ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — On Tuesday’s episode of The Bachelorette, Tayshia Adams, a fan favorite from past seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, finally arrived at the villa… and she had company. The episode opened with Tayshia meeting the 16 remaining men for the first time, but just as they were getting to know each other, host Chris Harrison pulled …
Jerky Boys creator Johnny Brennan shares fond, foul-mouthed fan letter from Alex Trebek
ABC News/Steve Iervolino(NEW YORK) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) The world of entertainment is mourning this weekend’s loss of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, and one of them is Family Guy voice star Johnny Brennan, also known to millions of fans as Johnny B from the platinum-selling prank call Jerky Boys albums. Brennan — who calls Trebek “a terrific guy” …
Sean Connery’s first 007 pistol could be yours, thanks to Hollywood auction
Julien’s Auctions(LOS ANGELES) — What better way to celebrate your fandom of the late, great Sean Connery than to own one of the most iconic props in movie history: the famed Walther PPK pistol he wielded in his first James Bond film, Dr. No. The non-firing prop from the 1962 film is the highlight of Julien’s upcoming “Icons and …
“I just don’t want to play straight characters”: Wentworth Miller is “out” of ‘Prison Break’
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Actor Wentworth Miller has taken a stand, and for fans of Prison Break, that means they won’t see him return as Michael Scofield in a rumored sixth season of the Fox drama. In an Instagram post, the 48-year-old actor, who came out in 2013, said, “I’m out. Of PB. Officially.” Addressing online harassment he’d received in the …
CBS boosting diversity in its reality shows by 50%
“Tough As Nails” – Monty Brinton/CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — Emmy-winning shows like The Amazing Race and Survivor are about to get a much-needed infusion of color. CBS has vowed to increase its inclusion of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) for all of its reality shows by 50%, …
Zach Braff breaks his silence on his relationship with Florence Pugh
ABC/Eric McCandless – ABC/Image Group LA(LOS ANGELES) — Actor-director Zach Braff is speaking out against the harsh criticism he and girlfriend Florence Pugh faced over their 21-year age difference. In a candid Monday interview with Mr. Porter’s magazine, Braff, who is 45, revealed why he decided to open up now about the controversy. Back in April, Pugh was highlighted as the …
‘Jeopardy!’ pays tribute to Alex Trebek in its first episode since his death
Jeopardy! Productions/Sony Pictures Television(LOS ANGELES) —Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, who died Sunday following a battle with pancreatic cancer, was honored during the quiz show Monday. Executive producer Mike Richards delivered an emotional message at the top of the show on behalf of the Jeopardy! family, memorializing Trebek and thanking him for all that he did. Trebek began …
Kerry Washington defends Eva Longoria’s comments about women voters
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for JumpLine(LOS ANGELES) — After sparking backlash for her seemingly dismissive comments about Black women, Eva Longoria not only issued an apology but a clarification of what she really meant, as well — and Kerry Washington is backing her up. On MSNBC on Sunday, Longoria discussed the impact of Latina women voters on the …
‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 29 recap: AJ McLean sent home in shocking elimination
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — With the semifinals kicking off next week, no one was safe from elimination on Monday’s Dancing with the Stars. While some competitors shined on the ballroom floor, others stumbled under the intense pressure to impress the judges and break away from the rest of the competition. Once again, the stars were given a week to …
Tayshia Adams reveals she was hesitant to become ‘The Bachelorette’
ABC/Kwaku Alston(LOS ANGELES) — It’s a fresh start for The Bachelorette as Tayshia Adams takes over tonight. The restart comes after this season’s original Bachelorette, Clare Crawley, dramatically found love and became engaged to contestant Dale Moss within the first three episodes of the show. Now, it’s Tayshia’s turn, however, she tells ABC Audio that she didn’t immediately jump at the opportunity to …