ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — Taraji P. Henson is staying busy and keeping it positive. In an interview with Extra, Henson briefly spoke about her Empire co-star Jussie Smollett, who last week pleaded not guilty to charges that he filed a false police report by claiming to be the victim of a homophobic and racist attack which he allegedly arranged himself. “You …
After severing ties with Lori Loughlin, Hallmark tells fans her ‘Heart’ will go on
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — After Lori Loughlin was arrested in the wake of the Operation Varsity Blues college cheating scandal, Hallmark Channel, which airs her show When Calls The Heart, severed ties with her. But while Loughlin may have been canceled, the show is not. Sunday’s episode of Heart was pre-empted, while the network figures …
‘American Idol’ sets dates for live shows and finale
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — Monday night on ABC, the final audition episode of this season of American Idol will air, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Now ABC has announced when the competition’s live shows — which will allow America to vote — will begin. Sunday, April 14 will feature a live-to-tape episode. Then, the first …
Terry Crews says a ‘White Chicks 2’ is “going to happen”
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Terry Crews is not giving up hope on a sequel to his 2004 hit comedy White Chicks. In an interview with US Weekly, the America’s Got Talent host said he’s staying on top of his game just in case a sequel happens. “I would love [a sequel]!” Crews said. “I’m staying …
‘Sesame Street’ stars get the stamp(s) of approval from the U.S. Postal Service
USPS(NEW YORK) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Postal Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic Sesame Street Muppets will be joining the ranks of new stamps being released in 2019. In a press release, USPS said the show is, “one of the most influential …
“Mama June” Shannon reportedly arrested for possession of crack cocaine
ABC/Eric McCandless(ALABAMA) — “Mama June” Shannon, star of the reality TV series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia last Wednesday after police found her with crack cocaine, along with a needle and a pipe, according to TMZ. …
‘Empire’ takes a ratings dive with its first episode since Jussie Smollett arrest
FOX(CHICAGO) — The first original episode of Empire since Jussie Smollet’s arrest and indictment on charges of filing a false police report have come in…and it’s not looking good. According to the The Wrap, the episode, which aired earlier this week, brought in a 1.3 rating among adults 18-49 and a total of 4.4 million viewers. That’s a steep dive …
“The One Where Everyone’s Disappointed”: Forget about a ‘Friends’ reboot, co-creator says
Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCNBCU Photo Bank(HOLLYWOOD) — So far, in the past year, we’ve gotten reboots of Queer Eye, Murphy Brown and Roseanne, a Mad About You revival is coming soon, and the cast of Frasier is mulling bringing their show back. But you can stop asking for a reboot of Friends, co-creator Marta Kaufman …
Aml Ameen shares his deep connection to his ‘Yardie’ character, and the message behind Idris Elba’s film
Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Aml Ameen can confidently say it was kismet how he landed the lead role of Dennis in Idris Elba’s directorial debut, Yardie. After Ameen connected with Elba on a plane — and eventually secured his role as the Jamaican gangster, D — the actor tells ABC Radio he …
Get ready for an unseasonably long “winter”…those final ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes are Mountain-sized
HBO/Helen Sloane(LOS ANGELES) — To make sure Game of Thrones fanatics will realize exactly how much time they’re expected to devote to the show’s eighth and final season, HBO has helpfully released a list of each episode’s debut date and its running time. There are only six episodes, and a lot of story to cram …