Presley Ann/Getty Images for CTAOP Glen Powell is the latest celebrity to have his own lookalike contest. The event, which happened on Sunday, took place in Austin, Texas. Glen’s mother, Cyndy Powell, judged the competition, which awarded its winner $5, a cowboy hat and free queso from the restaurant Torchy’s for one year. While Glen …
Richard Gadd, Jamie Bell to star in HBO/BBC series ‘Half Man’
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Richard Gadd’s follow-up project to Baby Reindeer is taking shape. Gadd is confirmed to star in the HBO/BBC series Half Man alongside actor Jamie Bell. The series follows estranged “brothers” Niall, played by Bell, and Ruben, played by Gadd. It will cover the ups and downs of Niall and Ruben’s relationship over the …
In brief: Jon Hamm’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ lands early season 2 renewal and more
Apple TV+ has given the Jon Hamm-led drama Your Friends & Neighbors the go-ahead for a second season ahead of its April 11, 2025 series premiere, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series follows Hamm’s Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a disgraced hedge fund manager who resorts to stealing from his wealthy neighbors’ homes following his divorce. Amanda …
Scoreboard roundup — 11/24/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBoston 107, Minnesota 105Indiana 115, Washington 103LA Clippers 125, Philadelphia 99Miami 123, Dallas 118 (OT)Cleveland 122, Toronto 108Brooklyn 108, Sacramento 103 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEToronto 3, Utah 2 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEDallas 34, Washington 26Detroit 24, Indianapolis 6Kansas City 30, Carolina 27Final Miami …
‘Wicked’ opens with an enchanting $114 million weekend
Universal “Glicked” is the new “Barbenheimer.” Wicked dazzled in its opening weekend, delivering an estimated $114 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. It ranks as the third-biggest North American debut this year behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 with $211 million and $154 million, respectively. The film adaptation of …
Peacock renews ‘Day of the Jackal’ after recent first season debut
Peacock Peacock just launched its thriller series Day of the Jackal on Nov. 14, but reviews and viewership have been strong enough for the streamer to renew the series, ABC Audio has confirmed. The modern retelling of the bestselling book and classic film of the same name stars Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as the titular assassin …
‘Karate Kid’ star Ralph Macchio steps out with wife Phyllis, kids at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Phyllis Fierro, Macchio, and children Daniel Macchio and Julia Macchio – Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images The Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio was supported by his family at his recent Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. The actor received the honor on Wednesday and gave shout-outs to his wife, Phyllis, and their children, Julia and Daniel, …
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ sneaks could predict new ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend
Universal Pictures – Paramount Pictures Two very different, very anticipated movies are headed into theaters Friday, and some prognosticators say it could lead to a new “Barbenheimer” box office bonanza. Wicked and Gladiator II are Friday’s big openers, and with both films getting strong reviews — and both with impressive sneak preview numbers — it’s reminiscent of …
Jason Kelce to host limited late-night show for ESPN
Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images While Jason Kelce can already be seen on ESPN as the host of Monday Night Countdown, the now-retired former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center will be testing out his game as a late-night host. They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce will kick off a five-episode run on Jan. 4 at 1 a.m. ET on ESPN, with …
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops defamation and assault lawsuit
Emma McIntyre/WireImage Actor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing. Majors and Jabbari stipulated to a dismissal of her lawsuit for defamation and assault that she brought against him in March, the filing said. …