David McCallum,NCISandThe Man From U.N.C.L.E.star, dies at 90

The actor played Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on NCIS. McCallum appeared in 457 episodes of the series, which has run for 20 seasons to date. Dresampled to create the iconic opening of “The Next Episode.” David McCallum.John Paul Filo/CBS The actor also published a novel in 2016, titledOnce a Crooked Man. From day one, it was an honor to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Chad Dillon

David Oyelowo lays down the law in first look atLawmen: Bass Reeves

Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund guest star. “I had no idea who he was,” he toldVanity Fair. That was the beginning of the obsession with trying to get it made." David Oyelowo on ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’.Lauren Smith/Paramount+ “His very existence questions the nature of justice,” Oyelowo mused. I think that’s one of the biggest themes of the show. This is all playing out at a time that in many ways defines who and what America is....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Becky Morris

David Oyelowo on bringing justice to the legacy of an American hero inLawmen: Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves has beenpopping uppretty regularly in popular culture over the last few years. The greatDelroy Lindostepped into his cowboy boots in 2021’sunder-appreciatedThe Harder They Fall. Reeves appeared briefly in HBO’s 2019 limited seriesWatchmenas the inspiration behindLouis Gossett Jr.’s Will Reeves, a.k.a. David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+ He was portrayed byColman Domingoin a 2016 episode ofTimelessand byJaleel Whitein a 2015 episode ofDrunk History. But way before that, Reeves was a possible inspiration behind The Lone Ranger....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Lisa Collins

David Oyelowo recalls getting shut down mid-audition: 'This isn't working'

That was pretty bad." And it remains working." Without hearing more, Bomer remarked, “I know exactly who it is.” David Oyelowo.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty He added, “That is a moment that keeps me awake at night. I think about ita lot.” “I love ice hockey,” Hamm said. Nicholas Galitzine , Jon Hamm, and Matt Bomer.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty “Cannot play ice hockey, however, which is a very specific skill set....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Casey Hooper

David Schwimmer saysFriendsfans still yell 'pivot!' at him: 'Sometimes it's startling'

The one where David can’t escape Ross Geller. “Sometimes it’s startling,” quipped Schwimmer. “But also it’s just a reminder that the series lives on.” David Schwimmer on ‘Friends’.Credit: NBC “Even on stage that was fantastically funny,” he says. “You never ever anticipate that kind of thing,” added Crane of “pivot!” becoming a signature catchphrase among fans of the show. David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston on ‘Friends’.Courtesy Everett “You’re just trying to tell funny stories and have it work....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Melissa Peterson

David Schwimmer thanks Matthew Perry 'for 10 incredible years of laughter'

David Schwimmeris ready to share his memories ofMatthew Perry. Now, they’re also paying tribute in their own individual ways. “Matty, thank you for ten incredible years of laughter and creativity,” Schwimmer wrote on Instagram. David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry as Ross and Chandler on ‘Friends.'.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty “This photo is from one of my favorite moments with you. Now it makes me smile and grieve at the same time,” Schwimmer continued in the caption....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Paul White

David Seidler, Oscar-winning writer ofThe King’s Speech, dies at 86

The British screenwriter earned several accolades for the 2010 film, including two BAFTA’s and an Academy Award. If given the chance, it is exactly as he would have scripted it. During the voyage, he developed a stutter and wouldnt have a speech therapy breakthrough until he was 16. David Seidler.Michael Buckner/Getty This partially inspired him to writeThe Kings Speech, which won him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Way down in the recesses of my soul, I thought this is the little film that could....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Shannon Knight

David Soul'sStarsky & Hutchcostar Paul Michael Glaser pays tribute to late actor: 'A dear friend'

“I suspect that I will let myself feel his loss, our loss, only gradually.” Paul Michael Glaser is paying tribute to his lateStarsky & Hutchcostar David Soul afterhis death at 80on Thursday. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty It just takes time, I tell myself, he continued. David Soul and Paul Michael Glazer on ‘Starsky & Hutch’.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty To all his sons and his daughter, China, my deepest sympathies, he said....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Ryan Weaver

David Spade reacts to Joe Exotic saying he's better to play the Tiger King than Nicolas Cage: 'I can do super-gay'

And I was like, ‘No, no, Nicolas Cage is too dry. I said, ‘Come on!’ You want to have a real show? David Spade and Joe Exotic.Credit:Paul Morigi/Getty; Netflix You got to cast David Spade to play Joe Dirt,’ you know?" Reps for Cage did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment. Spade joked back, “How about this? John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon in ‘Joe vs. Carole’.Mark Taylor/Peacock (2)...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Angel Gray

David Spade refused David Bowie's request to swap roles inSaturday Night Livesketch

Who could turn down a personal request from Ziggy Stardust?David Spade, apparently. “And he’s like, ‘This [sketch] is so f—ing funny. This is exactly my life and these people I see.’ David Spade; David Bowie.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Dave Benett/Getty And he goes, ‘One tweak: Can I play the receptionist? That’s the funnier part.'” Spade said Bowie argued that playing himself was boring because “everyone’s seen that.” David Bowie performing on ‘SNL’ in 1991....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Debra Gray

David Spade says 'no weird vibes' with Eddie Murphy after feud overSNLjoke: 'Everything bad has evaporated'

“I did see Eddie Murphy,” he confirmed. “People asked me if I’m tight with Eddie Murphy. Everything bad has evaporated.” David Spade; Eddie Murphy.Credit:Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Make a wish!" Last year, Murphy toldThe New York Timesthat he was hurt by the joke. “It was like, ‘Hey, hello. David Spade at ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ in February 2025.TheStewartofNY/WireImage This isSaturday Night Live,’ he said....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · William Conley

David Tennant and Russell T Davies talk 'joyous'Doctor Whoreturn in 60th anniversary 'mini-season'

The star and executive producer are teaming up again with Catherine Tate for 60th anniversary special episodes. That man limbered up. “We didn’t need any camera tricks.” David Tennant in ‘Doctor Who - Special One: The Star Beast’.Sally Mais/BBC Studios “Hes as fit as a fiddle,” Davies continues about his star. “He’s gorgeous!” Tennant reveals that this get-together was inspired by aDoctor Whotweet-along that took place during the pandemic. David Tennant in ‘Doctor Who - Special One: The Star Beast’....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Howard Johnson

David Tennant recalls agent telling him 'don't touch'Doctor Who: 'You don't want that hung around your neck'

“She didn’t call that correctly, as it turns out.” Adrian Rogers/BBC David Tennantis reflecting on iffy career advice from a former agent. In a new episode of his podcastDavid Tennant Does a Podcast With…, theBroadchurchstar discussed joiningDoctor Whoin 2005. David Tennant as the tenth Doctor on ‘Doctor Who’.Credit:Adrian Rogers/BBC “And I had an agent at the time that was like, ‘Don’t touch it. It’s not gonna work.’ Not my current agent, a previous, brilliant agent who’s since retired....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Makayla Nelson