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- Mashable
Jennifer Lopez thinks we need more romantic comedy in our lives
Jennifer Lopez knows what the people want, and what the people want are romantic comedies. On Friday night's Tonight Show , Lopez talked to host Jimmy Fallon about her upcoming film Second Act , in which she stars as a woman who enters the corporate workforce in her forties, per Entertainment Weekly . She'll act opposite Milo Ventimiglia of This Is Us and Gilmore Girls fame. SEE ALSO: Here's to all the TV romances that didn't make it After gushing over "heartthrob" Ventimiglia, Lopez and Fallon moved onto the topic of romantic comedies, a genre the singer and actress feels people "need." "You need that funny, quirky look at life sometimes — that romantic look at life," she said. "I think things are, you know, tough sometimes and we need that escape. I've always loved those types of movies and our production company is really focused on doing that... me and my partner Elaine [Goldsmith-Thomas, president of Lopez's Nuyorican Productions]." We couldn't agree more... which is why we spent a full week obsessing over on-screen romances of all kinds. You should read about it! Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Why 'The Princess Diaries' should be revived for streaming 24 times 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' was too cute to handle Here's what Bollywood movie to watch based on your favorite Hollywood romance You never forget your first…big screen crush at the movies 'Jane the Virgin' creator explains how to write the perfect rom-com moment Jennifer, text us after you've watched To All the Boys I've Loved Before . [H/T: Vulture] WATCH: 8 Hollywood couples who made movie magic together
- Variety
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to Top ‘The Meg’s’ Second Weekend
“Crazy Rich Asians” is heading for a glamorous first weekend with an estimated $22 million from 3,384 North American locations. The Warner Bros. film debuted August 15 and has already racked up $16 million. Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina, and Michelle Yeoh star in the Asian-led pic, the first of its kind since 1993’s “The […]
- Entertainment Tonight
Gal Gadot and 'Wonder Woman 1984' Cast Recreate Classic 'Breakfast Club' Poster
Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Patty Jenkins and Pedro Pascal posed along with Gadot.
- Maggie Parker
Regina Hall believes judging 'breastaurant' workers is antifeminist
Restaurants like Hooters have been stigma-stricken, but a new movie starring Hall could put those judgments to bed.
Jon SanTwitter brings the ‘Taken’ jokes after Liam Neeson’s new movie combines revenge with … snow plows?
When will Liam Neeson's thirst for revenge be quenched?
Will LernerHollywood execs didn't want 'Crazy Rich Asians' to be called 'Crazy Rich Asians' and other things you didn't know about hit movie
Adapting the hit book into a film required overcoming many roadblocks, including Hollywood doubters, debate over a Trump joke, and test audience reaction to a key character. Director Jon M. Chu tells all.
- PopSugar
These Are the 7 Highest-Paid Actresses in the World
Last year, La La Land star Emma Stone reigned supreme, raking in a cool $26 million for her Oscar-winning performance. In 2018, she popped up in Isle of Dogs and Avengers: Infinity War, and recently found herself in hot water yet again after she announced she'd be portraying a transgender character in an upcoming film.
- Will Lerner
Jane Goodall on whether chimpanzees should get passports, why elephants shouldn't be in zoos, and how Bigfoot might be real
Legendary scientist (and surprising Sasquatch truther) sits down for a wide-ranging interview on animals, humans, and the Loch Ness Monster.
- Variety
Netflix Has Deleted All User Reviews from Its Website
It’s the end of another era for Netflix: As of Friday, the company has removed all customer-submitted reviews of TV shows, movies and other programming from the website. Netflix began notifying customers of the move last month. It stopped allowing users to post new reviews as of July 30, and the company said it would […]
- Gwynne Watkins
Disney fans accuse 'Wreck-It Ralph' sequel of whitewashing Princess Tiana — and they have photographic evidence
Disney's only African-American princess is looking a little off in the new trailer, and social media is on the case.
- Indiewire
Matt Damon’s Legendary ‘Scotty Doesn’t Know’ Scene From ‘EuroTrip’ Actually Saved a Woman From a Coma
Never underestimate the power of an incredibly absurd song from a cult classic R-rated comedy.
- Gwynne Watkins
Demented R-rated puppet caper 'Happytime Murders' gets the 'True Hollywood Story' treatment (exclusive)
The filthy comedy presents a tongue-in-cheek look at the downfall of puppet TV show "The Happytime Gang."
- People
Rosamund Pike Says She Was Asked to 'Drop' Her Dress During Audition for 'Die Another Day'
Before earning an Oscar nomination for "Gone Girl," Rosamund Pike says she endured a less than comfortable experience while trying to break into Hollywood.
