Vanessa Bryant breaks silence on death of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna with emotional tribute

Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them, Vanessa writes in the caption along with a photo of the Bryant family. There arent enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Louis Mathis

Vanessa Hudgens to lead reading ofThe Notebookmusical adaptation

Vanessa Hudgensis once again finding the music in her. Ingrid Michaelsonis behind the productions music and lyrics, whileThis Is Uswriter Bekah Brunstetter penned the book. I cannot wait for the world to hear these characters come to life in a musical way. Credit: Everett Collection; Inset: JB Lacroix/WireImage Michael Greif (Rent,If/Then) will direct. Kilgore is playing younger Allie, while Naughton is playing older Noah. This one-time-only reading will take place June 23 at 3 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Devin Quinn

Vanessa Williams explains why anUgly Bettyreboot isn't likely 'at the moment'

“The concept would be great. “We love each other, we keep in touch, but, who knows. At the moment, not at all [possible].” Vanessa Williams says an ‘Ugly Betty’ reboot isn’t possible right now.Eric Liebowitz/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Horta died in early 2020 at age 45. His creativity and passion will be missed by so many of us that worked with him. May he Rest In Peace.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Lance Smith

Vendettadirector says it's 'a special honor' to make one of Bruce Willis' final films

See first-look images and the trailer for the forthcoming revenge movie, written and directed by Jared Cohn. “He is a fantastic actor and great person,” the filmmaker said. “It was an honor to be able to spend some time with him.” Theo Rossi and Bruce Willis star in the revenge film ‘Vendetta.'.Redbox EW has an exclusive look at the film’s first trailer ahead of its Redbox Entertainment premiere May 17....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Melissa Ellis

Vera Farmiga had an awkward audition forThe Sopranos: 'Maybe I sucked'

Now, the actress is starring in the prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark. It just didn’t go how she’d hoped it would. I didn’t know if I killed it or they were lukewarm. Vera Farmiga auditioned for the role of Valentina La Paz on ‘The Sopranos,’ but show creator David Chase cast Leslie Bega instead.Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros.; HBO I couldn’t discern it." Chase had lived up to his reputation for being “inscrutable....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · John Noble

Vibrators, martinis, and legends being legendary: 11 things we'll miss aboutGrace and Frankie

But this feel-good show about two rivals-turned-besties was never about endings, but beginnings. And for co-creatorMarta Kauffman, she hopes viewers consider that ethos when watching the last episodes. “I hope they feel like they’ve been on a fulfilling journey. Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda on ‘Grace and Frankie’. I hope they all still love all the characters by the end. Here’s to all the geriatric vibrators we’ve loved before! No one has ever slung vibrators with such style and … grace....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Jamie Kim

Vico Ortiz on playing non-binary pirate Jim inOur Flag Means Death: I'm 'proud to be part of it'

Plus, the actor teases where they’d like to see Jim’s story go next. Ye be warned spoilers lay ahead! For that role, Ortiz was performing in drag asDanny Trejoin a fullMachetecostume. Vico Ortiz.Val Vega; Aaron Epstein/HBO Max Jim is a fierce pirate who journeys the seas seeking revenge on the people that killed their family. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I have to geek out a little. It was not a huge explanation....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Ashley Wilson

Victor Garber to guest-star onSchitt's Creek

Garber and Saul Rubinek play producers from the soap opera Sunrise Bay that Moira once starred on. Warning: This article contains minor spoilers forSchitt’s Creekseason 6, episode 10. I went up to Dan and I said, What about Victor Garber? John Lamparski/WireImage And he said, Im thinking of Victor for this other role. I love the fact that we were working together again, Levy said of his old pal Garber....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Christopher Yates

Viewers slam Ricky Gervais for making trans women 'a punchline' in new Netflix special

“Ugh, women. Those f—ing dinosaurs,” Gervais says in the first five minutes of the special. “I love the new women. Ricky Gervais courts controversy over perceived anti-trans jokes in his new Netflix special ‘SuperNature.'.Netflix The new ones, the ones with beards and c–ks. They’re as good as gold, I love them.” “‘What if he rapes me?'” “What ifsherapes you, you f—ing TERF whore.” “To him we exist only as a punchline, a threat, something less than human....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Clifford Anderson

Viggo Mortensen and David Cronenberg are reuniting for a new movie

This evolution moves humans beyond their natural state and into a metamorphosis, altering their biological makeup. While some embrace the limitless potential of transhumanism, others attempt to police it." That plot tease courtesy of distributor NEON should whet the appetites of Cronenberg fans everywhere. J. Vespa/WireImage “I have unfinished business with the future,” Cronenberg explained in a cryptic statement. Crimes of the Futurewill be based on an original screenplay by Cronenberg, his first since 1999’s eXistenZ....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Caroline Chan

Viggo Mortensen thinksGreen Bookcriticism is 'based on loads of bulls—'

“It’s based on a load of bulls— and an axe to grind and little else. Does it affect what I’m doing, or how people perceive me as an actor? But I can’t really do anything about that.” Credit: Universal Pictures ‘Green Bookhas become a pejorative." He told the outlet he “wouldn’t think of asking someone what their sexual orientation or identification was. Neither do I assume that actors who identify as being homosexual only want to play homosexual roles....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Joseph Cain

Vikings rip aparttheLondon Bridge inValhallaspin-off trailer

Showrunner and creator Jeb Stuart explains how the sequel series connects to the original Vikings. London Bridge is falling down. Yes,thatLondon bridge. ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ poster featuring Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson, and Sam Corlett.Netflix “I come from the action feature world where things are moving quickly,” he tells EW. You gotta keep up. You gotta move." The story ofValhallabegins with a great atrocity: The St. Brice’s Day Massacre. Boy, was he wrong....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Nathaniel Miranda

Vikings: Valhallacreator confirms he's planning for multiple seasons

But showrunner and creatorJeb Stuartis already thinking much further ahead. Deadlinefirst reported in 2019 that Netflix had ordered 24 episodes ofValhalla, set 100 years after the events ofVikings. Stuart confirms that to be accurate with eight of those episodes reserved for the first season. Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson in ‘Vikings: Valhalla’.Bernard Walsh/NETFLIX “We’re already in prep on season 3. There’s a lot under the dam already that is exciting and big,” he says....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Elizabeth Martin