SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Social Services are working to expand the number of regional behavioral health facilities across the state. The state received $15 million [Read More…]
Viola Davis shares (a little) about her conversation with Michelle Obama, ahead of Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’
Showtime/Jackson Lee Davis Though Viola Davis hasn’t shared much about the private conversation she had with Michelle Obama ahead of her portrayal as the former first lady in the Showtime series The First Lady, the Emmy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning actress did speak to Deadline about her desire to “honor” her. Davis joined a panel for Deadline’s Contender TV — a series …
In Brief: Will Ferrell joins Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’ movie, and more
Will Ferrell has joined the cast of the upcoming Greta Gerwig-directed live-action Barbie movie, alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as the titular doll, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ferrell will reportedly play the CEO of a toy company that may or not be Mattel. Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey …
‘American Idol’ recap: A platinum ticket holder drops out as the competition continues
ABC/Karen Neal The journey to find the next American Idol continued Monday night with the remaining half of the Top 24 taking the stage in hopes of winning America’s votes. Before taking the stage, though, they were mentored by pop star Bebe Rexha, who offered guidance and words of wisdom to talented singers. While no eliminations were scheduled …
Scandalous! Bullying allegations cause ‘Bridgerton’ spin-off producers to part ways with main crew member
Netflix Lady Whistledown might just run out of ink, thanks to a real-life behind-the-scenes scandal on the spin-off to Netflix’s hit Bridgerton. The upcoming series centers on the younger days of Golda Rosheuvel‘s Queen Charlotte and other characters from the popular bodice-ripper series. However, in a kerfuffle worthy of the show’s resident gossip maven, an …
‘The Batman’ bows on April 18 on digital; Blu-ray and DVD on May 24
Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. has announced that director Matt Reeves‘ hit The Batman is swinging home on digital release on April 18, the same day it premieres for subscribers to HBO Max. Robert Pattinson‘s debut as the Caped Crusader/Bruce Wayne then will be released as a feature-packed 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 24, a day …
Chris Rock says he won’t talk about the Oscars slap “until I get paid”
ABC If fans attending Chris Rock‘s comedy shows lately are hoping to hear what the comedian might say about being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, they’re in for disappointment. Those in attendance of his Friday show in Indio, California, were the latest group to be let down, after the 57-year-old entertainer told them right out of the gate …
‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler will executive produce ‘Ironheart’ for Disney+
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney — Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Ryan Coogler has been tapped as the executive producer of Ironheart, the upcoming Marvel Studios series bound for Disney+, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported, the show will center on Riri Williams, a brilliant student who creates her own Iron Man suit in …
Chris Pratt “blown away” by fans’ support of his sports documentary ‘Alaskan Nets’
ABC/Randy Holmes Marvel movie star Chris Pratt told his 36.5 million Instagram followers that he is “blown away” by his “little film that could,” the “incredible documentary” Alaskan Nets. The documentary is set in the remote Alaskan island town of Metlakatla. For more than a century, two sacred traditions have defined the home of Alaska’s last remaining native reserve, producers …
Bolt of lighting: Disney+ casts ‘Adam Project’ lead Walker Scobell for ‘Percy Jackson’ series
Disney/Paul Lorei Disney+ has found its Percy Jackson. Walker Scobell, the 13-year-old whose movie debut was playing a young Ryan Reynolds in Netflix’s recent hit The Adam Project, will play the title role in the Disney+ show based on Rick Riordan‘s bestselling books. The series follows the titular hero, a 12-year-old who finds out he’s …