ABC/Fred Lee(LOS ANGELES) — Ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal on Friday, the first trailer for the Tales from the Hood sequel has arrived. Similar to the original 1995 film, the spooky feature will be executive produced by Spike Lee and written/produced by former Chapelle’s Show directors Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott. It will also use the sinister funeral director Mr. Portifoy …
Shining bright like a diamond: Niecy Nash receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Claws star Niecy Nash was cheered on by fans during the ceremony for her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees on Wednesday.“I am very, very grateful for this moment. I love my fans,” Nash said at her ceremony. “I love all of you who have …
Emmy nominees jump on social media to say thanks
(LOS ANGELES) — Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning, and many of the stars who will be recognized for their work come September expressed their gratitude on social media. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his guest-starring role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, responded to his nomination with a quip reminiscent of something Larry David’s …
Emmy nominees jump on social media to say thanks
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning, and many of the stars who will be recognized for their work come September expressed their gratitude on social media. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his guest-starring role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, responded to his nomination with a quip reminiscent of something Larry …
Attorney says charges dropped against adult film star Stormy Daniels after strip club bust
ABC/Heidi Gutman(OHIO) — Authorities dropped the charges against adult film star Stormy Daniels Thursday after she was taken into custody during a performance at a strip club in Ohio, according to her lawyer, who previously called the arrest a “politically motivated” setup. Daniels, who made headlines earlier this year over her claims of an alleged …
Anthony Bourdain posthumously nominated for 2018 Emmy
CNN(LOS ANGELES) — Just over a month after his death, famed chef Anthony Bourdain was nominated for a 2018 Emmy on Thursday. Bourdain earned the nod for his acclaimed CNN show, Parts Unknown, a show he starred in and produced. Bourdain is no stranger to the Emmys, his show having won the award for “Outstanding …
“Game of Thrones”, “Saturday Night Live”, “Westworld” lead the nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards
HBO/Helen Sloane(LOS ANGELES) — Nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning in Los Angeles, with Game of Thrones leading the pack with 22 nominations, followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld with 21. The Handmaid’s Tale‘s Samira Wiley and New Amsterdam‘s Ryan Eggold joined Television Academy chairman and CEO Hayma Washington …
Thailand cave rescue to get Hollywood treatment with two potential movies
Royal Thai Navy(LOS ANGELES) — When 12 boys and their soccer coach hiked into a cave in Thailand last month, they never expected they’d be thrust into the international spotlight — let alone be the subject of two potential Hollywood movies. But the harrowing ordeal has inspired director Jon M. Chu to create a movie about …
Stormy Daniels arrested during Ohio strip club performance
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (OHIO) — Porn star Stormy Daniels was arrested Wednesday night during a performance in an Ohio strip club, accused of touching people with her topless body in violation of state laws. ABC News affiliate KTRK-TV reports Daniels “smacked patrons with her bare breasts” — including police officers at the club — …
Emmy nominations are today — which shows will get the nod?
“Game of Thrones” image courtesy of HBO(NEW YORK) — After a year of dragons, the Upside Down and political jokes, nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards will be announced Thursday morning, hosted by Handmaid’s Tale’s Samira Wiley and New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold. After being ineligible for last year’s ceremony due to time between seasons, Game of …