Mo’Nique in 2016 — Barry King/Getty Images Comedian and Oscar-nominated actress Mo’Nique has “amicably” settled a 2017 lawsuit against Netflix, in which she claimed she was given a “low-ball” offer for a comedy special and then retaliated against when she cried foul. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both parties agreed to drop any legal action …
What a doll: Warner Bros. teases Ryan Gosling as Ken in ‘Barbie’ movie
© 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Most fans already think Ryan Gosling is a doll, but he literally is one come to life as Ken in the upcoming Warner Bros. Barbie movie. The studio has teased a first image of the actor in the role — complete with bleach blond hair; hiked …
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ debuts at the top of Vudu’s streaming chart
A24 Films Michelle Yeoh‘s madcap multiverse movie Everything Everywhere All at Once took viewers on a trip in its first week on streaming. That’s according to Fandango’s streaming service Vudu, which showed the movie — which has the global superstar and Crazy Rich Asians lead playing multiple versions of herself and which also stars Jamie …
‘Squid Game’ reality series coming to Netflix
Netflix “How far would you go?” That’s what Netflix is asking folks in a casting call for a reality show version of the streaming service’s smash Squid Game. Squid Game: The Challenge will pit 456 players against “a series of games inspired by the original show,” as well as “surprising new additions,” in pursuit of …
Iron your doilies: Peacock launching ‘Downton Abbey’ channel ahead of ‘New Era’ debut on the streaming service
“Downton Abbey: A New Era” – Focus Features Make sure your house is in order because Downton Abbey is coming to your home via a special Peacock channel. Ahead of its June 24 debut of the Downton Abbey: A New Era film, the streaming service announced that it has curated a channel specifically for fans …
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ reportedly ending Friday — without Wendy
Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The long-running syndicated program The Wendy Williams Show is coming to an end Friday, notes Variety, which also explains the show’s titular host won’t be there to mark the occasion. There will, however, be “a video tribute to the iconic host,” a rep for the program tells the trade. …
Tyler Perry denies “comforting” Will Smith after “painful” Oscars slap
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images In an interview with Gayle King as part of Tribeca Film Festival’s Directors Series Monday night, Tyler Perry shed light on Will Smith‘s infamous Oscar night slap of presenter Chris Rock. Perry was seen by Smith’s side after the assault and foul-mouthed lambasting of Rock, who’d made a joke at the expense …
Kevin Spacey formally charged with four counts of sexual assault by English prosecutors
Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images (NOTE CONTENT) Prosecutors in England have formally charged Oscar winner Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men and an additional charge regarding nonconsensual sexual activity. The star of House of Cards, until his ouster in 2017 amid a collection of sexual misconduct allegations against him, is scheduled to …
Selena Gomez says ‘Only Murders in the Building’ co-stars taught her to expect more from men
Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu Selena Gomez is much, much younger than her two co-stars in the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, but she says being around them has taught her some valuable lessons — including one about her love life. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter podcast, Selena talks about how great it is working …
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ returning for fifth season on September 14
Hulu The Emmy-winning drama The Handmaid’s Tale will return to Hulu on September 14 with a pair of new episodes. The streaming service on Monday teased a pair of first-look shots from the forthcoming season, featuring Yvonne Strahovski‘s Serena smiling smugly under a mourning veil and Elisabeth Moss‘ June Osborne staring into camera, looking stern. …