Parks and Recstar Nick Offerman is 2025 Oscars announcer, a job first held by Ronald Reagan

The actor takes over the role from last year’s announcer, David Alan Grier. Mitchell Haaseth/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank; Bettmann Archive Nick Offermanhas a prestigious new role. TheParks and Recreationstar is the official announcer of the 2025Oscars. Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation;’ President Ronald Reagan.Credit:Mitchell Haaseth/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank; Bettmann Archive The Oscars used an announcer the first year the ceremony was broadcast. The 25th Academy Awards in 1953 tapped future President Reagan to announce the evening’s big winners....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Terry Peters

Parks and Recstars Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offermanreunite while riding dragons in Super Bowl ad

And they’re both having a blast. Are there dragons in Pawnee? Thank Mountain Dew Baja Blast for that. Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman in Mountain Dew’s Super Bowl ad.Mountain Dew “And with anyone?” Offerman asks as his dragon pulls up alongside Plaza’s. They pitched me and Nick Offerman riding dragons. “That’s the best April and Ron reunion that could have ever happened.” We were just cracking each other up. The actor turns into the mustachioed Pringles Man in the deliciously crunchy ad....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Jaime Pittman

Party DownorThe Last of Us? The crew eats 'poison fungi' in hilarious sneak peek

“Alter my brain chemistry with poison fungi?! Is this exclusive sneak peek fromParty Down… orThe Last of Us? With all this talk about “poison fungi,” it’s kind of hard to tell! Adam Scott and Jennifer Garner take a ‘trip’ in ‘Party Down’. Suffice to say, things getweird. “Alter my brain chemistry with poison fungi?! Pass,” he tells Kyle. But will Roman succumb to peer pressure? Watch EW’s exclusive video above now....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Linda Wilson

Passagesfilmmaker slams NC-17 rating for queer romance: 'A form of cultural censorship'

“We hunger for movies that are in any proximity to our own experience,” the filmmaker said. “Frank and thoughtful portrayals of sex are essential to cinematic storytelling and in service of representation more broadly. Sachs is far from the first filmmaker frustrated by an NC-17 rating. Ben Whishaw and Franz Rogowski in ‘Passages’.Courtesy of Sundance Institute Last year, Andrew Dominik’sBlondebecame a Netflix rarity when it received the rating for graphic sexual content....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Keith Graves

Pat Sajak takes a final spin withThe Officestars onCelebrity Wheel of Fortune(exclusive)

ABC/Hulu The recent transition betweenWheel of Fortuneeras has been full of poignant moments. This season’s Monday night episodes will lead into the newElizabeth Bankshosted game show,Press Your Luck. Vanna White and Pat Sajak on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’.ABC/Hulu Pat Sajak on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’.ABC/Hulu

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Joshua Hughes

Pat Sajak's finalWheel of Fortuneepisode as host set for June

The longtime host announced his retirement last summer after four decades on the show. A date forPat Sajak’s final spin asWheel of Fortunehost has been set. The beloved and longtime host’s last episode will be Friday, June 7,Entertainment Weeklycan confirm. Pat Sajak.Ricky Middlesworth/ABC via Getty Sajak’s farewell episode will coincide with the current season 41’s finale. (He also hosted the daytime edition from 1981 to 1989.) Sajak received 19 Daytime Emmy Award nominations during his tenure, taking home three wins....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Jillian Hall

Patricia Arquette ate garlic before onscreen kiss with Ewan McGregor due to pact with her actor husband

I was married to somebody at the time and we were very young and impressionable people, Arquette explained. Then he had to do a love scene and Im like, Well, did you eat garlic? Hes like, I thought we were kidding, she recalled. Ewan McGregor and Patricia Arquette in ‘Nightwatch’.Credit:Dimension Films/courtesy Everett I was like, What?! Watch Arquette recall her worst kiss in the clip above. Patricia Arquette and Nicolas Cage....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Karen Andrade

Patricia Arquette thought Camila Morrone was 'too pretty' to cast in directorial debutGonzo Girl

That’s not right," the Oscar winner recalled scolding herself. “And then I thought, ‘Wait a minute. I have my own self-conscious bias. Willem Dafoe, Patricia Arquette, and Camila Morrone at the ‘Gonzo Girl’ premiere during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.Darren Eagles/Getty That’s not right.” Arquette praised the star for proving beauty and acting prowess are not mutually exclusive. “You gave this incredible performance. “No, I’m not gonna hold her back....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Heather Zhang

Patricia Heaton reuniting with Kelsey Grammer forFrasierseason 2

More sitcom-legend casting news for the second season of Paramount+‘sFrasierreboothas arrived. She will reportedly play “Holly who is down-to-earth, unpretentious, and openly mocking of overly-intellectual types. Reps forFrasierand Paramount+ did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for confirmation. Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton in ‘Back to You’.Carin Baer / FOX / Courtesy Everett

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Peter Patel

Patricia Heaton saysThe MiddleandEverybody Loves Raymonddon't need reboots: 'You don't wanna mess with perfection'

“It’s like a great work of art,” she said of “The Middle.” Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic No reboots ofPatricia Heaton’s showsEverybody Loves RaymondorThe Middle, kindly. Heaton portrayed Ray’s wife, Debra Barone, alongsideBrad Garrettand late actors includingDoris RobertsandPeter Boyle. Patricia Heaton.Credit:Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic Neil Flynn, Eden Sher, Charlie McDermott, and Atticus Shaffer costarred. Heaton herself still has a lot of love for the finale, which involved a time jump. “It’s a beautiful thing. ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ starred Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Kathleen Norman

Patrick Dempsey's most memorable movie and TV roles

An appreciation of the actor’s body of work in celebration of his sexy new title. AsGrey’s Anatomyfans have known since the pilot,Patrick Dempseyis one hot doc. And now he is officially theSexiest Man Alive, as awarded annually byPEOPLE. ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’.Touchstone Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection But Dempsey’s talent doesn’t only reside in that gorgeous head of hair. But he soon learns gigolo life ain’t the piece of pie that it seems....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Scott Mullins

Patrick Warburton surprises Disney park guests on Soarin' Over California ride

And yes, hes still got it. Disney Parks/Youtube Welcome to Soarin, Warburton declared as the guests began to clap and cheer in excitement. As I just mentioned, my name is Patrick. Patrick Warburton.Disney Parks/Youtube I will be your chief flight attendant today. Thanks for letting me acquaint you with some important safety information for all of these years. The safety belt for safety. ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’.Disney The safety belt chosen especially to make guests safe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Benjamin Robinson

Patrick Warburton's mom tried to getFamily Guycanceled despite his salary from the show supporting her

Patrick Warburton’s family isn’t big onFamily Guy. I was helping support my parents withFamily Guymoney." Mama Warburton even tried to sway her son into signing the petition to yank the show off the air. Patrick Warburton and his ‘Family Guy’ character, Joe-Swanson.Young Hollywood/Getty; Fox/Everett “You’re laundering money, you’re laundering it to yourself.'” The show is currently in its 22nd season. “My father was in a monastery for three months. He almost became a monk,” Warburton said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Angela Williams