Weathers in ‘The Mandalorian’ – Lucasfilm Friends and former co-stars took to social media after news broke that Emmy nominee Carl Weathers had died in his sleep Thursday, February 1, at 76. In a video shot in front of a LeRoy Neiman painting of Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed clashing in the ring, an emotional …
Jim Carrey reportedly back for ‘Sonic 3’
Paramount Pictures We apparently haven’t seen the last of Dr. Robotnik. That’s what Variety said Friday regarding Jim Carrey reprising the mustachioed maniac from the hit Sonic the Hedgehog movies. Sonic‘s official social media platforms hinted Friday that Carrey’s character survived his climactic fall at the end of 2022’s Sonic sequel. Seemingly quoting the baddie, …
Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ actor, dies at 76
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney Carl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his manager, Matt Luber, said in a statement, adding that the actor died peacefully in his sleep. “Carl was an …
“The time has come”: Sam Waterston exits ‘Law & Order’
NBC/Will Hart Longtime Law & Order veteran Sam Waterston is leaving the show after 400 episodes playing District Attorney Jack McCoy, a role he’s filled since 1994. On the show’s Instagram, the 83-year-old actor bade farewell to the NBC show’s fans in a posted statement to the “wonderful … backbone of Law & Order’s absolutely …
‘Schitt’s Creek’ alumna Catherine O’Hara joining ‘The Last of Us’
Rich Fury/VF22/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Former Home Alone franchise star and Schitt’s Creek Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara has been tapped to co-star in the second season of Max’s The Last of Us. The streaming service broke the news on its Instagram Stories on Friday, but didn’t reveal who the performer will be playing in …
Ryan Reynolds taps Anthony Hopkins for Super Bowl coffee commercial
Maximum Effort Actor-and-ad man Ryan Reynolds has managed to secure a two-time Oscar winner for a Super Bowl spot. The recently released commercial for STōK Cold Brew coffee shows Anthony Hopkins getting serious as he prepares for a role. “To act is to deceive,” the legendary performer begins in voiceover. “And to deceive, one must …
Reality Roundup: ‘Big Brother’ legend Janelle Pierzina retires, ‘Vanderpump’ returns 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: Big Brother (CBS)Janelle Pierzina is giving up her Big Brother key for good. The iconic houseguest, who has participated in four seasons, placed third twice and holds the record for most competition wins …
Robert Downey Jr. says his ‘Tropic Thunder’ turn was in part to “clown” on actors
Good Morning America As part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s ongoing Conversations chats with this year’s Oscar nominees, Best Supporting Actors Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction) and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) shared their thoughts on their craft via video chat — and got a chance to fanboy over each others’ work. Brown …
Sources say former WWE head Vince McMahon is under federal investigation
McMahon in 2007 – Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Former WWE executive and personality Vince McMahon is under a federal investigation as he grapples with sex trafficking allegations by an ex-employee, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The investigation stems from sexual misconduct accusations a number of women made against McMahon. McMahon received a grand …
Season 2 of Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ premieres Friday
Disney Channel Marvel’s Emmy-winning animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premieres Friday at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and the next day on Disney+. Diamond White stars as the young lead, Lunella Lafeyette, the supergenius who becomes the superheroine Moon Girl after she befriends a red T-Rex. White explains to …