Jackson Lee Davis/AMC(NEW YORK) — Season two of AMC’s Lodge 49 is rolling on, as fans continue to explore the the quirky sensibilities of the show — and its titular location. In broad strokes, Lodge 49 stars Wyatt Russell as Sean “Dud” Dudley, an eternally optimistic surfer and former pool boy who stumbles across a …
“In the black” Widow: Scarlett Johansson repeats as world’s highest paid actress for 2019
Marvel Studios(NEW YORK) — Once again, Forbes has ranked the highest-paid actresses in the world, and once again Scarlett Johansson tops the list. The financial whizzes at the magazine compiled its new Highest-Paid Actresses list by tallying up their takes from June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2019. ScarJo’s reported $56 million bottom line was …
Demi Lovato to guest star on ‘Will & Grace’
NBC(LOS ANGELES) — After announcing she would be joining the new Netflix musical comedy Eurovision last week, Demi Lovato has lined up yet another acting gig. The singer has been cast as a guest star on the upcoming season of NBC’s Will & Grace. Entertainment Weekly reports she’ll play the role of Jenny, a woman …
Following cultural appropriation flap, Kim Kardashian West re-names her shapewear line
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Hold your breath — literally. Kim Kardashian West has announced SKIM as the new name of her shapewear line. West initially announced her line would be called Kimono Solutionwear, but was called out for cultural appropriation. She later announced the name would be changing. On Monday, she posted an Instagram photo …
Jennifer Lopez says she nearly turned down ‘Hustlers’ to spend more time with her family
Jason Merritt/Getty Images via ABC(LOS ANGELES) — With more than 20 years under her belt as a pioneering artist, Jennifer Lopez has learned that it’s all about balance when it comes to sustaining a successful career. In a new feature story for Variety, Lopez shares how she manages to find equilibrium amidst her juggling act of being …
Kaley Cuoco addresses rumored divorce on Instagram
Michael Yarish/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2018 WBEI. All rights reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Kaley Cuoco has finally opened up about her alleged divorce with husband Karl Cook. Rumors of a split began flying after the former Big Bang Theory actress admitted to E! News that she doesn’t live with her husband. “We have a very unconventional marriage, you know,” she …
Taylor Swift wins, Missy Elliott honored at MTV Video Music Awards
Courtesy MTV(NEWARK, NJ) — The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards took the party to New Jersey Monday night, delivering epic performances and big wins live from the Prudential Center in Newark. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hosted the night. Here are some of the highlights: Taylor Swift wins bigIt’s been 10 years since Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s …
Jamie Foxx, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs and Questlove lead cast of Pixar’s ‘Soul’
Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Pixar is getting a little more “soul” next year thanks to Jamie Foxx, Phylicia Rashad, Hamilton‘s Daveed Diggs and The Roots drummer Questlove. At Disney’s D23 expo over the weekend, Pixar announced that Foxx, Rashad, Diggs, Questlove and Tina Fey will voice characters in the studio’s new animated film, Soul. Like the previous Pixar film Inside Out did with emotions, Soul will personify the concept of the “soul,” …
Woody Harrelson kicks off 45th season of ‘SNL’; Eddie Murphy to return to host for the first time since 1984
NBC(NEW YORK) — NBC just announced the first batch of hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live‘s upcoming 45th season — which will see the long-awaited return of one of SNL‘s superstar veterans, Eddie Murphy. Murphy, an SNL cast member from 1980-1984, will return to host the December 21 installment of the show. It’ll …
Additional sex crimes charges and a delayed trial date for Harvey Weinstein
iStock/Marilyn Nieves(NEW YORK) — Disgraced Hollywood filmmaker Harvey Weinstein returned to Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday to face additional charges related to allegations of sexual misconduct made by Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra. This is the third time Weinstein has been arraigned on the same indictment in Manhattan Supreme Court for allegations of sexual assault. On …