Emily Blake
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Adele impersonated an Adele impersonator, and it worked
I’ma let you finish, Justin Bieber, but Adele just pulled off the best prank of the year. Teaming up with the BBC’s Graham Norton, the singer — who just dropped her third studio album, 25 — disguised herself as an Adele impersonator to hang out with a bunch of other Adele impersonators and absolutely freak them out. → Read More
Backstreet Boys remind Drake: Before 'Hotline Bling' was 'The Call'
Drake is well aware that there are similarities between “Hotline Bling,” his now-ubiquitous hit and never-ending meme catalyst, and Virgina rapper D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha.” In fact, he said in a recent interview that that was sort of his intention. B → Read More
'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' reboot in the works at Fox
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is getting another shot on the big screen. → Read More
Jimmy Kimmel: David Letterman tribute a highlight of Tuesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live
Over the last few weeks, Jimmy Kimmel has done nothing to hide is love for David Letterman. Kimmel wrote Letterman a tribute for TIME and announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air a rerun during Letterman’s final show on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, Kimmel brought his Letterman affection to television, taking more than six minutes bid farewell to the host who shaped his young life. → Read More
David Lynch returns to Twin Peaks reboot
Maybe that cast plea worked after all. A month David Lynch pulled out of Showtime’s Twin Peaks reboot, the director and Showtime confirmed on Friday that Lynch is back. → Read More
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 'By the Sea' gets 2015 release
Universal Pictures announced a Nov. 13, 2015, release for By the Sea, Angelina Jolie’s directorial followup to 2014 Oscar nominee Unbroken. → Read More
Amy Winehouse documentary gets first teaser: Watch now
Shortly after acquiring U.S. distributions rights to Asif Kapadia’s Amy, A24 has shared the first teaser for the documentary on six-time Grammy... → Read More
Kendrick Lamar goes back to Compton for 'King Kunta' video: Watch
Self-proclaimed King of New York Kendrick Lamar may have premiered his video for “King Kunta” in the middle of Times Square on Wednesday evening,... → Read More
David Hasselhoff confirms 'Sharknado 3' will be 'the worst movie you have ever seen'
In case the fact that Michele Bachmann’s involvement wasn’t proof enough, David Hasselhoff confirmed on Monday that, yes, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! will be “the worst movie you have ever seen.” In fact, when he talked to HuffPost Live about SyFy’s third installment in the made-for-TV franchise, the Baywatch star said that’s entirely the point. → Read More
Shailene Woodley to receive Trailblazer Award at 2015 MTV Movie Awards
Shailene Woodley will receive the MTV Trailblazer Award at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, following the likes of Emma Watson, Channing Tatum, and Emma Stone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Woodley’s Insurgent co-star Miles Teller will present her with the award, which honors “actors who are blazing a distinctive and innovative path for their Hollywood peers.” → Read More
Taraji P. Henson as Olivia Pope? It could have happened
Could you imagine if Olivia Pope traded in her suited-up The Limited-approved wardrobe for an entirely leopard-print get-up a la Cookie Lyon? It could have happened. Maybe. → Read More
E!'s 'Fashion Police' is on hiatus until September
Shortly after longtime co-host Kelly Osbourne and not-so-longtime co-host Kathy Griffin announced their departures from Fashion Police, E! has... → Read More
Justin Hires joins CBS' 'Rush Hour' pilot as Carter
CBS’ Rush Hour pilot has found its Carter. Justin Hires (21 Jump Street, Stomp the Yard) has joined the one-hour pilot from CBS and Warner Bros. Television, based on New Line’s comedy of the same name. He’ll play the irreverent and wildly confident bad-boy LAPD detective originally portrayed by Chris Tucker. Cougar Town duo Bill Lawrence and Blake McCormick will write and executive-produce with… → Read More
Kathy Griffin exits 'Fashion Police'
Kathy Griffin announced on Thursday that she’s leaving Fashion Police just two weeks after Kelly Osbourne announced her departure. The comedian announced the news in a lengthy statement on Twitter, writing, “After 7 episodes of Fashion Police, I discovered that my style does not fit with the creative direction of the show & now it’s time to move on.” → Read More
Nicki Minaj raps about Jolly Ranchers on Maroon 5's 'Sugar' remix
Maroon 5’s syrupy-sweet “Sugar” may not sound like the place for The Pinkprint-era Nicki Minaj, but alas, here she is, on a brand-new remix of the V track, rapping about Jolly Ranchers and such. With lyrics like “Up down, inside/ Water park it, slip slide,” it’s far more “Beauty and a Beat” than, say, “Lookin Ass,” but it’s sweet nonetheless. Take a listen below. → Read More
2015 Saturn Awards: 'Captain America: Winter Soldier,' 'Walking Dead' lead nominees
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films on Tuesday announced the nominees for the 2015 Saturn Awards. The awards, which honor achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film and television, will be presented on June 25. → Read More
Aziz Ansari remembers Harris Wittels as 'the funniest comedy writer out there' in letter
The death of Harris Wittels, Parks and Recreation co-executive producer and stand-up comedian, shocked the comedy community on Thursday. Particularly his Parks family. → Read More
Inside the Best Picture nominees: A deep dive into 'Birdman'
The Academy Awards are just days away—which means it’s time to buckle down and really get to know this year’s Best Picture contenders. Next on our... → Read More
Kendrick Lamar 'The Blacker the Berry'
Fresh off his Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance win for the cheery and Grammy audience-friendly “i”—the Recording Academy’s mea culpa of sorts... → Read More
Backstage at the Grammys: Sam Smith on his big night and Beck's win over Beyonce
With 83 golden gramophones handed out in total, there were more than a few winners at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. But after snagging four major awards—including Song of the Year and Best New Artist—Sam Smith arguably won the whole thing. Well, Sam Smith and Prince’s side-eye, that is. Instead of letting the whole “I just won four Grammys” thing get to his head Sunday night, the affable “Stay… → Read More