Disney(LOS ANGELES) — When it comes to their excitement over the Disney’s upcoming Frozen 2, fans just can’t seem to “Let It Go.” The teaser for the sequel to Disney’s 2013 blockbuster attracted 116.4 million views in its first 24 hours, making it the most watched animated trailer of all time. The studio announced the …
Harvey Weinstein’s new lawyers considering postponement of rape trial
ABC Radio(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein’s new legal team will reportedly seek a delay in the start date for his upcoming rape trial, according to Deadline. A month after taking over as Weinstein’s attorneys Ronald Sullivan, Duncan Levin, Pam Mackey and Jose Baez — ex-lawyer for one-time Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan — are said to be leaning toward asking New York Supreme Court Justice …
Chicago police refute reports that Jussie Smollett staged his attack
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(CHICAGO) — Thursday was a big day for developments in the Jussie Smollett attack investigation, including a denial by police in Chicago of media reports that they believed the Empire star staged the whole thing. “Media reports about the Empire incident being a hoax are unconfirmed by case detectives,” a Chicago PD spokesperson said in …
Oscar winner Mo’Nique, Steve Harvey clash over “blackball” claims
Photo by: Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — It was a heated discussion between Steve Harvey and Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique. On Wednesday’s Steve, Harvey addressed Mo’Nique’s claims of being blackballed in Hollywood. In 2009, during promotion for Lee Daniels Precious, Mo’Nique was characterized as “difficult” after she refused producers Oprah Winfrey, …
Gabrielle Union recalls the time she almost drowned — but was saved by Regina King
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(LOS ANGELES) — It’s good to have friends like Regina King. In a Vanity Fair profile of the If Beale Street Could Talk actress, King’s friend and fellow actress Gabrielle Union recalled the time King literally saved her life. “When I say she literally saved my life that day, she literally saved my life that day,” …
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rebel Wilson’s “anti-romantic comedy” ‘Isn’t It Romantic’
ABC/Paula Lobo(NEW YORK) — Rebel Wilson is proud to take on a new role in Hollywood with her film Isn’t It Romantic. The Australian actress and writer, best known for her parts in Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids, stars in and produced the rom-com — her first credit as a producer in a feature-film. On The …
Tamar Braxton becomes the first African American to win ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved(LOS ANGELES) — Tamar Braxton has officially made history. On Wednesday night the singer/reality star became the first African American housemate to win CBS‘ Celebrity Big Brother. In the final stage, Braxton competed against Dina Lohan, Ricky Williams, Lolo Jones, and Kandi Burruss for the grand prize of $250,000. …
Jussie Smollett takes down “doubters,” clarifies details of his attack, in sit down with ‘Good Morning America’
ABC(NEW YORK) — Jussie Smollett spoke directly to his “doubters” in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts that aired on Good Morning America Thursday, just over two weeks after the Empire star told police he was attacked in what authorities are investigating as a suspected hate crime. In his first interview since he told police …
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ star says seeing herself onscreen as the motion-captured title character was “breathtaking” and “really [effing] cool!”
Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox(NEW YORK) — Alita: Battle Angel — based upon the beloved graphic novel series by Yukito Kishiro and produced by Oscar winner James Cameron and directed by visionary Robert Rodriguez — opens today. Set in the far future, the film’s title character is a cyborg brought back to life onscreen by a …
‘The Bachelor’ himself, Colton Underwood, offers Valentine’s Day advice
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — Thursday is Valentine’s Day, and one guy who knows a thing or two about how to romance someone is the current star of ABC’s The Bachelor, Colton Underwood, who shared some his expertise with ABC Radio. Colton’s first rule: “spoil you woman.” And it doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, according …