21 somber cover songs used in movie trailers, ranked

The sad song cover is the biggest thing to happen to movie trailers since theInception"braam." Love ‘em or hate ‘em, this trend is our lives now. So, here’s a ranking of 21 of ‘em. Credit: Everett Collection; Universal; Everett Collection This Little Light of Mine,Snowden Many of these covers are a bit too on the nose. Cut, print, release! Smells Like Teen Spirit,The Gallows Eerie cover songs are the lifeblood of horror and supernatural movie trailers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Ryan Morales

22 acts we can't wait to see at Coachella 2025

After months and months of buildup,Coachella 2025is finally here. Meanwhile,Ed Sheeranwill give you shivers at the same time on weekend 2. Both sets are scheduled on the smaller Mojave stage, which is a surprising move. Benson Boone; Missy Elliott; Yo Gabba Gabba!.Credit:Mauricio Santana/Getty; Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage; Mat Hayward/Getty So get there early, or be doomed to watch from the very, very back of the crowd. Missy Elliott Missy Elliottmakes her Coachella debut this year....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · John Burch

22 bestCurb Your Enthusiasmguest stars, ranked by their feuds with Larry

From recurring favorites like Ted Danson to one-off wonders like David Schwimmer Larry fought with them all. So there’s that. One dropped grape led to a blowout fight that resulted in the two parting ways. Jessica Miglio/HBO Martin Scorsese “Do balls read?” (The scandal surrounding “Vehicular Fellatio” remains a personal favorite.) ), and make bank off of it. HBO Their biting back-and-forth never disappointed. Christian Slater Did you knowChristian Slatereats a lot of caviar?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Michelle Maxwell

25 actors who have shockingly never won an Oscar, from Glenn Close to Tom Cruise

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have always been the bridesmaid, never the bride. But winning an Oscar isn’teverything. After 2013’sAmerican Hustleearned Adams her first nomination for Best Actress,Cate Blanchetttook home the prize over her. Amy Adams at the 91st Academy Awards in 2019; Glenn Close at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014; Tom Cruise at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012.Credit:Steve Granitz/WireImage; Christopher Polk/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage Simmons, respectively, and one for Best Actor in 1999 forAmerican History X, whenRoberto Benignidefeated him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Tracey Alexander

25 actors who played multiple roles on the same show

Double the characters, double the fun. Dobrev played another doppelganger of that same line, Tatia, on the spinoff seriesThe Originals.C.H. In season 1, he was Jack McCall, the killer of Wild Bill Hickok. Donald Glover on ‘Atlanta’; Paul Rudd on ‘Living With Yourself’; Mark Ruffalo in ‘I Know This Much Is True’.Credit: Guy D’Alema/FX; Eric Liebowitz/Netflix; Atsushi Nishijima/HBO Funny enough, this wasn’t even O’Quinn’s first time doing double-time on a show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Kevin Harrington

25 essential inspirational movies

What makes something “inspiring” can be hard to pin down. And what inspires you’ve got the option to change day-to-day. Below are the films that give us hope and encouragement and hopefully they’ll do the same for you. Everett Collection Here, in chronological order, are EW’s 25 most essential inspirational movies. and richly saturated pinks contrasting with Cambridge’s drab grayscale. It’s an unpredictable and awe-inspiring ride and it’s one of the most moving films on this list....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · William Fowler

25 iconic fictional best friends we wish we could hang out with

We pick our top pop culture dynamic duos, from Thelma and Louise to Bill and Ted. Here are our 25 favorite pairs of fictional best friends from movies and TV. Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) keep going.M.S. EW’s favorite pairs of fictional best friends.Credit:Buena Vista Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Colleen Hayes/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty; New Line/courtesy Everett Collection Nor could anyone ever be a better pal to Leslie than Ann, opalescent tree shark....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Diane Salazar

25 legendary pop culture captains

Pop culture is littered with captains of all varieties, from those who sail the Seven Seas like Capt. ‘‘The Immortal Captain Jack Sparrow,’’ indeed. Plus, you’ve gotta admit those “Bring on the Spice” commercials are pretty enticing. Credit: Peter Mountain Captain Kangaroo Why we’d follow him anywhere:Multigenerational childhoods, of course. We’ll forever salute him with a ‘‘Good morning, Captain!’’ His classic captainthe strong, but silent Malstill has us reeling over the cancellation ofFirefly....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Tasha Campbell

25 movies with the best special effects

There was a revolution in visual F/X from 1990 to 2015 that made delightfully thrilling movie moments possible. Check out some of the best over the course of 25 years, ahead. The body-morphing result sparked a generation of liquid-gooey imitators. Credit: Warner Bros; New Line; Tri-Star Just look at theTyrannosaurus rex. Sometimes it’s a model; sometimes it’s CGI. Those raptors in the kitchen? Tri-Star An actor wearing one of Stan Winston Studio’s elaborate costumes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Zachary Richardson

25 pieces of pop culture evidence we're living in the '80s all over again

The ’80s are back in a big way. Consider the evidence, ahead. Bill & Ted 3 Party on, dudes: Bill S. Preston, Esq. Everette Collection (Alex Winter) and Ted “Theodore” Logan (Keanu Reeves) came back for a threequel. But who expected any less from this pair of time travelers? Top Gun: Maverick Decades later,Tom Cruisestill has the need for speed. Peggy Sirota for EW 1 on theBillboardHot 100. After all these years, that communism isstilljust a red herring!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Robert Wong

25 singers who have coachedThe Voicearound the world, from Joe Jonas to Jennifer Hudson

The franchise is also lucrative for musicians already in the business to lend their expertise to such budding talents. Here are just some of the many recognizable names that have served as coaches onThe Voiceinternationally. He returned to singing competitions as one of the judges on theAmerican Idol(seasons 12 through 15). Adam Lambert; Jennifer Hudson; Joe Jonas.Credit:The Voice Australia/YouTube; Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty; The Voice Australia/YouTube will.i.am Black Eyed Peasfounderwill....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Anthony Wilson

28 MTV VJs: Where are they now?

Since 2004, the former VJ has worked as a radio host alongside Goodman and Quinn for'80s on 8. (He also joins Goodman as a co-presenter on the ’80s Cruise.) I said, ‘Who’s appearing here?’ The original VJs of MTV, circa 1981.Credit:MTV/Courtesy Everett And they go, ‘You!'" Quitting MTV in 1986, Blackwood went on to appear on other newsmagazine shows, such asEntertainment TonightandAccess Hollywood. She also has worked as a cohost alongside Goodman, Hunter, and Quinn on SiriusXM Radio....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Patricia Mccall DDS

30 stars you forgot were onThe West Wing

Walking and talking with some famous faces. J.K. Simmons (Harry Ravitch) J.K. Simmonsfound a spot inThe West Wing’s final season. Amy Adams (Cathy) Amy AdamsjoinedThe West Wingin the show’s fourth season. NBC Dennis Haskins (CEO Donor No. She played Chief Justice Evelyn Baker Lang, a judge being considered for the Supreme Court. The famed musician was shown performing at the Congressional Christmas party. NBC Laura Dern (U.S. Poet Laureate Tabatha Fortis)...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Kerry Phillips