Mena Suvari felt 'weird and unusual' vibes from Kevin Spacey onAmerican Beautyset

Actress recalls the controversial actor “gently holding” her before filming an intimate scene. Despite that interaction, Suvari said she still “trusts” Spacey. “He was sort of gently holding me. Mena Suvari recalls ‘weird and unusual’ encounter with Kevin Spacey on ‘American Beauty.'.DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection It was very peaceful but weird and unusual.” “Every time I would go on a set. Every time I was interviewed, I was acting the whole time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Casey Perez

Mental health nonprofit rejects donation from new Jamie Lynn Spears book

The nonprofit organization This Is My Brave declined Spears' donation after receiving backlash. But on Tuesday, the organization announcedvia its own Instagram postthat it wouldn’t accept Spears' donation. “We Heard You. Jamie Lynn Spears.Taylor Hill/Getty Images We’re Taking Action. We are deeply sorry to anyone we offended. We are declining the donation from Jamie Lynn Spears' upcoming book,” said their statement. Representatives for Jamie Lynn didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Elizabeth Jenkins

Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in the film version of 'August: Osage County'? BIGGEST. MOVIE. EVER.

This will be theBIGGEST. On paper, that doesnt exactly scream box office gold. And, I know, I know, its got a serious title problem. If there ever was a feature film role that would finally finally! get Streep her long-deserved third Oscar, it is Violet Weston. So, P-Dubs, Ive obviously convinced you of this movies invincibility, right? Do you think Julia will make a convincing Barbara? Who do you think should play mousy middle daughter Ivy, and daffy youngest daughter Karen?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Shelley Gray

Meryl Streep's 21 best performances

Would Hollywood even exist without the three-time Academy Award-winning legend? The Iron Lady(2011) Streep’s most recent Oscar victory didn’t land without criticism. Related:Meryl Streep took guitar lesson from Neil Young to prep forRicki and the Flashrole Related content: Credit: Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock NBC Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Columbia Pictures Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock Rex/Shutterstock

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Willie Meyer

Met Gala leave you hungry for more? The Met and TCM collaborate on new fashion on film series

Turner Classic Moviesis saying “hello, gorgeous” to the Met. There’s probably no bigger event than the Met Gala." “One of their key goals is getting people to come to that incredible exhibit. Courtesy Everett Collection; Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images; Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection They knew that we would be a great megaphone for that.” “American fashion can encompass so many different ideas,” says series host Alicia Malone. “Something that I didn’t expect to focus on was the idea of communication,” says Malone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Derek Bass

Metal Lordsfirst look:Game of Thronescreator throws it back to high school rock

Get an exclusive inside look at D.B. Weiss' first movie for Netflix after striking a massive deal with his Thrones cohort David Benioff. Those giant, horrible, wonderful artificial creations aren’t there to save you." Jaeden Martell stars as Kevin, who forms a heavy metal band with his pal Hunter (Adrian Greensmith), in the movie ‘Metal Lords.'.Scott Patrick Green / Netflix InMetal Lords, Greensmith’s Hunter doesn’t fit in with the other kids at Glenwood Lake High....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Gregory Mcdonald

Method Man's BET Awards tribute to DMX was his chance to say goodbye: 'The brother's heart was so big'

The Ruff Ryders rolled up for one of their own on Sunday night. Method Man also said he wanted to take the opportunity to bid a proper goodbye to DMX. “The fact that they chose me, again, I am honored, it’s a privilege. This would be a nice way for me to say farewell.” Outside of being a star or famous or anything with that, just X, who he is....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · David Ortiz

Mia Sosa, Alexis Daria, and more romance authors share red-hot book recommendations

Curl up with these love-filled novels for Valentine’s Day and beyond. It’s love season! Read on for their picks. Berkley It is funny, heartwarming, and deeply honest, and it subverts stereotypes even as it explores identity. Sparks fly from the moment Canon and Neevah meet. Sara Desai’sSingles Tableis exactly the book I was dreaming of then. Berkley This second-chance, friends-to-lovers novel delivers everything from first-middle-school-kiss butterflies to very grown-up activities on a trampoline....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Wayne Snow

Michael Apted,Coal Miner's DaughterandUpseries director, dies at 79

His agency confirmed his death to EW, but no additional information was available. Spacek won the award, for her portrayal of country singer Loretta Lynn. Apted also served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2003 to 2009. Credit: Everett Collection “His legacy will be forever woven into the fabric of cinema and our Guild. I will miss him dearly.” Michael Apted was born Feb. 10, 1941, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Tina Rocha

Michael B. Jordan apologizes, says he'll rename his new rum after accusations of cultural appropriation

“Our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture,” the actor wrote on Instagram. Michael B. Jordanhas issued an apology for the name of a line of rums he planned to launch. “Last few days has been a lot of listening. Michael B. Jordan.Leon Bennett/Getty Images RapperNicki Minaj, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, weighed in on the matter on Tuesday. “We hear you,” Jordan continued in his apology....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Lauren Reilly

Michael B. Jordan calls working with Denzel Washington onA Journal for Jordana 'master class'

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What can we expect fromA Journal for Jordan? I know it’s coming around Christmas time. It’s one of those movies that checks a lot of the boxes. David Lee/Columbia Pictures And be honest, truthful, and vulnerable with their story. Hopefully we did that with this one. What drew you to this movie? Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams in ‘A Journal for Jordan.'.David Lee/Columbia Pictures Honestly, the opportunity to work with Denzel....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Michael Hamilton

Michael B. Jordan shoots down Superman rumors: 'I'm just watching on this one'

EWconfirmedWarner Bros. tapped writerTa-Nehisi Coatesto develop a new Superman flick. Story details are under wraps, butreportssuggest he’s doing so with a Black Superman in mind. “He’s incredibly talented. Michael B. Jordan and Superman.V E Anderson/WireImage; DC Comics It’s going to be worth checking out. I’m flattered that people have me in that conversation. It’s definitely a compliment, but I’m just watching on this one.” Jordanreportedlytried developing his own Superman movie in 2019 when he struck his production deal with Warner Bros....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Maria Turner

Michael B. Jordan urges Hollywood executives to 'commit to black hiring' in emotional speech

“Black content led by black executives, black consultants. Are you policing our storytelling as well? Let us bring our darkness to the light.” Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images The concept was introduced during Frances McDormands Best Actress Oscar speech the same year. But in his address, Jordan expressed his belief that it has to go beyond that. I use my power to demand diversity but its time that studios and agencies do so....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jennifer Stewart