Courtesy of Netflix(NEW YORK) — Eddie Murphy is among the comics who’ll be taking a ride with Jerry Seinfeld for season 11 of his hit Netflix talk show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld made the announcement Tuesday on his Instagram with an image featuring the names of the upcoming season’s guests. “I love the coffee. …
Idris Elba visits New York comedy club where he used to be a bouncer
Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — Idris Elba recently took a trip down memory lane while in New York City. On Monday night, Elba made a surprise visit to Caroline’s on Broadway, where the actor and DJ previously worked as a bouncer in his pre-stardom years. According to Page Six, Elba stopped by with his family at …
Robert Downey Jr. recruits heroic teen shark attack victim for his climate change coalition
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — After hearing she was a big fan of both Iron Man and marine sustainability, actor and philanthropist Robert Downey Jr. sent a special message to 17-year-old Paige Winter, recruiting her for his Footprint Coalition climate change venture. Winter lost her left leg and two fingers as a result of a shark …
As Robert Pattinson gets ready to don the cape and cowl, poll looks at fans’ favorite Batmans, Catwomans, and Jokers
Warner Bros. and © DC Comics(LOS ANGELES) — Like most things related to fandom, Warner Bros.’ announcement that Twilight veteran Robert Pattinson would be taking on the role of the Caped Crusader in 2021’s The Batman was met with much online reaction. Now, a new Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult survey picked more than 2,200 Bat-fans’ brains …
Tyra Banks launches body positive docu-series ‘Beauty’
ABC/Ron Tom(LOS ANGELES) — With her next project, Tyra Banks is offering the world a new set of beauty standards. According to Variety, Banks is teaming up with the Quibi mobile streaming service for a new body positive docu-series titled Beauty. The series, in which Banks will both star in and executive produce, is described …
Eva Longoria breastfed her baby while directing ‘Grand Hotel’: “You have to normalize that”
(L-R) Roselyn Sanchez, Eva Longoria, Santiago Baston — ABC/Matt Petit(LOS ANGELES) — Eva Longoria is living proof that women don’t have to choose between their career and motherhood. She produced, directed and acted in ABC’s soapy new drama, Grand Hotel, while juggling being a new mom to her son, Santiago. Nothing captures that balance better …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ win big at MTV Movie & TV Awards
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones took home top honors at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, which aired Monday night live from Santa Monica, California. Avengers: Endgame stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Josh Brolin also won Best Hero and Best Villain, respectively. The event was hosted by Shazam! star …
Jon Stewart calls out Sen. Mitch McConnell on ‘The Late Show’ over 9/11 compensation funding
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS(NEW YORK) — Folks are still talking about Jon Stewart’s emotional testimony last week before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of 9/11 first responders as he essentially shamed lawmakers — many of whom skipped the hearing — into fully funding the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. One of those people still talking about Stewart’s …
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: Hannah reaches the breaking point and threatens to leave
ABC/Ed Herrera(NEW YORK) — On Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette, the season came to a screeching halt as Hannah, fed up with the drama, threatened to leave. It was up to host Chris Harrison to convince her to stay. Did he succeed? Following last week’s disastrous one-on-one date with Luke P., Hannah told him she couldn’t …
Will Smith posts photo in drag to remind us ‘Aladdin’ in still in theaters
Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Will Smith is attempting to pump up the box office for Aladdin by posting a photo of himself dressed in drag on the set of the film. Smith, who stars as Genie in the live-action remake of the classic 1992 animated film, appears in the Instagram photo wearing a colorful gown, glittery jewelry, …