Mary J. Blige teams with Kanye West for 'Love Yourself'

Its the second song the singer has debuted from her forthcoming studio album,Strength of a Woman. In October, Blige announcedStrength of a Womanand shared a new song, Thick Of It. Being Mary J. Blige isreal, the singertold EWlast fall when discussing her upcoming collection. Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Donato Sardella/Getty Images Its traumatic, and its beautiful. Because [of] my life, I actually have to live what Im singing. Meanwhile, Love Yourself is Wests second high-profile guest appearance this month....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Robert Terrell

Mary J. Blige's interview with Hillary Clinton: How it came together

Late this summer, Mary J. Blige was spending a weekend with Apple Music top exec Jimmy Iovine. Who she truly is inspired this interview. When I met her, she was genuinely concerned about how I was doing. Credit: Apple Like, she hugged me like a grandma! Blige said with a laugh. And I needed that hug! I want people to get that opportunity. But Blige says that moment was necessary....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Jacqueline Rosales DDS

Mary Poppins Returns: 5 homages to the original movie

RELATED VIDEO: Inside the Whimsical, Magical Set ofMary Poppins Returns 1. An animated musical number Long live the penguins! Nothing is an exact reproduction, but its our version, says production designer John Myrhe. Credit: Everett Collection Shes still got her talking parrot-head umbrella, for one thing, made with animatronic love by Myrhes team. (See if you could find it on our cover.) (No, he doesnotshare his accent.) The park You know what doesnt get a good enough rap in the world of Mary Poppins?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Amanda Wall

Mary Poppins Returns: Emily Mortimer joins as Jane Banks

Emily Mortimer is officially a member of the Banks family. The actress has joined the cast of Disneys upcoming sequelMary Poppins Returns,EW has learned. Her brother, Michael Banks, is set to be played byBen Whishaw. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Mary Poppins Returnsis being directed by Rob Marshall (Into the Woods). It will also feature a screenplay by David Magee, based onThe Mary Poppins Storiesby P.L. Travers, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are writing the films all-new original songs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Michelle Garcia

Mary Poppins Returns: Exclusive First Look Photos

The world’s most beloved nanny is back! And we’re taking you behind the scenes of the magical sequel. Jay Maidment/Disney Disney Jay Maidment/Disney Disney Jay Maidment/Disney Jay Maidment/Disney Disney Disney Courtesy of Disney

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Lisa Dean

Mary Poppins Returnsfirst look: See Emily Blunt in costume!

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. She’s practically perfect from every angle. The original follow-up to the cherished1964 musicalwill arrive in theaters Dec. 25, 2018. Jay Maidment The film pulls from stories within the other seven books of P.L. Travers' original children’s series. Original star Dick Van Dyke will also make a featured appearance in the sequel. Jay Maidment

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Joann Mcmahon

Mary Steenburgen on herCurb Your Enthusiasmreturn: 'We're going to stir up a little bit of a hornet's nest'

Mary Steenburgenwent out with a bang in the fall finale ofThe Last Man on Earth. And people asked us constantly, WhensCurbcoming back? That, and When are you makingStep Brothers 2? Credit: Doug Hyun Um, she says with a chuckle, it will definitely cause people to ask me questions. And I think for Ted, too. But it will be interesting. It will be really interesting… Its a great experience. Its the same people, and its Larrys completely unique, bizarre, wonderful voice....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Ms. Danielle Anderson

Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke Through the Years

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Pictured here in April 21, 1961, the two made their on-screen debut together in the 1960s. See photos of Moore with Van Dyke through the years, ahead. CBS via Getty Images GAB Archive/Redferns Courtesy Everett Collection CBS via Getty Images CBS via Getty Images CBS via Getty Images CBS via Getty Images CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images Earl Theisen/Getty Images AP...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Amy Pena

Master of None: How Michael Jackson is connected to Angela Bassett's casting in 'Thanksgiving'

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The acting great plays the same character over the course of 30 years Thirty years, oneAngela Bassett. Waithe co-wrote the episode with Ansari, who remembers the production process vividly. Credit: Netflix I was like, We have to do one big Denise episode, Ansari tells EW. She told the story about bringing home her partner to her mom. It was the first time she brought home a woman she was dating to meet her parents on Thanksgiving....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Jessica Montoya

Master of None: Meet Aniz Ansari, Aziz's secret weapon (and, yes, his brother)

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. There were a lot of new people involved this season. Youre obviously pretty close to one of the showrunners. Netflix Were always kind of chill and hang out. There wasnt a mall in the town. There wasnt a movie theater in the town. Now we basically still do that, except we make TV and use it to amuse ourselves. Hes always been a good friend to me, and weve become really close friends outside of Aziz....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Kevin Smith

Master of Nonebreakout star Noël Wells on her directorial debut,Mr. Roosevelt

That film,Mr. (Emilys remaining belongings, meanwhile, have been relegated into a shed out back.) But it took almost six years to figure out exactly the journey to take her there. Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Imagesfor SXSW Are there any other parts of Emily that are autobiographical?Yeah. I think that was always my goal was for it to resonate with people and to feel humane. And also the same thing withFrances Ha, I like that movie because it made me feel stuff!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Adrian Underwood

Master of Noneseason 2 captures Aziz Ansari's increasing mastery of his art: EW review

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. There’s a dash ofUnder The Tuscan Sunhere, a soupcon ofManhattanthere. Aziz Ansari, star and co-creator (with Alan Yang), is an ingenious, self-aware pop plunderer. Credit: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX Here, that object is our modern equivalent a cell phone. Does he go back and make a move? Does he truly dig her or is he peak lonely? Does he dare subvert his friends' relationship just to find out?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Travis Carrillo

MasterChef finale recap: Season 7, Episode 18

Shaun just wants to make his late father proud. Theres no room for participation trophies in the kitchen, people. The final three return to theMasterChefkitchen now complete with a live audience! Credit: Greg Gayne/Fox for their final challenge. They have to make one perfect three-course meal for the judges. These are some real heavy hitters, and the contestants know there is no room for error. Will Brandi be able to elevate her down home Southern cooking aesthetic enough for the judges?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Pamela Olsen MD