Starz(NEW YORK) — Olivia Munn knows a thing or two about superpowers, having appeared in the X-Men franchise as Psylocke. But in Starz’s new spy thriller The Rook, she’s dealing with a whole different set of powers. The series, based on the Daniel O’Malley novel, follows a British secret service agency for people with paranormal …
#KimOhNo: Kim Kardashian defends naming her shapewear line “Kimono” after backlash
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Kim Kardashian is defending the name of her new shapewear line after being criticized for cultural appropriation. The reality star came under fire after announcing the new line was called “Kimono,” which is also the name of a traditional Japanese robe. People took to Twitter to express their frustrations and the …
Jake Gyllenhaal surprises everyone by being a huge Sean Paul fan: “[He] makes every song better”
Kevin Winter/Getty Images(LONDON) — You will not slander Sean Paul’s name in Jake Gyllenhaal’s presence. Apparently, the Spider-Man: Far Home actor is a huge fan of the pop/reggae star’s music. Who knew? His secret fandom was revealed during an interview on BBC Radio 1 with co-star Tom Holland during a round of “Unpopular Opinion.” One …
Cast, creator and celebrity fans celebrate as ‘One Day at a Time’ gets new life at Pop TV
Michael Yarish / Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — One Day at a Time will be back to see another day. Back in March, the acclaimed show — a Cuban-American flavored reboot of the 1970s-80s series — was canceled by Netflix. Immediately, producers began shopping it around to other networks, all while fans championed it with the hashtag #SaveODAAT. Now, the show’s found …
It’s a celebration: Spike Lee invites fans to join him in Brooklyn for 30th anniversary of ‘Do The Right Thing’
ABC/Fred Lee(NEW YORK) — Spike Lee is ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his 1989 film, Do the Right Thing, on Sunday — in the place where his iconic film happened. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Lee reminded fans of his upcoming Do the Right Thing block party, which will take place on the film’s anniversary and in the …
‘Yesterday’ and ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ top the weekend’s new releases
Universal Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Opened nationwide on Wednesday: * Annabelle Comes Home — In the third chapter in the Annabelle series and seventh installment in the Conjuring film franchise, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren — again played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga — lock the titular possessed doll in a glass case. But that’s not enough to keep it from setting its sights on …
Idris Elba says he was “disheartened” that his skin color caused James Bond casting backlash
Collier Schorr exclusively for Vanity Fair(NEW YORK) — Idris Elba is opening up about the recent backlash he faced after he was put in the running for the iconic James Bond role. In the Vanity Fair cover story, Elba says at first he was excited at the idea of taking on the role of 007. “James …
Catch first glimpse of a mustachioed Nick Jonas in ‘Midway’ trailer
Reiner Bajo(LOS ANGELES) — Nick Jonas heads into battle – and sports a mustache – in the trailer for the new World War II flick, Midway. The action-packed trailer for the Roland Emmerich film shows the real-life, pivotal naval battle of Midway, which ended up turning the tide of the war. In the clip, we …
‘The Seinfeld Experience’ coming to NYC this fall in honor of sitcom’s 30th anniversary
Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Hulu(NEW YORK) — It’s real and it’s spectacular: The Seinfeld Experience is coming to New York City in honor of the iconic sitcom’s 30th anniversary. The immersive attraction, from live entertainment producers Superfly, will debut this fall and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the series through interactive exhibits, costumes, memorabilia, set …
‘Siren’ star Eline Powell promises “epic” underwater episode will give fans what they want
Freeform/Ed Herrera(NEW YORK) — Tonight, Freeform’s mermaid thriller Siren promises to give fans a deep dive under the sea with a new two-hour episode. Series star Eline Powell, who plays Ryn, the fierce mermaid-on-land, says it’s going to be “epic.” “We’re going underwater and seeing much more of the mermaid world, which is what me, …