I was stunned by how movingly cinematic ‘Wicked’ is. I shouldn’t be, and here’s why
Over the weekend, I came upon a hilarious post from a good ol’ social media influencer titled “Before Wicked vs After Wicked,” showing him doubting all the initial praise for the new movie – with people telling him, “It’s going to win best picture!” and him exclaiming, “Can we all just calm down please?” – only to find him in tears in the theater at the film’s end, shocked and even annoyed by how much he enjoyed it.
Tony Todd, veteran actor behind the ‘Candyman’ horror movie franchise and more, dies at 69
Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69.
Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage
Fatman Scoop, a rapper and hype man who was known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, died after collapsing onstage at a Friday evening concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 56.
Looking for something new to watch this fall? We’ve got you covered with the best in upcoming film and TV
While it seems like summer is lingering a while longer, autumn is just around the corner, which means more time to cozy up with some new content and a pumpkin spice latte.
‘SNL’ star Molly Kearney is also leaving the show ahead of Season 50
This week has brought two announcements of “Saturday Night Live” cast members leaving the show, the latest coming from Molly Kearney.
‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Punkie Johnson will not be returning next season
Punkie Johnson is signing off from “Saturday Night Live” ahead of the long-running sketch comedy show’s 50th season.
Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94
Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94.
Actor Treat Williams earns posthumous Emmy nomination for final role in ‘Feud’
Late actor Treat Williams was among the crop of Primetime Emmy Award nominees on Wednesday morning, earning a posthumous nod for his role in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.”
BET Awards 2024: See who won
The BET Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an electric performance by the one and only Megan Thee Stallion.
Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards
Will Smith brought flames and faith to the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday.
Kenan Thompson is supportive of college protests as long as they don’t involve his daughter in ‘SNL’ cold open
“Saturday Night Live” took on one of the top news stories of the past week on its latest episode, when cast members played concerned parents of New York City college kids involved in protests in the cold open over the weekend.
Vegas ‘Lovers & Friends’ festival featuring Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige canceled less than 24 hours before opening
An epic festival in Las Vegas featuring a lineup that included Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani was canceled on the eve of its opening due to high winds.
Beyoncé receives the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, presented to her by Stevie Wonder
It continued to be a celebration of all things Bey on Monday at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where Beyoncé was awarded the prestigious Innovator Award.
Ramy Youssef references Israel-Hamas war in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue
Ramy Youssef made his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, and managed to strike a balance between humor and heart in his opening monologue.
Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder face off once again in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ trailer
Get ready everyone because the ghost with the most is back in town. Warner Bros. Pictures released the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Thursday, a followup to the 1988 Tim Burton classic starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. (Like CNN, Warner Bros. Pictures is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)
Nikki Haley drops in on ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open as surprise guest
“Saturday Night Live” welcomed an unexpected guest as part of the comedy show’s cold open sequence this weekend.
