How wrestler CM Punk turned into a horror heel forGirl on the Third FloorandRabid

“I just play assholes apparently,” says former wrestler. Phil Brooks (a.k.a. Theres definitely nerves, especially, the first two weeks, says Brooks. Im looking at Travis and Im trusting him. Did we get that shot? Yeah, we got it. But theres also that sliver of insecurity that lives inside of everybody that was coming out in me. In the film, Brooks plays a troubled father-to-be who sets up renovating a house for his family....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Ashley Malone

How Yahya Abdul-Mateen II handled being shackled inTrial of the Chicago 7

Director Aaron Sorkin and Abdul-Mateen, who plays Bobby Seale, discuss the distressing courtroom scene. At the trial, seven anti-Vietnam War activists were charged with inciting a riot at the Democratic National Convention. As would be expected, this is one of the most distressing visuals in the film. Credit: Niko Tavernise/NETFLIX And he becomes afraid of you, and you become stronger than him." Bobby wasn’t defeated by that moment. I believe that he challenged them to give him their worst, and they did....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Richard Johnson

How you can help support charities for entertainment workers struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left millions of workers across countless industries jobless, and Hollywood is no different. Luckily, several companies and individuals have stepped up to help out. Learn more atNetflix’s company blog. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images To learn more and to donate, go to theMusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund website. Rapino also said his family will be donating an additional $250,000. Those who wish to donate to Crew Nation can do sohere via PayPal....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Michael Marshall

How your favorite TV doctor would respond to a pandemic like coronavirus

That got us thinking… Read on for some imagined scenarios. (Shonda Rhimes, we’re available for follow-up questions.) “for the entire hospital to hear. Eric McCandless/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images; Scott Garfield/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images; James Pardon/BBC Studios/BBC America At the hospital, J.D. Luckily, the hospital staff comes out on top. With Red Rock out of Hawkins way, he works tirelessly to find a cure. Raymond Liu/ABC Plus, self-quarantine doesnt seem so bad when your house/TARDIS is bigger on the inside....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Christina Garcia

How Zoey'sExtraordinary Playlistintroduces its first original song

It’s a hilarious moment full of secondhand embarrassment for the already socially-awkward birthday girl. But it’s also the first time someone performs an original song onthe NBC musical drama. “Austin was such a champion at this. He came to us with the lyrics and the idea and how he wanted it to sound. He really drove the creative vision for it. He’s just a talented guy. Austin tends to make me angry because he’s so good at too many things....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · David Blackwell

How1883incorporated Rita Wilson into its Old West tale

Hint: She and Faith Hill got faux blotto on whisky punch in episode 6. Why should hubbyTom Hankshave all the fun in1883? “They ain’t never had a mother.” Faith Hill and Rita Wilson in ‘1883’.Emerson Miller/Paramount+ A booze fest ensues. “Clearly, there was no fun had shooting these scenes!” “It was an honor to share the screen with you and Tim,” Wilson responded. “You are both excellent in this series....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Elizabeth Armstrong

HowAd Astradirector James Gray landed the film's deliciously 'weird' cameo

Read at your own risk! Id met [Natasha] a few times and liked her enormously. The movie is pretty heavy and dark, so it was a flash of humor. Francois Duhamel/Fox All of a sudden on Mars, youre hooking up with a 1950s New York secretary! he says of Lyonnes desk-bound character, whose dialogue is brief, but nonetheless perky. We wanted to conjure a 1950s New York secretary, like a cliched, Hollywood-movie secretary in old movies....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · David Odonnell

HowAll Americanexplores the experiences of Black youth in America

All Americanis scoring on and off the field. For two seasons, the football drama has been telling stories about a myriad of Black experiences. Based on the story of NFL player Spencer Paysinger,All Americanfollows a young athlete straddling two worlds. Ray Mickshaw/The CW On a personal level,All Americanis a dream for Carroll. When it premiered in 2018,All Americanwas very different from the CW’s other shows. The Netflix factor was a massive help toAll American....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Denise May

HowAmerican Idolkept the finale moving after a performer bowed out unexpectedly

The show must go on. ABC’sAmerican Idolexemplified that age-old adage when a performer suddenly dropped out of Sunday’s finale show. No explanation was given by the show regarding Gunn’s absence and the switch. Arthur Gunn, left, and Graham DeFranco on “American Idol.".Eric McCandless/ABC (2) Apparently, that’s more information than even the judges had on Sunday. “He literally came to cheer,“Luke Bryansaid of DeFranco during the Q&A. And he’s like, ‘Hell yeah!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · David Martin

HowAnd Just Like Thatsaid goodbye to [spoiler]

And Just Like Thathas officially said goodbye toWillie Garson’s Stanford Blatch. Now, we finally know howAnd Just Like Thatsaid goodbye. While doing some cleaning, she notices a letter addressed to her from Stanford. Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and Willie Garson as Stanford Blatch on HBO Max’s ‘And Just Like That.'.Craig Blankenhorn/HBO “Dearest Carrie, by the time you read this I’ll be in Tokyo. I couldn’t tell you not without crying,” the letter says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Lindsey Kelly

HowArchersaid goodbye to Jessica Walter on the show's season finale

The season 12 conclusion was dedicated “in loving memory” to the late actress. The team behind FXX’sArcherpaid tribute to late cast memberJessica Walteron Wednesday night’s season 12 finale. Deadline subsequentlyreportedthat Walter had been working on season 12 before her death. Jessica Walter and her ‘Archer’ character, Malory.Yolanda Perez/Getty Images; FXX The episode featured Malory a couple of times, but the character then mysteriously disappeared. You probably don’t, but it was, ‘Always know where the exits are....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Jared Lopez

Howard Bragman talks celebrity 'Coming Out' show: 'You'll be happier if you're out than if you're a closeted action star'

We dont need to know about these peoples personal lives!? HOWARD BRAGMAN:Oh come on, weloveknowing about peoples personal lives! Look at your sister publication,Peoplemagazine! I mean, we want to know every detail, every nuance. And you know what? Its going to be very documentary-esque. Every case is different.Chely Wright, I met with a year ahead of time. Meredith Baxter, thanks to the tabloids, we had about five days. I have to say there are wows and duhs....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Christopher Hunt Jr.

Howard Hesseman, Emmy-nominated star ofWKRP in Cincinnati, dies at 81

“He will be sorely missed and always treasured,” Hesseman’s manager says. “He will be sorely missed and always treasured.” Hesseman starred as the hippie disc jockey on the CBS sitcom during its four-season run between 1978 and 1982. Howard Hesseman.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage Hesseman was also a three-timeSaturday Night Livehost. “Impossible to overstate Howard Hesseman’s influence on his and subsequent generations of improvisors,” McKean wrote. He was a friend for 50 years."...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Meagan Sims