Ben Mendelsohn, center, with “Captain Marvel” co-directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden; Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios(NEW YORK) — Everyone’s favorite “bad guy,” Ben Mendelsohn, is gearing up for a decidedly good 2019. The Australian actor is set to play the shape-shifting villain Talos in Captain Marvel, which will be released in March. A new trailer for …
Kevin Hart will host the 2019 Oscars
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Kevin Hart will host the 2019 Oscars, he announced Tuesday. In a lengthy statement shared on Instagram, the comedian revealed that hosting the awards show “has been a goal on my list for a long time.” “To be able to join the legendary list of host [sic] that have graced that …
Lady Gaga has an idea for a Broadway musical…and Lin-Manuel Miranda wants to hear it
ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — Lady Gaga has tackled music, TV and film. Is theater next? In a conversation with Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Gaga revealed her Broadway aspirations. Turns out that not only would she love to star in a musical, she’d also love to write one. “I’ve always been …
Mariah Carey, George Michael, Paul McCartney among ASCAP’s “Top 25 Holiday Songs”
ABC/Heidi Gutman(NEW YORK) — Looking to build your playlist of the most popular holiday songs? You’d better put Mariah Carey at the top. The pop diva’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is one of the most-played songs this time of year. In fact, the song tops the 2018 list of the Top 25 Holiday …
Jennifer Aniston says ‘Dumplin” role reminds her of rocky relationship with her late mother
Bob Mahoney / Netflix(AUSTRALIA) — Jennifer Aniston is notoriously private on all matters involving her personal life despite her massive international fame. The 49-year-old recently offered a glimpse into her troubled relationship with her late mother, Nancy Dow, in an interview with Australia’s The Sunday Times. While promoting her upcoming Netflix film, Dumplin, the Friends …
Watch now: Ellen DeGeneres reveals the downside of kindness in ‘Relatable’ stand-up special trailer
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — We’ve known about Ellen DeGeneres’ Netflix stand-up special ever since it was revealed in May of last year. Then this September, Ellen herself announced the special’s name and premiere date. Now we’ve finally got our first look at it. Netflix just dropped the trailer for Relatable, Ellen’s first stand-up special in 15 …
Pete Davidson posts emotional note about mental health, online bullies
Kailey Fellows/NBC(NEW YORK) — Comedian Pete Davidson is done being silent when it comes to online bullying and abuse. The Saturday Night Live star, who was previously engaged to Ariana Grande, wrote a lengthy, passionate letter on Instagram Monday, letting people into his world and firing back at online trolls. “I’ve kept my mouth shut,” he …
“The Voice” recap: The top 10 compete for a spot in the semifinals
MaKenzie Thomas on “The Voice”; Trae Patton/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — The Voice live rounds continued on Monday, with the top 10 artists competing for America’s votes, and a spot in the semifinals. Along the way, they were advised by their coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson. Here are the highlights of Monday night’s show: Reagan Strange, 14, representing Adam’s …
Marvel Studios unveils new ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Monday Night Football likely had lots of new viewers Monday night, as Marvel Studios dropped a new trailer to its upcoming Captain Marvel during halftime of the game between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles on ESPN. The trailer was also posted online, for those who weren’t willing to wade through …
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Homecoming’ top Amazon’s Best of Prime 2018 list
Amazon/BusinessWire(SEATTLE) — It was a good year for entertainment on Amazon Prime. Amazon has revealed its Best of Prime list for 2018, which includes what Prime users were watching and listening to the most. The two most binged original series on Amazon Prime Video were Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan starring John Krasinski and Homecoming starring …