Robert Pattinson tried to sneak away fromTenetset for his Batman audition

“And then I had to be really secretive about Batman stuff. Nolan, of course, famously put his own spin on Batman with theDark Knighttrilogy several years ago. “The maximum workout I do most of the time is a casual stroll. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures John David can run all day long. It was good that I ended up being pretty fit. But definitely, at the beginning, there were days I just could not walk afterwards....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Cindy Hatfield

Robert Pattinson, Issa Rae, and Steven Yeun among those invited to join the Academy

Forty-six percent of the invitees are women, and 39 percent are of underrepresented ethnic or racial communities. Of the newly invited, 46 percent are women and 39 percent are of underrepresented ethnic or racial communities. Fifty-three percent are from 49 countries outside of the United States. Robert Pattinson, Issa Rae, and Steven Yeun.Kimberly White/Getty Images; Rich Polk/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage The list also includes 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Amy Jones

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, two of music's most accomplished singers, are still honing their voices

The duo returns with a follow-up to their 2007 album Raising Sand and a few pieces of singing advice. Voice Notes is a column where we ask artists how they developed their approach to singing. Alison Krausscan sum up her musical chemistry withRobert Plantwith one savory, succinct analogy. “Robert’s voice has stayed with people through decades,” says Krauss, of her ‘Raise the Roof’ partner. Adds Plant, of Krauss: She’s a “a really, really, seriously good singer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Elizabeth Hardin

Robert Steinhardt, Kansas frontman and violinist, dies at 71

The musician’s wife confirmed the news, saying he had been hospitalized for acute pancreatitis. Steinhardt’s widow, Cindy, shared the news on Facebook in a written statement. “Our final journey started May 13 when Robby was admitted into the hospital with acute pancreatitis. Robert Steinhardt performing with Kansas in New York, December 1977.Michael Putland/Getty Images Later that night he went into acute septic shock and was placed on life support. Outlook was very grave as he wasn’t expected to live through the night,“she wrote....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Lawrence King

Robin becomes a bisexual icon in new Batman comic

Tim Drake is now canonically bi thanks to Batman: Urban Legends. There’s a new LGBTQ superhero on the block, but DC Comics readers already know him well. A few pages later, Tim goes to see Bernard and things are clarified. Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin, in ‘Batman: Urban Legends’ #6.DC Comics “Tim Drake… do you want to go on a date with me?” “Yeah… Yeah, I think I want that,” Tim replies....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Derrick Mason

Robin Givens joins HBO Max'sHead of the Classreboot as grown-up Darlene Merriman

Class is back in session for Darlene Merriman. “It’s really cool,” Givens tells EW of playing Darlene again. “It’s so funny because you think reboots, and you immediately think, ‘Oh no!’ Robin Givens in ‘Head of the Class’.HBO Max ‘Just leave it!’ It made me so happy. I thought it was so sweet.” “She’s still Darlene Merriman, but her last name has changed,” Givens says. She’s Darlene Merriman, all grown up....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Stacey Horne

Robin Williams quitHoward the Duckafter 3 days because he couldn't sync his voice with character's beak

“By the third day, Robin said, ‘I can’t do this. It is insane.'” Robin Williamsmanaged to duck out early from an infamous bomb that could have sunk his career. Robin Williams; Howard the Duck.Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Everett Collection I can’t get the rhythm of this. I am being confined. Robin Williams just quit and you’re now Howard the Duck. you better get there tonight. There is a ticket waiting for you at the counter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Troy Clarke

Robin Williams' son Zak pens heartfelt tribute to late father on 7th anniversary of his death

“The joy and inspiration you brought to the world carries on in your legacy,” he wrote. (After Williams' death, he was diagnosed with diffuse Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder.) “Dad, seven years ago today you passed on,” Zak Williams tweeted Wednesday. Robin Williams and Zak Williams.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage You lived to bring laughter and to help others. I will be celebrating your memory today. Love you forever." “Sending love out there today to all the folks navigating loss,” she wrote on Twitter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Wanda Woodward

Robin Wright says she wanted to create a 'hopeful' film withLand

This month, EW is offering exclusive looks at more than two dozen of 2021’s most anticipated movies. Check out more of our previewhere. What she gets is a brutal lesson in what Mother Nature has to offer. Credit: Daniel Power/Focus Features Edee’s story is told inLand, Wright’s feature film directorial debut. Below, Wright talks about why she wanted to create something that’s “hopeful and kind.” And this one came to me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Bill Smith

Robinscreators preview their fan-favorite comic about Batman's sidekicks

The road toDC FanDomebegins here! Today,Robinscreators Tim Seeley and Baldemar Rivas give us the lowdown on their new comic. Batman comic readers can’t get enough of Robin. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, and Stephanie Brown unite in ‘Robins,’ by Tim Seeley and Baldemar Rivas.DC Comics (That’s right:Robinswon the round robin.) “It’s a kid who gets to hang out with Batman. That’s who you want to be when you’re a kid, right?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Cheryl Gonzalez

Robopine says he felt his clue about Paul Walker was too obvious onThe Masked Singer

The newly unmasked celebrity reveals why he lied about being a 60-year-old grandpa from Costa Rica. Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer. Robopine is headed back to the forest (or perhaps his evil lair?) Tyrese Gibson.Andrew Toth/Getty Images afterWednesday night’s episodeofThe Masked Singer. As EW predicted, the quilled creature was revealed to be singer and actorTyrese Gibson. What did that moment mean to you? Tyrese Gibson with Paul Walker....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Dana Norris

Robyn previews herRuPaul's Drag Raceguest spot: 'I feel like I'm in drag all the time'

Read on for the full conversation. Im happy that its pleasing. What was your relationship toRuPauls Drag Racebefore going on the show?Ive watched the show for a while! VH1 I binge-watch, especially when Im on tour. So, I got to know her. [Laughs] Detox is yourDrag Racegateway! What was it like working on set with RuPaul? Its like, Okay, well, what do you think here? or Do you think this is authentic to who they are?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Desiree Hall

Rochelle Hager, TikTok star and chef, dies in tragic accident at 31

As they spoke, a 50-m.p.h. gust of wind toppled the pine tree’s limb onto the roof of Hager’s 2015 Nissan Rogue. She was killed instantly, per authorities. Rochelle Hager/TikTok “It happened really quick,” Ritchie told Maine’sMorning Sentinelpublication. “She has a phone mounted in her vent. I just heard a crash and then there was nothing. She didn’t see the tree coming. It was instant.” All I can do is make videos and wish you were here with me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Jennifer Willis