Amandla Stenberg on howThe Acolytehas made sci-fi safe for Black nerds

The Acolyte cast speaks out on being the most diverse Star Wars project ever. There are many reasons forStar Warsfans to be excited about the franchise’s upcoming Disney+ seriesThe Acolyte. Anticipation is also building for the show’s elaborate martial arts-inspired fight scenes. The cast of ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ drop by Star Wars Celebration to preview the High Republic era-set show.Kate Green/Lucasfilm Ltd. However, the franchise has made strides with its recent streaming shows....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Rebecca Craig

Amber Heard hires new lawyers to appeal verdict in Johnny Depp defamation trial

Amber Heardhas hired new legal counsel to appeal the verdict reached inJohnny Depp’s defamation trial. Ben Rottenborn will continue as co-counsel, while Elaine Charlson Bredehoft will step down. (Both Rottenborn and Bredehoft represented Heard during the six-week trial in Virginia.) Amber Heard in court during Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against her.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images The pair successfully defendedThe New York TimesagainstSarah Palin’s defamation lawsuitearlier this year. Bredehoft said the appeal is “the perfect time to pass the baton” in her own statement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Diane Watkins

Amber Midthunder talksReservation Dogsand her 'really special' experience

She may have recently impaled a Predator inHulu’s summer hitPreybut she’s ready to do it all. “I would love to experience both again and experience other things on top of that.” “I think that you never want to stay just stuck in the same space, whatever that is. Amber Midthunder talks about her ‘really special’ experience on ‘Reservation Dogs’.Shane Brown/FX So, getting the opportunity for me to experience both of these was really exciting....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Johnny Snyder

Amber Portwood denies she was fired fromTeen Mom, says she quit to focus on mental health

“My mental health is more important to me right now,” says the OG cast member. MTV Amber Portwoodshut down claims she was fired fromTeen Mom: The Next Chapter. “My mental health is more important to me right now,” Portwood said. Amber Portwood on ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter’.Credit:MTV “If I’m gone, whos gonna be the villain for them? Whos gonna play that role? Who are they gonna keep lying about and having their puppets making up stories like that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Cynthia Fitzgerald

Amber Rose, model and Wiz Khalifa's ex-wife, supports Donald Trump in RNC speech: 'This is where I belong'

Tucker Carlson and J.D. Vance applauded Rose’s speech on stage at the convention. “I let go of my fear of judgment,” Rose said. Amber Rose and Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.PBS NewsHour/Youtube “I put the red hat on, too.” “You may be wondering why I’m up here telling you this. I’m no politician, and I don’t want to be. “People have to do their research. I watched all the rallies, and I started meeting so many of you, his red-hat-wearing supporters....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Laura Richardson

Amber Ruffin previews the book for Broadway musical adaptation ofSome Like It Hot

The writer and late night host takes us behind some script pages she co-wrote for the new musical. Nobody’s perfect, but that won’t stopAmber Ruffinfrom trying when it comes to writing a musical. Casual fans might not know that this isn’t the first musical Ruffin has written. Amber Ruffin and ‘Some Like It Hot’. But this is Ruffin’s first time in the Broadway big leagues. “I love writing musicals,” she tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Katherine Robles

Amber Ruffin says Chelsea Clinton 'would've gotten a callback' to write for her talk show

Chelsea and mother Hillary Clinton visited Ruffin’s writers' room for an episode of their new docuseries Gutsy. She was particularly impressed with Chelsea’s comedic skills. “If that had been an audition, she would’ve got a callback, for sure. Amber Ruffin; Chelsea Clinton.Michael Loccisano/WireImage; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images We would’ve had to have a second interview with her to write for the show, definitely.” I did not expect that. They just jumped head first into goofiness....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Lisa Johnson

AMC Theatres introducing new ticket pricing based on seat location

Tired of buying a last-minute movie ticket and getting stuck in the front row? Well, now you’ll at least get that seat at a discount at AMC theaters, anyway. Theaters using Sightline will provide detailed seat maps that clearly outline which seats go for which price point. An AMC movie theater in New York.Credit: Erin Lefevre/NurPhoto via Getty Images Naturally, there will be benefits associated with subscribing to AMC’s Stubs A-list membership....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Jennifer Garcia

America's Got Talentcontestant freaks out the judges — and the audience — in season 19 premiere

Simon Cowell expected a Disney routine from the 13-year-old dancer, but she channeled “The Exorcist” instead. Her talent, she explained, was dancing, but she’d added some gymnastics and flexibility. And she sure had! “We love different around here, so we’re very excited to see what you’ve got.” The crew then wheeled out what looked like a small wooden house decorated with a few old dolls. See for yourself in the video below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Lauren Miranda

America's Next Top Model: Best/worst makeovers

‘‘I loved how it completely transformed her. And I loved how she embraced it.’’ ‘‘The idea was to bring in some of that Gisele [Bundchen] coloring,’’ Manuel explains. Troy Jensen/The CW; Jaimie Trueblood/The CW ‘‘That dark brunet hair and her size pigeonholed her to a specific look. We tried to broaden her appeal, and it worked.’’ Remembers Manuel: ‘‘I was against the weave. UPN/Landov (2) I wasn’t against the color....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Anthony Parker

America's Next Top Modelstars open up about on-air sexual misconduct: 'I was in such deep shock'

“I thought, in my head,What would Tyra do in this situation?” Hillrecalls to EW in an interviewfor the 20-year anniversary of theTyra Banks-hosted reality juggernaut. Hill claims, “By the time we got to the set, I wasalreadyuncomfortable. Keenyah Hill on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ cycle 4.UPN I’m telling him, ‘No.’ Three times, I turned him down.” I just wanted her to have a good picture.") Adrianne Curry on go-sees in Paris on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ cycle 1....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Dominique Pierce

American Fictionmovie director reveals book author Percival Everett's reaction to 'frightening' screening

“Percival has really rabid fans, and reasonably so,” Jefferson continued. Jefferson said Everett had a reassuring reaction to the film, though. “I was just drenched in sweat by the time it was over. Director Cord Jefferson at TIFF 2023 and actor Jeffrey Wright in ‘American Fiction’.Robin Marchant/Getty; COURTESY OF TIFF /ORION RELEASING That was the highest praise you could get.”

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Theresa Valentine

American Idolalum Caleb Kennedy pleads guilty, gets 25-year DUI sentence reduced to 8 years after fatal crash

The 2022 incident in South Carolina left Larry Duane Parris dead at 54. Kennedy will also face five years of probation and be subject to random drug testing and mental health counseling. The singer acknowledged the video in an Instagram post announcing his departure fromIdol. Caleb Kennedy on ‘American Idol’.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty “I wanna say I’m sorry to all my fans and everyone who I have let down. I’m so sorry!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Margaret Williams