ABC/Fred Lee(NEW YORK) — Wayne Brady is making his childhood dreams come true with his upcoming role on The CW’s Black Lightning. In the forthcoming episode, which will air sometime in 2020, Brady will play Tyson “Gravedigger” Sykes a World War II-era member of the U.S. military who becomes a “super soldier” after a secret …
Jason Momoa, Brad Pitt, George Clooney celebrated in new ‘People”s “Sexiest Man Alive” issue
ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — While it’s already known that EGOT winner John Legend has succeeded Idris Elba as People‘s Sexiest Man Alive, the magazine’s cover feature also celebrates less controversial picks in various categories. For example, Brad Pitt and Jason Momoa are part of the 28 “Men of the Year,” described as “standouts of modern-day …
Martin Scorsese explains what “cinema” is to him…And once again, it’s not Marvel movies
Netflix/Eric Charbonneau(NEW YORK) — In a chat with ABC’s Popcorn with Peter Travers, Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese attempted to clarify his recent controversial comments regarding Marvel movies. No, The Irishman director hasn’t changed his mind about saying that the films are “not cinema” — comments that earned him criticism from the likes of Marvel Studios head …
With ‘Dancing’ done, could Sean Spicer be headed to daytime TV?
Walt Disney Television/Lou RoccoSean Spicer’s story on Dancing with the Stars might have come to a close, but a new chapter is apparently just beginning. Entertainment Tonight reports that the former White House press secretary may be moving to daytime television. He revealed, “I’m going to continue to do political work and strategic consulting, I’ve got a …
Report: ‘Friends’ reunion in the works at HBO Max
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(NEW YORK) — That long rumored Friends reunion may be a step closer to becoming a reality. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the six core cast members of Friends — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer — as well as series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman, are in early talks to reunite on HBO Max. However, the sources warn that the reunion is nowhere …
Kristen Bell and Jimmy Fallon review “The History of Disney Songs”
NBC/Andrew Lipovsky(NEW YORK) — Kristen Bell, who voices Princess Anna in the upcoming Disney feature Frozen 2, was Jimmy Fallon’s guest on Tuesday’s The Tonight Show, and joined Jimmy for a mashup of some of the biggest Disney tunes of all time, called, “The History of Disney Songs.” The two kicked things off with Disney …
‘The Voice’ recap: Top 13 are revealed
Trae Patton/NBC(NEW YORK)– On Tuesday night’s The Voice, Carson Daly revealed which three artists who performed on Monday from Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Gwen Stefani’s teams would advance to the next round. Two moved on based on America’s vote while the other would be chosen by his or her coach. Team Blake: Ricky Duran and Kat Hammock advanced, based on America’s votes. Blake saved Cali Wilson. Team Gwen: …
People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2019 is: John Legend
Trae Patton/NBC(NEW YORK) — John Legend has another victory to celebrate over fellow Voice judge Blake Shelton — he is officially People‘s Sexiest Man Alive for 2019. The announcement came during Tuesday’s night’s episode of The Voice, which was certainly made memorable thanks to the shenanigans pulled by 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive, Shelton. The country star happily passed over his crown, if the crown …
“Like sands through the hourglass…” Entire ‘Days of Our Lives’ cast reportedly released from their contracts
NBC Universal(NEW YORK) — After nearly 50 years on the air, could the last days of Days of Our Lives be at hand? TVLine reports that the producers of the soap opera released the entire cast from their contracts, and announced the show will be put on indefinite hiatus at the end of the month. …
Chadwick Boseman says Martin Scorsese “didn’t get” the cultural experience of ‘Black Panther’
ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — Chadwick Boseman is the latest Marvel actor weighing in on Martin Scorsese’s recent criticism of Marvel films, where he said they are “not cinema” and lacked mystery. During a BBC Live chat, reported by U.K.’s Independent, Boseman said that although he considers the Oscar-winning director a “genius at what he does,” …