LGBTQ books are being censored in middle schools. Authors are speaking out.

In May, Jen-Petro Roy had a trip booked to Texas for a campus visit. I Miss You, set up stops at middle schools around the U.S. for her to talk with students. But for this specific event, the school abruptly canceled. Credit: ILLUSTRATION BY FRANCESCO CICCOLELLA FOR EW So she didnt go to Texas after all. This wasnt new for her. I Miss Youfollows an 11-year-old girl who begins questioning her faith and sexuality....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Robert Green

Liam Neeson defendsStar Wars: Episode I, and Jar Jar Binks

Liam Neesondefended his oft-malignedStar WarsfilmThe Phantom Menaceduring an interview with Andy Cohen posted online Monday. “I liked the movie.” “It really hurt his career,” Neeson said. Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn and Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks in ‘Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace’.Credit: Lucasfilm I still believe that. Truly, he had all of his in stitches including George Lucas. But I liked the movie." Best has been enjoying a comeback as of late....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Jessica Smith

Liam Neeson dispels rumors of anObi-Wan Kenobiseries role: 'I haven't been approached'

Sorry, Star Wars fans. Looks like a Force ghost situation isn’t in the cards. Despite the hopes and dreams ofStar Warsfans,Liam Neesonsays he’s not appearing in theObi-Wan KenobiDisney+ series. Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor in ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.'.Lucasfilm Ltd. “I heardEwan McGregorwas gonna do a series,” Neeson said. “No, I don’t think so. No, I haven’t been approached.” A Force ghost situation for Qui-Gon wouldn’t be farfetched by any means....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Rodney Warner

Liam Neeson says Natasha Richardson told him not to play James Bond or 'you're not going to marry me'

When his name came up, his future wife shut it down. “This was after I had doneSchindler’s List, which was 26 years ago. But I wasn’t offered it. I know they were looking at various actors and I, apparently, was among them. Neeson’s wife, Richardson,died in 2009after sustaining an injury during a skiing accident. During hisLate Late Showappearance, Neeson also dished on the famous actress who taught him how to drive....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Samantha Willis

Liam Neeson uses his very particular trucking skills in Netflix'sThe Ice Roadtrailer

A little piece of advice for bad guys: If you seeLiam Neesonon a mode of transportation run. And, of course, he won’t just be facing off against traffic. EW previously came up with somepossible modes of transportationthat Neeson could take on next. ALLEN FRASER/NETFLIX “A car seems to be calling out doesn’t it?” he says, beforeperking up at suggestionsof an Uber or cruise ship. “You’ve got me thinking. And the sequel is getting away from all that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Miguel Mitchell

Licorice Pizza, Will Smith hit Oscars stride among 2021 National Board of Review winners

See the full list of the 2021 National Board of Review winners below. National Board of Review winners ‘Licorice Pizza’ for Best Film, Will Smith for Best Actor in ‘King Richard,’ and Rachel Zegler for Best Actress in ‘West Side Story.'.MGM; Chiabella James/Warner Bros.; Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Christopher Mann

Lifetime reunitesHigh School Musical,Brady Bunchstars for holiday movies

With the winter holidays coming sooner than we know it, Lifetime just announced two Christmas films reuniting some beloved TV stars. First up isA Christmas Dance Reunionfeaturing O.G.High School MusicalstarsMonique ColemanandCorbin Bleu, who previously played onscreen love interests Taylor and Chad in the successful Disney Channel Original Movie franchise. This Lifetime film centers on successful attorney Lucy Mortimer (Coleman) as she and her mother are attending one last winter celebration at a resort they love that’s set to close down....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Brian Knox

Like a time loop,Made for Lovestar Cristin Milioti can't escape 'harrowing' run-ins with technology

Cristin Miliotiis getting a little too comfortable in the desert. Also onboard areThe Undoing’s Noma Dumezweni andVeep’s Dan Bakkedahl as Gogol’s underlings. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:When we spoke back in November, we talked about how your first post-Palm SpringsNov. HBO Max 9 was once again spent in the desert, and it happened to be for filming onMade for Love. So I feel the need to start by asking if you’ve finally escaped to another environment and climate....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Andrea Campbell

Lil Dicky really wants you to meetDave

Dont bite it yet. Hes actually taken so many bites that he needs some water, and a new sheet. And Schaffer recalls that same confidence being on display during their initial conversations. Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FX Im thinking, Imagine having that level of confidence. Thats an insane person. And thats really the engine of the show; hes like Don Quixote with a fro. Ray Mickshaw/FX In the years since, hes seen his rap career flourish with a No....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Julia Ross

Lil Dicky'sDaveto return in June, feature guest stars Kevin Hart, Lil Nas X, Kendall Jenner

Lil Dickyis ready to make some more sweet TV music. The rapper-turned-actor’sFXXseriesDave, the data pipe’s most-watched comedy ever, will return for season 2 on June 16. Like in season 1, episodes will then be available to stream the next day on Hulu. Byron Cohen/FX “Like, I’m not the guy who has it all mapped out likeThe Wiredid. So I’m pretty open-minded. Okay, let’s make 10 episodes that work this well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Michael Franklin

Lil Keed, YSL rapper and Young Thug protégé, dies at 24

The Atlanta-born artist is survived by his girlfriend, his daughter, and a second child on the way. The Atlanta-born musician was 24 years old. The cause was not disclosed. Rapper Lil Keed has died at 24.Paras Griffin/Getty Keed’s brother, 22-year-old rapper Lil Gotit, confirmed his death in an Instagram post. “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro,” Gotit captioned the photo. What am I gone tell our new baby?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Raymond Rosales

Lil Nas X and his sexy cellmates dance naked in a prison shower in new 'Industry Baby' video

The rapper is ready to bust out, Shawshank-style. And boy, he wasn’t kidding. If this is what life in the clinker is like… well, lock us up. Lil Nas X and his fellow inmates get clean (and dirty) in ‘Industry Baby.'.Lil Nas X Think the chart-topping “Old Town Road” singer would wind up a one-hit wonder? “I wrote a song for us,” he began in a tweet he posted Wednesday....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Kevin Garza

Lil Nas X goes back to high school in 'Sun Goes Down' video

The moving new track details a dark time in the artist’s younger days. “Sun Goes Down” also features a cameo from his father, R. L. Stafford. (He’s the one who picks Lil Nas X up from Taco Bell.) Lil Nas X just released new single ‘Sun Goes Down’.Charlotte Rutherford “i try my best to uplift him. can’t wait to share this song and video with you guys on friday. this one is really special to me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Ashley Dean