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 …
Regina King to direct adaptation of play about Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke, Malcolm X and Jim Brown
Credit: ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — Regina King is taking her directing talents to the big screen. According to Deadline, the Oscar-winner has been tapped to direct a film adaptation of One Night in Miami, based on Kemp Powers’ stage play of the same name. The film will mark King’s first major theatrical directorial debut; she previously directed the BET …
Oprah Winfrey, Kanye West, Denzel Washington make the list of notable Hollywood philanthropists
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Oprah Winfrey, Kanye West, and Denzel Washington are showing what it means to give back. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the three powerhouses gave back in a major way during the 2018-19 year, donated millions to some of their favorite charities and organizations. Winfrey topped the short list with a $22.5M …
James Holzhauer to return for ‘Jeopardy!’s’ 2019 Tournament of Champions this fall
Jeopardy! Productions(LOS ANGELES) — What is “a rematch”? Professional gambler James Holzhauer is set to appear on Jeopardy!’s 2019 Tournament of Champions this fall, along with librarian Emma Boettcher, the contestant who ended his 32-game winning streak last month. The tournament will feature 15 winners from seasons 34 and 35 of the show. They’ll all …
Katherine Heigl to star and executive produce new Netflix series, ‘Firefly Lane’
Vera Anderson/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Katherine Heigl has a new project in the works at Netflix. The former Grey’s Anatomy actress is set to star in and executive-produce an adaptation of the Kristin Hannah novel Firefly Lane. Heigl will play the role of Tully Hurt in the 10-episode series. Netflix describes her character as “a force …
Jessica Simpson reveals her first memoir is coming in February
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Jessica Simpson is ready to share her life story with the world. The singer, actress and fashion mogul has announced she’ll be releasing a memoir next February. “I have been waiting for so long to share some exciting news…I will be releasing my first book on February 4th with @harpercollinsus,” …