Entertainment

Jan
10
2022
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By Troy Warren
‘The Morning Show’ Renewed for Season 3 — With New Showrunner

‘The Morning Show’ Renewed for Season 3 — With New Showrunner

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BY JACKIE STRAUSE, LESLEY GOLDBERG | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The flagship Apple TV+ series, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, is returning with Charlotte Stoudt at the helm. The Morning Show has some news to report. The media drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon has been renewed for a third season at Apple TV+ — with its third showrunner. Charlotte Stoudt will take over as showrunner starting with season three. Kerry Ehrin, who developed The Morning Show and who served as showrunner on the first and second seasons, will serve as consultant on the third season…
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Jan
10
2022
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By Troy Warren
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65

Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65

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By LYNN ELBER, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  Bob Saget, a comedian and actor best known for his role the sitcom “Full House,” has died LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” died while on a stand-up tour. He was 65. Deputies in Orange County, Florida, were called Sunday about an “unresponsive man” in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando and found Saget dead, according to a sheriff’s statement on…
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Jan
09
2022
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By Troy Warren
Keanu Reeves’ Latest Act of Generosity: Treating Friends, Family and Co-Workers to San Fran Getaway for ‘Matrix’ Premiere

Keanu Reeves’ Latest Act of Generosity: Treating Friends, Family and Co-Workers to San Fran Getaway for ‘Matrix’ Premiere

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BY  CHRIS GARDNER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The 57-year-old, known to dole out special wrap gifts like Harley-Davidsons and Rolex watches, picked up the tab for a weekend celebration in December: "He's epic." One needn’t search far or wide to find examples of Keanu Reeves’ generosity. As one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, the 57-year-old is said to be generous with his good fortunes, donating millions to charity and regularly coming through with impressive wrap gifts. (He doled out Harley-Davidson motorcycles to members of The Matrix Reloaded stunt team, and, more recently gifted Rolex Submariner watches to his stunt crew…
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Jan
08
2022
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By Troy Warren
Sidney Poitier’s Family Calls Him “Our Guiding Light” in Loving Tribute

Sidney Poitier’s Family Calls Him “Our Guiding Light” in Loving Tribute

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BY RYAN GAJEWSKI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #EditorsPicks The actor's kin remembered him as "a man who always put family first." He died Thursday night at 94. Sidney Poitier’s family is sharing heartfelt memories of the star after his death Thursday night at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 94. In a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter, his relatives described their grief following the Oscar winner’s passing. “There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now,” the statement read. “We are so grateful he was able to spend his last…
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Jan
06
2022
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By Troy Warren
Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz and Lupita Nyong’o in ‘The 355’: Film Review

Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz and Lupita Nyong’o in ‘The 355’: Film Review

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BY  DAVID ROONEY | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment Diane Kruger and Fan Bingbing also star in Simon Kinberg’s globe-trotting espionage thriller about an all-female group of operatives chasing a deadly cyber weapon. There’s ample action but less excitement in The 355, a production launched with great fanfare at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival that Universal is now dropping on the marketplace with minimal fuss. The idea for an espionage thriller led by an ensemble of women was hatched by producer and star Jessica Chastain while serving on the Cannes competition jury the previous year, sparked by the billboards lining the Croisette…
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Jan
05
2022
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By Troy Warren
“It’s a Leaner, Meaner Business”: Hollywood Braces for Volatile 2022 Box Office

“It’s a Leaner, Meaner Business”: Hollywood Braces for Volatile 2022 Box Office

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #Business A full recovery will have to wait, and studios are now adjusting their expectations: "The bar for what type of movie is worth it in theaters has grown higher." Hollywood studio executives breathed a sigh of relief in October and November when overall moviegoing comfort levels hit an average 76 percent, the best of the COVID-19 era. While consumers ages 35 and older still were more nervous than their younger counterparts, progress was being made. Yet those comfort levels plummeted 10 points to 66 percent by Christmas — the lowest…
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Jan
04
2022
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By Troy Warren
Vicki Lawrence Shares “Fun” and “Bawdy” Memories of Betty White and Reveals Her Touching Last Word

Vicki Lawrence Shares “Fun” and “Bawdy” Memories of Betty White and Reveals Her Touching Last Word

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BY KIMBERLY NORDYKE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The actresses, who met on the set of 'The Carol Burnett Show' and went on to co-star in 'Mama's Family,' remained close until White's death: "I always said when I was younger, I hope I grow up to be just like Betty White, and as I get older, I wonder, who the hell can keep up with Betty?" Vicki Lawrence is among those mourning the death of Betty White, her co-star and longtime friend, who died last week at age 99, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. The two actresses met…
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Jan
02
2022
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‘SNL’ Episode Hosted by Betty White to Re-Air Following Actress’ Death

‘SNL’ Episode Hosted by Betty White to Re-Air Following Actress’ Death

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BY KIMBERLY NORDYKE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment  #EditorsPicks White won an Emmy for the episode, which originally aired in 2010. Saturday Night Live is paying tribute to Betty White by re-airing the episode she hosted in 2010. White, who died overnight Thursday into Friday in her sleep at age 99, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday, won an Emmy for best guest actress in a comedy series for her work on SNL. That episode, which first aired May 8, 2010, featured White in sketches including one in which she played the grandmother of a prisoner (Kenan Thompson) who brings her in to…
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Jan
01
2022
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By Troy Warren
Fans mourns Betty White on social media

Fans mourns Betty White on social media

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks  #Entertainment Entertainment icon was just weeks from her 100th birthday when she died New Year’s Eve America’s favorite nonagenarian died New Year’s Eve, just weeks from turning 100 years old. Betty White was an actress and comedian, but also an enormous animal rights activist. Just Tuesday, White was promoting her upcoming birthday on social media.     “Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration” is scheduled to screen nationwide Jan. 17, when the onetime “Golden Girl” would have hit the century mark.   The movie is billed as a…
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Dec
31
2021
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“No Chance”: Dwayne Johnson Snubs Vin Diesel’s Overture to Return to ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise

“No Chance”: Dwayne Johnson Snubs Vin Diesel’s Overture to Return to ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise

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BY ABID RAHMAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment The 'Red Notice' star took umbrage with Diesel's latest public attempt at a rapprochement, accusing his former co-star of "manipulation." Dwayne Johnson says there’s “no chance” of him rejoining the Fast & Furiousfamily, shutting down all talk of his return to the franchise despite recent overtures from co-star Vin Diesel for the pair to bury their well-publicized feud and collaborate on Fast 10. In an interview with CNN published Wednesday, the Red Notice star was asked directly about Diesel’s public offer of an olive branch and gave a forthright and unambiguous answer. “This past June, when Vin…
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