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'The Garcias' creator deploys famous ass-et to promote HBO Max show for Emmys consideration
HBO Max evidently chose not to run "for your consideration" advertising to snag a possible Emmy for its sitcom The Garcias, but show creator Jeff Valdez wasn't taking that sitting down. He and his creative team have branded New York City's Times Square themselves -- up to and including one of the location's most famous spaces, the backside of the so-called Naked Cowboy. The guitar-playing…
"That's my Ken": Eva Mendes reacts to partner Ryan Gosling's 'Barbie' turn
The first look of Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie caused a sensation online, and it wasn't lost on his partner, Eva Mendes. The actress and entrepreneur retweeted Warner Bros. peek at Ryan's bleach blonde locks and Barbie doll plastic-tanned eight pack, noting with the hashtag, "#ThatsMyKen." Mendes, mom to Gosling's daughters Esmerelda and Amada, added to her social media followers of…
'Top Gun: Maverick' zooms past $800 million to become Tom Cruise's biggest ever hit
Just shy of his 60th birthday on July 3, Tom Cruise officially has the biggest hit of his career in Top Gun: Maverick. Riding high on a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film has flown past $800 million worldwide, besting his previous high water mark, 2018's Mission: Impossible - Fallout, which made over $791 million. Maverick made more than $420 million from U.S. theaters to date, making it the…
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening hit the jackpot with 'Jerry and Marge Go Large'
In the new film Jerry and Marge Go Large, out today on Paramount+, Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening play a real life couple who win the lottery -- over and over again for about 10 years. They found a loophole in the math, which they exploited, and used the winnings to benefit their town. The adventure also rekindled their relationship, and Cranston tells ABC Audio it's just a great story. "It's…
Weekend Watchlist: What's new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here are some of the new titles available to stream this weekend: HuluLove, Victor: Watch the third and final season of Love, Victor as Victor decides who he wants to be with, and who he wants to be. NetflixHalftime: Learn all about global superstar and pop sensation Jennifer Lopez in this new documentary film about her life. God's Favorite Idiot: A mid-level tech support…
In Brief: Jimmy Kimmel taking the summer off; new 'Westworld' trailer, and more
HBO Max has renewed its Emmy-winning original comedy series Hacks for a third season, the streamer announced Thursday. The series, which recently wrapped its sophomore season, explores a dark mentorship that forms between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, and an entitled 25-year-old outcast, played by Hannah Einbinder. Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Downs,…
Vince McMahon steps down as WWE chairman amid "hush money" investigation
Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and arguably the face of the brand, has "voluntarily" stepped down in the midst of an investigation into a multi-million dollar hush money probe. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that a special committee of the WWE board is looking into allegations McMahon, 76, paid $3 million to a former employee with whom he'd…
'Game of Thrones' lead Kit Harington attached to Jon Snow sequel series in development at HBO
Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington is attached to a live-action sequel to the blockbuster series centered on his Jon Snow character, currently in development at HBO, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The eighth and final season of GoT, ended with Snow learning his true identity was Aegon Targaryen, a possible heir to the Iron Throne. The series concluded with his exile from Westeros as he…
Chris Evans reveals whether he's Team Captain America or Team Buzz Lightyear
Lightyear blasts off into theaters Friday and Chris Evans, who plays the iconic space ranger, teased that fans will see a side of Buzz Lightyear not explored in the Toy Story movies. Speaking to ABC Audio, Evans compared Buzz to Captain America, whom he brought to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the two are very different characters, Evans said they have a lot in common. "I suppose…
"Who the f*** are you?" Out comic Jerrod Carmichael flames Dave Chappelle on "childish" trans jokes
(NOTE LANGUAGE) Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has flamed Dave Chappelle about jokes he made that some saw as transphobic. In a conversation with GQ about coming out in the HBO comedy special Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, Carmichael didn't hold back about the controversy surrounding Chappelle and his rallying against cancel culture. Netflix employees staged a walkout over Chappelle's Netflix special…