Were You Not Entertained? A fond look back at 32 years ofEntertainment Weeklycovers

They said we’d never last. But with great love, too, comes great responsibility. The ink stains may fade, but the legacy is indelible. What a gift and a pleasure that we got to do it at all. First cover: k.d. Along came a feisty PEOPLE spin-off to offer meticulous pop culture curation and savvy reporting. BeholdEW’s first cover, starring up-and-coming singer k.d. “She set her own path, and so did we....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Jessica Flores

Werewolves Withintrailer looks likeKnives Outwith a monster

Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub are hunting a beast in director Josh Ruben’s horror-comedy. The result might resemble the new horror-comedyWerewolves Within, judging by the film’s just-released trailer. The film also features a notably hairy turn byBillionsandJokeractor Glenn Fleshler. IFC Films “I loved that he was down for a beard and long hair,” says Ruben. “He ended up looking like Jason Momoa.” Werewolves Withinis written by Mishna Wolff and will screen at the upcomingTribeca Film Festival....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jeremy Soto

Wesley Snipes denies Patton Oswalt's claim that he 'tried to strangle'Blade: Trinitydirector

The actor finally addressed the longstanding rumors of bad behavior that Oswalt allegedin a 2012 interview with The A.V. “Let me tell you one thing. … Did I go to jail for strangling him? Credit: D Dipasupil/FilmMagic Oswalt, who played Hedges in the thirdBladefilm, told The A.V. Club that Snipes “was just fing crazy in a hilarious way.” “And he would sign each Post-it note ‘From Blade.'” “Why do people believe this guy’s version of this story?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Charles Hawkins

Wesley Snipes is ready for war in newComing 2 Americaphotos

Wesley Snipesis finally getting to be a part ofComing to America. Above, see the first look at the legendary action star inComing 2 America. “After three call backs, I ended up losing the role to Eriq La Salle. Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios But, ever since I saw that movie, I’ve wanted to work with Eddie… I wanted check the great grandmaster comedian Eddie Murphy off my bucket list. He’s so great that you pick up little things, maybe it’s timing or a little look....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Tammy Roberts

West Side Story

Finally, everyone can stop complaining about I Feel Pretty. Its tempting to reward this uneven but enjoyable revival helmed by 91-year-old Laurents himself solely for the bilingual innovation. They even had their own language: Daddy-O, Cracko-jacko, Buddy boy. Credit: Joan Marcus By letting them sing in Spanish, they reclaim their own language as well. And no need to sweat it if your high-school Spanish is a little rusty (or nonexistent)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Teresa Davis

West Side Storyat 60: An oral history of the film's shocking Oscar triumph

GEORGE CHAKIRIS: There were Hispanic people in the cast. Jay Norman [Pepe] was Hispanic. My friend Yvonne Wilder [Consuelo] was. Everett Collection But there were different considerations and always have been over the years. One of my favorite movies of all time is a movie calledZorba the Greek. Zorba is played by Mexican actor Anthony Quinn. Everett Collection He’s perfect casting. Who could play Zorba better than Anthony Quinn? There has to be leeway....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Brian Lee

West Side Storybreakout tapped to play Disney's live-action Snow White

Latinx actress Rachel Zegler to play the Disney princess for the upcoming movie. The live-actionSnow Whitemovie that’s in development will be touting a new Latinx Disney princess. GiftedandThe Amazing Spider-Man’sMarc Webbwill direct as the production eyes a 2022 start. Rachel Zegler cast as Snow White in Disney’s live-action movie.Credit: Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios; Everett Collection The actress will also be seen in Warner Bros.‘Shazam!sequel,Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Zegler’s casting further marks a more concerted push for more inclusive casting in key roles....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Ashley Crawford

West Side Storystar Ariana DeBose didn't think she 'was going to get the job' — now she's an Oscar nominee

He’s running with joy and glee. I’m just like,ow." “I was like, I have no idea what is happening anymore. Ariana DeBose on reimagining the celebrated musical ‘West Side Story’.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios But she admits to not being prepared to have as much freedom as he gave her. I’m just going to deliver, because that is what is required for this director. And he let me run wild…. I think it’s the greatest gift that he gave me was to empower me to trust myself....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Brittany Lutz

West Side Storystar Ariana DeBose will host the 2022 Tony Awards

There’s a place for her… on the Radio City Music Hall stage. On television, she appeared inSchmigadoon! andRyan Murphy’s Netflix adaptation of the Broadway musicalThe Prom. Ariana DeBose will host the 2022 Tony Awards.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images “I’m coming home! DeBose said in a statement. The Tony Awards will air on June 12, live from both coasts, at 8 p.m. Ariana DeBose in ‘West Side Story’.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios ET and 5 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Bryan Jimenez

West Side Storystar Rachel Zegler says she wasn't invited to the Oscars

West Side StorystarRachel Zeglersays she wasn’t invited to the upcoming 94th Academy Awards. She added, “I’m disappointed, too. But that’s okay. Rachel Zegler in ‘West Side Story’.20th Century Studios So proud of our movie.” EW also reached out to Zegler’s rep and the Academy for comment. She added, “I’ll get off my phone.” Rachel Zegler says she wasn’t invited to the 2022 Oscars.Rachel Zegler/Instagram Other nods include Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Danielle Park

West Side Storystars Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno open up about Anita's attempted sexual assault

“In that scene, I suddenly become Doc. I never could really get inside of the scene. It was a difficult experience for me, doing it again in a very different role.” Ariana DeBose in ‘West Side Story’.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios “It was very meta,” she explains. “It’s like, ‘Oh my God, that’s me; that’s not me.” “I tried to keep a sensible amount of like separation of church and state,” DeBose adds....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Daniel Hernandez

Westworldrecap: Raise your hand if you're secretly Dolores

“So which is it: Are you free and evil? Or blameless and helplessly enslaved?” his spectral daughter asks, which rather perfectly sums up his crisisWilliam is damned either way. HBO William ends up institutionalized and this is positioned as a punishment. She’s doing him a favor. The man needs a mental hospital. Elsewhere, Bernard and Stubbs are back on the mainland. And then there’s Maeve, who gets recruited by Serec to take out Dolores....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Katrina Holden

Westworldseason 3 premiere recap: Violent delights in a brave new world

The premiere episode ofWestworldseason 3, “Parce Domine,” feels like a whole new show. Caleb keeps chatting with an old war buddy, Francis, on his earpiece. Charlotte Hale returns to Delos for a board meeting. Credit: John P. Johnson/HBO Now you’re probably going, “Wait, isn’t she dead?” So this is a host, but we don’t know who is controlling her. Or is this something we haven’t seen before? Some at the table are outraged when she consults “the machine” to support her decision....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · John Bowers