ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(LONDON) — Idris Elba is catching heat for some recent comments he made. In an interview with TimesOut London, Elba was asked to comment on the controversy surrounding Jack Whitehall being cast as Disney’s first openly gay character in the upcoming movie Jungle Cruise. After learning of the casting news, many felt that an LBGT actor …
Former ‘ER’ actress killed in police shooting
Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman — Photo by: Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank(LOS ANGELES) — Vanessa Marquez, who appeared as a nurse on the medical drama ER, and also had small parts in shows like Seinfeld and Malcolm and Eddie, was shot and killed by police officers in Pasadena, California on Thursday. ABC News …
Spin-off spins up: ‘Roseanne’ cast reunited for ‘The Conners’
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Production on The Conners, the Roseanne Barr-free Roseanne reboot spin-off, is officially underway. ABC on Friday released the first picture of the full cast, including co-star and executive producer Sara Gilbert, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Jayden Rey, Michael Fishman, Ames McNamara, Lecy Goranson, and Emma Kenney. The photo is a candid one …
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman says Marvel wasn’t initially sold on T’Challa’s African accent
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Chadwick Boseman is shedding light some light on what went down in the early stages of Black Panther. In an interview on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Black Panther star revealed that he and Marvel initially disagreed over whether or not his character, T’Challa, should have an African accent. “They felt that …
Hugh Jackman channels disgraced Democrat Gary Hart in ‘The Front Runner’
Photo Credit: Frank Masi SMPSP ©2018 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Hugh Jackman gets political, playing disgraced former Democrat Senator Gary Hart, in The Front Runner — and now fans can get a peek at the first trailer. The Front Runner follows Hart’s life as he was considered to be the man to beat for …
Has Woody Allen’s new movie been shelved permanently?
Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Will Woody Allen’s Rainy Day ever see the sun? It’s not looking likely, according to one report. The New York Post‘s Page Six reports that his latest movie, A Rainy Day In New York, has been “shelved” by Amazon and may never be released. Directed by Woody Allen, the film, …
Heather Locklear faces three new charges after June arrest; pleads not guilty
Ventura County Sherriff’s Department(LOS ANGELES) — Heather Locklear’s lawyer pleaded not guilty on behalf of the former actress in court Thursday to three new charges after her June arrest. ABC confirms the former Melrose Place actress has been charged with one count of interfering with an officer and two counts of battery against an officer …
‘Searching’ and ‘Kin’ top this weekend’s new movie releases
Photo Cred: Sebastian Baron. ©2018 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Here are the movies opening nationwide Friday: * Kin — An ex-con and his adopted brother — played by Jack Reynor and Myles Truitt — find a mysterious weapon with otherworldly powers and use it while on the run from the government and a vengeful …
Jaleel White lands guest starring role in ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
ABC/Kelsey McNeal(LOS ANGELES) — Jaleel White is headed back to prime time in a guest role. According to Variety, White will guest-star in an upcoming fifth season episode of ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat. White will join the cast to play Calvin, a, “sarcastic and under-appreciated general manager of a car dealership.” Randall Park, who plays …
Halle Berry teases Prince Harry after she notices her picture in 15-year-old photo of his dorm room
ABC/Kevin Mazur(LOS ANGELES) — Halle Berry apparently had a royal fan and didn’t even know it. In a newly resurfaced photo, which was initially taken in 2003, an image of Berry can be seen on Prince Harry’s dorm room wall while he was Eton College in England. In the pic, which Berry reposted and also …