressed the ongoing investigation into whether her brother paid two men to stage an attack against him in January 2019, and staunchly defended the Empire actor. “It’s been f****** painful…one of the most painful things my family’s ever experienced — to love someone as much …
‘Captain Marvel’ sequel reportedly taps Nia DaCosta to serve as its new director
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — The second Captain Marvel movie has finally found its new director in Candyman‘s Nia DaCosta. Deadline reports that DaCosta, who directed Jordan Peele’s reboot of the 1992 slasher film, will sit in the director’s chair when Captain Marvel 2 starts filming. This makes her the first Black woman to direct a Marvel Studios picture. DaCosta is an up and comer …
Alyssa Milano reveals she had COVID-19: “It felt like I was dying”
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Alyssa Milano is cautioning fans that COVID-19 testing isn’t 100 percent reliable after testing negative for the virus three times despite having serious symptoms. Finally, an antibody test — her fourth overall — told her what she already knew. The Charmed actress shared two photos to Instagram on Wednesday, the first one of her breathing with the …
‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ ratings tumble following abuse allegations
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Ratings for Ellen Degeneres’ daytime talk show hit an all-time low last month following the bombshell Buzzfeed article alleging a toxic work environment behind the scenes, according to The Wrap. Ellen’s ratings, for the week ending July 26, were down 9% from the previous week, based on Nielsen, and a staggering 29% from the same week last …
Oprah faces backlash for calling out white privilege because she’s rich
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for THR(LOS ANGELES) — Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash over her comments about white privilege. During the latest episode of the Apple TV+ series The Oprah Conversation, the 66-year-old media mogul, who was joined by former NFL pro and race activist Emmanuel Acho, opened the floor up for non-Black viewers to ask questions. One guest took this opportunity …
‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ props and costumes to hit the auction block
ABC/Mitch Haaseth(LOS ANGELES) — With Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. wrapping up its seventh and final season on August 12, Marvel has just announced an opportunity for fans to get their hands on some prized props, thanks to an upcoming auction. U.K.-based Prop Store will put on the block some 500 items from the ABC show …