Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Actress and singer Doris Day whose iconic status led her to being name checked in songs by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Wham! and more, has died. She had just celebrated her 97th birthday last month, but had recently contracted pneumonia, which led to her death. Born Doris …
2019-2020 TV season: Which shows are coming back, and which aren’t
ABC/Richard Cartwright(LOS ANGELES) — The verdict is in on which of your favorite TV shows are coming back for the 2019-2020 season, which ones got the ax, and what’s new this season. Which of your favorites are coming back and which ones aren’t? ABCblack-ish returns for season six, as does Fresh Off the Boat. The Conners is back for season …
‘American Idol’ picks its top three finalists
L-R: Finalists Alejandro Aranda, Madison VanDenburg and Laine Hardy; ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — We’re one step closer to crowning this season’s American Idol. On Sunday night’s penultimate episode, the remaining five contestants performed three songs each. The first was a song chosen by season-long mentor Bobby Bones; the second was an Elton John song in …
‘Game of Thrones’ recap: “The Bells”
Image courtesy HBO(NEW YORK) — (SPOILERS AHEAD) Last week’s Game of Thrones left us with a lot of questions, mainly concerning an errant coffee cup and the ease of petting a CGI dog. And, oh yes, there was also the question of what happens next with Daenerys Targaryen, now that she’s down to one last dragon …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ edges ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ with $63 million weekend
“Pokémon Detective Pikachu”; Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame pulled off a box office weekend three-peat, holding off a challenge from newcomer Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Endgame delivered an estimated $63 million, to bringing its total domestic earnings to an estimated $723.5 million. It’s now only the third movie ever to top $700 million domestically, and …
Sara Haines and Abby Huntsman give their best mom advice ahead of Mother’s Day
L-R: Huntsman, Haines — Walt Disney TV/Lorenzo Bevilaqua – ABC/Lou Rocco(NEW YORK) — Strahan & Sara’s Sara Haines and The View’s Abby Huntsman are both about to be moms of three, so who better to seek mommy advice from this Mother’s Day? Haines — who’s pregnant with her third child, a baby boy — wants …
Anthony Anderson, Sean Hayes, Jackée Harry and more join the cast of Kimmel’s ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ throwback special
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Jimmy Kimmel’s upcoming live homage to two classic TV shows — All in the Family and The Jeffersons — has added even more stars to its lineup. As previously reported, the special is called Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons.” One classic …
Sam Richardson says epic ‘Veep’ series finale gives a “finality to everything and every character”
Lacey Terrell/courtesy of HBO(NEW YORK) — On Sunday, the Emmy-winning HBO political comedy Veep will officially come to an end. Ahead of the finale, one of the show’s stars, Sam Richardson, stopped by ABC Radio to offer some insight on what fans can expect. When asked about what the future holds for his quirky character Richard …
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West welcome fourth child
Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for The Mark Hotel(LOS ANGELES) — The Wests are now a family of six. Kim Kardashian West has announced that she and husband Kanye West have welcomed their fourth child, delivered via surrogate. “He’s here and he’s perfect!” Kim tweeted on Friday. She added, “He’s also Chicago’s twin lol I’m …
Paula Pell talks real-life inspo for Amy Poehler-directed “Wine Country,” possible plans for more movies
Colleen Hayes(NEW YORK) — Have you ever looked at your friends after a particularly crazy time together and thought, “This should be a movie”? Well, the ladies of Wine Country thought it — and then they actually went and made the movie. The Netflix film, Amy Poehler’s directorial debut, stars SNL alums and longtime pals …