© 2017 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX(LOS ANGELES) — Newcomer Rachel Zegler, a 17-year-old high school student, has been tapped to play Maria in Steven Speilberg’s remake of West Side Story, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Zegler, who will make her film debut in the role made famous by Natalie Wood in the 1961 classic, will join …
Broadway legend Carol Channing dead at 97
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Tony-winning and Oscar nominated actress Carol Channing has died at 97 years old. Her agent says the woman who originated the role of Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, passed away of natural causes at 12:31 a.m., at her home in in Rancho Mirage, California. …
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Four more women go home; one suffers an epic meltdown
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — Monday’s episode of The Bachelor began with comedy, fun and games, but ended with two hopefuls nearly blowing their shot at a rose. The episode began with the remaining ladies learning that Demi, Bri, Tracy, Elyse, Hannah G., Nicole, Onyeka and Catherine would be participating in the season’s first group date. Coached …
Hugh Grant takes to Twitter to appeal for the return of his stolen stuff
Photo by Morgan Lieberman/Getty Images(LONDON) — Hugh Grant has posted an appeal on social media in an effort to try to get back the contents of a bag stolen from his car, including a seemingly important script. “In the unlikely chance that anyone knows who broke into my car tonight and stole my bag, please …
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ star Michelle Yeoh getting beamed aboard a spin-off series
Photo Cr: Jan Thijs/CBS © 2017 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Michelle Yeoh’s shadowy Star Trek: Discovery character is getting the spin-off treatment. The Crazy Rich Asians star, who plays Captain Philippa Georgiou, a member of Starfleet’s mysterious Section 31, on Discovery, will take center stage in the CBS All Access project. “I’m …
It’s official: ‘Coming to America 2’ is coming to a theater near you!
TM & COPYRIGHT © 1988 BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.(LOS ANGELES) — The long-rumored Coming to America sequel is officially a go. Eddie Murphy, who starred in the original 1988 film and will reprise his role as Akeem Joffer, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda. “After many years of anticipation, I’m thrilled …
From Wakanda to Newark: Michael B. Jordan surprises high school students in his hometown
Coach(NEW JERSEY) — Michael B. Jordan surprised high school students in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, to help mentor and inspire teens pursuing careers in the arts. The Black Panther star returned to the classroom through a program sponsored by Coach — he serves as the brand’s new face of menswear. Jordan said returning …
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer wants to leave defense team
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Attorney Benjamin Brafman will be asking a Manhattan judge this morning to leave Harvey Weinstein’s defense team, a source with knowledge of the impending change tells ABC Radio. Weinstein, who is scheduled to stand trial this spring on rape and sex assault charges, is due back in court …
‘Roma’, ‘The Americans’ and ‘The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel’ win big at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Netflix/Alfonso Cuarón(LOS ANGELES) — Alfonso Cuarón’s Netflix drama Roma was the big winner in the film category at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday in Santa Monica, California, taking home four trophies including Best Picture. In television, FX’s The Americans and Amazon’s The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel walked off with Best Drama and Comedy, …
Chris Pratt’s engaged to Katherine Schwarzenegger
Kevin Winter/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Chris Pratt and girlfriend Katherine Schwarzenegger are engaged, six months after they began dating. “Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes!” the 39-year-old Avengers: Infinity War star posted on his Instagram early Monday. “I’m thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in …