Crossteam on why they didn't want to make a direct adaptation

Ben Watkins, Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, and James Patterson discuss the new Prime Video series. In some ways,Aldis Hodgehas been auditioning for Alex Cross since he was a teenager. Watkins recalls making a mental note of both Aldis and his brother Edwin. Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross on ‘Cross’.Prime Video I thought that was a really interesting dynamic considering their youth. So I made a note of it. I just kept getting these glimpses of him, Watkins says....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Yolanda Joseph

Crystal Kung Minkoff exitsReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsafter 3 seasons: 'It's very bittersweet'

Crystal Kung Minkoffis saying a “bittersweet” goodbye to theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsafter three seasons. She previously made history as the first Asian-American housewife on the long-running reality show. Erik Voake/Bravo/NBCU/getty She continued, Every single year I was asked back, it was a blessing. Erik Voake/Bravo/NBCU/getty It was an honor. She also teased what’s in store in the future. “This is not goodbye, this is see you soon. I have some other things going on that I will be sharing with you soon,” Minkoff said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Cheyenne Davis

CT Tamburello says 'nothing real happened' in showmance with Phaedra Parks onThe Traitors

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Traitorsseason 2 finale. “No, nothing real happened, I’ll be honest with you,“The Challengealum tells EW. “It was fun. Euan Cherry/PEACOCK I loved her because she’s a cornball. I would say there was a sense of sincerity, for sure. But it was also playing a game, you know?” Euan Cherry/PEACOCK I mean, what would I do, move to Atlanta?” He smiles as he says, “I can’t do that....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Denise Maldonado

Cue the waterworks: The 15 saddest movies streaming on Amazon Prime

Add a tissue box to your order while you’re on the streamer. Here are the best sad movies streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Groeningen wisely universalizes a story that could have played as a privileged, unpigmented vision of drug addiction. Kirsten Dunst in ‘Melancholia’; Riz Ahmed in ‘Sound of Metal’; Casey Affleck in ‘Manchester by the Sea’.Credit:Magnolia Pictures; Courtesy of TIFF; Claire Folger/Roadside Attractions AsEW’s critic writes, “Blue Valentineis lushly touching and gorgeously told....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Rebecca Weaver MD

Curb Your Enthusiasmseries finale review: Larry gets hisSeinfelddo-over

Larry David, the king of grievance, hangs up his crown with “No Lessons Learned.” Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutCurb Your Enthusiasm’sseries finale,“No Lessons Learned.” Im 76 years old, and I have never learned a lesson in my entire life! Larry David.John Johnson/HBO So boastedLarry David,Seinfeldco-creator and celebrity curmudgeon, in the series finale ofCurb Your Enthusiasm. But that was TV Larry talking. But at their worst, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer never reached the anti-social heights depths?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · John Cox

Curse-breaker or heartbreaker? First look at Rosie Danan's supernatural rom-com,Do Your Worst

Rosie Danan has your next favorite supernatural rom-com. Read an exclusive excerpt and see the cover! Read an excerpt and see the cover below! ‘Do Your Worst’ by Rosie Danan.Micah Benson/Berkley Her efforts are thwarted by handsome archeologist Clark Edgeware, who immediately tries to get her fired. As it turns out, the only thing they do better than fight is fool around. Holy s—. Berkley Her breath caught in her throat at the sight of the man who entered....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Amy Davis

Cynthia Erivo drew on her mother's experiences in Nigerian Civil War forDrift

Erivo’s mother was only 15 when the Biafran War broke out. “My mother was a child of war,” Erivo tells EW. Her home was ravaged, and they were on the run to find safety. Cynthia Erivo in ‘Drift’.Utopia /Courtesy Everett Collection “We’ve been speaking over the years about her experiences,” Erivo adds. I’m really grateful that she’s willing to have the conversations. What made you want to wear that extra hat here?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Ashley Williams

Cynthia Erivo had to be stopped by medic during intenseLuther: The Fallen Sunfight scene

DCI Odette Raines harrowing adventure with John Luther forces her to tap into her own darkness. WARNING: This post contains spoilers forLuther: The Fallen Sun. Odette Raine is not part of John Luther’s fan club. Cynthia Erivo as Odette Raine in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’.John Wilson/Netflix For Erivo, it was DCI Raine’s fire that drew her to the role. There’s an emotional build to Odette’s journey that the actress found to be fascinating....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Denise James

Cynthia Erivo puts on tiara Olivia Colman left on stage to accept Sundance Visionary Award: 'It must be worn'

The plastic tiara appeared to feature Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival Queens recognize queens. “It must be worn,” she said. Cynthia Erivo at the Sundance Film Festival.Credit:John Salangsang/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival “That’s the point of it.” “And yes, I know what it means, but what does itmean? It’s something to do with sight or seeing. Olivia Colman at the Sundance Gala....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Mrs. Crystal Allison

Cynthia Erivo says splittingWickedinto 2 movies allows more time to expand on central friendship

“The story gets to be opened,” she says. “We’ve expanded on their relationship as friends.” Cynthia Erivothinks that breakingWickedinto two films has changed the musical for good. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’.Wicked Movie/Instagram (2) “With us, you have two movies.” Erivo notes that the two films really allow them time to dig into the characters in magically meaningful ways. “The story gets to be opened. You really get to experience magic, and we can do that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Maxwell Perez

Cynthia Erivo was glad Ariana Grande gotWickedrole: 'It was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with'

Renee Rapp, Dove Cameron, and Amanda Seyfried are among the stars who were up for Glinda. In true Elphaba fashion,Cynthia Erivocouldn’t be happier about the Glinda sharing her magicalWickedjourney with her. “Thank goodness, Erivo toldThe New York Timesin a new joint interview with Grande. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.Matthew Stockman/Getty “Because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with.” Seyfried even shared that her audition process intersected with her role of Elizabeth Holmes inThe Dropout....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Janet Vasquez

Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldaña, Mikey Madison, and more — every 2025 Oscars episode ofThe Awardistpodcast

Below, you could listen to each episode of the 2024 Oscars season ofThe Awardistpodcast. And be sure to check back as new episodes go live every Thursday. Final Oscar winner predictions, secret ballot results And down the stretch they come! Credit:Getty Images WillAnoratake home Best Picture, or did the SAG Awards ensemble win forConclaveindicate a possible upset in that category? WillMikey MadisonorDemi Moorewin Best Actress? And wasTimothee Chalamet’s SAG win for Best Actor an indication of Oscar to come?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Christine Jennings MD

Cynthia Nixon addresses Sara Ramirez'sAnd Just Like Thatexit: 'Miranda and Che were really pretty done'

The “Sex and the City” alum says she and Ramirez still keep in touch. Craig Blakenhorn/Max The backlash eventuallyprompted a response from Ramirezon social media. “I am a human being, an artist, an actor,” Ramirez added. Cynthia Nixon and Sara Ramirez on ‘And Just Like That’.Craig Blakenhorn/Max As for Nixon and Ramirez themselves, they remain on good terms. “I miss Sara,” Nixon says. And so we talk quite a bit....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Diana George