Joe vs. Carolestars on what makes it 'very different' from other Tiger King series: It's not 'exploitative'

His threatened livelihood ignites a lawless feud that involves a murder-for-hire plot against Baskin. (Thereal Exotic remains behind barsfor attempting to facilitate the death of his rival.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The people in this world are pretty controversial. Sam Keeley, John Cameron Mitchell, and Nat Wolff in ‘Joe vs. Carole’.Mark Taylor/Peacock What drew you to your respective roles? JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL:Well we prefer bland roles, usually. No, it’s a dream to play these kinds of roles....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Joseph Moore

Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang envision the gayPride and PrejudiceinFire Islandtrailer

EW has an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated queer rom-com coming to Hulu this June 3. Among the crew was his longtime buddy in the industry and futureSaturday Night LivestandoutBowen Yang. “But it really did move the needle towards self acceptance in a huge way.” Torian Miller, Tomás Matos, Margaret Cho, Bowen Yang, and Joel Kim Booster in ‘Fire Island.'.Searchlight Pictures. That was really powerful for me." “I come here and I just feel terminally alone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Jennifer Alvarez

Joel Kinnaman admits firstSuicide Squadwasn't what 'we all hoped' but praises James Gunn's sequel

Kinnaman also says James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ goes to ‘another level.’ Joel Kinnamanis reflecting on what went wrong with thecritically panned 2016filmSuicide Squad. “It had great characters…. “And this is something very different,” Kinnaman added of his upcoming project, directed byJames Gunn. Joel Kinnaman.Rachel Luna/FilmMagic The hate game is strong out there,” the director wrote at the time. “It’s insane,” Kinnaman toldVariety. “It’s by far James Gunn’s best movie.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Ryan Parker

Joel Kinnaman saysThe Suicide Squadis better thanSuicide Squadbecause it's 'the film we set out to do'

The actor reprises role of Squad-leading Rick Flag in writer-director James Gunn’s new movie. “I made an amazing movie. It’s anamazingmovie, it just scared the s— out of the executives.” Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Comics The studio cut is not my movie." I support WB and am thrilled the franchise is getting the legs it needs.") None of this would have come as a surprise to Joel Kinnaman. “We had an amazing experience shooting the first film,” says the actor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Joanne Daniels

Joel McHale's Thanks for the Money trailer is delightfully insane

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. The delightfully insane book trailer forJoel McHales memoir is here, and EW is excited to premiere the video. It contains stories from McHales career, includingCommunityandThe Soup. At one point McHale prepare his version of cereal and milk: gold coins with champagne. Thanks for the Moneyis out Oct. 25 from G.P. you’re able to preorder the book on Joel McHaleswebsite. If you do, youll also get a personalized greeting from McHale....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Christian Cohen

Joey Lawrence, Margaret Cho, Tyson Beckford, more joinCelebrity Dating Game

See exclusive photos of all the stars looking for love on the show. EW also has the exclusive reveal of a host of images fromThe Celebrity Dating Game. The twist on the show is they’re keeping the identity of the celebs from the suitors. Michael Bolton, Gabriel Iglesias, and Zooey Deschanel on ‘The Celebrity Dating Game’.Craig Sjodin/ABC But, Bolton will be offering clues via song. And whether it be a comedian, athlete, or a heartthrob (or all three....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Kenneth Bennett

John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher, of influential hip-hop group Whodini, dies at 56

John Fletcher, also known as Ecstasy, of the pioneering hip-hop group Whodini, has died at 56. No cause of death has been given. “One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini,” the drummer andTonight Showbandleader wrote. Credit: Leon Bennett/Getty Images “This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is sad man.” Wrote Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, “RIP to Ecstasy from Whodini....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Derrick Lucero

John Boyega is ready to be a force, both onscreen and off

John Boyegahas found his voice. We have always been important. We have always meant something. Credit: S Goodwin/Amazon Studios We have always succeeded regardless. And now is the time. I ain’t waiting." Dan Kitwood/Getty Images So what do you want me to say? What they want you to say is, ‘I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience…’ Nah, nah, nah. I’ll take that deal when it’s a great experience....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Martha Jones

John Carney teases a more expansive second season ofModern Love

Plus, get a first look at the cast and episode details. Check out his insights, along with episode loglines and first-look photos, below. Zoe Chao & Gbenga Akinnagbe:A woman with delayed sleep phase syndrome meets the love of her life. Gbenga Akinnagbe and Zoë Chao on ‘Modern Love’.Christopher Saunders/Amazon Studios The catch is: He’s awake while the sun is shining and she is not. But do they remember that night the same way?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Laurie Jennings

John Carpenter talks new album,Halloween Kills, and why he loves pretending he's a Viking

Carpenter released his debut non-soundtrack collectionLost Themesin 2015 and followed that the next year withLost Themes II. He also scored DavidGordon Green’s 2018 franchise rebootHalloweenand is performing the same duty on the upcoming sequelHalloween Kills. We called Carpenter to talk aboutLost Themes III,Halloween Kills, and a certain Los Angeles alleyway. John Carpenter.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Hi, is that John Carpenter? JOHN CARPENTER:Yes it is. This is Clark Collis, fromEntertainment Weekly....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Christina Lopez

John Carroll Lynch on the joys of turning people into face-eating zombies onAmerican Horror Stories

The fan-favorite AHS star also reveals the famous director he modeled his character on. Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 3 ofAmerican Horror Stories. This time around, he’s taking part in theAHSspin-off seriesAmerican Horror Storiesas deranged film director Larry Bitterman. John Carroll Lynch as Larry Bitterman on ‘American Horror Stories’.FX When Bitterman’s previously forbidden filmRabbit Rabbitgets screened once again, it turns people into crazed flesh-eating zombies. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did Ryan Murphy pitch this particular part to you?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Christian Jackson

John Cena on his road fromFast & Furiousfan to Toretto brother: 'This is all surreal'

“That, for me, would be a dream.” “This is all surreal,” he admits toBINGEhosts Derek Lawrence and Chanelle Berlin Johnson. “It’s a dream come true, and it’s such a life-changing opportunity. Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures I really hope everyone sees the movie and thinks my contribution did justice to the legacy that isFast.” “John was the first meeting that I had. I thought it was going to be way tougher, but he made it very, very easy....

May 1, 2025 · 22 min · 4644 words · Tracey Price

John Cena saysPeacemakerTV show 'turns up the volume on anything you see inThe Suicide Squad'

The spin-off series premieres in January on HBO Max. “The Peacemaker is an interesting character because his ego seems contradictory,” says the wrestler and actor. “I loved it because it is so memorable,” says Cena. John Cena as Peacemaker in ‘The Suicide Squad.'.Warner Bros. Pictures The Suicide Squadwriter-director James Gunn initially thought of casting hisGuardiansof the Galaxystar Dave Bautista as the Peacemaker. According to Gunn, Cena proved a revelation during the film’s shoot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Kimberly Mosley