Hillenburg at the 2004 premiere of “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie”; Mark Mainz/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — It’s a sad day for the denizens of Bikini Bottom and fans around the world. SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at age 57. “We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg,” reads a …
Fading signs of life in ‘The Walking Dead’ midseason finale ratings
Gene Page/AMC(NEW YORK) — Despite talk from some longtime fans that the show is showing new life this season, ratings for AMC’s The Walking Dead‘s midseason finale don’t seem to back that up. Only 5.1 million people watched Sunday night’s show. That may not look bad on its face, but it’s a drop of 2.8 …
Oprah Winfrey says mother “is now at peace”
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Oprah Winfrey posted a heartfelt tribute to her late mother Monday evening, hours after news broke that Vernita Lee had died. “Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lee’s passing,” Oprah wrote on Instagram. “It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now …
Disorder in the court: Here comes ‘Judge Jerry’
NBC Universal(NEW YORK) — After 28 seasons on the air, The Jerry Springer Show has officially stopped production. The good news for fans: Jerry Springer isn’t going away. Everyone’s favorite talk show ringmaster will return to TV next year sitting behind a courtroom bench. That’s right — Jerry Springer will become Judge Jerry. “For the …
‘The Voice’ recap: The top 11 artists perform
Kennedy Holmes on “The Voice; NBC/Trae Patton(LOS ANGELES) — The Voice live rounds continued on Monday, with the top 11 artists competing for America’s votes, performing songs the fans chose for each of them to sing. 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: …
Michael B. Jordan explains how he prepared for his fatherly role in ‘Creed II’
Barry Wetcher/Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures © 2018 (NEW YORK) — With the release of his latest film Creed II, Michael B. Jordan fans are getting to see the actor in a totally different light. In the sports action drama, Jordan plays a boxing champion and a new father who must learn how to adapt to …
Turn out the ‘Lights’: Connie Britton says ‘Friday Night Lights’ movie likely won’t happen
Charles Sykes/Bravo(NEW YORK) — If you’re a die-hard Friday Night Lights fan, you’re gonna have to be happy with your five seasons on DVD. Star Connie Britton says a movie based on the series is unlikely. “Guys, I just don’t think it’s going to happen,” Britton told Andy Cohen Sunday on Bravo’s Watch What Happens …
Matt Damon and Jason Momoa to host ‘SNL’ in December
L-R: Jason Momoa, Luciana Damon, Matt Damon and Lisa Bonet; Todd Williamson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Jason Bourne and Aquaman are heading to NBC’s Studio 8H next month when Matt Damon and Jason Momoa host Saturday Night Live. NBC revealed the news Monday in a tweet that shows Momoa will host December 8 and Damon on …
What was she thinking? Kim K. was on ecstasy during sex tape, first wedding
Timothy White/E!(NEW YORK) — If you’ve ever wondered why on earth Kim Kardashian West made a sex tape with her ex, Ray J, well, now we know the answer: She was under the influence. On Sunday’s episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kim admitted to her sister Kendall Jenner and her sister Kourtney’s baby daddy, …
Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, passes away at age 83
Kevin Winter/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, passed away on Thanksgiving Day. She was 83. “The family of Vernita Lee are saddened to share of her passing on November 22, 2018 at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,” a family spokesperson told ABC News in a statement. Private funeral services have already been held, the statement …