ABC (CHICAGO) — Empire star Jussie Smollett, who claimed he was assaulted on January 29 by two men who used racial and homophobic slurs, is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by Chicago police. According to a tweet by Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, Smollett will be charged with filing a false …
‘Black Panther’ costume designer Ruth E. Carter says her Oscar-nominated work is “for the culture”
Marvel Studios(NEW YORK) — Oscar nominee Ruth E. Carter had a specific goal in mind when she worked to create the extraordinarily detailed Afro-futuristic costumes featured in Black Panther. The veteran costume designer, who was previously Oscar-nominated for 1992’s Malcolm X and 1997’s Amistad, tells ABC Radio what she focused on when she created her designs. “Well, you know, it’s for the …
Gwyneth Paltrow countersues, says she’s the “victim” in skiing accident suit
ABC(UTAH) — Gwyneth Paltrow isn’t taking a lawsuit from a guy who claims she injured him on a ski slope lying down. According to the court filing, Utah man Terry Sanderson is suing the actress and the Deer Valley ski resort for $3.1 million, claiming a hit-and-run collision between him and Paltrow on Feb. 26, 2016 left him with …
Barbra Streisand, Serena Williams and Trevor Noah among latest-announced Oscar presenters
AMPAS(LOS ANGELES) — Oscar winner Barbra Streisand, Daily Show host Trevor Noah, tennis legend Serena Williams, and Civil Rights icon Congressman John Lewis have just been added to the latest batch of celebrity presenters at the 91st Oscars telecast. The new batch also includes former Saturday Night Live star Dana Carvey and his Wayne’s World …
‘American Idol’ goes to the Oscars with special lead-in show and performance
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — ABC isn’t missing out on the chance to remind people that the new season of American Idol is right around the corner. At 4 p.m. ET, before the network starts its Academy Awards coverage this Sunday, viewers can watch the half-hour special American Idol: A New Journey Begins. It features Ryan Seacrest interviewing judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel …
Jussie Smollett was previously charged with providing false information to police in 2007
ABC(CHICAGO) — A previously unreported misdemeanor complaint about Empire actor Jussie Smollett surfaced on Tuesday, related to an arrest for driving under the influence 12 years ago. According to the complaint, Smollett — who claims he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack on January 29 — was pulled over by police in 2007. He told police his …
Helen Mirren, Michael B. Jordan, Tyler Perry among stars added to Oscars telecast
AMPAS(LOS ANGELES) — Helen Mirren, Michael B. Jordan and Tyler Perry are among the latest stars announced as presenters at the 91st Oscars telecast. They’ll be joined by Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, John Mulaney, Brian Tyree Henry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter, Paul Rudd, and Michelle Yeoh. Previously announced presenters include Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Allison …
Gwyneth Paltrow ready to say goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe…Maybe
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Virginia “Pepper” Potts will bid farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following this spring’s Avengers: Endgame, Gwyneth Paltrow tells Variety. However, Paltrow — who’s played the personal assistant turned fiancée of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man for the last decade — left open the possibility of showing up in a cameo or appearing in flashbacks somewhere down …
Wanna attend the ‘Game of Thrones’ final season premiere? Get ready to bleed for it
Kit Harington as Jon Snow; Courtesy HBO(NEW YORK ) — The show that brought you the bloody Red Wedding is now offering you the chance to attend its premiere…if you open a vein. Game of Thrones is teaming with the Red Cross that will allow some some lucky fans to attend the world premiere of …
‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler making movie about real-life Black Panther member
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is ready to make a film about a real-life Black Panther. Deadline has learned that Coogler is producting Jesus Was My Homeboy, a film about legendary Black Panther member Fred Hampton. The film, to be released through Warner Bros., is set to be directed by Newlyweeds …