Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Nick Cannon is ready for the holidays. After a busy 2018, Cannon says he’s happy to settle down and celebrate the holiday season with family. But he tells ABC Radio that while he loves Christmas, he can definitely do without its red-suited mascot. “There’s only one St. …
‘Aquaman’ makes a big box office splash with $67.4 million debut
Jasin Boland/™ & © DC Comics(NEW YORK) — Aquaman easily won the battle of the new holiday releases, delivering an estimated $67.4 million to beat out Mary Poppins Returns and Bumblebee. The sixth installment in the DC extended universe added another $4.7 million from pre-weekend Amazon Prime showings. The film, starring Jason Momoa as the …
Veteran actor Donald Moffat dies at age 87
Jim Smeal/WireImage(NEW YORK) — He was one of those actors whose face was instantly recognizable, even if you didn’t know his name. Donald Moffat has died. With over 200 film and TV credits to his name, Moffat was a familiar face over decades as an actor, mostly in secondary roles. The British-born actor is perhaps …
Listen to a semi-deranged Chris Pine sing “Spidey Bells” from ‘A Very Spidey Christmas’ EP
Sony Pictures Animation(NEW YORK) — Nothing says Christmas more than Spider-Man! Okay, that’s a stretch, but the folks behind the #1 box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse are milking Yuletide cheer for all its worth with the release of the EP A Very Spidey Christmas. The five-song album features the films stars, Shameik Moore …
‘Aquaman’ star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says he’s offering fans a “very strong introduction” to Black Manta
Jasin Boland/ ™ & © DC Comics(NEW YORK) — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as David Kane, aka the villainous Black Manta, in the DC superhero action film Aquaman. Abdul-Mateen tells ABC Radio that he’s extremely proud to be the one to introduce fans to the character. “That’s what I’m most excited about right now,” he …
‘Watch What Happens Live!’ host Andy Cohen’s going to be a dad
Charles Sykes/Bravo(NEW YORK) — Congratulations to Andy Cohen! The Watch What Happens Live! host is about to become a dad. Cohen revealed the news on Thursday night’s show in front of guests that included Real Housewives franchise stars Teresa Giudice, Vicki Gunvalson, Nene Leakes, Kyle Richards and Ramona Singer. Addressing them and his viewers — …
A Queer Eye Christmas: The Fab Five weigh in with their gift recommendations
Austin Hargrave/Netflix(NEW YORK) — The perfect holiday gift for the Queer Eye fan in your life? The Fab Five’s new coffee table book Queer Eye: Love Yourself, Love Your Life. But other than that, what else would the Fab Five recommend when it comes to Christmas gifts? ABC Radio asked each expert for his suggestion. …
‘Aquaman’ and ‘Bumblebee’ lead a busy holiday box office weekend
Jasin Boland/™ & © DC Comics(LOS ANGELES) — Here are the films opening nationwide on Friday: * Aquaman — The first full-length film featuring the titular character, introduced in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League, stars Jason Momoa as Aquaman/Arthur Curry, heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who must step forward to lead his people to …
Steve Carell says his ‘Welcome to Marwen’ role impressed its real-life inspiration
ABC/Paula Lobo(NEW YORK) — Steve Carell’s Welcome to Marwen opens Friday, with a performance that apparently moved the real-life man he plays to tears. “Welcome to Marwen was a challenge because it’s a guy who is suffering from post-traumatic stress and it’s a person who actually has become my friend,” Carell said Thursday on ABC’s …
Will Smith responds the Internet’s objection to his Genie in ‘Aladdin’
Jerod Harris/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Not everyone is thrilled by the Genie’s new look in the upcoming live-action Aladdin. After Entertainment Weekly previewed some of the scenes from the the forthcoming Disney film, some fans took to social media to critique Will Smith’s high ponytail and blue outfit. “Ruin one of your favourite Disney movies in …