Tracee Ellis Ross talks new Super Bowl gig, dreams of hostingSaturday Night Livewith mom Diana Ross

Tracee Ellis Rossis celebrating the new year by fulfilling a big dream starring in aSuper Bowl commercial. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Greetings to the newest scream queen on the scene! I really feel honored to take that title on. Focus on Sport/Getty Images It was one of the most fun experiences Ive ever had. I had no idea I had so much scream in me. This was all a bit of a dream come true for me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · James Weaver

Tracee Ellis Ross' Must List pays tribute to her mom, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michaela Coel

“It was and is pivotal in helping me frame how ‘Black’ and ‘woman’ intersect. She was the first to introduce me to the revolutionary nature of Black joy and the blindspots of privilege. I still go back to this book as reference on a regular basis. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic It always gets packed in my bag for travel. Audre has given me a road map for my feminist beliefs.” Ross also shouted out Pema Chodron’sWhen Things Fall Apart....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Carolyn Mathis

Tracking the top Oscars contenders for 2022

See who’s winning major awards on the circuit so far with EW’s scoreboard. Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, and Ariana DeBose are the top Oscars contenders.Chiabella James/Warner Bros.; Glen Wilson/Amazon Studios; Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin in ‘CODA’.Apple TV + Jane Campion directs ‘The Power of the Dog.'.KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX Warner Bros. Pictures Jessica Chastain in ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye.'.Searchlight Pictures Troy Kotsur in ‘CODA’.Apple TV +...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Tiffany Walter

Tracy Chapman wins $450k from Nicki Minaj in copyright suit over leaked song

Nicki Minajreally wanted to sampleTracy Chapmanon her last album. Chapman refused, andQueenwas released without “Sorry,” the track containing the sample. Chapman filed a copyright lawsuit in October 2018, just a few months after the release ofQueen. Credit: Riccardo S. Savi/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images In a statement, Chapman claimed victory on behalf of “artists' rights.” Apparently Ms. Minaj chose not to hear and used my composition despite my clear and express intentions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Taylor Stewart

Tracy Oliver gives a first look atHarlem, a more 'truthful' comedy about thirtysomethings

So I did." I’ve lovedGirlfriends, andSex and the City, and evenLiving Single, though that was more co-ed." So I did." Jerrie Johnson, Meagan Good, Grace Byers, and Shoniqua Shandai star in ‘Harlem’ on Amazon Prime Video.Sarah Shatz/Amazon “With Megan Good’s character for example, Camille thought she was doing everything right. That did not resonate with the creator and many of her peers. “I was like, ‘But I’m in my thirties and I don’t have everything together....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Carolyn Lewis

Trailer Blazer: 'Lost,' 'Leatherheads'

Theres Locke and Ben and the drowning Charlie, repeating their warnings from last seasons finale about the newcomers. And theres the title cards, telling us that some of our heroes arent going to leave the island. (Does that mean some will choose to stay behind, or be abandoned, or die? Say, was that a glimpse of Naomi, the parachutist apparently slain by Locke, still alive? Lots of tantalizing questions; really cant wait to see how they play out, can you?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jessica Clark

Transformers: Age of Extinctionstar Jack Reynor revisits that awkward age-gap joke: 'It's definitely problematic'

The joke in question makes light of the gap between the ages of the film’s romantic leads. To which Cade replies: “Romeo and Juliet, huh? You know how those two ended up? Credit: Everett Collection “It’s their film and their responsibility, really.” Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Jose Dillon

Transgender actor says they were fired fromHamiltonafter requesting a gender-neutral dressing room

Representatives for the popular historical musical deny Suni Reid’s allegations. A transgender cast member ofHamiltonalleges they were fired from the hit musical after asking for a gender-neutral dressing room. “Publicly, Hamilton is a beacon of diversity and appears committed to causes seeking social justice and harmony. Hamilton Chicago cast.Gabriel Grams/FilmMagic “We look forward to upholding Mx. Reid joinedHamiltonas an ensemble member in 2017, performing in the Los Angeles, Chicago, and Broadway productions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Tyler Barrera

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian secretly married in Vegas right after Grammys

The two tied the knot in a ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator. If you’re already in Las Vegas, why not just go ahead and get married? They showed a lot of love and had a lot of fun." Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.Kevin Mazur/WireImage Kardashian shares three children with Disik, while Barker shares three kids with his own ex, Shanna Moakler. TMZwas the first to break the news about the couple, who have been engaged since October....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Brett Rios

Travis Scott's Astroworld festival is one of many music events that have ended in tragedy

“This was preventable. The crowd was allowed to get too dense and was not managed properly,” Wertheimertold theLos Angeles Times. “The fans were the victims of an environment in which they could not control.” Travis Scott performing at Astroworld Festival.Erika Goldring/WireImage This resulted in attendees smashing through closed glass doors. Here, some similar incidents that ended in tragedy. Twenty-two people died, and more than 800 were injured. Ariana Grande performing at a tribute concert for Manchester victims....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Rachel Terry

Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation sued over 'predictable, preventable' Astroworld tragedy

EW has reached out to representatives for Scott, Live Nation, and Drake for comment. Paredes, 23, was “severely injured” in the melee, according to the complaint. Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry represents Paredes. Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld set.Erika Goldring/WireImage Scottaddressed the incident in a statementreleased Saturday morning, offering his cooperation to the Houston Police Department. “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Sarah Joseph

Trayfat the Geffen review: A moving play that wrestles with questions of faith with acuity

The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson makes a meal of her featured role. He’s enchanted by secular life roller-skating and, most particularly, pop music. She’s heartbreaking in her single scene, confronting Shmuel about the constraints of their religion. Ilan Eskenazi and Ben Hirschhorn in ‘Trayf’.Jeff Lorch/Geffen Theatre But it’s the three men, boys really, this play revolves around. But the questionsTrayfraises are bigger than any more hyper-realistic backdrop could provide....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Brittany Calderon

Trevor Moore, founder of sketch comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U Know, dies at 41

The comedian, director, and actor also frequently collaborated with Funny or Die and Comedy Central. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. Moore’s cause of death is unknown, but Deadline cites that he died following an accident Friday night. Representatives for Moore did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. He met his wife Aimee during his time in the NBC page program....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Timothy Day