Shots Firedrecap: 'Before the Storm'

We start with Shameeka Campbell and Alicia Carr, the two grieving mothers of sons slain by the police. Flanked by Pastor Janae, Shameeka and Alicia sit for a national TV interview. Eamons school initiative and Alicias recent endorsement of Eamons opponent, Penn Moder. Credit: Fred Norris/FOX It seems like Alicias angry at Janaes arrogance in speaking for her son, which Janae apologizes for. Beck confronts Breeland about this, and its a good example of how high tensions are right now....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Samuel Cole

Shots Firedrecap: 'Somebody's Son'

But DOJ prosecutor Preston Terry gets his first major lesson in the reality of death. While interviewing Coreys dad in an attempt to find the missing witness, Preston and Ashe hear shots fired. When they go to investigate, they find Lieutenant Breeland standing over the body of a young black boy. Credit: Fred Norris/FOX Preston freaks, but both Breeland and Ashe are unfazed. She agrees to ask around. As weve been told in earlier episodes, Gov....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Andrea Smith

Shots Firedrecap: 'Truth'

Preston and Ashe investigate Lt. Breeland while Gov. She calls Preston and gets him to come over so he can hear Corys story of Joeys death. He watched the car corner him, then two cops emerge to throw him to the ground. Credit: Fred Norris/FOX The whole time, Joey was screaming for his mom, slowly progressing from anger to desperation. This horrible revelation switches up the dynamic between Preston and Ashe....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Taylor Guerrero

Shovels & Rope release 'Botched Execution' video

On Oct. 7, theyll releaseLittle Seeds, their fifth and rawest LP to date. When the couple began work onSeedslast fall it was under unfamiliar, and extreme circumstances. We were experiencing a whole lot of life at the same time, recalls Trent. Credit: Curti Wayne Millard We wanted to write a serious song about [the death penalty], he says. But then it ended up kind of funny and dark and weird and kind of fun....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · William Collins

Showtime orders Jay Pharoah, Jamie Foxx'sWhite Famousto series

White Famousis based on Jamie Foxxs time coming up in Hollywood. FormerSaturday Night Livestar Jay Pharoah will play Floyd Mooney, the Foxx character stand-in who seeks crossover fame a.k.a. Foxx will executive produce and have a recurring role. Credit: Patrick Ecclesine/SHOWTIME Californications Tom Kapinos returns to Showtime and will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Tim Story (Ride Along) will executive produce and direct the pilot. The Chicomes from actress Lena Waithe, whos best known for playing Denise in Netflixs comedyMaster of None....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Jimmy Wallace

SI Swimsuit 2016: Breaking Barriers clip features Chrissy Teigen

The special premieres on the PEN connection on Monday This article originally appeared on SI.com Every SI Swimsuit fan dreams of one day being whisked off to paradise for a photo shoot with one of our supermodels. And while we cant quite give you that access, we have the next best thing:SI Swimsuit 2016: Breaking Barriers! The documentary airs on People/Entertainment Weekly internet (PEN) on Monday, Nov. 14, as part of PENs inaugural Sexiest Week Alive theme week and takes you behind the scenes for the making of the 2016 SI Swimsuit Issue....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Trevor Torres

Sia's 'This Is Acting' deluxe edition songs, graded

Kendrick Lamar 5/5 wigs Platitudes about overcoming adversity? Dramatic metaphors about climbing mountains? It just might be the most depressing booty call in pop music. Thats Hollywoods lossher IMAX-size voice here deserves to fill theaters.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Martin Singh

Sigourney Weaver says directors 'don't direct you as much as they used to'

Here are some A-list directors Sigourney Weaver has worked with: Ridley Scott. I think there are fewer conversations [between actors and directors] now, she says. The young directors now, its harder for them to get the experience they need with actors sometimes. Credit: Everett Collection Weaver also cites Noah Baumbach as a director who prioritizes performance. Noah had everyone doing, like, 40 takes and tryingsomany different things, she remembers. Thats what were there for....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Catherine Contreras

Sigourney Weaver slams 'childish,' 'cruel'Ghostbustersreboot backlash

‘Come on, things change. I was very surprised by the backlash, she says. I cantbeginto interpret it, frankly. Credit: Everett Collection, George Pimentel/Getty Images I thought it was very childish and cruel. I guess if you saw the movie as a kid you would feel possessive over it. But come on, things change. Hopper Stone Women are at the table, and there are plenty of projects to go around. It was a good movie, I thought, she says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Cassandra Palmer

Sigourney Weaver's Space Odyssey

(Note: This interview was conducted before the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. Some of her responses have previously been published.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were approached aboutAlienwhen you were a young actor relatively fresh out of drama school. 20th Century-Fox/Everett Collection And I liked Ridley [Scott] right away. How so?There werent any preconceptions. So many people in this business would have said, We have to make her more sympathetic. Columbia Pictures/Everett Collection...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Kevin Reed

Silicon Valley: 12 hints about season 4 involving needles, private jet etiquette, Dinesh's hair

And what also happens when CEO Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch) doesnt quite share that same vision? Will the company come back together, or will the guys split up? Also, something burns down, and someone gets needles stuck in their face. Credit: John P. Johnson/HBO Like we said: pointed comedy. What else can you expect in the coming weeks? Berg uploads a dozen helpful hints below. Its not the ultimate high purpose that hes looking for....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Cheryl Simpson

Silicon Valley: Mike Judge on finale, plan to replace T.J. Miller, and season 5

But the song no longer remains the same on HBOs beloved tech comedyafter Server Error. (Which turned out to benotsuch a mess, thanks to some data-sharing, data-storing smart fridges. But also: R.I.P., Anton.) (T.J. Miller, as you know, is leaving the show.) What happens now to Pied Piper after Richards rejection of Gavins offer? What does life without Erlich look like? And will the smart refrigerator replace the smart phone as our primary means of communication within a few years?...

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Bethany Perez

Silicon Valleyfinale: T.J. Miller breaks down Erlich's 'tragic' final scene

Well, you probably knew Erlichs story wasnt going to end withaWiredcover storyanointing him the next Steve Jobs. (Although:Look at him in a black turtleneck.) Having decided in season 4s penultimate episode that hed finally read enough tea leaves (marijuana leaves?) !unceremoniously chucked his luggage out of the car when he dropped him off at the airport.) The answer: five years. Gavin replied, No. And so the legend of Erlich evaporated into thin Tibetan air....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Jennifer Henderson