ABC/John Fleenor(NEW YORK) — Colton Underwood’s wild journey on The Bachelor ended with him landing the girl of his dreams, Cassie Randolph. While the new couple tells ABC Radio that an engagement is definitely in the cards, after the craziness that was The Bachelor they’re happy to finally be a normal couple for now. “We are very …
Lori Loughlin released on $1 million bond in college admissions bribery scandal
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Lori Loughlin was released on one million dollars bond Wednesday after appearing in a Los Angeles court on charges she and her husband are part of a $25 million college admissions scam, described as the largest ever prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department. According to the indictment, revealed Tuesday, Loughlin, …
‘Empire’ exec explains current state of the show, and the “difficult decision” to sideline Jussie Smollett
Chicago Police Department(CHICAGO) — Ahead of the midseason return of Empire tonight, the show’s executive producer Brett Mahoney is opening up for the the first time on what the shocking allegations against Jussie Smollett means for his character and the show. Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts related to his claim that he was …
Mommy money moves: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade trademark daughter’s name for future success
Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade’s “shady baby” is reportedly getting trademarked. According to docs obtained by The Blast, the couple is in the process of trademarking their four-month-old daughter’s name, Kaavia James, in preparation for the launch of new merchandise such as clothing, hair care products and jewelry. The Blast reports …
Actress Lori Loughlin taken into custody in “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions scam
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Actres Lori Loughlin was taken into custody by the FBI Wednesday in Los Angeles after she, fellow actress Felicity Huffman and 48 others were charged in a $25 million college admissions scam that will have repercussions from Hollywood to the boardrooms of major companies. Loughlin, 54, is expected to appear in …
‘Aladdin’ star Will Smith pays tribute to the late Robin Williams’ Genie
Luigi Lucarelli – 2019(LOS ANGELES) — Thanks to a talented artist’s cartoon rendering of them both in blue, Will Smith has shared a touching post in honor of the late Robin Williams. Smith plays the Genie role in Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin. The magical character, of course, was played to perfection by Williams …
Spike Lee rounds out cast for his upcoming veteran Netflix drama ‘Da 5 Bloods’
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Spike Lee is steadily rounding out the cast of his upcoming Vietnam vet drama Da 5 Bloods. According to Deadline, The Wire alums Clarke Peters and Isiah Whitlock Jr. have joined the cast of Lee’s film, along with Norm Lewis, Mélanie Thierry and BlacKkKlansman actor Jasper Pääkkönen. They join previously announced cast members Chadwick Boseman, Jean Reno, Delroy Lindo, …
Polish those 76 trombones: Hugh Jackman returning to Broadway in ‘The Music Man’
ABC(NEW YORK) — With his Wolverine claws evidently hung up for good, Hugh Jackman is returning to the Broadway stage — in the revival of Meredith Willson’s beloved classic, The Music Man. Jackman will star as con man “Professor” Harold Hill in the play, produced by fellow Tony-winner Scott Rudin. This will be Jackman’s first …
Get to know Hannah B., the next ‘Bachelorette’
ABC/John Fleenor(LOS ANGELES) — Hannah Brown will be the next Bachelorette for the show’s upcoming 15th season! “I feel all the emotions,” Brown said when it was announced on The Bachelor finale Monday, adding that she is “very grateful.” Brown, 24, competed on the most recent season of The Bachelor for Colton Underwood’s heart but …
‘The Bachelor’ finale: Colton’s wild ride leads to a happy ending with Cassie; Hannah B. is the next Bachelorette
ABC/John Fleenor(NEW YORK) — In part one of The Bachelor‘s season 23 finale, Colton broke up with Tayshia and Hannah G., choosing to lay it all on the line for Cassie. In part two, the gamble paid off — and one of his former suitors, Hannah B., was revealed as the next Bachelorette. The episode …