Universal(LOS ANGELES) — Opening nationwide Wednesday: * The First Purge — The fourth installment of The Purge franchise serves as prequel and highlights the events leading up to the first annual “Purge,” a 12-hour period in which all crime in America is legal. The movie, starring Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez and …
Oprah tells British “Vogue” that being a politician “would kill me”
Disney(LONDON) — Earlier this year, Oprah Winfrey shot down rumors that she was considering a presidential bid, and now she’s explaining why. The actress and former talk show host, whose stirring speech at the Golden Globes in January led many to wonder if she’d consider a career in politics, said in a new interview with Vogue U.K. that her …
“The Crown” princess Vanessa Kirby joining “Fast and Furious” spin-off
Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Audi UK(LOS ANGELES) — Variety is reporting that Vanessa Kirby, who played Princess Margaret on the Netflix drama The Crown, will join Dwayne Johnson and her fellow Brit Jason Statham for their Fast and the Furious spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw. As its title suggests, the film will unite …
“The First Purge” cast & director discuss resisting “stereotype,” embracing “humanity”
Universal(NEW YORK) — Director Gerard McMurray wanted to “push boundaries” in his new “edgy” and “thought provoking” thriller, The First Purge. The film, the fourth installment in The Purge franchise, serves as a prequel and highlights the events leading up to the very first Purge: a 12-hour period in which all crime in America is …
Tatum, Gosling, J-Law and Scar-Jo top list of most fantasized-about celebrities, says psychologist
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — It’s no secret that most people secretly — or not so secretly — crush on celebrities, but now a noted psychologist and author has drilled down to find out exactly which stars get our motors running. It’s all part of Dr. Justin J. Lehmiller new book, Tell Me What You Want: …
“Manchester” partners Matt Damon and John Krasinski could team up for Clinton-era pardon drama “The King of Oil”
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Matt Damon could star in the upcoming biopic The King of Oil, produced by A Quiet Place director and star John Krasinski, according to Variety. The project, still in the early stages of development, is based on The King of Oil: The Secret Lives of Marc Rich, by Daniel Ammann. Rich, …
Report: “Last Man Standing” returning without two original cast members
(L-R) Tim Allen, Molly Ephraim; ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — Last Man Standing will return for its seventh season, and first on Fox, without original cast members Molly Ephraim and Flynn Morrison, who played series star Tim Allen’s onscreen daughter Mandy and grandson Boyd, respectively. That’s according to TV Line, which says both roles are being …
“The Bold Type” cast teases more love triangles — and love squares — in season two
Freeform/Philippe Bosse(NEW YORK) — Love triangles – and squares – abound on this season of The Bold Type, with the characters’ entanglements growing even more complicated in the coming episodes. On last week’s episode, we saw Jane torn between her new love interest, Dr. Ben, and her ex from last season, Ryan, a.k.a. “Pinstripe.” Tonight’s …
Mila Kunis addresses “upsetting” tabloid rumors
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicMila Kunis can ignore phony tabloid stories written about her, but in the August issue of Cosmopolitan, she says they’re a lot tougher for her family to brush off. “The only thing that’s upsetting is my parents and my grandparents sometimes get confused,” says the 34-year-old actress. “At one point when I was pregnant, [the …
Report: Chris Pratt dating Katherine Schwarzenegger
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Chris Pratt is “casually dating” Katherine Schwarzenegger — daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver — a source tells Entertainment Tonight. “Katherine and Chris have been on a few dates,” according to the source. “The two really enjoy their time together but it’s still in the early stages. Chris was introduced …