Remembering the Oscars' biggest controversies, scandals, and WTF moments (including some you may have forgotten over the years)

It’s not just Envelopegate and the slap that made our jaws drop. Maugham’s the word Once upon a time, Academy voters could write in nominees. That practice started with Bette Davis turning in the then-performance of the century in 1934’sOf Human Bondage. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022; Sacheen Littlefeather declines Marlon Brando’s Best Actor Oscar on his behalf at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973; Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announce the wrong Best Picture winner at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Jamie Howard

Reneé Rapp on writing a song forMean Girls: 'A crossover of every career that I have'

Here’s how Regina George ended up co-writing a crucial song for Cady Heron. “We had written a lot of different songs for Cady to fire up the movie. And then we wrote a couple of versions of that for the movie.” Reneé Rapp in ‘Mean Girls’.Jojo Whilden/Paramount Jojo Whilden/Paramount Rapp, who successfully launched her own music career in recent years, jumped at the opportunity. I was really, really excited." And for Rapp, she’s walking away with more than she expected from the experience....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Jeff Lewis

Renée Rapp reveals traumatic drugging experience that inspired her song 'Snow Angel'

Rapp recalls a night out with a new group of friends in early 2022 that went sideways. “I was drugged, and I had just been missing for seven hours,” Rapp continued. “I stopped being friends with those people and stopped doing as much partying as I was doing. Renée Rapp.Sarah Morris/Getty Images I told my parents, told some of my friends. Her friend and co-writer, Alexander 23, a.k.a. Alexander Glantz, provided some much-appreciated encouragement....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Garrett Lucas

Renée Zellweger explains why thoseBridget Jonescallbacks inMad About the Boyhad to be done 'carefully'

Alex Bailey/Miramax Films Warning: This article contains spoilers forBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. “It didn’t want to seem like a manipulative contrivance, you know?” But this time around, it’s Mr. Wallaker who confesses his feelings, not her. Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’.Credit:Alex Bailey/Miramax Films “Now, she gets somebody who’s turning around and professing their love, stumbling overhiswords for her. It’s an evolution,” director Michael Morris adds....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Gary Shaffer

Renée Zellweger returning for fourthBridget Jonesmovie with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson

Details about Ejiofor and Woodall’s characters have yet to be revealed. Back in 2022, Fielding teased that a fourthBridget Jonesmovie was in the works. “I’m working on it and I really hope it will happen,“she toldRadio Times. Renee Zellweger in ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’.Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection But I’d love to see it on the screen.” Want more movie news?

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Becky Santos

REO Speedwagon to retire from touring due to 'irreconcilable differences' between Bruce Hall and Kevin Cronin

The band “will cease touring effective” on Jan. 1, 2025. REO Speedwagoncan’t fight this announcement any longer: Their touring days are coming to an end. Joey Foley/Getty Still, unspecified issues have arisen, leading the band to call off performance dates past 2024. Bryan Hitt, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, and Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon in 2014.Joey Foley/Getty The statement also cited the involvement of founding member Neal Doughty, who retired from touring last year....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Daniel Obrien

Rep. Lauren Boebert denies vaping duringBeetlejuiceperformance after being kicked out of Denver theater

Republican representative Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a Denver, Colo. production ofBeetlejuicefor “causing a disturbance.” The report claims that the usher team also noticed them vaping. and, to the dismay of a select few, enthusiastically enjoyed a weekend performance ofBeetlejuice." Lauren Boebert and Micheal Keaton in ‘Beetlejuice’.Nathan Howard/Getty Images; Everett Collection The ushers asked to speak with them in the lobby, where they were told to leave. The patrons reportedly refused, even when warned that the Denver police would be contacted....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Tara Vega

Repo Manis finally getting a sequel, with aTwilightstar taking over Emilio Estevez's role

Original writer/director Alex Cox returns to his debut film with “The Wages of Beer.” Repo Manis back in action. Gordon played Embry Call, a werewolf who counts Jacob (Taylor Lautner) among his best friends. Emilio Estevez in ‘Repo Man’.Universal / courtesy Everett Collection The film, which also starred the lateHarry Dean Stanton, ended with Otto being abducted into space. Want more movie news?

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Jason Peterson

Reservation Dogsreview: A beautiful beginning of the end

Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi’s Indigenous comedy returns for a dreamy and penetrating final season. People cycle in and out of our lives. Sometimes their departure is slow and gentle, like a song’s final chorus fading into silence. Paulina Alexis, Brandon Boyd, Lane Factor, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, and Devery Jacobs on ‘Reservation Dogs’.Shane Brown/FX “I think we’re meant to live how he would have wanted to live,” says Elora. As for Cheese, he gets new glasses....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Bruce Jackson

Reservation Dogsstar Devery Jacobs, Emmy nomination predictions, and more in EW'sThe Awardist

The actor (and writer and director!) looks back on the final season and Ethan Hawke playing their dad. SinceReservation Dogs premiere in 2021, Jacobs has continued to take on new challenges. Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, and Lane Factor on ‘Reservation Dogs’.Shane Brown/FX Aho, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences voters! DEVERY JACOBS:I think I’m still processing it. So, it was around the time I was directing Wahoo! Devery Jacobs and Ethan Hawke on ‘Reservation Dogs’....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · James Allen

Returning9-1-1showrunner Tim Minear details his season 7 plans, including some returning characters

Tim Minearis a busy man. “I may have to call 9-1-1 before the day is over,” the9-1-1co-creator jokes(?) toEntertainment Weeklyamid the hectic rush toward the premiere of season 7 on March 14. Bobby and Athena’s honeymoon cruise goes awry in the season 7 premiere of ‘9-1-1’.ABC/ Youtube They’re relaunching everything and they’re super excited, really supportive. It’s all shiny, and the enthusiasm is through the roof. (Readour full Spotlight on season 7for more details on that....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · John Erickson

Reunited Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell hilariously struggle with very first question onWho Wants to Be a Millionaire

Host Jimmy Kimmel eventually helped them out. “It needs to be the right answer.” “We could sit here shooting the bull for the whole night,” he teased. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson in 2022.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic The frequent comedy partners' appearance onWho Wants to Be a Millionairemarked the first episode of its 25th season. “And we were placed together because we worked so well together and all that. It was just a journey of being adults....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Connor Roy

ReunitedBreaking Badcast 'rejects' SAG Awards script: 'F--- em'

Bob Odenkirk pretended to lead rebellion against the teleprompter. “Eh, teleprompter my ass,” said Norris. “I’ve got a beer and a couple of shots backstage. ‘Breaking Bad’ cast reunite at SAG Awards. So let’s get this thing going.” “No, Bob’s right,” said Mitte. “My grandma wouldn’t even put this on a pillow, it’s so cheesy. “I know your grandmother, and you’re right, she wouldn’t.” “It’s an awards show for Chrissakes,” said Banks....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Wanda Love