iStock/Pattanaphong Khuankaew(NEW YORK CITY) — Cuba Gooding, Jr. was indicted on new charges by a grand jury in New York City court today.The latest charges will remain sealed until Tuesday, October 15, when Gooding returns to court. The actor previously pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor count each of forcible touching and sexual abuse in …
‘Ugly Delicious’ chef David Chang serving ‘Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner’ for Netflix
Gabriele Stabile/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix released the trailer on Wednesday for for a new series, called Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, created and hosted by American restaurateur, author and TV personality David Chang. The series features Chang traveling to cities around the world with different celebrity friends, including Seth Rogen, Chrissy Teigen, Kate McKinnon and Lena Waithe, to …
Still facing federal charges, ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars settle with Georgia tax collectors
Cythina Hicks/USA Network(LOS ANGELES) — Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the USA Network reality series Chrisley Knows Best, have reached a settlement with the Georgia Department of Revenue, according to documents obtained by Atlanta news station WXIA. The settlement, signed late last month, sees the couple paying a little over $147,000 to the state, …
Sophie Turner hilariously shames influencers that promote detox tea
Michael Tran/Stringer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Influencers who stand by their detox product made an enemy of Sophie Turner, who spilled the proverbial tea on the weight-loss industry. Detox teas are somewhat of a hot-button issue now that celebrities like Kim and Khloe Kardashian are hawking them to fans. Consequently, actors like Jameela Jamil are rallying to have these products banned by claiming they are unsafe and promote body …
‘Joker’ continues to slay with record $13.9 million Tuesday box office haul
Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — Joker — only in its first week of release — continues to shatter box office records. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Batman villain, earned another $13.9 million on Tuesday, making it the best Tuesday at the October box office. That tops the previous Tuesday high of $8.2 million set by Venom a year ago. Additionally, Todd …
More than movies: Tyler Perry says studio compound will have space for displaced LGBTQ youth and trafficked women
ABC/Steve Iervolino(ATLANTA) — Tyler Perry has a big vision for his Tyler Perry Studios. In addition to the 12 sound stages that are housed on his 330-acre lot in Atlanta, Perry says he’s also making a space for those in need. “You know what, right now I’m dreaming about how do I build this shelter …
Excerpts from new Ronan Farrow book accuse Matt Lauer of sexual assault
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(NEW YORK) — Ronan Farrow’s new book, Catch and Kill, details his investigation into Harvey Weinstein, as well as his ultimately unsuccessful attempt to get his then-employer, NBC News, to broadcast the story. It also includes a new allegation of rape against former NBC Today show anchor Matt Lauer, who was fired from NBC …
No joke: Jared Leto literally lost his head
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Oscar winner Jared Leto made quite the impression at the Met Gala back in May, when he brought a replica of his own disembodied head to the annual star-studded event. Unfortunately, he seems to have misplaced his rather unique accessory. Speaking to GQ, the Suicide Squad star and Thirty Seconds to …
Mark Consuelos says there wasn’t a dry eye in the house during table read of tonight’s ‘Riverdale’ tribute to Luke Perry
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Mark Consuelos was on Watch What Happens Live Monday night and spoke at length about working with Luke Perry and the upcoming tribute to him on their show, Riverdale. The former Beverly Hills, 90210 heartthrob Perry died March 4 of this year, days after suffering a stroke at 52 years old. …
David Oyelowo playing POTUS in adaptation of Bill Clinton novel ‘The President Is Missing’
ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — David Oyelowo is stepping into the Oval office for a new upcoming role. According to Variety, Olyelowo has been tapped to play the president in the pilot for the upcoming Showtime series, The President Is Missing, which is based on the novel by former President Bill Clinton and thriller author James …