Terrence Howard Meltdown On ‘Empire’ Set … Confronted Jussie 2/25/2019 12:40 AM PST EXCLUSIVE Terrence Howard had a complete meltdown on the set of “Empire” after Jussie Smollett was arrested for allegedly staging his “attack.” Sources on the “Empire” set tell TMZ … Thursday was a complete disaster on set after Jussie turned himself into
admin
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump early on Sunday promised an entertainment spectacular at the Lincoln Memorial on the Fourth of July, predicting that it will be “one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C.” It’s a pretty good bet that it won’t resemble this year’s Oscar telecast, which played out like a
Not everyone was happy about “Green Book”‘s best picture win. According to reports from inside the Dolby theater, “BlackKklansman” director Spike Lee was visibly upset by the announcement and tried to leave the ceremony before the speeches had concluded. “I’m snakebit. Every time someone’s driving somebody, I lose,” he later told reporters backstage, in reference
There wasn’t a whole lot to be shocked about as the 91st Oscars zipped along during a (comparatively) brisk 195-minute ceremony Sunday night. Nothing much slipped up on the pundits, beyond “The Favourite” star Olivia Colman taking the steam out of Glenn Close’s march through the season, and while most (though not all) expected a
After the chaos of the most unsettled Oscar season in recent memory, the show ended up being a vastly stronger offering than could have been expected. The show had a host — until, suddenly, it didn’t. It was going to cut four categories out, or relegate them to commercial breaks — until it wasn’t. Musical
February 24, 2019 8:52PM PT Two hours into the Oscars ceremony and the show-stopping performance of “Shallow” finally came. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga surprised the audience by approaching the stage from their seats in the crowd, without an introduction. Gaga took her place at a grand piano and Cooper perched on a stool. Twitter
“Roma” helmer Alfonso Cuaron has claimed the directing Oscar for the second time in his career. He received the honor at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday night, five years after winning it for “Gravity” in 2014. Cuaron also took home the cinematography prize, making him the first person to nab the award for serving
People who tune in to ABC’s annual Oscars broadcast do so because of their interest in the movies. So advertisers who interrupted the glitzy ceremony tried to give them more of the same. Walmart peppered Sunday night’s telecast with commercials highlighting behind-the-camera personnel, while Google used intellectual property from movies such as “Deadpool” and “2001:
The 91st Academy Awards had a few shockers in store, though many frontrunners from the critics and guild circuits claimed Oscars. But a few awards proved truly surprising in a season that left many guessing. Surprise: “Green Book”Not all pundits picked “Roma” to win best picture, but certainly the lion’s share of them did. The
Universal’s “Green Book” was the last film standing Sunday night at the 91st Academy Awards, wrapping up a mud-slinging season that saw critics and rival campaigns alike take aim at the film. “We made this film with love, tenderness, and respect,” said producer Jim Burke. “And it was all done under the direction of Pete
In a delirious best actress race that broke wide open after January’s Golden Globe Awards, Olivia Colman came out on top and took home the Academy Award for “The Favourite.” Colman’s win meant that her fellow nominee Glenn Close has extended her losing streak. Throughout her career that spans over four decades, Close has been
Oscar Sunday marked a night of important firsts — and seconds — for diverse artists and filmmakers and their Hollywood contributions. The 2019 telecast started making history almost immediately. After Regina King accepted best supporting actress for “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Ruth E. Carter became the first African American woman to ever win best
“BlackKklansman” director Spike Lee took home his first Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards, following five nominations over nearly 30 years. “Do not turn that motherf—ing clock on!” he shouted as he took to stage, relishing in a moment years in the making. However, Academy producers were less enthused, bleeping out the sentence and leaving many
Young adult, action-adventure TV series “Itch” has begun shooting in Western Australia through indie film and TV producer Komixx Entertainment. The show, to be delivered next year, will be broadcast in Australia by ABC ME, part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and distributed worldwide by ABC Commercial. The 10-part series is a TV adaptation of
In the end, Oscar watchers and industry members all seemed relieved that all the categories were handed out on air, reversing the Academy’s original plan to present some categories during commercials. Recipients of the Academy Awards for cinematography, editing, make-up and hairstyling, and live-action shorts all got their time in the spotlight on Sunday night’s
Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” won best original song at Sunday’s Academy Awards telecast, in a culmination of what may have been the least suspenseful race of this year’s Oscars. Gaga had performed the tune from “A Star Is Born” as a duet with Bradley Cooper a short time earlier, in a riveting performance that earned a
February 24, 2019 7:30PM PT Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were the only musical act at the Oscars this year who got to sing their song at full length, at three and a half minutes, instead of condensed down to two. Given how captivating their performance of “Shallow” was, the Academy might have wished it
Check out the official The Lion King TV Spot starring Donald Glover! Let us know what you think in the comments below. ► Buy Tickets to The Lion King: https://www.fandango.com/the-lion-king-2019-215915/movie-overview?cmp=MCYT_YouTube_Desc Want to be notified of all the latest movie trailers? Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to stay up to date. US
Hollywood’s biggest names dressed up in their finest threads to celebrate the best movies and television shows at the 91st Annual Academy Awards, but everyone knows the real celebration happens at the exclusive afterparties. From toasting the night’s winners at Vanity Fair’s annual Oscars Party to Elton John’s buzzy soiree, see what the stars wore
February 24, 2019 6:23PM PT Bette Midler proved a more than suitable fill-in for Emily Blunt (or Julie Andrews) as she informally inherited the role of Mary Poppins for a performance of the nominated song “The Place Where Lost Things Go” at the Academy Awards Sunday night — although no one would mistake her cleavage-baring
February 24, 2019 6:09PM PT Jennifer Hudson went from zero to sixty in nearly record time in the two-minute slot she was given to sing “I’ll Fight,” the first of the nominees for best original song to be performed at the Oscars. “I’ll Fight” came close to not even being part of the Oscars telecast,
Pantsuits ruled this year’s Academy Awards, adding a touch of comfort to a carpet filled with metallic shimmers, bright pinks and everything in between. Kicking off the red carpet was “Pose” star Billy Porter, sporting a custom, black-velvet Christian Siriano dress and a matching bolero jacket. The floor-length gown was also one of the evening’s
Queen, with singer Adam Lambert, opened the Academy Awards Sunday night with a powerful, abridged version of the group’s 1977 double-sided single, “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions.” The performance opened with drummer Roger Taylor thundering out the iconic drumbeat of “We Will Rock You” as Lambert, clad in a sparkling turquoise
Regina King won best supporting actress at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday for her role as a fiercely protective mother in “If Beale Street Could Talk.” In a teary speech, King thanked the writer James Baldwin, whose novel inspired the film, as well as her mother. “It’s appropriate for me to be standing here,
Forget the red carpet. Celebrities entering tonight’s Oscars ceremony turned it into a pink carpet. From bold bright fuchsia to paler shades of blush and almost-nude, the color reigned supreme over the evening’s fashion choices. Tidying guru Marie Kondo sparked joy in her flower-studded Jenny Packham dress: Getty ImagesJeff Kravitz Awkwafina wore the pants in
February 24, 2019 3:19PM PT When “Eighth Grade” director Bo Burnham won the WGA award for best original screenplay, he was the first writer to win without being nominated for an Oscar nomination. “To the other nominees in the category — Have fun at the Oscars, losers!” Burnham joked from the podium. Meanwhile star of
The year’s biggest night in movies is officially here. In the running for the evening’s biggest prize, best picture, are “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Green Book,” “Roma,” “Vice,” “The Favourite” “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” and “A Star Is Born.” Best actress contenders include first-time nominee Yalitza Aparicio, Olivia Colman, Melissa McCarthy, Glenn Close, and Lady Gaga. Close has
February 24, 2019 2:52PM PT Terrence Howard has spoken about his “Empire” co-star Jussie Smollett’s recent arrest for allegedly filing a false police report and staging an assault on himself. Howard shared a video of Smollett on his Instagram page on Saturday evening. The short video shows Smollett holding a baby on his lap, tickling
February 24, 2019 2:02PM PT [embedded content] HBO has offered a sneak peek at footage from the final season of “Game of Thrones,” the “Deadwood” movie reboot, Meryl Streep in “Big Little Lies,” and a slew of new series, including “Watchmen.” HBO unleashed a jumbo-sized two-minute trailer on its YouTube channel and other online platforms,
The 91st Academy Awards telecast will air live this Sunday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. ABC will be broadcasting the event on television, but there are several online viewing options for those watching from a laptop or mobile device. The show kicks off with