Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor is getting ready to leave the ton, with the actress saying she will not be returning to the hit period romance series for its upcoming third season. Dynevor, who plays Daphne Bridgerton, let the news slip during an interview with ScreenRant at Sundance while promoting her …
Read More »Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar to Star as Late Singer in Biopic
Jaafar Jackson will portray his uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic, Michael. The film is being touted to explore all aspects of the pop icon’s life, “including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time,” as the studio noted to …
Read More »AMC Theaters Celebrates Black History Month With Discounted $5 Tickets to 'Fan Fave' Movies
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. AMC Theaters is offering special “fan fave” pricing to select movies this February in honor of Black History Month. Fans will be able to watch some of the …
Read More »Kenya Barris Defends His Brand of Comedy: 'Have You Ever Looked at the Mona Lisa?'
Since the premiere of ABC’s hit sitcom black-ish in 2014, Kenya Barris has quickly risen up the ranks of Hollywood stardom. The writer, director and producer has been at the forefront of Black television over the past decade, creating shows that center a particular kind of Black experience for a …
Read More »Annie Wersching, Actress in '24,' Marvel's 'Runaways' Dead at 45
Annie Wersching, who portrayed Renee Walker on 24 and Leslie Dean in Marvel’s Runaways, has died. She was 45. A rep for the actress confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Wersching, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, died on Sunday in Los Angeles. “There is a cavernous hole in …
Read More »Michael B. Jordan Fends Off Eager 'SNL' Ladies in Debut Monologue
Actor, Creed III director, and single man Michael B. Jordan was approached by several Saturday Night Live cast members during his monologue, each angling for a hookup…or more. “My name is Michael B. Jordan, but tonight, ‘Michael B. Hosting.Michael B. Joking.And honestly, Michael B.Nervous.Michael B. Vulnerable,’” he opened, before mentioning …
Read More »'SNL' Weekend Update Tackles Presidential Docs Mess, Racist Disney World, Pope Francis
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update discussed how former presidents and vice presidents have responded to the classified documents saga, while throwing in a dig at the Catholic Church and questioning a recent ride closure at Disney World. “Representatives for Bill Clinton, George W. Bush andBarack Obama issued statements saying they …
Read More »See 'SNL' Sketch Transform Jake From State Farm Ads Into Horror Film
Saturday Night Live put a horror movie twist on one of TV’s most unavoidable spokesmen as host Michael B. Jordan played Jake From State Farm in a sketch where he takes his promise of 24/7 insurance coverage way too far. The pre-recorded sketch starts innocuously enough with the daughter of …
Read More »'All of Us Are Dead' Remains Netflix's Most Damning Success
Even before Hyosan High becomes ground zero for the world’s zombie outbreak in All of Us Are Dead, its teen inhabitants are struggling to survive. Severe bullying, threats of suicide, wealth inequality and a suffocating pressure to succeed make Hyosan High — and Korean society — a kind of hell. …
Read More »The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Was Horny as Hell
At this year’s Sundance, the hills were alive with the sound of fucking. Though mainstream movies have devolved into a sex-free enterprise, where superheroes and Xenu’s chosen one vie for maximum profit, the premier showcase for independent cinema is still letting its freak flag fly. Yes, the 2023 Sundance Film …
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