Luke Bryan defends Katy Perry amidAmerican Idolcriticism: 'We're doing the best we can'

“We all get it,” Bryan said. “I mean, we’re judging kids that people at home fall in love with. We’re not going to bat a thousand as judges. Katy Perry and Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’.Eric McCandless via Getty Images I think we get set up. As judges, you know, we kind of fall on the sword a lot of times. And get set up to where people can get very vocal on socials and stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Kristen Miller

Luke Bryan hugs teary Ryan Seacrest after Loretta Lynn's granddaughter's movingAmerican Idolperformance

Emmy Russell, granddaughter of country legendLoretta Lynn, movedRyan Seacrestto tears with her top-20American Idolperformance on Sunday. The song, she said, was about a partner who didn’t return her feelings. “Ryan, do you want somebody to want you like that, too? Ryan Seacrest and Emmy Russell.McCandless/ABC via Getty; American Idol/YouTube judgeKaty Perryasked after Seacrest’s proclamation. He later joked that Seacrest was the “most expensive thing I’ve ever held.” That was so you,” Bryan told Russell....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Paige Crane

Luke Evans saysBeauty and the Beastspin-off series 'is gonna happen': 'It's just on hold'

Then, abruptly at the start of the year, the project wasindefinitely put on hold. Evans, sitting down over Zoom with EW for his new filmPinocchio, promises the series will happen. “It’s been put on hold. Josh Gad and Luke Evans in ‘Beauty and the Beast’.Laurie Sparham/Disney “We want to honor these characters with the best story we can possibly deliver. It’s just on hold. It is gonna happen. Luke Evans as the Coachman in Disney’s live-action, CG-animated ‘Pinocchio’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Cesar Parsons

Luke Wilson reacts to Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson's failed prank call: 'Very eighth-grade'

However, the pair soon discovered that theyd accidentally dialedLucasWilsoninstead. Barrymore asked Wilson if hed heard about the mix-up during his recent visit to the show. I did, he said. Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson; Luke Wilson on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’.The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean; The Drew Barrymore Show I was like, Drew and Katewho? It had a very eighth-grade pop in feel to it," Wilson admitted. I dont appreciate being pranked called and neither does the guy that you called!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Steven Leach

Lupita Nyong'o cried herself to sleep after losing Kenyan accent for Hollywood roles: 'Full of heartbreak'

“I didn’t feel like myself,” the “Us” star said. “I went to drama school because I didn’t want to just be an instinctive actor. I wanted to understand my instrument. Lupita Nyong’o.Amy Sussman/WireImage And one of the things I wasn’t good at was accents.” “I didn’t know how to sound any other way than myself,” she said. “That was the first permission that I gave myself. Lupita Nyong’o in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Kimberly Schmidt

Lupita Nyong'o doesn't concern herself withBlack Panther 3recasting rumors: 'Out of my control'

Coogler directed and wrote the previous two films, 2018’s flagship movie and 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. He’s also developing the animated seriesEyes of Wakandafor Disney+. Nyong’o appeared on EW’sThe Awardistwhile making the awards season rounds for animated filmThe Wild Robot. Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.Credit: Marvel Studios she told podcast host Gerrad Hall. “Let me stay humble and ignorant until the leader of the pack actually says something....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Karl Garcia

Lupita Nyong'o hasn't watchedBlack Panthersince Chadwick Boseman's death: 'I'm having a moment'

“So I’m having a moment.” “It’s okay,” she continued as the audience applauded her. “The grief is just the love with no place to put it, right? Lupita Nyong’o, Chadwick Boseman.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images I don’t want to run away from the tears or the grief. You just live with it. That experience will never be separate from the love that was formed… But Im like, we get to see him alive, and thats so wonderful....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · James Atkinson

Lupita Nyong'o remembers Chadwick Boseman on fourth anniversary of his death: 'Grief never ends'

The “Black Panther” star is looking back at her departed costar. The years go on, but the pain of loss hardly fades. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Lupita Nyong’o and Chadwick Boseman. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. She concluded the post more directly: “Remembering Chadwick Boseman. Want more movie news? “It was unfathomable to me. The onscreen saga of Wakanda will continue later this year in the upcoming Disney animated seriesEyes of Wakanda....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Erika Simpson

Lupita Nyong'o still isn't sure when she can return home after being displaced by L.A. fires

“It is to be determined,” the Oscar winner shares. “I was displaced,” Nyong’o shares. “I have not been able to return home, but I have received incredible support. Lupita Nyong’o.Credit:JB Lacroix/WireImage I think I will be able to process the sequence inThe Wild Robotin like five years.” The status of her home, adds Nyong’o, “is to be determined.” “It’s not completely gone, but I’m definitely affected.” Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire in January 2025....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Austin Miller

Luther: The Fallen Sunvillain Andy Serkis on his most disturbing scene: 'That made me sit up'

David Robey could be watching us right now. It’s twisted, personal, and what drew Serkis to the role. “The debate of what the internet is doing to us as a species. Andy Serkis as David Robey in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun.'.John Wilson/Netflix “He basically takes everything,” says Serkis. While the cyber stalker is adept at manipulation, Serkis sees his chameleon character as a bad actor. “There’s no sort of flair at becoming different characters,” he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Victoria Kennedy

M. Night Shyamalan starts trial for $81 million lawsuit alleging his showServantstole ideas from 2013 movie

Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini claims the Apple TV+ series copied concepts from “The Truth About Emanuel.” John Nacion/Getty M. Night Shyamalanis on trial for alleged copyright infringement. “This is a simple case. M. Night Shyamalan.Credit:John Nacion/Getty Francesca Gregorini created original and new expressions in her filmEmanuel,” Arenz said. Make no mistake about it, there would be noServantwithoutEmanuel. Now, the defendants' decision to copy elements fromEmanuelwas as lucrative as it was intentional....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Daniel Patton

M. Night Shyamalan's twist endings, ranked (and spoiled)

Warning: This article contains spoilers for several of M. Night Shyamalan’s movies. WithThe Sixth Sense,M. Night Shyamalanset an impossible standard for himself, one he’d have a hard time matching. Everett Collection The 1999 minor-key supernatural thriller about a sad man and a scared kid grossed $673 million. The promise of mind-blowing plot turns made him a blockbuster brand, then edged quickly into self-parody. His endings can be amazing, ridiculous, or both....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Jerry Johnston

M3GAN 2.0trailer reveals new killer robot and flying M3GAN: 'Hold on to your vaginas'

The OG bitch is back, but she’s got some competition. Universal Pictures Watch out, M3GAN! There’s a new I.T. M3GAN returns, and skydives, in ‘M3GAN 2.0’.Credit:Universal Pictures girl on the scene. The first actualM3GAN 2.0trailer arrived Thursday following Universal Pictures' big presentation atCinemaConin Las Vegas a day earlier. The footage unveils Amelia, the new A.I. Ivanna Sakhno as Amelia in ‘M3GAN 2.0’.Universal Pictures threat (Ahsokaactress Ivanna Sakhno) who’s wreaking havoc....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Jeff Martin