Timothée Chalamet just wants to focus on the music for his upcoming Saturday Night Live double-duty gig. On Saturday, the actor will serve as both as the show’s host and musical guest. In order to juggle the responsibilities of both roles, Chalamet called up some backup: the dudes from his …
Read More »The Beatles' Doomed Manager Needs a Great Biopic. 'Midas Man' Isn't it
If any backstage pop institution deserves a biopic of his or her own, it would be Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ tragic manager, champion, and supporter through rough and giddy times alike. Epstein has been portrayed here and there in films, but Midas Man (available on streaming services starting today) is …
Read More »George Lopez Announces Final Stand-Up Special 'Muy Católico'
George Lopez has entered the final chapter of his stand-up comedy specials, with his last streaming special, Muy Católico, Prime Video announced Thursday. The one-hour special, which translates to “very Catholic,” traces a reflective period for the comedian as he explores his old age, Latino family dynamics, and cultural superstitions. …
Read More »Non-Binary 'I Saw the TV Glow' Star Changes Name to Jack Haven
The actor who plays Maddy in I Saw the TV Glow has changed their name. The non-binary star, who was formerly known as Brigette Lundy-Paine, announced Tuesday that they will be going by Jack Haven from now on. “I am changing my name, going by Jack Haven now,” they wrote. …
Read More »Jon Stewart Recaps Trump's Inauguration: 'This Most Historic Vibe Shift'
Donald Trump became president for the second time yesterday, offering a lot of comedic fodder for Jon Stewart on the latest episode of The Daily Show. The late-night host recapped the inauguration, calling it “this most historic vibe shift of a day.” Stewart began his monologue by explaining how Trump …
Read More »Ayo Edebiri Gets Trapped in a Pop Star's Literal Stan Cult in New 'Opus' Trailer
Ayo Edebiri gets roped into an enigmatic pop star’s wicked games in the new trailer for Opus, which is set to hit theaters on March 14. The film stars Edebiri as a young journalist named April, who’s summoned to meet Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich), a world-renowned musician who’s returned after …
Read More »'Bridgerton' Announces Fan Event With Season Four Lovebirds Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha
For fans of the sultry Regency-era drama, Bridgerton has announced a fan event featuring conversations with the show’s royal heiress, played by Golda Rosheuvel; the next season’s lovebirds, played by Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha; and the drama’s showrunner Jess Brownell. The annual Bridgerton-themed event will feature Season Four announcements …
Read More »Bill Burr, Shane Gillis Announce Comedy Show to Help Fund L.A. Fire Relief
Comedians Bill Burr and Shane Gillis announced a one-night comedy gig in support of L.A. wildfire relief efforts. All proceeds to the benefit show will go toward the Wildfire Relief Fund. Burr and Gillis join a coterie of celebrities donating show and merchandise proceeds to fire relief efforts. Following a …
Read More »'SNL' Monologue: Dave Chappelle Takes on L.A. Wildfires, Trump, Diddy
Dave Chappelle, two days before Donald Trump‘s inauguration, spoke to the president-elect during the tail end of his SNL monologue to wish him good luck, and to urge everyone to have empathy for all displaced peoples–“whether they’re in the Palisades or Palestine.” In the comedian’s fourth time hosting since 2016, …
Read More »'SNL' Weekend Update Rips Mark Zuckerberg Cozying Up to Trump
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update addressed several elements of the presidential transition process, including a new portrait of Donald Trump, figures like Mark Zuckerberg cozying up to the president-elect, and some of President Joe Biden’s final actions while in office. “It’s the dawn of anew era,” co-anchor Colin Jost began.“Donald …
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