Rihanna teases two new albums, says she 'absolutely' turned down Super Bowl performance

Singer confirms she turned down the Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. Rihannahas thrown a life-preserver to fans drowning in anticipation of her new album. “It’s not gonna be typical of what you know as reggae. Han Myung-Gu/WireImage But you’re going to feel the elements in all of the tracks.” “Reggaealwaysfeels right to me. It’s in my blood. “It’s always the same high. “One was gonna be inspired by the music that I grew up listening to....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Donald Sanford

Riley Keough pens heartfelt tribute to late brother Benjamin: 'This is true heartbreak'

Riley Keoughposted an emotional tribute to her late brother Benjamin on Instagram on Saturday. “Mornings are the hardest. I forget youre gone. Credit: Riley Keough/Instagram I cant cry because of the fear that I will never stop. A pain thats new to me,” Keough, 31, wrote in her Instagram post. There are no words for you. Angel is the closest I could think of. Witness to my life. Too sensitive for this harsh world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Linda Elliott

Rio Hackford,SwingersandTremeactor, dies at 51

Hackford was also a nightlife impresario and the son of Oscar-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford. His brother, Alex Hackford, confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporter. Hackford’s TV credits includedTrue Detective,Underground,American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Rio Hackford.John Sciulli/Getty Images Simpson, andPam & Tommy. Off screen, Hackford owned several nostalgia-centric dive bars in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Fellow actor Cary Elwes commented on Mirren’s post, “So sorry for your loss....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Robert Jones

Rise of Skywalker's Rey reveal undoes one ofStar Wars' boldest choices: Opinion

Star Warssure loves a family tree. AbramsThe Force Awakens, a Jakku outcast haunted by memories of parents she barely knew. That is, of course, untilThe Rise of the Skywalkerundid all that. Lucasfilm Dramatically, the Rey reveal doesnt deliver much of an emotional punch. Our beloved protagonist learns that theyre descended from the galaxys biggest bad? Rey and Palpatine have never met beforeRise of Skywalker, so their connection lacks the same narrative weight....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Anthony Deleon

Rita Moreno defends Lin-Manuel Miranda amidIn the Heightscolorism controversy: 'You can never do right, it seems'

“you’ve got the option to never do right, it seems,” noted Moreno. “This is the man who literally has brought Latino-ness and Puetro Rican-ness to America. I couldn’t do it. ‘In the Heights’ cast with director Jon M. Chu.Macall Polay/Warner Bros. I would love to say I did, but I couldn’t. “I’m simply saying, can’t you just wait awhile and leave it alone? “We are all colors in Puerto Rico....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Sherri Whitaker

Rita Moreno joinsFast Xas Vin Diesel's grandmother

The actor best known for playing Dominic Toretto announced the casting on Instagram Tuesday morning. Rita Moreno, welcome to living your life one quarter mile at a time. “I’m so blessed.” ‘Fast and the Furious’ star Vin Diesel confirmed Rita Moreno’s casting in ‘Fast X’ in a social media video with the legendary actress by his side.Everett Collection; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Moreno couldn’t help herself from jumping in, adding “You know what?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Zachary Nunez

Rita Moreno says she's 'disappointed' with herself forIn the Heightsremarks

Rita Morenois not one to back down, but she does know when to apologize. “I’m incredibly disappointed with myself,” she wrote. It is so easy to forget how celebration for some is lament for others." Rita Moreno.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images “See, you might teach this old dog new tricks.” This is the man who literally has brought Latino-ness and Puetro Rican-ness to America. I couldn’t do it. I would love to say I did, but I couldn’t....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Robert Oneill

Rita Moreno was invited to audition for Maria in the original Broadway production ofWest Side Story

“I got scared… It’s one thing to be doing take after take until you get it right. At that point, I’d been in movies just long enough to get used to that. Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno in ‘West Side Story’.Courtesy Everett Collection The revelation surprised even her costar and longtime friendGeorge Chakiris. But she confessed she found costar Natalie Wood lacking, precisely because she was not a woman of color....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Justin Robertson

Riverdaleadds Ryan Robbins as Fred Andrews' brother

Another member of the Andrews family is coming to Riverdale! (That stranger was played by Perrys90210costarShannen Doherty.) Now, in the ninth episode of the season, Frank will make his way to town. Barry King/Getty Images; Cate Cameron/The CW His temper and vices constantly get him into trouble. Hes lived in the shadow of Fred, his beloved older brother, since he was born. As a result, Frank joined the Army in search of his own identity....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Roger Murphy

Riverdaleboss previews Hiram's origin story, a Jughead-centric episode, and more

WhenRiverdalereturns, the small town is in a state of chaos. EW spoke with showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa about what to expect from the rest of season 5. So I appreciate that. Mark and Michael Consuelos in ‘Riverdale.'.The CW I’m with you; time jumps can be very weird. With all of the inmates running around, this first episode back is almost giving me Gotham City vibes. It’s a classic criminals-running-amok-in-Riverdale kind of thing....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Amanda Anthony

Riverdaleboss reveals most-debated stories and the ones he's proudest of as series hits 100 episodes

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa reveals to EW which story had Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse calling him. I never thought, ‘We’re going to make a hit show.’ There was a lot of anxiety about that. KJ Apa, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, and Lili Reinhart on ‘Riverdale’.Katie Yu/The CW There’s an epic-ness to that that opened up the show." “And then on a totally different note, ourmusical episodes. You either love them or you hate them, and I love them!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Susan Jones

Riverdaleboss says to prepare for more Barchie as the show returns

Plus, watch an exclusive clip from the series' season 6 return. Rivervale is no more … but now it’s time to find out what’s next for Riverdale. EW caught up with showrunnerRoberto Aguirre-Sacasato talk about what comes next. Michael Courtney/The CW Additionally, you’re free to watch an exclusive clip from the show’s return above. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: We’re coming off of your big Rivervale event. How much will the events of Rivervale affect the rest of the season?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Matthew Ortiz

Riverdalefinale recap: Archie and Betty reunite only to… go up in flames?

This is the kind ofRiverdaleepisode I’ve been waiting for! I mean, what more could you want?! However, he has another idea: He’d like to open a casino with Veronica here in Riverdale. Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart and KJ Apa in ‘Riverdale’.The CW She’s all set to return to New York and resume her role as the She-Wolf of Wall Street. But there’s a problem with that plan, too....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Donald Jackson