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- Ethan Alter
Spike Lee on his long road from 'Do the Right Thing' to 'BlacKkKlansman'
Spike Lee is accustomed to being ahead of the curve. Lee remained “on it” over the subsequent three decades, using his status as Hollywood’s pre-eminent black director to address interracial romance in Jungle Fever, black activism in Get on the Bus and black representation in movies and television in Bamboozled. Having helped pave the way for that diversity of new voices (think directors like Allen Hughes, Ava DuVernay and Dee Rees) Lee’s own career ebbed and flowed.
- USA TODAY
'Leaving Neverland': Michael Jackson accusers say 'sex became safe zone' in new interview
In a new interview with USA TODAY, "Leaving Neverland" subjects Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege that Michael Jackson filmed himself having sex with a minor and claimed that women were "evil," including former backup singer Sheryl Crow.
- Variety
Oscars: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Will Not Perform ‘Black Panther’ Song (EXCLUSIVE)
Despite the Academy's efforts to secure Kendrick Lamar and SZA for a performance of the Oscar-nominated song "All the Stars" from "Black Panther" on the upcoming Oscars telecast, the duo will not be a part of the show, Variety has learned. The reason, according to a source close to the situation, is logistics and timing. […]
- Deadline
HBO Says Michael Jackson Docu Still On Despite “Desperate” $100M ‘Leaving Neverland’ Suit – Update
UPDATED with HBO statement: The burgeoning battle between the estate of Michael Jackson and HBO over the controversial Leaving Neverland sex abuse documentary is moving into a full-scale legal war that could cost the premium cabler up to $100 million. "The Jackson Estate will seek all damages proximately caused by HBO's reprehensible disparagement of Michael Jackson, which could exceed $100 million should HBO succeed in the damage it is intending to cause to the legacy of…
- Indiewire
Paul Feig Defends Jason Reitman in Wake of ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel Outrage
Reitman came under fire for saying his new "Ghostbusters" movie would "hand the [franchise] back to fans."
- Ethan Alter
From 'Toy Story 4' to 'Fortnite,' here are the coolest toys we saw at Toy Fair 2019
The annual gathering of all the major toy manufacturers took place on Presidents Day weekend, and Yahoo Entertainment was on the scene documenting the biggest entertainment-related releases for 2019.
- Raechal Shewfelt
Oscars 2019: Where to live stream Hollywood's big night, from the red carpet to the ceremony
The 2019 Oscars are what everyone will be talking about next Monday morning and possibly for years to come. (Adele Dazeem, anyone?) Here's where to watch.
- Deadline
Chris Hemsworth To Star In Hulk Hogan Movie
Chris Hemsworth has been set to play Hulk Hogan in a movie in the works at Netflix with Todd Phillips directing. John Pollono will write the script with Scott Silver, the latter of whom teamed on Warner Bros' upcoming The Joker. The biopic is said to center on the rise of Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, and his "Hulkamania" both in wrestling and as a pop culture icon. Hogan's life rights were acquired in the deal, Deadline has learned, with Bollea aboard as a consultant…
- Variety
‘Captain Marvel’ First Reactions: ‘The MCU Feels More Complete’
"Captain Marvel" is soaring following advanced press screenings on Tuesday. Reactions from early showings have hit Twitter, and audiences are keen on Marvel's first female-led standalone movie. Critics are praising Brie Larson's performance as Carol Danvers, the nostalgic '90s setting, and the cosmic sci-fi elements. Goose, Danvers' cat, is also getting a lot of attention from […]
- TVLine.com
ABC Calls Whoopi Goldberg Oscar Host Speculation 'Absolutely False'
Plot twist! Or not! Just four days before the 2019 Oscars, social media is abuzz with speculation that The View‘s Whoopi Goldberg has secretly been tapped to emcee the (currently hostless) broadcast. Goldberg has been missing from The View for the past several weeks, due to an alleged battle with pneumonia. But alternative theories have since […]
- Ethan Alter
How 'Black Panther' and 'Aquaman' changed the face of superhero cinema forever
With "Black Panther" leading the way, the cinematic superhero universe is more diverse than ever, and that's a wonderful thing.
- Gwynne Watkins
Oscar 2019 streaming guide: Where to watch every nominated movie
Here’s your guide to streaming, downloading or preordering every nominated feature film. Keep coming back to this page for updates as the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 24 gets closer.
- Kevin Polowy
Barry Jenkins breaks down Regina King's Oscar-nominated 'Beale Street' performance: 'It can escape you if you're not paying attention'
Barry Jenkins breaks down Regina King's "wonderful and layered performance" in "If Beale Street Could Talk."
