If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s a lot to love about Grease, whether it’s the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy Olsson and John Travolta’s Danny Zuko, or songs like “You’re …
Read More »Nichelle Nichols, Trailblazing 'Star Trek' Actress, Dead at 89
Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played the groundbreaking role of Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 89. Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson announced his mother’s death Sunday on her official website, writing that she died Saturday night from natural causes. “I regret to …
Read More »Will Smith Says He's 'Deeply Remorseful' for Chris Rock Oscars Slap: 'My Behavior Was Unacceptable'
Will Smith discussed his altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony on Friday in his first on-camera address of the situation. During the lengthy and in-depth Q&A posted to his YouTube channel, the actor said he was “deeply remorseful” for his actions. “It’s been a minute… Over the …
Read More »Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, and Over 400 TV Writers Call for Studios to Offer Protection in Anti-Abortion States
The women and birth-giving people of Hollywood are standing together to demand better protections from the executives at their studios. On Thursday, 411 TV writers — including A-listers like Issa Rae, Sara Bareilles, and Shonda Rhimes — signed a letter demanding protocols to protect pregnant employees when working in anti-abortion …
Read More »'The Princess' Trailer Captures Diana's Turbulent Life in a Storm of Media Footage
HBO has shared the official trailer for its highly-anticipated documentary, The Princess, which chronicles the tumultuous public and private life of Princess Diana. The new clip offers a compelling look at the film’s archival-heavy approach as it examines the media and the British public’s obsessive adoration and vilification of Diana, …
Read More »'He's My G.O.A.T.': Kevin Hart Cemented Chris Rock's Legend Status By Surprising Him With a Goat Named Will Smith
As far as Kevin Hart is concerned, there’s no better comedian than Chris Rock. During the pair’s recent co-headlining “Rock Hart Only Headliners Allowed” show at Madison Square Garden, Hart set out on a mission to honor Rock’s legend status, but words wouldn’t do it justice: he had to get …
Read More »Paul Sorvino, Memorable Character Actor in 'GoodFellas,' 'Nixon,' Dead at 83
Paul Sorvino, the celebrated character actor who could play mob kingpins, cops, presidential cabinet members, and even do Shakespeare, died Monday, July 25, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 83. Sorvino’s wife, Dee Dee, confirmed his death, saying Sorvino died of natural causes. “Our hearts are broken, there will …
Read More »John Oliver Really, Really Wants You to Understand Inflation
For his first show after a monthlong summer break, John Oliver chose a topic that’s on everyone’s mind: inflation. Thing is, everyone does not actually understand inflation, because inflation is extremely complex. So, in order to do the segment, Oliver first had to teach his audience Inflation 101. A current-events …
Read More »'I'm an Incomparable Talent': Keke Palmer References Stacked Résumé While Addressing Colorism in Hollywood
Two things have long been true about Keke Palmer: she stays booked and busy, and she minds her own damn business. But over the weekend, the actress found herself at the center of one of Twitter’s many “Why is no one talking about this?” viral debates — this one suggesting …
Read More »Samantha Bee's 'Full Frontal' Ending on TBS After Seven Seasons
Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal will not return to TBS this fall after seven seasons. Bee’s reps shared a statement with Rolling Stone that reads, “Samantha Bee is honored to have hosted the Emmy award winning series Full Frontal with Samantha Bee on TBS for seven seasons, but the show will …
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