Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Two Avengers are on their way to Disney’s new streaming service. Variety has learned Marvel is developing a limited series based on the Avengers films superhero characters Falcon and Winter Soldier, played by Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, respectively. The two last appeared in this year’s blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. The …
Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote announces star-studded telethon on Nov. 5; Oprah Winfrey helps kick off her book tour on Nov. 13
Thaddaeus McAdams/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Former first lady Michelle Obama is staying busy and booked this November. In addition to her upcoming Becoming book tour, which will feature the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon, Mrs. Obama’s non-partisan, non-profit campaign When We All Vote is set to hold its first-ever Telethon For America next month. According …
Jennifer Lopez talks surviving the “tabloid era” and how she looks so young
ABC/Paula Lobo(LOS ANGELES) — In a new cover story for InStyle, Jennifer Lopez says the “tabloid era” of the early 2000s was worse than today’s social media-obsessed celebrity culture. “It was just crazy. Now at least I can show you who I am a little bit,” she says. “Back then you just believed anything you …
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ fans set up billboard petitioning to “Rehire James Gunn”
(L-R) Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, James Gunn, Michael Rooker/Marvel Studios(GARDEN GROVE, CA) — Guardians of the Galaxy fans are still trying to get James Gunn rehired, months after he was fired from the third movie in the franchise when old, insensitive tweets of his resurfaced. On Monday, a crowdfunded digital billboard appeared in Garden …
‘This Is Us’ honors “hometown” of Pittsburgh after deadly synagogue shooting
Ron Batzdorff/NBC(PITTSBURGH) — This Is Us ended its episode Tuesday night with a tribute to Pittsburgh, following the deadly synagogue shooting there. The NBC drama, which is set in the Pennsylvania city, showed an end card with a message that read, “Our hearts are broken. We stand with our television hometown of Pittsburgh.” The message …
Los Angeles prosecutors decline to pursue Sylvester Stallone sex assault charges
Tara Ziemba/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County prosecutors have declined to pursue changes related to sexual assault allegations made against Sylvester Stallone earlier this year. “Victim and suspect had a consensual relationship in 1987,” reads the statement from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. “The victim alleged sexual assaults in 1987 and 1990 …
“The Voice” recap: The knockouts continue with Adam Levine stealing an artist away from Blake Shelton
NBC(LOS ANGELES) — The knockout rounds continued on Tuesday’s one-hour edition of The Voice, a night that saw Adam Levine steal one of Blake Shelton’s artists. Artists from Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Blake’s teams squared off on Tuesday, each of them enlisting the help of key adviser Mariah Carey. Team Jennifer’s “singing warriors,” Franc West, covering The Weeknd’s “Call Out My Name,” and Tyshawn Colquitt, …
Farewell Madea: Tyler Perry explains why he’s officially done with Madea
Lionsgate/Eli Joshua(NEW YORK) — Tyler Perry is officially ready to retire his Madea wig. The producer-actor tells ABC Radio that after his upcoming Madea film, A Madea Family Funeral, he’s done with dressing up as the elderly, slick-talking grandma. “That’s it man. I’ve put it all in. I’ve done everything I can do with the …
Here she comes, ‘Mrs. America’: Cate Blanchett to make her American TV debut in new limited series
Steven Chee(LOS ANGELES) — Cate Blanchett is coming to American TV. The Oscar-winning Australian actress is making her U.S. TV debut in a new FX limited series called Mrs. America. She’ll also be co-executive producing the project. The nine-episode series tells the true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the …
Viola Davis to receive Sherry Lansing Award; ‘Black Panther’ to receive Hollywood Film Award
ABC/Bob D’Amico(HOLLYWOOD) — Viola Davis is set to be honored at The Hollywood Reporter‘s 2018 Women in Entertainment breakfast. The Oscar, Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and producer will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, given to a woman who is a “trailblazer and philanthropic leader in her industry.” Over the years, Davis has been on …