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What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches
Read full article: What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marchesThis week’s new entertainment releases include an album of rock songs by Dolly Parton, the first half of the final season of “The Crown” returns to Netflix and three dudes from “Saturday Night Live” get their first feature-film shot.
Billy Eichner made a great rom-com. Now its audiences' turn.
Read full article: Billy Eichner made a great rom-com. Now its audiences' turn.In the whistle-stop lead-up to the release of “Bros,” Eichner has worked tirelessly to whip audiences into a frenzy for a film unlike any Hollywood has before produced.
'Monumental moment.' Billy Eichner on remaking the rom-com
Read full article: 'Monumental moment.' Billy Eichner on remaking the rom-comIn the classic format of an adult, R-rated rom-com, Billy Eichner's coming film “Bros” depicts an uncommonly honest and insightful portrait of life as a single gay man.
New this week: 'The Offer,' Kehlani, 'I Love That for You'
Read full article: New this week: 'The Offer,' Kehlani, 'I Love That for You'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Future and Kehlani, a 10-episode Paramount+ series that dramatizes the behind-the-scenes story of the making of “The Godfather,” and the comedy “I Love That for You” starring former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Vanessa Bayer as a woman longing to be a home shopping channel host.
'Ghostbusters' family, more react to death of Ivan Reitman
Read full article: 'Ghostbusters' family, more react to death of Ivan ReitmanIvan Reitman had his army of well-known, frequent collaborators but the filmmaker and producer’s influence extended beyond that too, as evidenced by the tributes that poured in at the news of his sudden passing at age 75.
Costume Designers Guild to honor Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers
Read full article: Costume Designers Guild to honor Shonda Rhimes, Betsy BeersTelevision producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers will be honored for their wardrobe efforts on hit TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton” at Tuesday's Costume Designers Guild Awards.
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Read full article: New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. “Pieces of a Woman” is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. It’s loosely based on Davidson’s own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” to be released Friday.
Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad
Read full article: Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus adThis photo combination shows from left: musician Christina Aguilera in Los Angeles, March 29, 2012, comedian George Lopez in Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 2012, and actor Jack Black in Las Vegas, April 25, 2012. Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities, including Aguilera, Lopez, and Black, for a health education advertising campaign on the coronavirus outbreak. That's according to documents released Thursday by a House committee.
US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response
Read full article: US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus responseDirector Judd Apatow believes Trump “does not have the intellectual capacity to run as president,” according to a list of more than 200 celebrities compiled by one of the firms. “I have ordered a strategic review of this public health education campaign that will be led by our top public health and communications experts to determine whether the campaign serves important public health purposes,” Azar told the subcommittee, which is investigating the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Because public health policy around the coronavirus pandemic has become so politically polarized, it’s unclear how well a confidence-building campaign from the government would play. And Trump has alienated much of the medical establishment with his dismissive comments about basic public health measures, such as wearing masks. Antony and Quaid were among just a few celebrities who were approved for the campaign, according to the documents.
With a satirical fictional memoir, Jim Carrey gets real
Read full article: With a satirical fictional memoir, Jim Carrey gets realThis combination photo shows the cover of "Memoirs and Misinformation," left, and a portrait of author-actor Jim Carrey. Theres a lot of real feeling in this book, said Carrey in a Zoom interview from his home in Hawaii. And I think Jim was aware very early on that thats not how it would go down.Carrey isn't sure when he began to feel Jim Carrey cleaving away from himself. As eager as he seems to be to take Jim Carrey and tear him to pieces, he seems at least through a computer window thousands of miles away at ease in his own skin. Whatever it was, it was the perfect cocktail to get us here to this moment," Carrey says of his life.
Pete Davidson: 'The King of Staten Island' is 100% me
Read full article: Pete Davidson: 'The King of Staten Island' is 100% meIn this image released by Universal Pictures, Pete Davidson, left, appears with director Judd Apatow, center, during the filming of "The King of Staten Island." It was in front of a handful of people at a place called the Looney Bin Comedy Club in Staten Island. Its an ironic place for Davidson to be since The King of Staten Island, a comedy Davidson co-wrote with Apatow and Dave Sirus, begins with him playing videogames in his moms basement. The King of Staten Island may change that. Ill never forget that.For those who know him more from the tabloids, The King of Staten Island will certainly reveal a different side to Davidson.
Watch Adam Sandler and His Daughters Adorably Cover Taylor Swift's 'Lover'
Read full article: Watch Adam Sandler and His Daughters Adorably Cover Taylor Swift's 'Lover'Adam Sandler's daughters just wowed a star-studded crowd! As part of the fundraiser held in Malibu, California, Sandler welcomed his two daughters -- Sadie, 13, and Sunny, 10 -- to the stage to perform one of their favorite songs. Taylor Swift, holy s**t... Good lord," he marveled of watching Swift perform "Lover" and "False God" on the sketch series. Sandler, who played guitar while his daughters sang, went on to gently tease his girls' nerves, quipping, "You're knees are shaking, right? RELATED CONTENT:Adam Sandler on How He Got Adam Levine to Perform at His Daughter's Bat Mitzvah (Exclusive)Adam Sandler Had Adam Levine Perform at Daughter Sadie's Bat MitzvahTaylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Seen Hand-in-Hand Outside 'SNL' After-Party
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Have Rare 'Friends' Reunion With Matt LeBlanc
Read full article: Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Have Rare 'Friends' Reunion With Matt LeBlancCourteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc all posed for an epic selfie, which Cox posted on her account, writing, "A rare night and I love it." Fans don't have high hopes for a reboot of the series, but Aniston did recently reignite the reunion rumors. "Listen, I told you this, I would do it," she said in a June appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Aniston, 50, then spoke with ET shortly after, saying, "Well, 'no' was getting me nowhere, and 'maybe' was getting me nowhere. For more from the Friends anniversary, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow Reunited to Celebrate the 'Friends' 25th AnniversaryJonas Brothers Honor the 'Friends' 25th Anniversary With Cute Tribute VideoCole Sprouse Takes a Seat on the Iconic 'Friends' Couch Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow Reunited to Celebrate the 'Friends' 25th Anniversary
Read full article: Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow Reunited to Celebrate the 'Friends' 25th AnniversarySunday night marked a milestone anniversary for the Friends cast -- no, not the 71st Emmy Awards, but rather the 25th anniversary of their hit sitcom. To commemorate the occasion, stars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow had a mini-reunion with some unexpected guests. So excited to celebrate we burst into flames, Kudrow captioned a photo with Puth and Cox in front of a fire. #friends25.Though this is clearly a Friends reunion, the gang got together for another special occasion, Bucatinskys birthday. For more from the Friends anniversary, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Jonas Brothers Honor the 'Friends' 25th Anniversary With Cute Tribute VideoCole Sprouse Takes a Seat on the Iconic 'Friends' Couch Ahead of 25th Anniversary'Friends' Cast Posts Identical Tributes in Honor of 25th Anniversary