Richard E. Aaron/Redferns(NEW YORK) — Given its enduring popularity, it should surprise no one that rock band Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is one of rock’s most-streamed songs. But as of today, the 43-year-old magnum opus is the most-streamed song of any genre from the 20th century, according to the band’s label, Universal Music Group. Be careful to …
Whoopi Goldberg offers to return as Oscars host
ABC/Yolanda Perez(NEW YORK) — Need an Oscars host? Whoopi Goldberg says she’ll do it again. The Oscar winner and four-time former host of the Academy Awards said on Tuesday’s The View that she’s game to take the gig once more, after comic and actor Kevin Hart withdrew last week after homophobic tweets that he had …
Leah Remini can’t stop gushing about bestie and ‘Second Act’ co-star Jennifer Lopez
Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez in “Second Act”; Barry Wetcher/STX(NEW YORK) — Actress Leah Remini can’t stop talking about her Second Act co-star and best friend, Jennifer Lopez. The former King of Queens star told ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday how annoyingly perfect the singer, actress and businesswoman is in real-life. She says the …
Carol Burnett to receive new TV achievement Golden Globe award named in her honor
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — What’s even better than receiving a special achievement award? Having the award named after you. TV legend Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Carol Burnett Award for television achievement at the upcoming Golden Globe awards. The award will be the equivalent of its film counterpart, the Cecil B. DeMille …
Amy Adams hints she’d be open to another season of ‘Sharp Objects’
Anne Marie Fox/HBO(NEW YORK) — Could Sharp Objects season two be on the way? Amy Adams has renewed hope for another installment of the HBO limited series, saying she’s open to the possibility of returning for more episodes. “We’ll see, we’ll see,” Adams tells ABC Radio. “You know it’s a funny thing because I was …
No collusion: Ryan Coogler battling Trump and Putin for the title of Time’s Person of the Year
Marvel Studios(NEW YORK) — Ryan Coolger is on the shortlist of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year, but the Black Panther director has some stiff competition, including President Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. In addition to Trump and Putin, Robert Mueller, Meghan Markle and the March for Our Lives activists join …
Deadpool defends Nickelback in new ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ teaser
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation(NEW YORK) — You know who’s tired of your Nickelback jokes? Deadpool, that’s who. The Merc with a Mouth demands that you “Respect the Back” in a new trailer for Once Upon a Deadpool, the upcoming PG-13 version of the very R-rated Deadpool 2. The clip stars Ryan Reynolds’ profane anti-hero …
Nick Cannon says Kevin Hart “has no hate in his heart for any community”
L-R: Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — When Kevin Hart stepped down from his Oscar-hosting gig after he refused to apologize for almost decade-old homophobic tweets, Nick Cannon was one of the celebrities who came to Hart’s immediate defense. Now, Cannon tells ABC Radio what prompted him to speak up for Hart, …
‘The Favourite’ leads all comers in Critics’ Choice Awards nominations
Olivia Colman in “The Favorite”; Atsushi Nishijima/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation(NEW YORK) — The Favourite is clearly that with critics. The comedy-drama set in the 18th century world of the British monarchy scored a leading 14 nominations for the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards. The Favourite earned nominations in all the major categories including best …
‘Stranger Things’ season three teaser reveals mysterious episode titles
Netflix(NEW YORK) — Start speculating, Stranger Things fans. Netflix has released a new teaser for the show’s third season, which reveals the cryptic titles of all eight episodes, including: Suzie, Do You Copy?The Mall RatsThe Case of the Missing LifeguardThe Sauna TestThe SourceThe BirthdayThe BiteThe Battle of Starcourt The teaser concludes with this message: “In …