Lucasfilm Lizzo isn’t just a Grammy-winning superstar: She’s also a serious Star Wars nerd, which is why she’s taken to Instagram to rave about how happy she is to be guest-starring in this week’s episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+. In the episode, which is streaming now, Lizzo and Jack Black play The Duchess and Captain Bombardier, the leaders of the planet Plazir-15. “When …
Viola Davis says it was “flattering” yet “challenging” to play Michael Jordan’s mother in ‘Air’
Amazon Studios When Ben Affleck approached the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, about the movie Air, the GOAT had one major note: Another GOAT had to play his mother Deloris — EGOT winner Viola Davis. Jordan explained to Ben that it was his mother who was the backbone of the story, which …
‘Wicked’ about to become the fourth longest-running play in Broadway history
Bruce Glikas/WireImage Wicked is about to scratch Cats from a slot on the Broadway record books. The musical will play its 7,486th performance at the Gershwin Theatre on Tuesday April 11 — surpassing Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s classic Cats, and making it the fourth longest-running play in Broadway history. The musical, inspired by The Wizard of …
Last stop of Michelle Obama’s ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour coming to Netflix
Courtesy of Live Nation If you missed Michelle Obama‘s The Light We Carry Book tour, you’re in luck. The final stop of the trek, featuring Oprah Winfrey, is coming to Netflix. The special will see Michelle open up to Oprah about her childhood and time in the White House. She also offers her thoughts on self-confidence, fear, and aging, as well as …
Ben Affleck explains how Michael Jordan helped him find the story behind ‘Air’
Affleck on the set of “Air”/Amazon Studios The actor playing Michael Jordan doesn’t show his face in Ben Affleck‘s new drama, Air, but as the movie’s star, producer, co-writer and director explains, that’s because the legendary athlete showed him who the movie is really about: MJ’s mom, Deloris. Set in 1984, the movie has Matt …
In Brief: Keanu may do dark comedy ‘Outcome’, and more
Showtime has canceled comedian Ziwe Fumudoh‘s late-night talk show, Ziwe, after two seasons and given a six-episode series order to Mandy Patinkin’s Seasoned, according to Variety. Ziwe featured interviews, musical numbers and sketches. Season 2 guests included Drew Barrymore, Blake Griffin and Emily Ratajkowski. Seasoned, featuring Patinkin and his wife Kathryn Grody, is based on the couple’s off-screen relationship. It follows “the delightfully tumultuous relationship and life of …
Reese Witherspoon and Tom Brady not dating, their reps say
Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images, Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Reese Witherspoon and Tom Brady are not dating, say reps for the Morning Show actress and legendary quarterback. Witherspoon’s rep tells Entertainment Tonight, the rumors are “completely false,” while Brady’s rep said the same to multiple outlets. Reese, 47, took to Instagram on March 24, to share a joint statement …
Costumes from ‘1923’ now on museum display
“1923” Exhibit – Paley Center for Media For fans of the Yellowstone prequel series 1923, New York City’s Paley Center for Media is offering a chance to get up close to some of the costumes that bring the show to life. The center is showcasing wardrobe pieces worn by Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Brandon Sklenar, …
Johnny Depp’s French language film headed to the Cannes Film Festival
Samir Hussein/WireImage Johnny Depp‘s first film project following his 2022 defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. As reported, Depp played King Louis XV for French director Maïwenn’s based-on-real-life love story Jeanne du Barry. The French language film will debut at the festival on July 16 — the same day it hits movie theaters in France, according …