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Law & Order: SVU: In tomorrows season finale, Olivia seduces one character and bitch slaps another. Care to guess which one is Stabler? Pops arrives on campus to spend Father-Daughter Weekend at the ZBZ sorority with Ash. Gilmore Girls: Nope, the show isnt returning. And I dont have an update on a possible movie. Ido, however, have good news for fans ofGilmoreguy Matt Czuchry. The pilot for his new CBS legal drama,The Good Wife, doesnt suck....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Christopher Frazier

Randy Jackson talks compilation album, 'Idol' season 7

Multitasking producer Randy Jackson is prepping the release of a compilation album in March 2008.Randy Jacksons Music Club Vol. 1promises a lot of crazy guest stars, theAmerican Idoljudge tells us. Different people are singing on every song. Theres a bunch of artists. Jackson says the album will likely release in March 2008. But dont worry hes not giving up hisIdolgig. In fact, hes more pumped than ever about season 7....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Edward Perkins

Randy Newman, Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, postpones tour after surgery for broken neck

He was set to begin European performances in March. Randy Newmanhas officially postponed his European tour. Newman shared the news with his token sense of humor. Randy Newman performing at the 83rd annual Academy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty “Recently, I noticed I was shrinking. People over whom I had towered now towered over me. Could this be payback for having written ‘Short People’?” he joked, referring to his 1977 hit single. “Turns out, my neck was broken....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Brandon Vincent

Ranking the funniest retro commercials fromLive in Front of a Studio Audience

“In fact, I almost appeared as Max Headroom. The mind reels at what could’ve been had Ryan Reynolds have gone full computer-generated TV host. But which of thesefauxmmercialswas the funniest? maximum effort Let’s count ‘em down! Did anyone try calling it? And if so, what’s the cheese tea? maximum effort Double entendres remain firmly in tact. Enter handyman legend Bob Vila and suddenly we’re in anAfterKool Specialabout self-care. There truly is no quicker way to my heart than an ’80s businesswoman in a power blazer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Larry Carlson

Ransom Riggs offers sneak peek of Book 5 in Miss Peregrine: 'The peculiars are in serious trouble'

The peculiars are in serious trouble. Well have to leave the rest to Riggs himself. EW caught up with the author for an exclusive preview of his next book. Credit: Penguin Young Readers The novel publishes Jan. 14 and isavailable for pre-order. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Youre now on your fifth book in this series. Tease what lies ahead for us.RANSON RIGGS:The peculiars are in serious trouble. War is brewing between fractious clans of Americans....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Brian Summers

Rape conviction overturned for man at center of Alice Sebold memoirLucky

The upcoming movie adaptation of Sebold’s book sparked a new investigation of the author’s story. An upcoming movie has led to some long-overdue justice. Broadwater had served 16 years in prison. Anthony Broadwater and Alice Sebold’s book “Lucky.".Katrina Tulloch/The Post-Standard via AP; Scribner Broadwater was tried and convicted of her rape in 1982. “Neither Alice Sebold nor Scribner has any comment. Representatives for Broadwater and Mucciante didn’t immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Jessica James

Rapper Biz Markie of 'Just a Friend' fame dies at 57

The musician was known as the Clown Prince of Hip Hop. We respectfully request privacy for his family as they mourn their loved one." Hall was diagnosed with throw in 2 diabetes in 2010. Biz Markie in 2006.Rick Diamond/WireImage A year later, he toldABC News, “I wanted to live. I’m trying to get off [the diabetes meds]. The way you gotta do it is lose the weight. Biz Markie in 1988....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Stephanie Morgan

Rapper DMX hospitalized after reported drug overdose

RapperDMXhas been hospitalized in New York after a reported drug overdose Friday night. The rapper’s representatives confirmed toBillboardthat he had been hospitalized, but did not offer further details. Representatives for DMX and authorities in White Plains did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Credit: Prince Williams/Wireimage DMX has battled addiction and substance abuse for many years, most recentlyattending rehab in October 2019. “Why would you do that to a child?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Brett Gross

Rapper Logic is retiring from music after new albumNo Pressure

On Thursday, rapperLogictweeted that his upcoming albumNo Pressurewould be his last. Officially announcing his retirement, the rapper added that “it’s been a great decade. Now it’s time to be a great father.” Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images Executive produced by the legendaryNo I.D.,No Pressureis set to be Logic’s sixth studio album. The Maryland rapper’s debut albumUnder Pressurewas only released six years ago in 2014. Better to go out on top like Jerry Seinfeld, nine seasons, No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jeffrey Klein

Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh dies after reported drive-by shooting

“Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time,” his record label wrote. Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh, best known for his song “M.I.A.M.I. “Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time.” Miami rapper Wavy Navy Pooh dies at 28.Paras Griffin/Getty EW has reached out to the Miami-Dade Police Department for comment. Shots were fired, and the driver fled the scene. No arrests have been made....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Caleb Harris

Rapper Young Thug arrested, charged with participation in gang activity

Gunna was also indicted as part of the investigation. A representative for Young Thug did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Representatives for the 28-year-old rapper did not immediately respond to EW’s request for confirmation. Young Thug performing at the 2021 Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival.Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Young Thug previously reached the No. (“Franchise”). His first solo hit on theBillboardHot 100 came in 2014, when “Stoner” reached No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Nathan Rodriguez

Ratings: 'American Idol' boosted by Hollywood opener

American Idols first night in Hollywood was good, though not as good as least seasons. Tuesday nights episode averaged 26.3 million viewers, down 12 percent from season 7s two-hour Hollywood opener. Oh, hell no.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Rodney Cuevas

Ratings: 'American Idol' wins Wednesday as 'The Unusuals' continues to struggle

American Idols double-elimination results show maintained its usual 23 million viewers to easily win Wednesday night for Fox.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Joshua Gutierrez