Noura Salman ofSurvivorsays she was 'attacked' at final Tribal Council

Noura Salman wasSurvivor: Island of the Idols resident wild child. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congrats on making it all 39 days!NOURA SALMAN:Last woman standing. Lots of big players that were women this season to venture to beat. Robert Voets/CBS They were just laughing and having fun all day. And Im like, What is going on? So why are they going in so confidently? And if you dont do that, youre not going to make it happen....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Charles Bowen

Nurturevs. nature: How Porter Robinson's new album cover art blossomed

“The irony of it is that Im allergic to grass,” the producer tells EW. Under the Cover is a column analyzing album artwork. That would be the image, below, of Robinson lying facedown in a flowery meadow. Credit: Dan Regan “We tried so many things,” he says. The 28-year-old producer also knew that the image would need to be instantly recognizable, no matter the size. They worked hard to find the right photo on that adventure....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Andrew Fisher

Nyle DiMarco talks about his deeply personal new memoirDeaf Utopia

His chiseled features, inviting smile and striking blue eyes may have something to do with it. “[William Morrow] just thought it looked really good. Serendipitous events like this have followed DiMarco his whole life. William Morrow He grew up fourth generation deaf in his large Italian American family. Yes, you read that correctly, fourth generation. “I was born to a family that was entirely deaf, just like I was. Adam Taylor/ABC...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Mallory Flores

O Captain, my Captain! HowThe Falcon and the WinterSoldierconfronts the legacy of America's hero

After Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel world is holding out for a hero. Fortunately, two are coming in the next MCU event series. When asked about any on-set injuries that might have incurred, he said. Chip Carey for EW But I’m sure we hurt each other." On his left,Anthony Mackiechimed in. This made the audience chuckle. Chip Carey for EW Stan livened up, volleying back what Mackie served. This is the first time I’m seeing you," he joked....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Deborah Hood

Obi-Wan Kenobidirector explains the return of Darth Vader

The show is titledObi-Wan Kenobi. And with good reason, because it’s about… well, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Granted, it’s not the most inventive title ever, but it’s short and to the point. Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’.Lucasfilm Ltd. So theDisney+series could have stopped right there. But it didn’t. The decision to include the Dark Lord of the Sith did not come lightly. Everybody within our creative team has strong opinions, and all of our fans have strong opinions....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Kevin Berry

Obi-Wan Kenobidirector explains why it's 'a very dark time to be a Jedi'

Deborah Chow says were getting closer to seeing the Alec Guinness version of A New Hope. That time willnotbe shown in the latest Disney+Star WarsseriesObi-Wan Kenobi. (That’s what you get for going back to Tatooine!) Ewan McGregor in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’.Matt Kennedy / Lucasfilm Ltd. DEBORAH CHOW:The story for us, it takes place 10 years afterRevenge of the Sith. So we are right between the prequels and the original trilogy. And really, it’s a character story about Obi-Wan....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Samuel Lawrence

Obi-Wan Kenobipreview teases reunion between Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen

“Having another swing at each other might be satisfying for everybody,” the Obi-Wan actor noted. Ewan McGregorandHayden Christensenare returning to a galaxy far, far away. Obi-Wan resides on that desert planet for keep watch over the young Luke Skywalker. Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christen will reprise their ‘Star Wars’ roles in the new Disney+ series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.'.Disney+ Concept art shown in the video teased lots of different-looking locales. “Just being a Jedi is not safe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Anna Mckinney

Obi-Wan Kenobiproducers address the possibility of Ahsoka and Boba Fett cameos

The folks behind the show explain why not to expect tons of cameos from other live-action Star Wars series. So really the prequels are sort of the most connected to our series." “Obviously I came fromTheMandalorian, so a lot of that DNA is in me,” she says. Rosario Dawson on ‘The Mandalorian’.Justin Lubin/Lucasfilm Ltd. Fire!"). There was a story that hadn’t been told, which to me was sort of episode 3-and-a-half....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Lauren Reynolds

Obi-Wan Kenobiseries reveals main cast, set 10 years afterRevenge of the Sith

Filming on the next Star Wars series will begin in April. The film ended with the famous Jedi taking newborn twins Luke Skywalker and Lea Organa into hiding. This casting also suggests we might be meeting a young, 10-year-old Luke at some point in the series. Matt Sayles; Lucasfilm, Ltd.; Gary Gershoff/Getty Images (That rules out Sebastian Stan for the part.) The cast announcement heralds the start of productionthisApril. Chow, McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, and writer Joby Harold will executive produce the series....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Richard Thornton

Obi-Wan Kenobiwill focus on 'a time of darkness in the galaxy'

You thought things were bad when Jedi were getting slaughtered in Revenge of the Sith? Prepare for the aftermath. Things looked pretty gosh darn bleak at the end ofStar Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Ewan McGregor in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’.Matt Kennedy/Lucasfilm Ltd. But could the mood be even dicier when things pick back up for Disney+‘sObi-Wan Kenobi? It certainly doesn’t sound peachy keen at least according to series writer Joby Harold....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Michael Hogan

Octavia Spencer apologizes to Britney Spears for prenup comment

“My intention was to make them laugh not cause pain,” Spencer wrote in a follow-up post. “Britney’s fans have seen her through a lot of pain and she’s found happiness. We’re thrilled for her.” Spears' fiancé, Sam Asghari, responded on Instagram to concerns that the singer get a prenup.Sam Asghari/Instagram Britney’s fans have seen her through a lot of pain and she’s found happiness. We’re thrilled for her. So let’s show them love," Spencer finished, hashtagging “nonegativity....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Jennifer Johnson

Octavia Spencer explains how Netflix'sSelf-Madehit close to home

Playing the title character onSelf-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walkerwas an endurance test forOctavia Spencer. The workload, though, befits the show’s subject. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix “To be a part of telling her story, of course, I leapt at the chance.” Spencer’s connection with Walker only grew once production started. First, she learned Walker died on her birthday, May 25, albeit 51 years earlier. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix “I got chilled to the bone when I realized we have that date in common....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Eric Chapman

Octavia Spencer to receive ally award at 2021 Outfest L.A. LGBTQ Film Festival

Octavia Spencerhas another honor to add to her ever-growing collection. Spencer tells EW she is “humbled to be acknowledged” with the honor. “It is important to stand with your friends and give them the same respect you want for yourself. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic “It is important to open hearts and minds through authentic storytelling. Good stories can entertain while bringing change and providing hope,” she explains. Past honorees of the James Schamus award include James Franco, Andra Day, and Rita Moreno....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Kyle Dean