Richard Curtis returns to Christmas movies with Melissa McCarthy inGenie

Christmas is the most magical time of year so why not add a genie to the mix? Curtis is no stranger to iconic holiday ensembles, be it a papier-mache lobster or a hideous reindeer jumper. He hopesGeniehas the same sartorial effect. Marc Maron and Melissa McCarthy in ‘Genie’.Universal Pictures I gave it twice to a girlfriend who wasn’t quite a girlfriend. So, I’ve always thought that a big old Christmas coat was a gorgeous thing....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Jason Rodriguez

Richard Gere and Michael Fassbender talk playing spies in exclusive first look at thrillerThe Agency

Richard Gerehas a big problem with his new series,The Agency. She’ll watch it on her own she will, I know her." Like Gere, Fassbender also loved the original French series when he watched it about five years ago. Richard Gere and Michael Fassbender on ‘The Agency’.Luke Varley/Paramount+ “And then five years later, [the producers] approached me about the idea of doing this. I read the scripts, and it was just an easy decision to make....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Robin Riley

Richard Gere flips off Savannah Guthrie onTodayone day after Cher dropped the F-bomb: 'I'm bleeping you!'

“My hand did that,” the actor joked. “I have no control!” It’s been a busy week for the censors over at NBC. Richard Gere and Savannah Guthrie.NBC On Wednesday,Richard Gerefollowed in the footsteps ofCherby flustering an unsuspectingToday Showhost during a live interview. Immediately, the astonished news anchor attempted to hide the gesture behind a stack of papers. “What did you just do?” Richard Gere.Daniele Venturelli/Getty “You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · George Mcguire

Richard Hatch slams 'messy'House of Villainscostars who are 'disconnected from reality'

“They just really didn’t understand.” Warning: This article contains spoilers forHouse of Villainsseason 2, episode 4, “High-Voltage Villains.” How the mighty have fallen originalSurvivorwinnerRichard Hatchwas the second person eliminated fromseason 2 of E! Richard Hatch on ‘House of Villains’.Art Streiber/E! Entertainment ’s reality competition series. Mr. PEC-Tacular was swapped onto the Hit List until he won the redemption challenge. “It’s just wrong,” Hatch tellsEntertainment Weekly. Safaree, Terese Guidice, and Richard Hatch on ‘House of Villains’....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Michael Stephens

Richard Lewis' wife thanks fans for support after comedian's death: 'He would be beyond thrilled'

Joyce Lapinsky also shared ways well wishers can donate to a charity in honor of the comedian. He would be beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I." Lapinsky then went on to encourage well wishers to donate to charity in honor of the comedian and actor. Richard Lewis and wife Joyce Lapinsky.David Livingston/Getty Lapinsky and Lewis first met at aRingo Starralbum release party in 1998,according to PEOPLE. David Livingston/Getty...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Diana Webb

Richard Simmons details skin cancer battle after cryptic post about dying: 'Promise me you will see your doctor'

“I have lost a lot of friends to cancer,” the fitness icon said. Richard Simmonsis detailing his skin cancer journey. The fitness icon shared about his cancer scare onsocial media. Richard Simmons.Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Simmons later recalled visiting a cancer specialist to treat his condition. As he started burning my skin a tear dropped down my cheek, he wrote. That attempt didnt quite fix the problem, but further procedures successfully eliminated the cancer....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Christopher Reid

Richard Simmons recalls being rear-ended by Katharine Hepburn: 'A car hit me from the back'

I told her not to worry about it and drove off. Richard Simmonsis looking back at some of his favorite (literal) Hollywood run-ins. There was something special about Katherine [sic] Hepburn. Richard Simmons, Katharine Hepburn.Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic; John Bryson/Getty It was how she talked and held her head high, Simmons wrote. I saw her in a lot of movies but my favorites areAfrican QueenandGuess Who is Coming to Dinner. “I got out to see what happened....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Patricia Jones

Richard Simmons responds to Pauly Shore biopic: 'I have never given my permission for this movie'

“I just have a go at live a quiet life and be peaceful. Thank you for all your love and support,” the fitness personality wrote on Facebook. “Hi Everybody!” Richard Simmons and Pauly Shore.Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic; BLUE EYED JACK PRODUCTION; The Lewis Brothers/ Youtube “You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore. I have never given my permission for this movie. So dont believe everything you read....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Michelle Harris

Richard Simmons' final days included feeding local skunks, house manager says

Teresa Reveles lived with Simmons for 35 years. “I can’t stop crying. I still can’t believe what happened,” Reveles toldPEOPLEin her first interview, published Monday. Richard Simmons died July 13.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage But when asked if she’d rather talk about her longtime boss and friend later, she flatly refused. “No, I want to celebrate Richard,” she told the magazine. “He died happy.” The Los Angeles Fire Department said at the time of his death that it was fromnatural causes....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Brandon Mitchell DDS

Richard Simmons' staff reveals his final photo and message to fans: 'We thought you'd want to see it'

The fitness guru died on July 13 of natural causes. Richard Simmonshas one final message for the world. Richard worked very hard on his posts for you, read themessagefrom Simmons team. Richard Simmons.Harry Langdon/Getty Images He always chose his photos and wrote his captions for the upcoming weekend by Friday. So we have the post Richard planned to share with you last Sunday. We thought youd want to see it....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Nicholas Johnson

Richard Simmons, beloved fitness icon, dies at 76

The Daytime Emmy winner celebrated his latest birthday one day earlier. Richard Simmons, the fitness instructor and media personality who rose to prominence in the 1980s, has died. “The world lost an angel today,” he said. Richard Simmons.Harry Langdon/Getty Simmons' brother Lenny Simmons shared a statement with EW reflecting on the fitness instructor’s life and legacy. “I dont want people to be sad about my brother,” he said. “I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to peoples lives....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Laura Perez

Richie Sambora apologizes for abrupt Bon Jovi exit, compares it to leaving the mafia

“I guess if you’re in the mafia, the only thing you possibly do is disappear. Looking back,Richie Samboraregrets the way that he chose to leaveBon Jovi. “It’s a band. Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi.Kevin Mazur/Getty He added, I guess if youre in the mafia, the only thing you possibly do is disappear. It was the number-one-grossing tour in the world that year, and that was that. Bon Jovi also noted that he will always feel a void without Sambora on stage beside him....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Cristina Richardson

Rick Riordan breaks downChalice of the Gods, teases possible futurePercy Jacksonbooks

His biggest challenge in this book is trying to get into college. “It is basically, what is Percy Jackson doing on the average Tuesday? That’s important, too. Rick Riordan has a new book, ‘Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods.'.Courtesy of Rick Riordan; Disney Hyperion So that was fun.” Ganymede’s origin story is one of the darker ones in Greek mythology. It’s a pretty horrifying kidnapping, when you think about it....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Jennifer Spencer