Robert Vidlasky/FX(NEW YORK) — Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol 176 years ago on this very day. For a story so integral to the holidays, it’s no wonder it’s been adapted for various stage productions, radio dramas, TV series and movies. However, FX’s new version of A Christmas Carol, which premieres tonight, is significantly darker than recent versions the modern audience has …
‘Empire’ showrunner says Jussie Smollett should return for series finale
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(LOS ANGELES) — After Jussie Smollett was written out of the FOX series Empire following his alleged hate-crime hoax in January, it appears the actor may get an opportunity to return to the series. In an interview with TV Line, Empire showrunner Brett Mahoney said Smollett, who hasn’t been a part of the series since June, should get an opportunity to close out the …
Emily Blunt is on a family mission in ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ teaser
Jonny Cournoyer/Copyright © 2019 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved(LOS ANGELES) — A new teaser for A Quiet Place Part II has hit the internet. The first footage from the horror movie sequel originally screened in theaters this weekend ahead of showings for Black Christmas, but now the preview is available to watch online. The brief …
‘Real Housewives’ stars Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice separate after 20 years of marriage
Tommy Garcia/Bravo(NEW JERSEY) — After 20 years of marriage, Teresa and Joe Giudice are splitting up. The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars “have been separated” and their four daughters will spend Christmas in Italy with Joe while Teresa will stay at home, ABC News has confirmed. In November, Teresa told Good Morning America in …
Martha Stewart is a little salty that ‘Queer Eye’s’ Antoni Porowski didn’t tag her on Instagram
Nathan Congleton/NBC(NEW YORK) — Word of advice: if you are ever lucky enough to be invited to Martha Stewart’s house, be sure you tag her when you post the evidence to Instagram. Queer Eye‘s Antoni Porowski found that out in the most hilarious way. Over the weekend, the cooking mogul hosted a fabulous Christmas party in which …
Kate Hudson shows off just how seriously her family takes Christmas
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — A typical American family Christmas card normally depicts smiling faces and festive outfits, right? Well, Kate Hudson’s version only featured just one of those holiday staples. The Almost Famous actress posted her family’s snarky take on the holiday spirit to Instagram, writing, “We take Christmas MERRY seriously…” While all five family members check off the holiday outfit requirement, everyone, including …
Jake Hoot wins ‘The Voice,’ handing coach Kelly Clarkson her third victory
Tyler Golden/NBC(NEW YORK) — Kelly Clarkson notched her third victory as a coach on The Voice, as her artist Jake Hoot was crowned the season 17 winner. He receives a recording contract as her grand prize. Hoot, a 31-year-old country singer from Cookeville, Tennessee, finished ahead of runner-up, 29-year-old rocker Ricky Duran of Team Blake Shelton. Powerhouse singer Katie Kadan, from Team John Legend and 34-year-old …
‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ returns tonight with classic ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times’ episodes
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Tonight, a couple of classics come back to TV when ABC presents live versions of an episode of All in the Family and Good Times. Andre Braugher stars as James Evans on the Good Times episode — the role originally played by John Amos, and he says the stories are just as relevant now as they were in …
Kristen Bell gifts Josh Gad with hilarious ‘Frozen II’-related holiday present
ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — With the holidays right around the corner, some people just can’t help but show off what they got their friends and family for the holidays. Case in point: Kristen Bell. She gifted her Frozen II co-star Josh Gad with a present only he could fully appreciate. “Greatest holiday gift ever,” captions Gad in his Instagram post, showing off the thoughtful …
Macaulay Culkin unleashes his inner Kevin from ‘Home Alone’ for epic glitter bomb prank
20TH CENTURY FOX(LOS ANGELES) — ‘Tis the season for porch pirates. However, one dynamic duo teamed up to teach a handful of thieves an important lesson about taking something that doesn’t belong to them. Last year, NASA engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober created a glitter bomb explicitly made to trick thieves after a porch pirate stole one of his packages. The …