FOX/Scott Kirkland (NOTE LANGUAGE) While admitting the COVID pandemic has been “devastating” for the hospitality industry, outspoken Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares star Gordon Ramsay says there was a silver lining: Restaurants are getting better post-lockdowns. “Well, just s***holes in a prime position” were wiped out, he tells the Radio Times, and new and better restaurants are “taking advantage because they’re in a …
Movie fans pick ‘Dune’ as Best Picture; Want Oscar gold for Andrew Garfield and Kristen Stewart in new poll
Warner Bros. Pictures A new poll of everyday movie fans gave them a shot to cast their own Oscars votes ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night, and they say Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune should take home Best Picture. Fandango’s streaming service Vudu quizzed everyday folks as to whom they think should go home with Sunday night’s biggest prizes, and the sci-fi epic …
Officials trying to identify body found in Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities in Sioux Falls are working to learn the identity of a man whose body was found in the Big Sioux River. The body was found near the spillway just [Read More…]
Oscars 2022: This year’s Best Actor/Best Actress nominees
AMPAS Ahead of the Oscars on March 27, here’s a look at the leading contenders for Best Actor and Best Actress. Will Smith is nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard as the father of tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams. This is Smith’s third Oscar nomination, and so far, he’s won quite a few of the awards …
In Brief: Ben Stiller starring in ‘The Shining’ on stage, and more
Heeeere’s Benji! Deadline reports A new London stage adaptation of Stephen King‘s horror classic The Shining is in the works with Ben Stiller in talks to play the role of crazed, haunted dad Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson in the 1980 film. Rehearsals are set to begin in the fall, in anticipation of a January 2023 opening. The play is expected to eventually …
Quinta Brunson’s mom gives ‘Abbott Elementary’ an A+
ABC/Scott Everett White This season’s breakout hit network comedy is back tonight with new episodes. Quinta Brunson created and stars in ABC’s Abbott Elementary, which is basically a workplace comedy set in a Philadelphia public school, and when they say write what you know? She tells ABC Audio that’s exactly what she did. “My mom was a …
‘American Idol’ recap: Judges give out the final Platinum ticket
ABC/Eric McCandless The talent just keeps on rolling in on American Idol. Monday’s episode of the singing competition saw a lot of talent come through the doors, with one lucky contestant securing the final Platinum ticket of the season. Here’s a look at the night’s talent. Tobias Hill, 26: This self-proclaimed jack of all trades sang …
Christina Ricci returning to the ‘Family’ in Netflix’s Wednesday Addams series
David Livingston/Getty Images Deadline is reporting Christina Ricci is back in the family…the Addams Family that is. The actress, who played macabre moppet Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonnenfeld‘s ’90s-era Addams Family movies, will be back for Wednesday, a forthcoming Netflix series based around the character. The trade notes that Ricci won’t be reprising the role — Scream 5 star Jenny Ortega is playing Wednesday — but …
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott share video for newborn son, Wolf
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for The New School Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott on Monday shared a video dedicated to their newborn son, Wolf. In the 10-minute YouTube montage titled “To Our Son,” the proud parents reveal clips from throughout Kylie’s pregnancy all the way up to the birth. Messages from family members — including Kylie’s …
Bill Murray, Elliot Page, Tony Hawk among latest Oscar presenters
ABC/AMPAS With just days to go until Hollywood’s biggest night, Oscars producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan have announced the latest batch of stars who will present at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Bill Murray, Elliot Page, Tiffany Haddish, skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and Encanto‘s Stephanie Beatriz will join DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, surfing legend Kelly Slater, and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White on envelope-opening duty. As previously reported, already announced presenters …