Richard Roundtree and Jordyn Raya James; John P. Fleenor/Netflix(NEW YORK) — Richard Roundtree stars as Jeb, a local Georgia pastor and the patriarch of the McKellan family in the new Netflix comedy, Family Reunion. The series, which stars Loretta Devine as Roundtree’s wife, M’Dear, follows the Seattle-based McKellan family who, after a family reunion, decide to move …
‘Stuber’ and ‘Crawl’ among this week’s new movies
L-R: Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani in “Stuber”; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation(NEW YORK) — Opening nationwide on Friday: * Stuber — This action-comedy stars The Big Sick‘s Kumail Nanjiani as an Uber driver named Stu, who’s in for “the rideshare of his life” after picking up a cop — played by Guardians of the Galaxy‘s …
Angelica Ross makes history with her ‘American Horror Story’ role
Michael Parmelee/FX(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE: POSE SPOILER ALERT) Pose actress Angelica Ross is taking Hollywood by storm and making history while she’s doing it. After her abrupt departure from Ryan Murphy’s hit FX show on Tuesday, Ross announced on Wednesday that she’s already landed her next role on Murphy’s other hit show, American Horror Story: …
Disney’s newest Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ride will make its debut this winter
Disney(ORLANDO) — Disney has announced opening dates for its newest Star Wars attraction. The new ride, called “Rise of the Resistance,” will open at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida on December 5, which just so happens to be Walt Disney’s birthday. It will be part of Hollywood Studios’ brand new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge …
Harvey Weinstein’s new lawyer says he was “railroaded” by #MeToo movement
Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A new attorney for Harvey Weinstein says the movie mogul was “railroaded” by the #MeToo movement. Weinstein appeared in a New York court Thursday morning to petition a judge to approve his newly retained lawyers, Donna Rotunno and Damon Cheronis. The award-winning film producer faces five sexual misconduct charges …
‘How to Get Away with Murder’ to end with upcoming sixth season
ABC/Bob D’Amico(LOS ANGELES) — How to Get Away with Murder is officially plotting its final season. ABC has announced that the Viola Davis-starring drama’s upcoming sixth season will be its last. The series’ final run of 15 episodes will kick off Thursday, September 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET. This season will follow Davis’ Professor Annalise …
‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown launches collection of customizable Converse sneakers
Matt Winkelmeyer/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown wants you to walk a mile in her shoes. The 15-year-old actress has just launched a new line of fun, customizable Converse sneakers called “Millie By You,” which highlights her love of whales and the ocean, as well as DIY fashion. “The coolest part is …
Matt Lauer’s wife files for divorce after 20 years of marriage
Jemal Countess/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Matt Lauer and his wife Annette Roque’s 20-year marriage is over. Roque filed for divorce Tuesday, two years after splitting with the disgraced former Today show co-host. Lucian Chalfen, director of public information for the New York State Unified Court System, confirmed the news to People magazine. “The case, which is …
‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ actress Denise ‘Violet’ Nickerson dies at 62
Denise Nickerson in 2014; Steve Granitz/WireImageDenise Nickerson, the actress best known for playing Violet Beauregard in the 1971 version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, died late Wednesday night after being taken off life support, her family announced on Facebook. She was 62 years old. Nickerson suffered a stroke in June of 2018, landing …
The Duffer Brothers say ‘Stranger Things’ season four will expand outside Hawkins
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Stranger Things has yet to get the official green light from Netflix for a season four, but the show’s creators Ross and Matt Duffer already have an idea of where the next season would go. The Duffer Brothers tell Entertainment Weekly that season four is “going to feel very different than this …