Lionsgate/Larry Horricks(LOS ANGELES) — The first trailer is out for Robin Hood, the latest retelling of the adventures of the swashbuckling hero — this time starring Kingsman‘s Taron Egerton and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx. The action-heavy coming attraction shows Foxx’s Little John — in this retelling a Moorish commander — training Egerton’s fellow Crusades vet …
Mara Brock Akil explains why ‘Love Is _____’ counters the lack of serious black love stories
Michael Desmond/OWN(NEW YORK) — Mara Brock Akil is sharing a special and important narrative in Love Is___, her latest pet project with husband/producing partner Salim Akil. According to Mara, their scripted relationship drama — which mirrors their own real-life relationship journey — is something she hopes will become more of the norm on both television …
We will rock you: Watch the new trailer for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
© 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — A new trailer for the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody will have fans stomping and clapping along with “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions,” as the snippet, partially set to the song, shows the genesis of that legendary rock anthem. “I want …
Felicity Jones debuts as Ruth Bader Ginsberg in ‘On the Basis of Sex’ trailer
Focus Features(LOS ANGELES) — We’ve got our first look at Felicity Jones’ portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the first trailer for the biopic On the Basis of Sex. The clip shows various scenes depicting the many obstacles the Notorious RBG faced on her way to the nation’s High Court, while challenging …
Showtime defends Sasha Baron Cohen against accusations he posed as disabled veteran
Photo: Gavin Bond/SHOWTIME(NEW YORK) — Showtime has finally broken its silence regarding the controversy surrounding Sasha Baron Cohen’s new series, Who Is America? Former GOP vice presidential candidate and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin called Baron Cohen out in a blog post published on her website, accusing Baron Cohen of “stolen valor” for tricking her …
Johnny Depp settles lawsuit against former managers
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Johnny Depp has reached a settlement in his year-and-a-half-long legal battle with his former managers, the Management Group, a month before a scheduled August 15 trial. “Johnny Depp is pleased to have achieved a settlement agreement with The Management Group following the legal action he took against the company in January 2017,” …
“The Bachelorette” recap: Tia’s confession overshadows hometown dates
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — Becca Kufrin got family-friendly on Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette when she took her four remaining bachelors on hometown dates. By the end of the week, all four men confessed their love for her, but a surprise bombshell changed everything. Becca started off her week in central California for her first hometown date with …
Yvette Nicole Brown to serve as interim guest host of ‘Talking Dead’
Jordin Althaus/AMC(LOS ANGELES) — AMC has given the temporary hosting reins of Chris Hardwick’s AMC shows to actress, self-described geek, and popular Talking Dead panelist Yvette Nicole Brown. AMC annouced the news in a statement to Variety. “Yvette Nicole Brown will step in as an interim guest host of The Walking Dead Season 9 Preview Special on August 5 and Talking Dead when it returns following the …
Jamie Foxx in talks to join Michael B. Jordan in legal drama ‘Just Mercy’
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Jamie Foxx could be teaming up with Michael B. Jordan for an upcoming courtroom drama. A source tells Variety, the Oscar winner is in negotiations to star alongside Jordan in the upcoming the Warner Bros. film Just Mercy. The drama, based on the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, chronicles …
It’s electrifying: John Travolta joins Foo Fighters on stage, again
Credit: Brantley Gutierrez(NEW YORK) — Much like his chills, John Travolta’s appearances at Foo Fighters concerts are multiplyin’. Back in April, the actor appeared on stage during the band’s show at the Welcome to Rockville festival when they started playing the Grease song “You’re the One that I Want.” Over the weekend, Travolta gave a …