How Taylor Swift fits into the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

Jeff Spicer/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; John Nacion/Variety via Getty Just call her Drogon. In it, Baldoni alleges defamation, civil extortion, and breach of contract, among other accusations. Baldoni understood the subtext: he needed to comply with Livelys direction for the script." Blake Lively; Taylor Swift; Justin Baldoni.Credit:Jeff Spicer/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; John Nacion/Variety via Getty It really does hep a lot. Makes it so much more fun and interesting. Really excited nd grateful to do this together....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Robert Morris

How Taylor Swift's new song 'Is It Over Now?' answers her big relationship question from 'Out of the Woods'

Both tracks seem to allude to her breakup with ex Harry Styles. “Looking at it now, it all seems so simple.” As Swift sings, “Are we in the clear yet?” The final night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Los Angeles.Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty “Is It Over Now?” And is it over now?" “Is It Over Now?” and “Out of the Woods” likely nod to the same relationship. “Is It Over Now?”...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Christopher Young

How the Academy and Hattie McDaniel's family restored her Oscar legacy

Hattie McDanielproclaimed herAcademy Awardfor playing Mammy inGone With the Windto be a beacon for her future. In bequeathing her plaque to Howard University, she hoped to inspire future generations of Black artists. But that beacons light dimmed when her award went missing at the end of the 1960s. Hattie McDaniel at the Academy Awards in 1940.Bettmann Archive/Getty Images “I wasn’t interested in that particular key in of method or energy....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Olivia Russell

How the Brat Pack label ruined a movie that would've starred Andrew McCarthy and Emilio Estevez

Andrew McCarthyreunited with hisSt. Elmo’s FirecostarEmilio Estevezfor the first time in nearly four decades for his Hulu documentaryBrats. “The fallout,” McCarthy recalled of the article, “was immediate and big.” Andrew McCarthy and Emilio Estevez on set of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty “It hurt my feelings. I just assumed at the time it was the Brat Pack fallout.” To be seen again in another film would ultimately and could potentially have a negative impact....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Mary Burton

How the Grinch Stole Christmascast: See Jim Carrey and his costars, then and now

What happened to the “Mean One” and all the Whos down in Whoville? Read on to learn what happened to the cast ofHow the Grinch Stole Christmassince the movie premiered in 2000. Carrey toldEntertainment Weeklyin 2000 that getting into costume was quite an ordeal. Credit:Ron Batzdorff/Universal You just forget [the pain]. Carrey was married to Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995. Theyhave a daughter, Jane. Ron Batzdorff/Universal; CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Michelle Wade

How the heck did theHome Aloneparents afford that house? Now we know

DirectorChris Columbusrevealed what the parents ofMacaulay Culkin’s Kevin did for work in a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter. Kate, played bySchitt’s CreekandBeetlejuicestarCatherine O’Hara, “was a very successful fashion designer,” he revealed. The film features a prominent clue. Catherine O’Hara and John Heard as Kate and Peter McCallister in ‘Home Alone’.Credit:20th Century Studios 20th Century Fox Want more movie news? We’re still scratching our heads over it. Meanwhile,the real-life house has new owners....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Jessica Maxwell

How the iconicOldboyhallway fight influenced a generation of Hollywood action

Creatives from Daredevil and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 explain how Park Chan-wook’s film, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, influenced their big battles. Park Chan-wook’sOldboyhas grown older but no less lively than the day it was born. The iconic fight scene in ‘Oldboy’ influenced similar scenes in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.'.Everett Collection (3) When he is finally released, he naturally seeks revenge against his captors....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Erin Ellis

How the James Bond shift at Amazon could shake up (not stir) the long-running franchise

With the Broccoli family ceding creative control to Amazon MGM studios, 007 is destined for new horizons. Under their guidance, 25 Bond films have been produced to date. Other hallmarks include the evolving tradition of the Bond girl, largely bloodless violence, and more. Credit:Nicola Dove/MGM Until now, Bond has only been permitted to exist in feature films. Theres also the possibility that James Bond films will cease to be a cinematic event....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Carolyn Leon

How the Savannah College of Art and Design created a Hollywood dynasty from Georgia

Stars flock every year to the college’s annual film and TV festivals. Founded 45 years ago, SCAD has spent decades guiding aspiring creatives and sending them off to Hollywood. Courtesy of SCAD But once a year, Hollywood comes to SCAD in the form of theSCAD TVFestin Atlanta. Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula Wallace, center, with actor Matt Bomer.Courtesy of SCAD Im in awe of this place,SupergirlandGreys AnatomyalumChyler Leighsaid backstage before sitting on EWs annual Bold School panel....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Austin Perez

How the TV showSurvivorinspired a zombie musical

No, they don’t have zombies on the island. At least not yet. You would figure a formerSurvivorcontestant might know a little something about surviving a zombie apocalypse. Josh Canfield on ‘Survivor: San Juan del Sur’.Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty But writing a stage musical about a zombie apocalypse? That’s exactly what Josh Canfield did. 8, 9, 15, and 16 at Theatre 555 in New York City. Alive! The Zombie Musical. Here’s the official synopsis ofALIVE!...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Molly Duncan

How the Who inspired a key scene in Benedict Cumberbatch's new movie,The Thing With Feathers

Director Dylan Southern used the cover of “The Kids Are Alright” as visual inspiration. But it’s also Southern’s tribute to an iconic British rock band. “And that was my reference for that.” Credit:Cindy Ord/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Polydor “That’s teamwork, you know,” Porter quipped. “The book had a profound effect on me when I read it,” theDoctor Strangeactor explained. “And Dylan’s pitch was really intriguing and the friendship that grew out of our conversations....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Eric Fox

How the yakuza's attack against director Juzo Itami inspired Michelle Yeoh's new dramedyThe Brothers Sun

The Oscar winner and series creators Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk preview Netflixs “The Brothers Sun.” Itami, miraculously so, made a full recovery. Asian American male masculinity and insecurity was a thing I was thinking about at the time. Michelle Yeoh and Sam Song Li in ‘The Brothers Sun’.Netflix They must also heal the wounds resulting from their separation what’s a family drama without some baggage? and figure out their best path forward....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Jonathon Mayer

How theDune: Part 2ending sets upDune Messiah

Director Denis Villeneuve’s new film finishes a little differently than Frank Herbert’s original novel. Here’s what that could mean for the characters. Warning: This article contains major spoilers fromDune: Part Two. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) perfectly executes his attack plan on the Emperor (Christopher Walken). It helps, of course, that their assault is aided by the atomic weapons of House Atreides. After the fall of Feyd-Rautha, things happen a little differently than the book....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Alex Thomas