- Deadline
Oscars Set Diverse Group To Intro Best Picture Noms During Ceremony
Producers of the 91st Oscars said Wednesday that chef José Andrés, Dana Carvey, Queen Latifah, Rep. John Lewis, Diego Luna, Tom Morello, Mike Myers, Trevor Noah, Amandla Stenberg, Barbra Streisand and Serena Williams have been set to introduce the eight Best Picture nominees during the ceremony Sunday. "Movies connect us all," said producer Donna Gigliotti and producer-director Glenn Weiss. "They move us, and they create moments and memories that unite us. We are thrilled…
- Carly Ledbetter
Daniel Radcliffe Admits He Dealt With 'Harry Potter' Fame By Getting 'Very Drunk'
Daniel Radcliffe found it difficult to cope with the pressures of being in thespotlight early on in life
- Kevin Polowy
From Yalitza Arapacio to Shameik Moore, 15 young actors of color transforming Hollywood
Meet the new generation of talent helping Hollywood become younger and more inclusive.
- Gwynne Watkins
Diversity in Hollywood: The future is now
For all of its stumbles and stubbornness, the film industry really is changing. But will we get a Hollywood ending?
- Gwynne Watkins
Diversity in Hollywood 2019: Crossroads at the Oscars
This year's ceremony will prove a litmus test to see how far Hollywood has really come in embracing diversity.
- The Wrap
Costume Designers Guild Gives Top Prizes to ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Black Panther’
“The Favourite,” “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” have been named the best-dressed films of 2018 by the Costume Designers Guild, which handed out its 21st Costume Designers Guild Awards on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.“The Favourite” won in the Excellence in Period Film category, “Black Panther” in the Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film category and “Crazy Rich Asians” in the Excellence in Contemporary Film category.Of this year’s CDG winners, “The Favourite” and “Black Panther” are nominated for Oscars in the Best Costume Design category. “Crazy Rich Asians” is not.In its previous 20 years, one of the CDG winners went on to win the costume-design Oscar nine times. Five of those winners came from the period-film category, two from the sci-fi/fantasy category and two from the now-defunct period/fantasy category.Also Read: How Double Oscar Nominee Sandy Powell Tackled Both 'The Favourite' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'In the four television categories, the winners were “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (period), “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” (contemporary), “Westworld” (sci-fi/fantasy) and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (variety, reality-competition and live).Childish Gambino’s music video “This Is America” won for short-form costume design.Kate Walsh hosted the show, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Spotlight Award went to actress Glenn Close, the Career Achievement Award to costume designer Ruth E. Carter (who also won a competitive award for “Black Panther”), the Distinguished Collaborator Award to Ryan Murphy and the Distinguished Service Award to Betty Pecha Madden.Also Read: How 'Black Panther' Designers Hannah Beachler and Ruth E Carter Built Wakanda With 'a Root in Africa and Functionality'The Costume Designers Guild Awards winners:Excellence in Contemporary Film: “Crazy Rich Asians” – Mary E. VogtExcellence in Period Film: “The Favourite” – Sandy PowellExcellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film: “Black Panther” – Ruth E. CarterExcellence in Contemporary Television: “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” – Lou Eyrich & Allison LeachExcellence in Period Television: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – Donna ZakowskaExcellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television: “Westworld” – Sharen DavisExcellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” – Zaldy GocoExcellence in Short Form Design: Childish Gambino: “This is America,” music video – Natasha Newman-ThomasRead original story Costume Designers Guild Gives Top Prizes to ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Black Panther’ At TheWrap
- Raechal Shewfelt
Here are the most extravagant gifts that Regina King, Rami Malek and other Oscar nominees will walk away with
It's a big deal to be nominated for an Oscar.
- TheBlast
‘The Longest Yard’ & ‘Invincible’ Actor’s Family Sues Disney for Wrongful Death Over Head Injuries During Filming
Arena League Football star Darryl Hammond played professional football for more than 16 years and even appeared in movies for football, and his family claims 200 concussions sustained over the years contributed to his untimely death. The family of Hammond, including three children and his wife, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Arena Football […]The post 'The Longest Yard' & 'Invincible' Actor's Family Sues Disney for Wrongful Death Over Head Injuries During Filming appeared first on The Blast.
- People
David Arquette Takes 'Full Responsibility' for Courteney Cox's Mocked Hairstyle in Scream 3
David Arquette Reveals Why Courteney Cox Hairstyle in Scream 3 'Didn't Work'
- People
Helen Mirren, Michael B. Jordan and More Join List of Presenters at the 2019 Oscars
Oscars 2019: Helen Mirren, Michael B. Jordan and More to Present
- Alanna Vagianos
'Leaving Neverland' Trailer Outlines Decades Of Michael Jackson's Alleged Child Abuse
The new trailer for "Leaving Neverland," HBO's upcoming documentary on MichaelJackson, chronicles the star's alleged child abuse in excruciating detail
- Taryn Ryder
Gwyneth Paltrow initially turned down 'Shakespeare in Love' because of 'terrible breakup' with Brad Pitt
"...Being far from home just seemed ... I didn’t even read it," said Gwyneth Paltrow about "Shakespeare in Love." "I was just like ... 'I’m having a really hard time.'"
