Jessie Reyez on her debut album and trusting herself: 'Why the f— would I start compromising now?'

It’s easy to understand why. She also chats about her postponed tour with Eilish and dives into her feelings about singing in Spanish. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Your new album is bilingual. Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images You’ve discussed in the past your hesitation to sing in Spanish. Why was it the right time to do it? It takes me a little more effort and more care to be able to write in Spanish....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Robert Brown

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Seth Martin

Jewel slams 'small-penis man' and former MTV anchor Kurt Loder for belittling her early in her career

The Masked Singer winner is calling out the foolish games she dealt with from male journalists in the ’90s. Jewel’s rocky road to success is one of those stories that always seems heartwarming and inspiring. “You think of my origin story, right? Jewel.Duane Prokop/Getty Images That is an absolute misrepresentation of what happened.” The problem is, no one would ever listen. “I was not even thinking I would be a musician....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Rebecca Taylor

Jhené Aiko on recognizing her power while creating the Album of the Year-nominatedChilombo

And so with Chilombo, I just really took that into consideration. Grammy nominations morning was a bittersweet one forJhene Aiko. “I was talking with my family about my uncle as well as answering people’s Grammy stuff. Credit: Carrington Mitchell Typically, Aiko responds to big events both good and bad with a sense of confusion. To clear her head, she’ll often put her thoughts down on paper. “That’s how I approach every album....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Alexander Lopez

Jiggly Caliente joinsDrag Race Philippinesas a judge

Mabuhay,Drag Race!" Jiggly joins a growing list ofRuPaul’s Drag Racealums on judging panels among the global franchise’s international editions. Jiggly told EW in herAS6elimination interview of using her real name as an actress. Jiggly Caliente joins ‘Drag Race Philippines’ as a judge.World of Wonder “I didn’t want people to box me in as a reality star. I wanted people to give me a fair shot.” “I’m so excited to be able to give back in some way....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Kenneth Thompson

Jillian Michaels defends criticizing Lizzo's weight, says people should prioritize their health

Why are we celebrating her body? Why does it matter? Why arent we celebrating her music? Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Rich Fury/Getty Images Cause it isnt going to be awesome if she gets diabetes, Michaels said. Im just being honest. Why do I even care? Why is it my job to care about her weight? As Ive stated repeatedly, we are all beautiful, worthy and equally deserving, she wrote. Her response has already been slammed on the platform, similar to her original statement about Lizzos weight....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Brittany Thompson

Jim Belushi reveals why he thinks of Tupac every time he watches a sunrise

The actor reflected on a memorable conversation he had with his late Gang Related costar. WheneverJim Belushiwatches the day break, he thinks ofTupac Shakur. “Every time I watch the sunrise, I think of Tupac,” Belushi tweeted. Tupac Shakur and Jim Belushi in ‘Gang Related’.Everett Collection “We once watched the sunrise together after a long night. I really don’t know what that means, but I still live by it to this day....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Raymond Brown

Jim Butcher offers a sneak peek of upcoming novelPeace Talks

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Harry Dresden is back. The first Dresden novel in six years,Peace Talkswas announced a few years ago by No. Credit: Orbit 1New York Timesbest-selling author Jim Butcher. Peace Talksfinds the Supernatural nations of the world meeting up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities. It was a bit of a bumpy ride, but Harry Dresden is finally back in the saddle!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Joanne Ruiz

Jim Carrey honors Prince on the Weeknd's hauntingly poeticDawn FMspoken-word piece

Jim Carreygoes from comic to cosmic pondering onthe Weeknd’s new albumDawn FM. All specters are haunted by their own lack of trust. “No hunting, no gathering, no nations, no race. Jim Carrey collaborated with The Weeknd on ‘Dawn FM’ track ‘Phantom Regret.'.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Rich Fury/Getty Images And heaven is closer than those tears on your face. When the purple rain falls, we are all bathed in its grace.” “It was deep and elegant and it danced me around the room....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Bryan Wolf

Jim Carrey shares throwback video ofPsychoscare prank he pulled on Norm Macdonald

Thanks to Carrey, the late comedian got a surprise from another famous Norm. A pure, genuine jump scare that’s as delightful as it is priceless. When news of Macdonald’s passing at 61 from cancer broke, Carrey wasamong thosewho shared a tribute. Jim Carrey pays tribute to friend and fellow Norm Macdonald.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images “My dear friend Norm Macdonald passed after a brave 10 year battle....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Sandra Watson

Jim Lehrer, longtime PBS news anchor, dies at 85

Jim Lehrer, the renowned journalist and news anchor who presented thePBS NewsHourfor 36 years, has died. Lehrer died peacefully in his sleep at his Washington, D.C. home on Thursday, PBS announced. A cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Credit: Carol Guzy/The The Washington Post via Getty Images He is survived by Kate, his wife of six decades, three daughters, and six grandchildren. MacNeil retired in 1995, leaving Lehrer the sole anchor until his own retirement in 2011....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Heather Lopez

Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik on 'building from the ground up' onCall Me Kat

The former Big Bang Theory costars share what it’s been like reuniting on the upcoming Fox comedy. Bialik will debut in the Fox comedyCall Me Katon Jan. 3, based on the hit British sitcomMiranda. “They all already knew what they were doing. Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Essentially, I imitated Jim Parsons for the first couple of years, and that seemed to work. Now [onCall Me Kat] we get to build from the ground up…...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Bradley Meyer

Jim Parsons breaks down that wildHollywoodDance of the Seven Veils scene

It’s Jim Parsons as you’ve never seen him before. WatchingJim Parsonsdo the Dance of the Seven Veils fromSalomewas probably not on your 2020 bingo card. Amidst a litany of abuses, he forces the aspiring actor to watch him perform this famous dance. Netflix “I wasn’t afraid of looking stupid because I didn’t really have much choice. I’m a man doing the Dance of the Seven Veils for Christ’s sake,” he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Cynthia Mcconnell