FOX via Getty Images Months after a wax depiction of The Rock at a French museum drew fire from fans — and required personal consultation from Dwayne Johnson — a Madame Tussauds wax figure of Beyoncé is getting shade for reportedly looking like everyone except Queen Bey. However, for the record, Leah Remini loves it. …
Pablo Schreiber on suiting up as Master Chief for the second season of ‘Halo’
Paramount+/Adrienn Szabo The second season of Halo just got underway on Paramount+, and star Pablo Schreiber is psyched. The actor plays Master Chief in the adaptation, and portraying the hero of the global phenomenon video game franchise can put you in the crosshairs with the fans. However, the actor tells ABC Audio that he takes all of it in …
‘Predator: Badlands’ reportedly in the works from ‘Prey”s Dan Trachtenberg
20th Century Studios The success of Prey, which debuted in 2022 on Hulu and later went on to earn director Dan Trachtenberg an Emmy nomination, has led him to calling the shots on another film based on the intergalactic hunter species. The Hollywood Reporter says that Trachtenberg will be directing Predator: Badlands for 20th Century …
Reality Roundup: ‘The Bachelor”s blunder, Kandi leaving ‘RHOA’ and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week: The Bachelor (ABC) In a now-viral video for Betches’ “How Online Are You?” series, this season’s Bachelor star, Joey Graziadei, somehow confused Gypsy Rose Blanchard for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader …
Luke Hemsworth joining Chris Pratt in ‘Terminal List’ prequel series
HBO/John Johnson Having saved the world with Chris Hemsworth in the Marvel movies, Chris Pratt is now teaming up with Thor’s big brother Luke Hemsworth for the prequel series to Prime Video’s The Terminal List. Luke, veteran of HBO’s Westworld, posted to Instagram a confirmation about the news, adding, “Yep pretty stoked to be joining this …
Christopher Nolan calls picking Downey for ‘Iron Man’ among the best casting decisions “ever made”
Marvel Studios With news the Oscars will soon be giving kudos to the people who help pick the stars for a given project comes praise from Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan on what he calls “one of most consequential casting decisions ever made.” That honor goes to picking Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in 2008’s …
Before Usher hits the Super Bowl halftime stage, Apple Music builds anticipation ahead of big show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a short film shown at the end of the Super Bowl halftime performer news conference, the show’s headliner Usher comes up missing. The singer’s sudden absence prompts instant panic from his friends including Ludacris, Lil Jon and Taraji P. Henson, sparking a search at various Las Vegas landmarks. Ultimately, Usher is found splashing water while dancing in a …
Taylor Swift Announces New Album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Global superstar Taylor Swift announced a new album during the 2024 Grammys over the weekend. After taking home the golden gramophone for Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, Swift announced that The Tortured Poets Department will be released on April 19. It will be her 11th studio album. “I know the way the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the …
SNL’s Colin Jost to emcee this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner
NBC/Dana Edelson The White House Correspondents’ Association has tapped Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost to emcee the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The annual event will be held on Saturday, April 27, in Washington, D.C. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell, the president of the organization, said in a statement, “Colin Jost knows how …
In Brief: Oscars to honor Best Casting, and more
The Motion Picture Academy will finally be giving casting directors their moments to shine at the Oscars. Beginning with the 98th Academy Awards in 2026, there will be a competitive Academy Award presented for Achievement in Casting. In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said, “Casting directors play an essential …