ABC/Tony Rivetti(SPOILERS AHEAD) Modern Family revealed the “significant” character being killed off in season 10’s Halloween-themed episode on Wednesday. The episode opened with Julie Bowen’s character Claire Dunphy learning from her stepfather that her mother, DeDe Pritchett — played by Shelley Long — had passed away in her sleep as the result of a heart problem. DeDe had …
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ named America’s best-loved novel; ‘Outlander’ is runner-up
Stephanie Berger(NEW YORK) — America’s favorite novel has been revealed. On the season finale of PBS’ The Great American Read Tuesday night, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was voted the number one pick. The eight-part series began in May, spotlighting different novels in each episode. The public was able to vote on a list …
‘The Big Bang Theory’ stars dominate ‘Forbes’’ highest-paid TV actors list
Michael Yarish/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(HOLLYWOOD) — The Big Bang Theory cast continues to rake in the big bucks. Forbes has revealed that four of the top five highest-paid actors on TV this year are from the CBS comedy, which is now in its final season. Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon, tops the list for the …
Malcolm-Jamal Warner reveals he too tried to get ‘Cosby’ co-star Geoffrey Owens a gig after being job-shamed
ABC/Heidi Gutman(NEW YORK) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner was told at a young age by his mother that just because he was on a hit sitcom, didn’t mean he was set for life. In fact, Warner says during the early years of Cosby, his mother “impressed” upon him that the show was “not going to be around …
David Schwimmer jokes about his doppelganger sought in UK robbery: “Officers, I swear it wasn’t me”
Noam Galai/Getty Images for AMC(NEW YORK) — The one with the David Schwimmer lookalike… Friends fans were having a field day after a surveillance photo of a robbery suspect in the U.K. was posted that looked eerily similar to Schwimmer, who played Ross Geller on the show. The posting of the suspect’s picture on the …
Cue the applause: ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ will return for season two on December 5
Amazon Studios(NEW YORK) — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will be back for season two just in time for the holidays. Amazon has announced that the Emmy-winning comedy will return on December 5. The second season will pick up one year after Midge Maisel, played by Rachel Brosnahan, decided to leave her husband and pursue stand-up …
Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about overcoming a secret, decade-long opioid addiction
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Jamie Lee Curtis is opening up about the opioid addiction that nearly destroyed her life. In a new cover story for People, the Halloween actress reveals that her addiction to pain pills began in the late ‘80s and lasted 10 years. “I was ahead of the curve of the opiate epidemic,” …
Is Khloé Kardashian ready to give Tristan Thompson the boot?
Nicole Weingart/E! Entertainment(LOS ANGELES) — Has Khloé Kardashian finally had enough of Tristan Thompson? A source tells People magazine that after working at repairing their relationship, after the pro basketball player was caught cheating on her six months ago — just days before she gave birth to their daughter True — it looks like a breakup …
Robert Englund’s Freddy Krueger haunts tonight’s Halloween-themed episode of ‘The Goldbergs’
ABC/John Fleenor(LOS ANGELES) — The ’80s throwback series The Goldbergs has mined another gem from the Reagan-era: the Nightmare on Elm Street series. The sitcom scored a scary “get” in the form of Freddy Krueger himself, actor Robert Englund, for Wednesday night’s Halloween themed episode. It’s the first time in 15 years that the actor …
‘The Voice’ recap: The battles conclude with Blake Shelton stealing an artist from Adam Levine
NBC/Trae Patton(LOS ANGELES) — The battle rounds concluded Tuesday night on The Voice, as teammates went head-to-head for the right to grab the last spots in the knockouts. It was a night that saw Blake Shelton steal an artist from Adam Levine. Each coach enlisted the help of a guest adviser during rehearsals: CeeLo Green …