Justin Simien on his 'extremely liberating' new Sundance thrillerBad Hair

Im a hot mess, the 36-year-old writer-director tells EW. I havent slept in days. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute Im anxious, Simien continues. Im anxious to see what impact it makes on audiences. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:I know youve been working on this movie for quite some time. There werent very many. There are a few things. Theres an episode ofAmazing Storiescalled Hell Toupee, which is about an evil toupee....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Wanda Craig

Justin Timberlake exclusive: The singer on his new album (or lack thereof) and current iPod favorites

Justin Timberlakefans, dont hold your breath waiting for a new album. (Dead and Gone) and Ciara (Love Sex Magic). But if Im not losing sleep over it then… When hedoesfinally get to work on his new disc, what might it sound like? I mean, I listen to everything, he says. Ive been going back and forth betweenKings of Leons latest album andthe Black Keys. I really love theirAttack and Release....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Michael Livingston

Justin Timberlake has a great response after Lance Bass calls him out for not texting back

The fellow NSYNC alum responded in the most relatable of ways for parents. Justin Timberlakehas some parenting advice for fellowNSYNCmemberLance Bassand it’s get used to not always answering your text messages. Timberlake, who has been married since 2012, shares two sons with his wifeJessica Biel. NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake, left, and Lance Bass.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Kevin Winter/Getty Images Bass will become a first-time father this fall with husband Michael Turchin, who he wed in 2014....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Jodi Gregory

Justin Timberlake offers support for ex Britney Spears in legal fight: 'Let her live however she wants to'

“What’s happening to her is just not right,” Timberlake tweeted. Justin Timberlakeis voicing his support for his ex-girlfriendBritney Spearsamid herlegal fight to end her conservatorship. “I just want my life back,” Spears said. Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the MTV Music Video Awards in 2000.Dave Hogan/Getty “It’s been 13 years and it’s been enough.” Spears' guardianship was put in place following a highly publicized breakdown. “No woman should ever be restricted from making decisions about her own body,” Timberlake tweeted....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Michael White

Justin Timberlake to play game show host, alleged CIA assassin Chuck Barris in Apple TV+ series

Apple TV+ isn’t gonging a new project withJustin Timberlake. The series will mark his first regular TV role. Confessionswas previously adapted asa 2002 filmwritten byCharlie Kaufmanand directed byGeorge Clooney, withSam Rockwellplaying Barris. John Shearer/Getty Images; Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Kaufman famously disavowed the film, with Clooney reportedly reworking his screenplay against his will. A premiere date has not yet been set. Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Kenneth Gibson

Justin Tranter on how to write a hit pop song — and celebrate Pride — during a pandemic

The pop hitmaker continues to crank out bangers while quarantined. “It was very urgent, aggressive, sonically rock music,” Tranter says. “But then lyrically it was super high camp. Credit: Noah Webb There was this fun vulgarity, this hyper-femme sexuality and I was in six-inch gold glitter heels.” Tranter, who is queer and gender non-conforming, prefers more of a flowy caftan-inspired look these days. Are you still writing songs in quarantine?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Mr. Michael Curtis

Kacey Musgraves sends a message after being excluded from Grammys' country category

Kacey Musgravesis still a country girl at heart no matter what theGrammyssay. (The message also echoed lyrics from her 2018 song"Dime Store Cowgirl.") “Ain’t that right?” Kacey Musgraves.John Lamparski/Getty Images she askedLoretta Lynn, sharing a pic of the two onstage and tagging the country queen’s account. “Whatchu think?” “What about you?” she tossed toDolly Parton. Musgraves wrapped up her slide show with a photo of herself with her middle fingers up....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Kristy Jenkins

Kacey Musgraves' new movie has theKill Billchurch and loads of famous guest stars

The artist’s fourth album, Star-crossed, comes with a companion film. Kacey Musgravesis giving her new album the cinematic treatment complete with some star cameos and an infamous desert chapel. (Zeinali has also worked with the likes ofJustin BieberandAriana Grande.) (Remind yourself of the scene below.) To feel fantastical and heightened and tell her story through the lens of art and fashion." It’s all soundtracked to the album’s title track. No way....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Amanda Vasquez

Kaitlin Olson will still do anything for a laugh onIt's Always Sunnyin Philadelphia

The FXX sitcom returns for season 15 on Dec. 1. “As long as it’s funny, I’ll do it.” “I think they’re still trying to cover all the bases,” she jokes. Kaitlin Olson.Prashant Gupta/FXX “I also knew it was going to be miserable, which most of my hilarious things are.” So, whatever got in every single orifice of my body was organic. Don’t step in them. Of course I nailed it on that first shot, thank you very much…...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Donna Conley

Kaitlyn Dever saysDopesickwas 'the hardest thing I've shot'

The harrowing Hulu drama chronicles the start of the opioid epidemic. Warning: This post contains spoilers for episode 7 ofDopesick. From the jump, Hulu’sDopesickhas told the story of the start of the opioid epidemic from many different perspectives. Kaitlyn Dever on ‘Dopesick’.Gene Page/Hulu And ultimately, it became the thing she couldn’t live without. In the series' penultimate episode, she lost her battle with addiction when she overdosed on heroin. (The final episode ofDopesickwill be available Nov....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Andrea Wood

Kal Penn wants to unify with his new political comedy series — and wants you to vote

“It’s more of a celebration and an idea of coming together with the show, tonally.” What do you think?" Two shows that I love areDaily ShowandCBS Sunday Morning. Robbie Fimmano/Freeform And why was it important for you to target young voters in particular with this show? [Laughs] No, that’s the joke answer, obviously. How did you determine what topics and issues you really wanted to home in on? That was a tough one, because we only have six episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Jennifer Wilson

Kaley Cuoco 'cried all night long' after losingKnives Out 2role to Kate Hudson

“I was so convinced that my bags were packed for Greece.” “I was convinced [the part was mine]… I was so convinced that my bags were packed for Greece,” Cuoco toldGlamourin a new interview. Kaley Cuoco and Kate Hudson.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; George Pimentel/Getty Images “And then I didn’t get it. I was so devastated. And I’m not [normally] devastated over roles.” “I cried and I cried all night long,” she admitted after discovering she lost out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · James Brown

Kaley Cuoco'sThe Flight Attendantis cleared for takeoff

In 2017, star and executive producerKaley Cuocowas looking for her next project asThe Big Bang Theorywas winding down. She chanced upon a summary of Chris Bohjalian’s then-forthcoming novelThe Flight Attendanton Amazon. She read one sentence and immediately knew she wanted to bring this gripping story to the screen. Credit: HBO Max “They said to me, ‘So you read the book? You love the book?'” “I said, ‘Oh yeah, I totally read the book....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Christopher Wagner