Apple TV+(NEW YORK) — Today, the first three episodes of the anticipated second season of Peabody Award-winning original comedy Dickinson drop on Apple TV+. The show takes a “fresh” look at rebellious American poet Emily Dickinson, played by star — and producer — Hailee Steinfeld. The singer and Oscar-nominated actress tells ABC Audio what it’s like working double-duty on the …
‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ returning after COVID-19 break with skeleton crew
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — The Ellen DeGeneres Show will resume production Monday, after pausing its scheduled return to production this week because of the surge in coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County. The chat show will go back to the studio with a skeleton staff and crew, Warner Bros., the studio that produces it, said in a statement …
‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ returns after COVID-19 break, with skeleton crew
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — The Ellen DeGeneres Show will resume production Monday, after pausing its scheduled return to production this week because of the surge in coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County. The chat show will go back to the studio with a skeleton staff and crew, Warner Bros., the studio that produces it, said in a statement …
Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Elon Musk is officially the richest man in the world, CNBC reported on Thursday. The 49-year-old Tesla CEO, who has a net worth of over $185 billion, moved ahead of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to grab the title. Bezos, the richest person since 2017, is currently worth about $184 billion. Musk reportedly kicked 2020 with …
Ian McKellen applauds his former ‘X-Men’ co-star Elliot Page’s coming out as transgender
Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb(NEW YORK) — When actor Elliot Page came out as transgender in November, many fans, famous and otherwise, spoke up to applaud them. One of those is Page’s former X-Men: The Last Stand‘s co-star Ian McKellan. The acclaimed actor, who is also out and proud, tells the UK magazine Attitude that he’s “so happy” for Elliot’s decision. …
Ernie Hudson on the “insanity” of the DC protests, and the culture clash of shooting new film ‘Redemption Day’
Steve Iervolino/ABC News(NEW YORK) — Ghostbusters and Oz star Ernie Hudson can be seen in the thriller Redemption Day, which is now streaming. But as the actor tells ABC Audio, the chaos which unfolded in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, when protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol, is what’s top of mind for him right now. “Yeah, man, this is a whole other, you …
Jordan Peele says he retired from acting because he’s uncomfortable watching himself in films
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE CONTENT) After announcing in 2018 that he was retiring from acting to pursue filmmaking, Jordan Peele is now opening up about why he’s no longer interested in being seen on screen. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Peele says it’s always been uncomfortable watching himself perform. “I like watching my movies. I can …
Nerd worlds collide: Rick and Morty alum, ‘Loki’ show producer writing Star Wars movie for Marvel’s Kevin Feige
Kevin Feige – Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for HFA(LOS ANGELES) — The first Star Wars movie produced by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige will be written by Michael Waldron, The Hollywood Reporter notes — and he comes with some serious geek cred. Not only did Waldron write for the bonkers, beloved, Emmy-winning animated show Rick & Morty, but he wrote and produced the upcoming Loki series for …
Let the games begin! ABC’s ‘The Hustler’ and ‘The Chase’ kick off tonight
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — ABC debuts two new quiz shows tonight: The heart-racing quiz show The Chase, and the Clue-meets-Who Wants to be a Millionaire competition, The Hustler. The Hustler, a murder-mystery type game show is hosted by Craig Ferguson, who explained the game to ABC Audio: “Five people. One of them is the hustler, and nobody knows who that is …
Rachel Brosnahan says she’s not comfortable with handling firearms
Amazon Studios(NEW YORK) — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan admits her most-recent filming experience scared her because she had to shoot a gun. Speaking to Page Six, Brosnahan candidly spoke about the challenges she faced while making her newest movie, I’m Your Woman, where she plays a mother on the run who does whatever it takes to keep her infant child safe. “My character …