Archie Comics/Dan DeCarlo(LOS ANGELES) — It’s official: the first child for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry of the United Kingdom is called Archie. More accurately, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Still, the first name was enough for Archie comics, and fans of its CW spin-off, Riverdale. “I’m baby,” the official Twitter account for the long-running comic book posted almost immediately after the news …
‘Beverly Hills 90210’ cast reunites for reboot ‘BH90210’ launching August 7
(LOS ANGELES) — Fox has announced August 7 as the premiere date for BH90210, the highly anticipated series that re-teams former Beverly Hills 90210 co-stars Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling. The new show is based on the popular 1990s teen drama, only with a new twist: the seven former teen idols will be playing fictionalized …
Spike Lee, Will Packer and more to attend 2019 American Black Film Festival
ABC/Eric McCandless(MIAMI) — The 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival has announced its studded line-up of celebrity panels and events. The festival, which takes place in Miami from June 12 to 16, has revealed its list of conversations, screenings and panels to be hosted by diverse filmmakers, industry vets, and executives. Some of this year’s …
Elisabeth Shue’s skeptical about reprising ‘Karate Kid’ role on ‘Cobra Kai’, but psyched ‘Endgame’ mentions ‘Back to the Future’
Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage(NEW YORK) — With the second season of the Karate Kid spin-off Cobra Kai currently streaming and a third season on the way, some fans have been wondering if we’ll ever see a return of Daniel LaRusso’s first love, Ali, who was played by Elisabeth Shue. Shue’s character was rather unceremoniously written …
Jada Pinkett Smith admits she’s “gotten a little hostile” toward Will Smith’s flirty co-stars
Photo: Stan Evans(LOS ANGELES) — In her latest episode of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up about how she handled her jealous feelings toward other women who worked with her husband, Will Smith. Pinkett Smith, who’s been married to Will since 1997, says at the start of their relationship she felt insecure …
Ramy Youssef hopes to “complicate the conversation” with Hulu’s groundbreaking comedy, ‘Ramy’
Barbara Nitke/Hulu(NEW YORK) — The first season of Ramy [RAH-mee], created by and starring comedian Ramy Youssef, debuted on Hulu less than a month ago and it’s already been picked up for a second season. With the quick success of the show — no doubt fueled by a whole lot of binge-watching — it’s no wonder …
Ryan Reynolds goes viral again, leaking new Pokemon movie to YouTube
© 2019 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED(LOS ANGELES) — Ryan Reynolds has pulled a Deadpool, leaking his new movie Detective Pikachu to YouTube. Sort of. Fans can tell you that viral reaction to leaked test footage of what became Deadpool‘s opening action scene led a hesitant 20th Century Fox to finally …
Wakanda to Japan: Chadwick Boseman to star as first black samurai in ‘Yasuke’
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Chadwick Boseman is bringing his Black Panther agility to a brand new role. According to Deadline, Boseman will produce and star in Yasuke, the story of the first African samurai in Japan. The film, set in 16th century Japan, will be written by Narcos co-creator Doug Miro. The movie is about …
Dave Chappelle to be awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Photo: Danny Clinch(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Iconic comedian Dave Chappelle will be presented with the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this fall. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts made the announcement Tuesday, describing Chappelle as “one of the world’s greatest humorists.” “Dave Chappelle is an internationally recognized stand-up comedian and actor whose trademark …
‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ trailer breaks Sony Pictures’ record for most views in 24 hours
©2019 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — (“AVENGERS: ENDGAME” SPOILERS AHEAD) Sony’s Entertainment’s new Spider-Man: Far from Home trailer, released on Monday, generated 135.2 million views in 24 hours — the most over a 24-hour period in the studio’s history, according to Deadline. It should be noted that the all-time trailer champ title …