TM & COPYRIGHT © 1988 BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.(LOS ANGELES) — The long-rumored Coming to America sequel is officially a go. Eddie Murphy, who starred in the original 1988 film and will reprise his role as Akeem Joffer, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda. “After many years of anticipation, I’m thrilled …
From Wakanda to Newark: Michael B. Jordan surprises high school students in his hometown
Coach(NEW JERSEY) — Michael B. Jordan surprised high school students in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, to help mentor and inspire teens pursuing careers in the arts. The Black Panther star returned to the classroom through a program sponsored by Coach — he serves as the brand’s new face of menswear. Jordan said returning …
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer wants to leave defense team
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Attorney Benjamin Brafman will be asking a Manhattan judge this morning to leave Harvey Weinstein’s defense team, a source with knowledge of the impending change tells ABC Radio. Weinstein, who is scheduled to stand trial this spring on rape and sex assault charges, is due back in court …
‘Roma’, ‘The Americans’ and ‘The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel’ win big at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Netflix/Alfonso Cuarón(LOS ANGELES) — Alfonso Cuarón’s Netflix drama Roma was the big winner in the film category at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday in Santa Monica, California, taking home four trophies including Best Picture. In television, FX’s The Americans and Amazon’s The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel walked off with Best Drama and Comedy, …
Chris Pratt’s engaged to Katherine Schwarzenegger
Kevin Winter/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Chris Pratt and girlfriend Katherine Schwarzenegger are engaged, six months after they began dating. “Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes!” the 39-year-old Avengers: Infinity War star posted on his Instagram early Monday. “I’m thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in …
New ‘Game of Thrones’ teaser reveals April 14 return for final season
HBO(NEW YORK) — The cold breath of winter searches for the Stark children in the new Game of Thrones teaser, which also finally reveals the premiere date for the hit HBO fantasy drama’s eighth and final season. The teaser opens with Kit Harington’s Jon Snow, burning torch in hand, striding through the crypts beneath the …
‘The Upside’ tops weekend box office with $19.59 million
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston in “The Upside”; David Lee/STX Films(NEW YORK) — The Upside pulled off a major upset, dethroning Aquaman to win the weekend box office with an estimated $19.59 million — double its top pre-release estimate. The remake of the French comedy The Intouchables, which stars Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, also …
Terry Crews cancels on interview with hip hop journalist Touré after sexual harassment claims
ABC(NEW YORK) — Terry Crews publicly cancelled his Thursday interview with hip hop journalist Touré after sexual misconduct allegations recently resurfaced against the music journalist. In a message on Twitter, in response to Touré’s promotion of the Thursday show with Crews, the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star wrote “CANCELLED.” Touré‘s accuser, a make-up artist who used the …
Are The Avengers planning to assemble for the Oscars?
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — The Oscars could use a few heroes in the wake of the Kevin Hart hosting debacle, and the Academy is hoping The Avengers can save the day. In lieu of a traditional host, The Hollywood Reporter says the show’s producers and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are trying …
Netflix sued for ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ using “Choose Your Own Adventure”
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix is in trouble over its use of a “Choose Your Own Adventure” premise for its new movie Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a complaint was filed against Netflix in Vermont Friday by Chooseco, LLC, the children’s book publisher that owns the trademark to “Choose Your Own Adventure.” Chooseco …