Saeed Adyani/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Nearly a month after season three of Netflix’s original series Santa Clarita Diet debuted, the streaming service has decided it will also be the last. The dark comedy stars Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore respectively as suburban real estate agents Joe and Sheila Hammond, whose lives are turned upside down when when …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ crushes box office records with $1.2 billion worldwide opening
Marvel Studios/Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Avengers: Endgame‘s opening weekend was nothing short of epic. The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe delivered an estimated $1.2 billion worldwide in its first five days of release — the first film in history to top $1 billion in its opening weekend, easily topping the previous record holder, Avengers: Infinity War, …
‘Game of Thrones’ recap: “The Long Night”
Courtesy HBO(NEW YORK) — (SPOILERS AHEAD!) After two episodes of table-setting, character-bonding and truth-telling, everything came to a head on Sunday night’s episode of Game of Thrones, titled “The Long Night.” We left off last week with Jon Snow picking the absolute worst time to tell Daenerys Targaryen that he’s the son of her brother, Rhaegar Targaryen, and Lyanna …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ has already made $305 million worldwide
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Avengers: Endgame is already breaking records, on its way to what is sure to be a record-shattering opening weekend. The 22nd movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe earned $60 million during Thursday night sneak previews in the States alone, breaking the previous sneak-peek record holder, 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, …
In emotional post, Tiffany Haddish recalls being “homeless, hungry, scared and hurt”
ABC/Paula Lobo(LOS ANGELES) — Tiffany Haddish has come a long way. In a new Instagram post, the comedian and actress is reflecting on her tumultuous journey to superstardom, which she reveals was filled with some extremely rough days. “I look at this picture and want to cry tears of joy for this Girl. I remember …
How to put the “P” in “SNAP”: Here’s your one chance to hit the head during ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — By now, millions of people have already seen Avengers: Endgame, and they can confirm the movie runs just over three hours. While many would attest it doesn’t feel like three hours long, there’s a chance your bladder might disagree — particularly if you make the mistake of getting a one of …
Morris Chestnut explains why he’s not interested in a “Best Man” TV series
CBS Photo Archive / Contributor(LOS ANGELES) — Morris Chestnut is opening up about one of the most challenging roles he’s ever had to play in his career. During a recent chat with Essence, Chestnut reveals it was extremely difficult becoming his Best Man character, Lance Sullivan, a football player who learns his fiancee has cheated on him with his …
Oh snap! Google “THANOS” right now
Marvel Studios(NEW YORK) — It looks like Google also has Avengers: Endgame fever. That’s right, the all-powerful, all knowing search engine is aping a similarly “cursed with knowledge” megalomaniac — with an interactive search of his name: Thanos. Doing so reveals your usual information results for the Marvel Comics-turned Marvel Studios villain. But clicking an …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ tops this week’s new releases
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Opening nationwide in theaters Friday: * Avengers: Endgame — Following the devastating events of last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins, leaving the Avengers and their remaining allies to undo the actions of Thanos — played by Josh Brolin — and restore order. The ensemble cast also features …
‘Empire’ makes history by airing the first black gay wedding on network television
Chuck Hodes/FOX.(LOS ANGELES) — Jussie Smollett’s final season appearance on Empire Wednesday’s night was one for the history books: It featured the first black gay wedding. The episode titled, “Never Doubt I Love,” featured his character Jamal and Jamal’s fiancé Kai, played by Toby Onwumere, reciting their vows and even jumping the broom. As Empire …