Pollyanna McIntosh reacts to Jadis' return onThe Walking Dead: World Beyond

“Even I was surprised in hearing that she was Jadis Stokes. I was like, ‘What? Only she was no longer Anne. Pollyanna McIntosh on ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’.Steve Swisher/AMC ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So when and how did you find out about Jadis crossing over toWorld Beyond? We got pushed here in Ireland. Gimple knew this and went, “Oh, hang on a minute. Pollyanna McIntosh on ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’.AMC...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Ian Lopez

Pop Culture of My Life: Quinta Brunson on Mindy Kaling,Crooklyn, and accidentally watching a violent Bob Odenkirk film

Quinta Brunson has been making us laugh for years. You become more vulnerable and more protective," she tells EW. “That’s a big part of the book, too. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt My favorite book as a child Frindleby Andrew Clements. He kind of takes over the world and gets everyone to call a pen a frindle. I will watch it whenever it’s on TV. It was him and Jennifer Aniston, who I think make an incredible pairing....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Andrea Armstrong

Pop Culture of My Life:NCISstar Gary Cole onOffice Space,Pacino, and why puzzles keep him sane

So we asked to see his pop culture credentials. The moment I knew that I could act I’m still looking for that moment! I guess it was junior high school. ‘NCIS’ star Gary Cole.Art Streiber/CBS via Getty Images I got some laughs in a play, so I figured I was doing something right. I had to do this routine twice, and got the same [positive] result. So at least it proved it wasn’t an accident....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Julian Rodriguez

Pop Culture Personality Test: Danny Pellegrino yells atThe Viewand once wrote a fan letter to James Cameron

Danny Pellegrino is a man full of stories. Here, he talks to EW to share even more stories about his best pop culture memories. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When do you yell at the television? DANNY PELLEGRINO: I yell at the TV when I’m watchingThe View, which I do every night. Depending on who on the panel I’m agreeing with, I’m either yelling in support or yellingatthem. I was very fired up when they moved back to Zoom panels....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Anthony Ramirez

Pop Culture Pet Peeve: Why do teen TV shows love an unrealistic morning meetup?

There simply are not enough hours in the day for all these coffee shop hangouts before school. Listen, it’s been a long time since I’ve been in high school. But it was in 2010 whenPretty Little Liarspremiered that my irritation skyrocketed to a whole new level. Credit: Adam Rose/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Family I know this is fiction, but we’ve got to draw the line somewhere. Every minute of shut-eye counts, especially at that age....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Laura Rich

Pop the champagne!In the Heightscast on bringing fireworks to the screen with film's long-awaited debut

It all began with a dream. Well,dreams, actually. “I presented him with an idea that probably sounded crazy to him,” Chu tells EW. ‘In the Heights’ stars Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera.Illustration by German Gonzalez for EW that would magnify the story of an underrepresented community. “All those details played into how we would eventually film.” “It was one of the most memorable meetings I’ve ever had,” says Ramos. Lin-Manuel Miranda as Piragüero, with Christopher Jackson as the Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Tonya Green

Pop TV announcesOne Day at a Timedebut, sets return for Anna Paquin'sFlack

The Alvarez family will finally make its debut on Pop TV whenOne Day at a Timepremieres on March 24. Viewers who didnt catch the episodes on Netflix shouldnt feel lost here. We have a clear little relaunch, Executive Producer Gloria Calderon Kellett told reporters Monday in Pasadena, CA. Pop TV Anyone who hanst seen the first three seasons will be just fine. Plimpton will appear in an episode as Robyns late mother....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Michelle Foster

Pop-punk's everlasting legacy

Rodrigo’s song is the latest sign that pop-punk is once again having a moment in the mainstream. Bedroom-pop upstarts like girl in red and Chloe Moriondo have embraced the three-chords-and-big-emotions ideal. Admittedly, “pop-punk” is a pretty malleable classification. Willow Smith/YouTube The broadening ofwhocan get sweaty with pop-punk has probably been one of the most encouraging reasons for its resurgence. Then again, pop-punk never really went away. Barker’s Blink-182 topped the charts in 2016 withCalifornia, knocking Drake out of the top spot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Alicia White

Pop-punk's princess Avril Lavigne talks reclaiming her crown with upcoming album

Pop-punk’s princess is back. But this time the singer-songwriter, 37, is doing it her way. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You’re back to your pop-punk roots 20 years after your debut! Avril Lavigne.DTA Records AVRIL LAVIGNE:I know, it’s so crazy. [Laughs] How did that happen? I’m really stoked about the new music and just in such a good place. The artwork for Avril Lavigne’s single ‘Bite Me’.DTA Records We’re all having so much fun....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Aimee Santiago

PopWatch Duel: 'Moonlight''s Alex O'Loughlin vs. Jason Dohring

(They play vampires on the show. Velcro.I think we all know why Velcro is as great as it is. you’ve got the option to stick an entire dining set to the roof. Very versatile: Shoes, nappies… sex toys. 2.Monkey(akaMonkey Magic).The greatest thing that ever happened to television. Its the best show ever. I thought I was Monkey when I was a kid. He wears this gold crown, and Id wear one andstake vampires....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Joseph Knight

PopWatch Matchmaker: Robin Williams and Marcia Gay Harden

Some of our favorite TV characters are often unlucky in love. They just cant seem to find The One but what if The One is on another show altogether? Okay, Ive got one for you. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS;Bob D’Amico/ABC What do you get when you mix vicious one-liners with endless rants? A hard-to-crack doctor and a cracked-up ad man? An explosive combination of comedy that cant decide whether to be pithy or long-winded....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Jerry Ho

PopWatch petition: The Jessica Simpson country album must be stopped!

Simpson recently toldBillboard.comthat, I am a country girl. I grew up in Texas, and country music was what I listened to. I always wanted to make a country album, but I wanted to wait until the time was right. Country music fans typically dont take kindly to someone using their airwaves as a last resort. They need to believe you mean it. Speaking for myself: I accept Kid Rock becauseHank Williams Jr....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Brittany Padilla

PopWatch planner: 'Glee,' reliving the Titanic, and a spooky Friday the 13th opening

Bookended by Easter and Tax Day, the week in between has some lighter fare to keep you busy. Have a great week! SUNDAY GCB, ABC 9p.m. Credit: Adam Rose/Fox The ladies ofGCBsure know how to make a stir with back-to-back new episodes. MONDAY Dancing with the Stars, ABC 8p.m. Think the teams will have to paint their faces in tribute? TUESDAY Glee, FOX 8p.m. Bonus:Albert Nobbsavailable on VOD Gleeis back!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Molly Butler