Emancipation's Will Smith, Ben Foster, and Charmaine Bingwa reflect on their 'intense' new film

Prior to the Academy Awards, there were murmurs about Smith giving acceptance speeches two years in a row. But the actor knows there’s no chance of that now. Listen to their conversation on this week’s episode ofEW’sThe Awardistpodcastand read some highlights below. Will Smith in ‘Emancipation’.Apple TV+ What drew you all to tell this story? I knew I wanted to make it by the time I was on page 20....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · James Castillo

Emancipationcostar Charmaine Bingwa: 'I don't think it's trauma porn'

CHARMAINE BINGWA: I loved and could see the challenge in the script. America is such a global leader. Unfortunately, racism and slavery have such deep, long roots that affect every part of everything. Courtney McAllister I get to see the nuance of how Black people are marginalized all around the world. Unfortunately it’s a global problem. I wish we were exempt in other countries. Quantrell Colbert/Apple TV+ Can you talk about working with him and developing that part of your character’s story?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Kayla Bell

Emilia Clarke and Ben Mendelsohn discuss theirStar Warsconnection: 'Mine is a little rogue'

Emilia ClarkeandBen Mendelsohnare among the few actors with prominent roles in bothStar Warsand the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “We talked aboutStar Warsa bit,” Mendelsohn confirmed. “Would you want to revisit yourStar Warscharacter?” Emilia Clarke in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ and Ben Mendelsohn in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’.Lucasfilm Ltd. (2) he asked the actress. What about you?" “Mine is a little rogue, you see. “I’m very far from the empire, all that stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Angela Payne DDS

Emilia Clarke says it's easier keeping spoilers for Marvel'sSecret InvasionthanGame of Thrones

Fire cannot kill a dragon, but spoilers can definitely ruin a good show. I can’t say anything,'" she says in the latest installment ofEW’sAround the Tableseries. “That’s just what I kept saying over and over again.” Emilia Clarke and Ben Mendelsohn in ‘Secret Invasion’.Des Willie/Marvel Studios We’re just learning from Marvel. Whatever Marvel’s doing, we just want to do that.' I can’t learn my lines without it being on paper!'"...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Christopher Ferguson

Emilia Pérez, a Martha Stewart documentary, and Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour top this week's Must List

You’ll receive all three each week the trifecta of entertainment news. The Must List for Nov. 1: Cyndi Lauper, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Martha Stewart.Joe Maher/Getty Images; Netflix Zoë Saldaña (left) and Karla Sofía Gascón in ‘Emilia Pérez’.PAGE 114 Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey on ‘Love Is Blind’.Netflix Martha Stewart in ‘Martha’.Courtesy of Netflix Cyndi Lauper.Jim Dyson/Redferns ‘Those Opulent Days’ book cover.Atlantic Monthly Press

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · John Stewart

Emilia Pérezdirector doesn't want to talk to 'self-destructive' Karla Sofía Gascón amid controversy: 'Playing the victim'

“Its very hard for me to think back to the work I did with Karla Sofia. Its as if you fall into a hole. Because what Karla Sofia said is inexcusable,” Audiard toldDeadlinein a new interview about theNetflixawards contender. Jacques Audiard; Karla Sofía Gascón.Credit:Shanna Besson/PAGE 114 - WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS - PATHÉ FILMS - FRANCE 2 CINÉMA; PAGE 114 - WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS - PATHÉ FILMS - FRANCE 2 CINÉMA...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Darlene Thomas

Emilio Estevez explains why he missed everyBreakfast Clubreunion: 'I skipped all of my high school reunions'

Emilio Estevezloves hisThe Breakfast Clubcostars. He just doesn’t like reunions. But this one felt special. Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall in ‘The Breakfast Club’.Credit: Universal Pictures/Everett Collection We’re here in Chicago, where we made the film. It’s obviously the 40th anniversary, and it just felt like it was time." Ringwald confessed she felt “really very emotional and moved to have us all together....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Raven Dixon

Emily Blunt praises Taylor Swift for helping her kid: ‘The best thing anyone has done for my child’

“She was so nice to my kids, the Fall Guy actress recalled. Emily Bluntremains enchanted byTaylor Swift. “She was so nice to my kids, Blunt said. Taylor Swift.Mat Hayward/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management And Taylor Swift goes, God, look at you, you’re just this 60s Beatnik cool kid. I love your style.'” “It was the best thing anyone has done for my child.” Emily Blunt.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Elsewhere in the interview, Blunt discussed how her reputation affects her children....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Lindsay Jackson

Emily Blunt saysOfficefans yell at her for not being Pam when she's out with John Krasinski

“‘Where’s Pam?’ I’m like, ‘She’s not here!'” Just ask Krasinski’s wife,Emily Blunt. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski.Taylor Hill/WireImage On the latest episode ofVariety’sAwards Circuitpodcast, Blunt revealed that she still gets shouted at for not being Pam. “Do you know how many people still yell out, ‘I wish you were with Pam!’ like when I’m walking next to him?” Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski on ‘The Office’.Everett Collection Blunt said of Krasinski....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · John Stewart

Emily Blunt was picking up dog poo when she found out aboutOppenheimerOscar nom

The actress said she had a “brief weep directly after picking up my dog’s poop.” Emily Bluntplayed Kitty inOppenheimer, but herOscarnomination for the film will forever be associated with a dog. I think he went and put it in the trash, and then we both cried." Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer’.Universal Pictures Blunt also revealed that she was apprehensive about the announcement ofthis year’s Oscar nominations. Oppenheimeris the most-nominated film heading into the 96th Academy Awards....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Mr. Larry Chen III

Emily Giffin's latest novel is inspired by JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's whirlwind '90s romance

And we’ve got an exclusive excerpt. The pair have a glamorous, passionate romance, tailed by the ever-present paparazzi. (Sound familiar?) John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn in 1999 in New York.Evan Agostini/Liaison ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The story is loosely inspired by John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s romance. Anyone who follows you on social media knowshow much you love those two. How did you go from personal admiration to basing a novel on them?...

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Jessica Watson

Emily in Parissexy chef Lucas Bravo says playing sad 'is not fun anymore,' questions if he'll return

“I’ve been frustrated with the direction by character is taking,” Bravo said. “There is a lack of risk.” “I’ve never been so far away from him. Lucas Bravo costars on ‘Emily in Paris’ in 2024.Stephanie Branchu/Netflix In season 1, there was a lot of me in him. I really grew apart from him.” Stephanie Branchu/Netflix EW has reached out to the show, but did not receive an immediate response. Bravo also said that he’s limited by the script when it comes to changes he can make....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Sarah Hart

Emily in Parisstar Camille Razat opens up about leaving show after 4 seasons: 'It felt like the right moment'

STEPHANIE BRANCHU/NETFLIX Camille Razat is saying au revoir toEmily in Paris but not necessarily forever. But she also teased the possibility of a future return for the champagne heiress. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons… Camille Razat as Camille (R) and Lily Collins as Emily on ‘Emily in Paris’.Credit:STEPHANIE BRANCHU/NETFLIX Thank you for the beautiful ride." Love you sister, wrote the show’s star,Lily Collins. Its been a wild ride and an absolute pleasure....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Anna Mejia