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Weekly Entertainment News Wrap: Two Deaths, A Tribute, And A Baby

Ellen addresses months of bad press; The West Wing is reuniting for a cause; and a Dancing With the Stars judge lands a huge deal…

By Janet Di Lauro September 26, 2020

Dax Shepard Comes Clean On Fighting Pill Addiction After Recent Relapse

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Steffy Forrester and Parenthood star Dax Shepard (host of podcast Armchair Expert) both began taking opioids after being in motorcycle…

By Michael Maloney September 25, 2020

Star Wars Icon Mark Hamill Celebrates His Birthday

As Luke Skywalker, he saved the galaxy from tyrannical rule. As The Joker, he cut a swathe of death and destruction. And now, Mark Hamill…

By Garren Waldo September 25, 2020

Carrie Fisher’s Daughter Billie Lourd and Fiancé Welcome a Son

Billie Lourd (American Horror Story; Will & Grace) and her fiancé, actor/producer Austen Rydell, have welcomed their first child, a son, into the world. Lourd…

By Michael Maloney September 25, 2020

Demi Levato and Max Ehrich Have Ended Their Relationship

Demi Levato and Max Ehrich won’t be reaching supercouple status. In fact, the engaged duo have split, according to published reports. Demi Levato and Max…

By Michael Maloney September 24, 2020

Law & Order: SVU Star Mariska Hargitay Honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay portrays a woman other women can look up to in Captain Olivia Benson. The actress took the opportunity…

By Michael Maloney September 24, 2020

Broadway, Film, and Television Star Ben Platt Celebrates His Birthday

He’s conquered every conceivable medium, and he’s embodied such diverse characters as an ordained religious leader, a high school student hell-bent on obtaining the position…

By Garren Waldo September 24, 2020

This Is Us Is Returning To Air Earlier Than Previously Reported

Daytime soaps aren’t the only shows getting back into production, implementing COVID-19 safety measures. This Is Us, the NBC nighttime soap, is coming back a…

By Michael Maloney September 24, 2020

NFL Legend Gale Sayers, Who Inspired The Film Brian’s Song, Dies At 77

NFL Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who was one of the best running backs ever to suit up for the Chicago Bears, has died at…

By Keith Loria September 23, 2020

Rock and Roll Icon Bruce Springsteen Celebrates His Birthday

His penchant for perfection and desire for control earned singer, songwriter, and musician Bruce Springsteen the nickname The Boss. Now he’s getting another moniker: Birthday…

By Garren Waldo September 23, 2020

Filthy Rich Enters Primetime Soap Fray: Season One, Episode One Recap

Move over Carringtons, there’s a new (evangelical) dynasty in town. They’re the Monreaux family, they own and operate the Wings of Dove ministry, and their…

By Garren Waldo September 23, 2020

The West Wing Reunion To Air On HBO Max Two Weeks Before Election Day

With Election Day only weeks away and people constantly filling their social media pages with opinions about former Vice President Joe Biden and incumbent POTUS…

By Keith Loria September 22, 2020

Dancing With the Stars Judge Derek Hough Signs Deal with ABC

Derek Hough has more than just six mirror ball trophies thanks to ABC airing Dancing With the Stars. The talented performer has now signed a…

By Michael Maloney September 22, 2020

NCIS News: Season 18 Shocker As Show Gets Back To The Future

Last year, Days of our Lives jumped a year ahead in time. This fall, CBS procedural drama NCIS is going back in time, specifically to…

By Michael Maloney September 21, 2020

Ellen DeGeneres Discovers She Has Something In Common With Spider-Man

Ellen DeGeneres was in the headlines over the summer as reports of the toxic work environment at her daily talk show surfaced. The comedienne/host addressed…

By Michael Maloney September 21, 2020

Ernie Orsatti, Who Made Iconic Fall In The Poseidon Adventure, Has Died

Veteran stuntman Ernie Orsatti, known for his iconic fall in The Poseidon Adventure, has passed away at the age of 80. His character in the…

By Michael Maloney September 20, 2020

Weekly Entertainment News Wrap: Stars Returns, Stars Move On

Another huge star is joining the SNL political sketch series; Law & Order: SVU returns with super strict protocols; and an actress from Empire lands…

By Janet Di Lauro September 19, 2020

Law & Order SVU News: Tamara Tunie Returns As Dr. Melinda Warner

Twenty years ago in November, Tamara Tunie made her Law & Order: SVU debut as Dr. Melinda Warner, M.E. (Medical Examiner). Now, the actress reveals…

By Michael Maloney September 18, 2020

Saturday Night Live Taps Jim Carrey to Play Joe Biden For New Season

Saturday Night Live is entering its 46th season this fall and, as always, the show will feature a lot of political satire. Executive producer Lorne…

By Michael Maloney September 16, 2020

Law & Order SVU News: Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T Put Safety First

Following in the footsteps of daytime dramas, nighttime shows are getting back into production and are employing many of the same safety protocols that soaps…

By Michael Maloney September 16, 2020

Stevie Nicks News: Check Out New Trailer For Upcoming Concert Film

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Stevie Nicks has done just about everything a singer can do in the music world, but the…

By Keith Loria September 16, 2020

Weekly Entertainment News Wrap — Mourning The Death of Two Legends

Walking Dead is ending, but kind of not really; Supernatural wraps final episode and everyone’s talking about it; and a familiar face returns to Dancing…

By Janet Di Lauro September 12, 2020

Daytime Stars Pay Tribute to The Long-Running CW Series Supernatural

The cult TV series Supernatural, which stars Jared Padelecki and former Days of our Lives star Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric) as Sam and Dean Winchester, who…

By Michael Maloney September 11, 2020

Dancing With The Stars News: Derek Hough Returns — With A Twist

Six-time Mirrorball champion Derek Hough is returning to Dancing With the Stars after a four-year absence, only this time, the star dancer will be serving…

By Keith Loria September 08, 2020

Kevin Dobson, Former Knots Landing and Kojak Star, Passes Away At 77

Kevin Dobson, beloved as M. Patrick “Mack” MacKenzie on Knots Landing as well as for his work with Telly Savalas on Kojak, has passed away.…

By Michael Maloney September 07, 2020

Amber Tamblyn Sticks Up For Two And A Half Men Co-Star Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer, most recently seen as the diabolical Lex Luthor on the CW’s Supergirl, is currently involved in a Twitter feud with a Florida congressman…

By Keith Loria September 07, 2020

Weekly Entertainment News Wrap – Cast Comings and Goings

Dancing With the Stars cast announced by ABC; Grey’s Anatomy returns to production; and The Talk is losing one of its co-hosts — here’s all…

By Janet Di Lauro September 05, 2020

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Ups Four Actors To Series Regulars

NBC found a hit last season in the musical dramedy, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and its strong cast led by Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell,…

By Keith Loria September 04, 2020

Batman Pauses Production After Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

A new villain has been added to Batman’s gallery of antagonists — COVID-19. Outlets are reporting that actor Robert Pattison (of Twilight fame), who is…

By Michael Maloney September 03, 2020