Besides transforming Broadway and delivering maybe the most memorable history lesson ever, “Hamilton” also broke ground by being intentional about diversity in its casting. What creator Lin-Manuel Miranda pulled off in reimagining the Founding Fathers as men of color is a fabulous retort to the myth of a “pipeline problem.” What’s that like, though, for…… More
Even though the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on Hollywood’s awards shows, organizations and networks are still finding ways to make it happen. The GLAAD Media Awards announced on Thursday that it will host its first ever virtual gala on July 30 with a slew of major celebrities including Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X, Gabrielle Union,…… More
“The Crown” series creator Peter Morgan had announced season 5 would be its last. Turns out, he had a change of heart. Netflix revealed Thursday that its hit series, which focuses on the British royal family, has been renewed for a sixth and final season. “As we started to discuss the story lines for Series…… More
Hollywood is hoping for the best as the search continues for missing “Glee” star Naya Rivera. Rivera, 33, vanished from Lake Piru in Ventura County in southern California on Wednesday evening after taking out a boat with a four-year-old. The youngster was found asleep in the boat wearing a life jacket by a passerby Wednesday,…… More
As the directors of the record-breaking “Avengers: Endgame” and “Infinity War,” brothers Joe and Anthony Russo have delivered the ultimate summer movies. But in a summer that, because of coronavirus, could be the first in decades without such blockbusters, they’ve turned their attention to creating that sort of communal experience online — with pizza. Since…… More
“Greyhound” is kind of an odd duck — another World War II tale courtesy of Tom Hanks, who wrote and produced the film through his company in addition to starring in it. Old-fashioned and relatively small in scale, it’s a sturdy if unspectacular depiction of the Battle of the Atlantic, streaming ashore via Apple TV+…… More
Six days after Pop Smoke‘s posthumous album dropped, Los Angeles police announced Thursday that five people, two of them juveniles, had been arrested in connection with the rapper’s February slaying. The Los Angeles Police Department provided few additional details. “LAPD Detectives have arrested three adult males and two juvenile males related to the Feb 19th…… More
“The Wonder Years” is returning with a twist. Famed director Lee Daniels will executive produce and Fred Savage, the star of the original series, will direct a reboot of the hit program — this time built around a Black family, ABC announced Wednesday. The half-hour comedy will focus on how a Black middle-class family in…… More
Let’s get together and feel all right. According to a UNICEF press release, members of Bob Marley’s family will reimagine the late singer’s iconic anthem “One Love” to support UNICEF’s work “to reimagine a fairer, more just world for children whose lives have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.” “Over forty years ago, my father…… More
“Glee” actress Naya Rivera is presumed dead after disappearing at a lake in Southern California, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. “We’re presuming that an accident happened and we’re presuming she drowned in the lake,” Ventura County Sheriff Deputy Chris Dyer said at a news conference Thursday. Search and rescue efforts for the actress…… More
Javicia Leslie is the CW’s new Batwoman. The actress, who previously starred in “God Friended Me” on CBS, is set to debut in the iconic role in January 2021. Leslie replaces Ruby Rose, who left the show in May after one season in a shocking move. “I am extremely proud to be the first Black…… More
Tiffany Haddish has given fans front-row seats to her big chop after deciding she was ready for a dramatic change. The comedic actress, who has been sporting faux locs during quarantine, shaved her hair off on Tuesday as her followers watched on Instagram Live. During the live stream, Haddish grinned broadly as she grabbed a…… More
Kanye West is taking off his MAGA hat. That’s just one of the revelations from a four-hour Forbes interview conducted Tuesday with the rapper/mogul/aspiring politician that was released on Wednesday. West, who has been widely criticized because of his support of President Donald Trump, reportedly told the publication he has lost confidence in the commander…… More
“I found out two days ago that I’m pregnant,” Amy Schumer says tearfully at the start of the “Expecting Amy.” “Maybe I’ll document it or something.” That translates into a three-part docuseries, and a test of one’s fandom level toward the comic/actor, offering a very-personal account of her gestation process for two things: The baby…… More
“American Idol” finalist Chris Sligh has Covid-19 and has developed pneumonia, he revealed on Instagram. “I have Covid that has developed into pneumonia,” he wrote. “Breathing without pain or coughing is difficult & I didn’t get much sleep last night, but hopefully the antibiotics do their work and fast.” Sligh on Tuesday described feeling symptoms…… More
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced Wednesday that it will replace its annual live induction ceremony with an exclusive HBO special honoring this year’s inductees. The event is changing because of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The program will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max at 8 p.m. EST/PST…… More
Get ready because you have another drive-in concert to add to your calendars. Country superstar Blake Shelton announced on Wednesday that he has a drive-in concert debuting July 25 at over 300 locations across the country. The concert, presented by Encore Live, will be pre-taped and feature Shelton’s longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani and fellow country…… More
Justin Timberlake has become the latest public figure to call for the removal of Confederate monuments across the US. The musician and actor, who is from Tennessee, shared his thoughts regarding the monuments in an Instagram post on Monday. “There are roughly 1,848 confederate statues of in the US,” he wrote in his caption of…… More
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