Lizzo releases new version of 'GRRRLS' with lyric change after blowback for use of ableist slur

“I never want to promote derogatory language,” Lizzo said. Lizzois 100%…ready to listen and change. “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language.” Anna Webber/Getty “I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change. This is the result of me listening and taking action. Twitter called out the use of the word “sp-z,” noting that its an ableist slur. “‘Sp-z’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Eric Cameron

Lizzo sent Seth Meyers' dad flowers as apology for calling him 'bitch' when they were day-drinking: 'It's true'

NBC Lizzois still making amends forher infamous 2022 day-drinking sessionwithSeth Meyers. “Bye, bitch!” she cheered, before Meyers abruptly ended the call. Seth Meyers and Lizzo go day drinking on ‘Late Night’.Credit:NBC Turning to him with a shocked expression, she then asked, “Why did you hang up?” “You hung up!” “You ain’t s—.” Meyers fully admitted that he “panicked” and ended the call after Lizzo’s remark. “But,” he added, “you did something independent of me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Mr. James Lee

Lizzo'sBig Grrrlspulls off shocking Emmys upset overRuPaul's Drag Racefor Outstanding Competition Series

“I need my big girls to come to the stage right now. Right now,“Lizzocommanded while claiming her award. The stories that they shared they’re not that unique they just don’t get the platform telling stories. Lizzo accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Competition series for ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’.Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images Let’s just tell more stories.” “This is for the big girls!,” she exclaimed, capping off her speech....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Mrs. Stacy Grant

LL Cool J says he feels he 'was part of' 2024 Olympics breakdancing: 'Whenever I see the boombox'

“I hope that they reconsider bringing back breaking for the 2028 games. “So it was amazing man. Im so happy about hip-hop culture.” LL Cool J.Arturo Holmes/Getty The 2024 Paris Olympics was the first time breakdancing (or breaking) was featured as a competition. “I hope that they reconsider bringing back breaking for the 2028 games,” he said. “I do know that the breakers will be even better in the 2028 games....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Micheal Levine

Lloyd Morrisett,Sesame Streetco-creator, dies at 93

The Sesame Workshop called him “a wise, thoughtful, and above all kind leader.” Sesame Streetis saying goodbye to one of the great minds behind the iconic children’s television show. Lloyd Morrisett, Sesame Workshop co-founder, has died, the organization announced Sunday. ‘Sesame Street’ co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett with their friends. No cause of death was provided. “Without Lloyd Morrisett, there would be noSesame Street,” Cooney said in a statement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Christopher Gonzalez

Lonely Island members worried everyone atSNLhated them after 'Lazy Sunday'

In 2005,Andy Samberg,Akiva Schaffer, andJorma Taccone a.k.a. “I was deeply jealous of how successful that was,” Meyers admitted. “At the same time, I already loved you guys a ton. Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell in ‘Lazy Sunday’.NBC They revealed that’s why they asked Parnell to star in the digital short alongside Samberg. Ironically, the Lonely Island crew also admitted to not liking joke raps or comedy songs in general. “We knew that joke raps suck,” Schaffer said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Andre Combs

Long-gestatingRugratsmovie crawls forward withSNLalums and CGI babies

Hold on to your diapers. TheRugratsare crawling back to the big screen. Paramount launched a CGI revival ofRugratson Paramount+ in 2021. Tommy, Phil, Lil, and Chuckie in ‘Rugrats’.Nickelodeon / Courtesy: Everett After a 24-episode season, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered in 2023. The series was unexpectedly pulled from the service earlier this year. The originalRugratsseries aired for nine seasons from 1991 to 2004 on Nickelodeon....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Brandon Wallace

Looking back at theCitizen Kaneof 1980s Ewok TV movies

Last week, wedid a deep diveinto what has to be the worst movie in the entireStar Warsfranchise. (I encourage you tolistento and/orreadthose before diving into part 2 here.) It was time to take onEwoks: The Battle for Endor. Lucasfilm/Kobal/Shutterstock AndThe Battle for Endoris not just superior to its predecessor, it isfarsuperior. Now, let’s not get carried away. This is the one. Everett Collection It truly is theCitizen Kaneof 1980s Ewok TV movies....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · William Garrison

Lookingcreator shares what would've happened on the season 3 that never was

In an alternate universe, there was a little moreLooking. Instead of a season 3,HBO greenlit a movie to wrap it all up. Another idea was Patrick entering a throuple, giving him some perspective on his views on relationships. Frankie J. Alvarez, Jonathan Groff, Murray Bartlett on ‘Looking’.HBO/Everett That’s our spin-off," Lannan muses. Is moreLookingcoming? “We would absolutely bring people back together,” says the creator. Jonathan Groff and Raul Castillo in ‘Looking’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Brandon Martinez

Lord and Miller tease the return of Miles Morales inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Multiverses: They’re very hot right now. Now, Miles and his fellow Spideys are back and they’re about to face their biggest threat yet. “But he also feels rooted to his home and his family. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) faces off against the Spot (Jason Schwartzman) in this exclusive look at ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’.Sony Pictures Animation Fortunately for Miles, he’s not navigating that journey alone. As he swings across dimensions each with its own unique art style he meets countless other Spideys....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Ryan Stevenson

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringcast: Where are they now?

Take a look at what these actors have been up to after the film’s release, ahead. Ian McKellen (Gandalf) SirIan McKellenhas had one of the most prolific careers of any actor. Beginning as a stage performer, McKellen went on to receive international fame for his various big-screen roles. Credit: New Line Oh, and he’s also constantly winning over everyone’s hearts by beingbesties with Patrick Stewart. Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) Though he had appeared in films likeG....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Bruce Hernandez

Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter wows judges inAmerican Idolaudition

Emmy Russell is the coal miners great-granddaughter. Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of legendary country singerLoretta Lynn, is going to Hollywood. The judges apparently didnt know about Russells lineage before she arrived to audition. Emmy Russell and Loretta Lynn.Disney/Eric McCandless; Erika Goldring/WireImage Growing up, I sang music my entire life, she said as she introduced herself. I just love writing. Im 24 years old. Songwriter, I love music. This is my meemaws house, she said....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Matthew Bartlett

Lorne Michaels says Tina Fey 'could easily' take the reins atSaturday Night Live

Could the next head honcho at 30 Rock be the creator of30 Rock? Lorne Michaelsseems to think so. Michaels went on to praise the30 Rockwriter. Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels.Walter McBride/WireImage “Tinas brilliant and great at everything,” he said. “Shes a very important person in my life.” Walter McBride/WireImage Fans and insiders have long speculated about who Michaels may select as his eventual successor. He frequently has a stake in movies and shows fromSNLalums, includingJimmy Fallon,Seth Meyers, andFred Armisen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Cody Smith