20th Century Studios While its domestic debut wasn’t as high as some prognosticators had guessed, Avatar: The Way of Water has proven it has got some serious sea legs in theaters: It just crossed the billion-dollar mark. While that would be impressive for any movie, it is even more so considering the movie only came …
Is ‘Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl’ a blueprint for a future Broadway musical?
Courtesy Disney+ Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, which transformed the animated film into a full theatrical production, is streaming now on Disney+, and the cast is already buzzing about what could possibly be next. Broadway, maybe? ABC Audio asked Adassa, who played the all-hearing Dolores, if she’s open to reprising the role should an Encanto musical make it onto the Great White …
The Year in Entertainment 2022: Showbiz scandals
(NOTE LANGUAGE) When it comes to celebrity scandals of 2022, there’s arguably nothing bigger than what was dubbed the “Slap Heard ‘Round the World.” The sight of one of the biggest stars of the world, Will Smith, slapping and then cursing out one of the most famous comics on Earth, Chris Rock, would have been news had it …
Jennifer Lopez shares glimpse into “hummingbird Christmas” with Ben Affleck
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Jennifer Lopez is sharing details about her first Christmas with her husband, Ben Affleck. In her newsletter, On the JLo, the singer and actress, 53, shared how the holiday went with hers and Affleck’s blended family and this year’s Christmas theme. “I’ve been hunkering down at home (and loving it) since I …
Catcher Sean Murphy signs six-year deal with Atlanta Braves
krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Just over two weeks after acquiring him in a three-way trade, the Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Sean Murphy to a six-year, $73 million deal. The team announced the contract on Tuesday night, which runs through the 2028 season and “includes a $15 million club option with no buyout for …
Billie Lourd remembers her mother Carrie Fisher six years after her death
Kevin Mazur/WireImage Billie Lourd is remembering her mother, Carrie Fisher, six years after her death. While the previous years have been hard for the actress following her mother’s passing, Lourd said it’s recently been “joyful” for her thanks to her two children. Lourd shared a photo on Instagram on Tuesday of her and her mom …
The year in TV 2022: ‘Yellowstone’ dominates, ‘black-ish’ says goodbye and more
While streaming finally overtook cable TV in 2022 in terms of viewership, terrestrial TV still had a big year. Viewers said goodbye to long-running shows like black-ish and Better Call Saul, and saw new shows like Abbott Elementary win Emmy gold. Here are some of the highlights: Yellowstone Like Kevin Costner‘s John Dutton himself, Taylor …
Kim Kardashian talks about co-parenting with Ye: “It’s hard”
ABC News (NOTE LANGUAGE) Kim Kardashian is sharing what it’s like to co-parent with Ye. “It’s hard. Co-parenting — it’s really f****** hard,” Kardashian told Angie Martinez on her IRL Podcast, sharing what it’s been like raising her four kids since her divorce from Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Despite their divorce, Kardashian has vowed to protect her children …
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ tops box office for second week with $64 million
20th Century Studios Avatar: The Way of Water spent a second week at the top of the box office, earning $64 million from Friday through Sunday and an estimated $90 million through Monday. So far, James Cameron‘s sequel to 2009’s Avatar has racked up a total of $253.7 at the North American box office and …
Melissa Rivers lays out her goals for 2023, what we should all leave behind in 2022
Courtesy of Sean Black Melissa Rivers hopes to see in 2023 more unity in society — and less junk food on her plate. Speaking to ABC Audio, the comedian laid out what she hopes to achieve in 2023. “Get more sleep! Finally commit to that workout routine. Yeah, same as everybody,” she joked, adding she’ll also cut out …