Best of 2023 (Behind the Scenes): HowThe Bearcooked up that impressive cast for 'Fishes'

It’s just how it unfolded. “We really wanted to nail this episode and show the harmony and the dissonance of this family.” “That’s not typical for most productions we work on,” Maggie says. FX But also the pain underneath all of that. It was a lot to consider." Can they be both ugly and heartbreaking? Gillian Jacobs and Abby Elliot on ‘The Bear’.Everett Collection Do they have the right level of comedy and gravitas?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Anthony Stephens

BET apologizes for 'malfunction' during Usher's award speech, releases full uninterrupted version

The singers 13-minute acceptance speech can be viewed in its totality on YouTube. Due to an audio malfunction during the live telecast, portions of his speech were inadvertently muted. Fans can catch his full uninterrupted speech across BET platforms and tonight’s encore on BET." Usher at the BET Awards.Christopher Polk/getty Reps for Usher did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment. The connection shared Ushers complete 13-minute speech on YouTube....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Donald Warren

Beth Stolarczyk defends quitting (again) onThe Challenge All Stars: Rivalsand those cheating allegations

“Unfortunately I haven’t seen the second episode yet,” Beth tells EW. I’m excited to watch the episode to see what [she] was saying." Did you really think that was true in the moment? Beth Stolarczyk, ‘The Challenge’.Credit:Paramount+ BETH STOLARCZYK:Oh yeah, for sure. But see, this just shows her character and how she can’t be trusted. How was it different in person? Beth Stolarczyk and Jonna Mannion, ‘The Challenge’.JONNE RORIZ/MTV Basically, I apologized to her, “Sorry for calling you out....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Kenneth Waters

Bethany Joy Lenz saysOne Tree Hillcostars' support after she left cult 'made a big difference'

“They knew I was a smart person. I was a good actor. you’re able to’t be a good actor without being smart. Bethany Joy Lenz.Amy Sussman/Getty Images Amy Sussman/Getty Images TheOne Tree Hillcast made an effort to comfort her in little ways. “It made me feel like there was a safety.” “They hear the word ‘cult’ or they think, ‘Spiritual abuse? That sounds real hippy-dippy,'” she said. She also said her costars would often take a stab at intervene where they could....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Nicole Richmond

Bethenny Frankel hits back at Travis Kelce's dad over troll comment: 'He used an insult instead' of 'intellect'

“Travis Kelce’s dad called me a troll,” she began the segment. “And I stand by that. I think that’s who Travis is. Bethenny Frankel; Travis Kelce.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Michael Owens/Getty Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Michael Owens/Getty “He used an insult instead of using his intellect,” Frankel added. “So, the Swifties can come for me, but I’m going to defend myself. I have said that they were in my Mount Rushmore of couples, the two of them....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Sara Blankenship

Bette Midler says sitcomBettewas a 'big mistake,' recalls chaos from Lindsay Lohan's exit

The actress revisits her short-lived 2000 sitcom flop on David Duchovny’s “Fail Better” podcast. Not evenBette Midleris immune to career flops. See:Bette, her short-lived CBS sitcom. Lindsay Lohan and Bette Midler on ‘Bette’.CBS via Getty “I did a television show,Bette.Does it get any more generic than that? A big, big, big mistake,” Midler said. “I think for several reasons. It was the wrong motivation. It was a part of the media I simply did not understand....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Jennifer Dixon

Bette Midler urges Disney to hurry withHocus Pocus 3script: 'Get us while we're still breathing'

“Get us while we’re still breathing, I mean, God!” EW has reached out to Disney for comment. “That would be cool and a smart idea. Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Hocus Pocus’ sequel.Matt Kennedy/Disney Want more movie news? “So, when she gets a whiff of their resurrection, she has a whole arsenal of anti-magic. She’s like,I’ve been preparing for this. Bette Midler on ‘Busy This Week’.QVC+ We definitely still love that idea and, hopefully, there are ways to get that back in....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Kenneth Norton

Better Manis a thoroughly unique musical biopic centered on British pop star Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams isnt monkeying around in a biopic from The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey. Paramount Pictures But the movie makes a BIG choice that is both fascinating and not entirely successful. To that end, Gracey depicts Williams as he sees himself in simian form. Robbie Williams in ‘Better Man’.Credit:Eric Charbonneau/Paramount Pictures via Getty The concept and its audaciousness is admirable, but it doesn’t entirely work. Want more movie news?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Michael Lowe

Betty A. Bridges, mother of Todd Bridges andGood Timesactress, dies at 83

Todd shared two posts on Instagram commemorating his mother on Aug 29. The first was astill imageof Betty overlaid with the text “1941-2024. Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty Bridges was a prolific actress whose career spanned 40 years. Betty Bridges.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Bridges also built up a venerable practice as an acting coach later in her career. Betty Bridges and Todd Bridges in 1981.Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Michael Pennington

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, SWV'sTiny Desk, and Vanessa Williams' 'Legs' top this week's Must List

You’ll receive all three each week the trifecta of entertainment information. Netflix; Mike Ruiz; Phylicia J.L. Rewatch a favorite or discover a new gem.Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer Netflix; Mike Ruiz; Phylicia J.L. Munn/Bravo via Getty Images Netflix SMV on NPR Tiny Desk Concert Series.NPR Courtesy Cover of Here by Richard Mcguire.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Susan Butler

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Fdirector says Eddie Murphy improvised 'the funniest moments'

“It just blew me away,” Molloy tellsEntertainment Weekly. John Taggart),Paul Reiser(Det. Jeffrey Friedman), andBronson Pinchot(thescene-stealing Serge). Paul Reiser and Eddie Murphy in ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’.Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix There’s also some new blood with the addition ofJoseph Gordon-Levittas Axel’s partner, Det. Oh, and a fresh-faced newcomer by the name ofKevin Baconmakes his franchise debut as Beverly Hills PD Capt. And as always, Rosewood and Taggart have got a close eye on him....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Kimberly Thompson

Beverly Hills Copfranchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer still hasn't seen the panned 3rd movie

“I said to Jerry, ‘I havent seen Beverly Hills Cop III.’ Jerry Bruckheimerhas never seen the pannedBeverly Hills Cop III. “Ive never seen it, and Jerry hasnt either. Eddie Murphy in #39;Beverly Hills Cop III#39;.Paramount Pictures/Everett Collection When I came in, I said to Jerry, ‘I havent seenBeverly Hills Cop III.’ And he was like, ‘I didnt do it, so you dont need to see it.’ And I was like, ‘OK, cool, Jerry....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Alison Hunt

Beyoncé addresses Grammys Album of the Year snubs onCowboy Carter: 'Take that s--- on the chin'

Queen Bey ain’t “stuntin' ‘bout” awards on the track “Sweet Honey Buckin’.” Unlike her husband,Beyonceprefers to address any controversies surrounding her in her music. At least that’s what she sings on theCowboy Cartertrack “Sweet Honey Buckin'.” Beyoncé.Kevin Winter/Getty For her, it’s the work that matters. Im just sayin, we want yall to get it right, Mr. Knowles-Carter said. We love yall… at least get it close to right. Beyoncé in her ‘Cowboy Carter’ era....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Gail Bullock