Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kesha, more announced as SXSW speakers

Jessica is a staunch advocate of equality, fairness, and decency. SXSW 2017 takes place from March 10-19 in Austin. This business-oriented voice has become a national model. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images; Kris Connor/Getty Images Booker will be the opening speaker at SXSW 2017. Cena devotes much of his time working on behalf of numerous charitable causes. He is Make-A-Wishs most requested wish granter of all time and the only celebrity to grant 500 wishes....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Kenneth Jones

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Why I was miserable on 'SNL'

Like many young comedians, a college-aged Julia Louis-Dreyfus dreamed of performing onSaturday Night Liveone day. (Louis-Dreyfus has called the momenta huge Cinderella-getting-to-go-to-the-ball kind of experience.) Unfortunately, actually being onSNLwas more Grimm brothers fairy tale than sanitized Disney story. In fact, Louis-Dreyfus continued, I was pretty miserable. At least the story has a happy ending. Larry was there my third year, she recalls. He never got a sketch on the air....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Henry Lee

Julia Roberts and Laura Dern in 1990: 'This innocent, wild, in-love time'

In this weeks issue ofEntertainment Weekly, Laura Dern takes a look back at her brilliant career. She was also a member of a rising generation of young performers. It brought up a reminder of being children. Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage We loved each other. I loved her so much, and we went on vacation together. We had this period of time when we were inseparable. It was pre-cell phones, and pre-texting and Im horrible at all that, too!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Kenneth Morrison

Julie Andrews urges Trump not to cut arts funding

In an impassioned op-ed, the actress and her daughter write that Trump’s budget plan is ‘mind-boggling.’ Julie Andrews is speaking out against President Donald Trumps mind-boggling plan to slash funding for the arts. They foster collaboration and creativity, essential skills for navigating in the workplace and surviving in a challenging world. Credit: Don Arnold/Getty Images They cultivate empathy and tolerance, by bridging cultural and socioeconomic divides. The arts are fundamental to our common humanity, Andrews and Hamilton added....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Brian Chase

Julie Bowen says supporting Baby2Baby was 'a no-brainer'

In 2016, Baby2Baby distributed 11.8 million items to children across the country. … To me, it was just a no-brainer. There are so many wonderful opportunities to give back, but this was so concrete. They are going to double-check that [donations] get to exactly the place they need to go. You adopt a family ahead of time and shop for them. At first they were like, Wheres our bag? and I was like, This one isnt about you, pal....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Amy Phillips

Julie Chen onBig Brotherbullying accusations: 'No one has come forward' to claim abuse

Part of the game is that we dont interfere with whats happening. Anyone whowefeel like is getting bullied, they dont necessarily feel like it; theyre just livingBig Brother. No one has come forward and said that. Im going to be best friends with these people. So sometimes its us making a bigger deal not knowing what its like to be in that persons shoes. Theres no mistaking, however, that this season is unlike most others though not for its bad behavior....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Bonnie Barber

Julie Chen weighs in on who will win theBig BrotherBattle Back

[Spoilers ahead… dont continue reading unless you watched Thursdays episode ofBig Brother.] ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: At this point, is anyone going to be able to dethrone Paul? She has said Jason is her ride-or-die and Paul is her secret ally. She will cut him as soon as he is of no use to her. Without giving away what the Battle Back is (or tease it for us if you want to!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Michael Gutierrez

June Foray ofRocky and Bullwinklefame died at 99

Foray voiced Rocky the Flying Squirrel and the villain Natasha Fatale. June Foray, who voiced the titular flying squirrel in theRocky and Bullwinklefranchise, died on Wednesday. Dave Nimitz, a close friend of Foray,announced the news on Facebook. Credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage “She is resting peacefully now with her beloved sister Geri and Sam her brother-in-law,” he wrote. Truly cherish my time with June and in the family for the last 14 years....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Daniel Adams

Junot Díaz addresses sexual misconduct allegations in new interview

That is the reason I made the decision to tell the truth of my rape and its damaging aftermath. This conversation is important and must continue. I am listening to and learning from women’s stories in this essential and overdue cultural movement. Credit: Gary Gershoff/WireImage We must continue to teach all men about consent and boundaries." Speaking to theGlobe, Diaz lamented that statement. “I’ve written a lot of crap in my life,” he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Jacqueline Williams

Jurassic Park Easter eggs in Jurassic World you might have missed

The similarities betweenJurassic ParkandJurassic Worldthat fans have been noticing since theJurassic Worldtrailer was released last yearwere intentional. Its a sequel to the first movie, director Colin Trevorrow said in an interview with Uproxx. And indeed,Jurassic Worldcontains a surfeit of references toJurassic Park. Credit: Chuck Zlotnick Ahead, our five favorite Easter eggs. Thats the same T. rex. Dr. Ian Malcolm makes an appearance Sort of. [Colin] said, Youre playing the part that Samuel L....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Donald Johnson

Just 15 Photos of Bill Skarsgard Out of His Pennywise Costume

You’ll Float Too Bill Skarsgard has become the breakout star of the blockbuster adaptation of Stephen King’sIt– but in real life, the Pennywise actor is adashing 27-year-old(who knows how to turn up the creep factoreven withouthis makeup). Ahead, just a bunch of photos of Skarsgard… Bill Skarsgard Bill Skarsgard (with director Andy Muschietti and costar Jackson Robert Scott) Bill Skarsgard (with brother Alexander) Pennywise Surprise! JB Lacroix/ WireImage Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Michelle Alvarado

Just 25 hot photos of Nick Jonas for his 25th birthday

NSFW, clearly Theres something particularly boggling about Nick Jonas biggest hit: Why wouldhebe Jealous of anyone? Its like, no, Nick Jonas youre too sexy beautiful. But perhaps that endearing humble attitude is partly why we love him so much. Tony Kelly for EW Celebrate Nick Jonas the way he should be celebrated and thenrevisit his EW cover story. (Youre welcome.) When he hosed down EW 2. Kevin Winter/Getty Images When he put his arms to work inCareful What You Wish For...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Hannah Benjamin

Justice League director Zack Snyder eyeing Last Photograph as next film

Zack Snyder is coming back down to earth for a spell. Snyders longtime collaborator Kurt Johnstad wrote the script. Snyder will attempt to buck that trend with next yearsJustice League, due Nov. 17. Credit: Jim Spellman/WireImage As for the prospect offutureJustice Leaguemovies, time will tell. TheHollywood Reporterfirst reportedthe news aboutThe Last Photograph.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Courtney Brooks