Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — Saturday Night Live took aim at last Thursday’s Democratic debate in a cold open that featured celebrity cameos from Maya Rudolph, Jason Sudeikis, Larry David, Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch and Alec Baldwin. The sketch addressed the debate’s lack of diversity, with Senator Cory Booker, former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, and Representative Tulsi Gabbard all failing to qualify. “I’m Bernie Sanders. I’m white, can’t help it,” said …
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ roars to box office-topping $175.5 million debut
Lucasfilm(NEW YORK) — Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker recorded the third largest December opening of all-time, topping the weekend box office, with an estimated $175.5 million debut. That said, the final installment of the 40-year-old franchise failed to match its two predecessors, 2015’s The Force Awakens and 2017’s The Last Jedi, with $248 million and $220 million, respectively. …
Bill Cosby blasts Eddie Murphy’s “disparaging remarks” during ‘SNL’ monologue
Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — Eddie Murphy used his first appearance on Saturday Night Live in 35 years to roast disgraced comedian Bill Cosby, and, on Sunday Cosby’s family clapped back. During the opening monologue, Murphy, who welcomed his 10th child almost a year ago, said, “If you told me 30 years ago that I’d be this boring stay-at-home house dad …
Hilary Duff secretly tied the knot with Matthew Koma over the weekend
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — While the country gears up for the holidays, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma have something else to celebrate. The two were wed in a ultra-private ceremony over the weekend. On Sunday, the Younger star quietly posted a photo from her wedding, which took place during Saturday’s winter solstice, and simply captioned it, “This.” Duff is all smiles wearing a …
Dove Cameron gets a meaningful new tattoo in honor of Cameron Boyce
Disney Channel/Image Group LA(LOS ANGELES) — The cast of Disney’s Descendants continue to heal from the sudden passing of co-star Cameron Boyce. Dove Cameron recently paid tribute to him by getting a tattoo honoring the foundation he created. Before Boyce’s unexpected passing, he started an anti-gun violence foundation called Wielding Peace. The “So Good” singer detailed her late co star’s organization and …
Eddie Murphy returns to ‘Saturday Night Live’ for first time in 35 years
Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — Eddie Murphy made his name as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s. On the show’s last episode of the decade this weekend, he finally returned after 35 years away. “It’s great to be back here finally hosting Saturday Night Live,” Murphy declared during his monologue. “But if …
Cardi B headlining free ‘Fast & Furious 9’ Super Bowl weekend concert
L-R: Tyrese, Vin Diesel, Ludacris — Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images(MIAMI) — Cardi B is hyping her appearance in Fast & Furious 9 with a “free & furious” all-star show during Super Bowl weekend in Miami. “The Road to #F9” concert on January 31 will also feature another star from the movie, Ludacris, as well …
“Impressive. Most impressive!” ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ scores $40 million in Thursday night previews
Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is off to a very strong start. The ninth film in the Star Wars Skywalker saga had a strong showing with preview audiences Thursday night, earning $40 million from fans who couldn’t wait for today’s official opening day to check it out. Even so, the preview …
New ‘Respect’ teaser video gives first look at Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin
(MGM)(LOS ANGELES) — If what you want is a first look at Jennifer Hudson portraying the Queen of Soul in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, you got it! A teaser-trailer premiered Friday featuring Hudson as Franklin belting out Aretha’s classic cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect.” The 40-second clip begins with Jennifer, wearing a sparkly …
Idris Elba reveals yoga got him “flexible” for his “physical” role in ‘CATS’
ABC Audio/Steve Iervolino(NEW YORK) — While Idris Elba’s character, the villainous Mcavity, may be one the most entertaining things the upcoming musical fantasy CATS, the actor says becoming the sleek, flexible kitty took some real effort. “It was an experience to me,” Elba tells ABC Audio, adding that making Cats was a “great” but an unexpected …