- Gwynne Watkins
'Star Wars Resistance': Disney releases first trailer, plot details for animated series
The anime-inspired show takes place shortly before "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
- Taryn Finley
John David Washington Says He Didn't Use A 'White Voice' In 'BlacKkKlansman.' He Used A 'Hate Voice.'
There's a scene in Spike Lee's new joint, "BlacKkKlansman," in which the main
- Deadline
John Landis, Who Directed Aretha Franklin’s Only Two Movies, Remembers Her ‘Blues Brothers’ Turns
EXCLUSIVE : Her signature songs have been part of dozens of movies going back to Coming Home and More American Graffiti , and she hand-picked Jennifer Hudson to play her in an MGM film biopic earlier this year. But Aretha Franklin has only acted on screen twice, and John Landis directed her both times in short bursts, in The Blues Brothers and its 2000 sequel. On the day Franklin died of pancreatic cancer at age 76, Landis took the time to share with Deadline his cherished…
- Sam Ashurst
Aretha Franklin and the movies: How her music shaped classic film soundtracks
From her classic rendition of "Think" in "The Blues Brothers" to her soundtrack contributions for "Goodfellas" and "Moonlight," the Queen of Soul left an indelible mark on the silver screen.
- Ethan Alter
Viva Elvis! How the 1968 'Comeback Special' that saved the King's career almost never happened
Director Steve Binder remembers bonding with Elvis Presley and clashing with Colonel Tom Parker on the set of the seminal 1968 television concert.
Erin DonnellyJohn Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunite for 'Grease' 40th anniversary — and we've got chills
"Grease" stars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta channeled Sandy and Danny with their dance moves and red carpet outfits.
- Indiewire
‘Roma’ First Trailer: Alfonso Cuarón Gives a Stunning First Look at the ‘Most Essential’ Film of His Career
"Roma" arrives on Netflix and in theaters over four years after "Gravity" won Cuarón the Oscar for best director.
- Mashable
This photo of Cher and Amanda Seyfried has got fans begging for a live-action 'Tangled'
It's not often that you look at a photo and get an idea for the next live-action remake. This is precisely what happened when a fan looked at a photo of Cher and Amanda Seyfried together at the London premiere of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again , though. SEE ALSO: Mamma Mia! Here we go again with the memes. Twitter user @ceredemonials posted the aforementioned photo alongside a pic of Mother Gothel and Rapunzel from Disney's Tangled . The resemblance is uncanny. WHAT THE FUCK pic.twitter.com/HjD0NXjoes — raquel (@ceredemonials) August 13, 2018 WTF indeed. One person was so struck by the resemblance, they called for a Tangled Broadway musical starring Cher as Mother Gothel, and Amanda Seyfried as Rapunzel. Hmmm.....interesting resemblance ya got there...would be a real shame if someone....turNED TANGLED INTO A BROADWAY MUSICAL STARRING CHER AND AMANDA SEYFRIED https://t.co/ZJ6Sa4osnf — Kelly (@kellyblaus) August 14, 2018 Another massive Tangled fan called on Disney to get its act together and make a live action remake of the film post-haste. Hey @DisneyStudios @Disney I'm thinking it's time to get this in motion. I'll be expecting a live action remake of Tangled within the next few years. Please and thank you! Sincerely, a HUGE Tangled Fan 😂💖😍💫🙏🏽😇😘 https://t.co/8UChp1Zti0 — T O R I L Y N 🦄 (@tdizzle_240) August 15, 2018 Then fans got really into the idea, imagining Cher singing "Mother Knows Best." I can imagine Cher singing “Mother knows best” and it’s spectacular https://t.co/eI3ckpoKQm — Goldie 🌞 (@KristenAlexiss) August 15, 2018 In short, the people have spoken, Disney. give the ppl what we want https://t.co/ztLnI9xYTC — ً 🍑 (@Iovesjk) August 15, 2018 Give them what they want! H/T Twitter Moments . WATCH: How a lightweight, prefabricated concrete roof is just a taste of the coming revolution in architecture
- Entertainment Tonight
Rihanna and Shirtless Donald Glover Pose Together in Mysterious Photo -- And Fans Are Wondering Why!
The twosome were photographed together, but have yet to explain what they're doing.
- Variety
Disney Stands Firm on James Gunn Not Returning to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
After a strong push to get James Gunn back as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” following his firing from the project, Disney and Marvel are standing by their decision to not reinstate him as helmer for the next installment. The decision came following a meeting between Gunn and studio chairman Alan Horn. […]
- Leigh Blickley
It's Time To Welcome Katherine Heigl's Comeback
A little over 10 years ago, Katherine Heigl was at the height of her career.
- People
Bella Swan's Home from Twilight for Sale for $350K — See the Interiors, Unchanged Since Filming
The home where Bella Swan lived in the Twilight movies just hit the market, and fans of the saga are going to want to take a bite out of this piece of famous real estate.
