Leslie Grace on howIn the Heightsreinvigorated her career: 'This movie saved my creativity'

BeforeLeslie Gracewas cast inLin-Manuel Miranda’sIn the Heights, she was creatively exhausted. But the pressure of staying at the top became a hindrance to her creativity as an artist. But everything shifted when she landed the role of Nina Rosario, her feature film acting debut. Leslie Grace.John Parra/Getty Images “Especially when you have a family, like me and Nina. You’re trying to pave a new path for yourself and for everybody else while fighting for your dreams....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Michael Wagner

Leslie Jones considers ending live Olympics commentary, says she won't 'stay anywhere I'm not welcomed'

Is it still the Olympics without the comedian’s signature commentary? Now, the comedian says the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing may be her last. “I’m tired of fighting the folks who don’t want me to do it. They block my videos and they get folks who think they can do it like me. And I’m tired of fighting them.” “I love the athletes and they love me doing it,” she continued....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Jennifer Tucker

Leslie Jones finally makes MSNBC debut and yes, she also loves Steve Kornacki

Jones finally sat down with the anchor and explained what led to her obsession with the channel. “And I was like, ‘Who is this guy? He’s absolutely thorough and awesome. Credit: Bill Gray/Netflix He looks concerned, I need him in my life.’ And that’s how it started.” “I’m 53 years old, Joy. I have been through a lot of presidencies. I was around with Reagan. I have been here a long time and I have a great sense of humor,” she said....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Daniel Santos

Leslie Jones live-tweets 'long as f---' Snyder Cut ofJustice League— and it's hilarious

Our favorite live-tweeter has returned to cover Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Warning: Strong language. to Wonder Woman thwarting a bank robbery (“F— yeah! Take a cross kick to the nuts!") to Superman’s return (“He’s so fine, though!"). Here are Jones' thoughts on Superman and Lois Lane’s sex life. “It always comes down to somebody trying to make they daddy happy. Just go to therapy,” she screamed at villain Steppenwolf. “Don’t come down here and take a stab at destroy the earth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Kristin Cox

Leslie Jones says she doesn't missSaturday Night Live'at all': 'I wasn't very free there'

Don’t expectLeslie Jonesto be popping back up onSaturday Night Liveanytime soon. I dont miss it. At all, Jones said, adding that she misses former costar Kenan Thompson but not the show itself. Credit: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images “That job was hard, man. That job was like two jobs, and very restrictive too. I wasnt very free there.” ‘“Jones recently told EW. So, yeah, it was difficult. But because of stand-up, I was able to make it… through Leslie Jones eyes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Scott Peterson

Leslie Jones to host MTV Movie & TV Awards: 'Get ready for some fun, y'all!'

The Saturday Night Live vet will take the stage next month. “Guess who’s hosting the 2021 #MTVAwards!!? Get ready for some fun, y’all!” Leslie Jones at the 2017 BET Awards.Paras Griffin/Getty Images she tweeted of the news. The show will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, May 16 starting at 9 a.m. ET/PT. Previous hosts have included Dwayne Johnson, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, and Adam DeVine. And Jones brings a larger-than-life personality....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Yvette Mckee

Leslie Jones urges Black Lives Matter protestors to vote if they want real change

“We tore s–t up, son! “I remember after that s–t, nothing happened. The officers got off, and the city was f—ed up. I remember driving through like, ‘what did we do? We f—ed up our city.’ It took a long time for L.A. to come back from that. I say that to say this: I love that you guys are protesting. And to change the system, we have to f—ing vote!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Peter Long

Leslie Odom Jr. is excited to finally work with hisCentral Parkwife Kathryn Hahn inKnives Out 2

The costars will be together at last. Leslie Odom Jr.andKathryn Hahnare married (on TV) but they’ve never even been on set together. We only met after having recorded the whole first season. Jon Kopaloff/WireImage; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images We met on a flight in between season 1 and season 2. We’ve done some press together on Zoom. That doesn’t mean Odom isn’t also excited to team up with the rest of the cast....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Edward Thomas

Leslie Odom Jr. on Kristen Bell'sCentral Parkexit: 'It was a chance to be on the right side of history'

Plus, see an exclusive clip from season 2. Bellexited the showin June 2020 amidst burgeoning social justice movements in response to the murder of George Floyd. “The world is going to change right under your feet. Apple TV+ “I applauded the decision,” he continues. “I thought it was one of those decisions of when you know better, do better. I welcomed my new baby girl. And I applauded the brilliant Kristen Bell....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Michael Gentry

Leslie Odom Jr. still can't find the footage of Sam Cooke debuting 'A Change Is Gonna Come'

“Sam sang that song onThe Tonight Show. If you search for ‘A Change Is Gonna Come,’ you might’t find it. It doesn’t exist. The tape has been destroyed. Somebody has that tape,' but nobody has the tape. I thought that the weeping would be in the music. I just couldn’t imagine Sam onThe Tonight Showcrying his way through a song.” His whole life is in those stanzas, so I already cried the tear out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Mark Myers

Let it rip: Why Cole Hauser's Rip Wheeler is the best character onYellowstone

In season 3, Rip becomes a fiancee dead set on taking what’s his. Keep in mind, Jamie and Rip were both adopted by John as young kids. Meanwhile, Jamie has been chasing his own tail in an existential crisis that’s still going on today. Photo Illustration by EW; Danno Nell/Paramount Network That is a lot of baggage even for a Tinder bio. A major plus for Rip is that he’s a grade-A charmer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Derrick Day

Let's break down thoseDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessend-credits scenes

Warning: This article contains spoilers forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Every Marvel movie needs a crazy cameo, andDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesshas plenty to go around. ButMultiverse of Madnesssaves one of its wildest cameos for the very end. Xochitl Gomez, Benedict Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’.Marvel Studios The film has two end-credits scenes, both featuring starry names. The scene follows Strange as he steps out onto the streets of New York....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Michele Spencer

Let's predict the 2021 Grammy Awards

Here’s a rundown of who will (and should) win the big categories on Sunday. When music’s biggest night airs during a pandemic, does it still make a sound? If its awards brethren are any indicator, the answer is… sort of. Dua Lipa, Megan thee Stallion, and Maren Morris are all up for Grammy awards this year.Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage; RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Then again, that downward slope pre-dates COVID-19....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Nathaniel Martin