Wonkawills another week at No. 1,Night Swimdives into second place at box office

The Timothee Chalamet-led candy-coated prequel has so far grossed nearly half a billion dollars worldwide. Wonka’s golden ticket continues to shine in its fourth week of release. Want more movie news? Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’.Warner Bros. Pictures ‘Night Swim’.Anne Marie Fox/Universal Pictures

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Karen Barnes

Woody Harrelson recounts his alien experience from 1974: 'It was so freaky, even for me'

Needless to say, the actor is “open-minded” to the idea of aliens existing. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Turns outWoody Harrelsonwas drawing from real-life experience for hisSaturday Night Live"Close Encounter" sketch. I mean, I’m open-minded," Harrelson replied. Woody Harrelson and Stephen Colbert.Credit:Scott Kowalchyk/CBS “Have I had an alien experience? You’re really asking me if I’ve had an alien experience?” he asked, to the delight of the laughing studio audience. Aidy Bryant, Jon Hamm, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, and Woody Harrelson during the ‘Close Encounter’ sketch on ‘SNL’....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Sean Estrada

Work of fiction: How Jeffrey Wright & Co. are re-writing the book on Black stereotypes inAmerican Fiction

Inside first-time writer-director Cord Jefferson’s starry, satirical festival darling that’s generating serious awards buzz. It is, perhaps, not the first thought that comes to mind when discussing a crowd-pleasing comedy. After all, in the wrong hands, racial satire can go sideways… real quick. ‘American Fiction’ stars Sterling K. Brown, Jeffrey Wright, and Tracee Ellis Ross on the cover of ‘Entertainment Weekly’.Cover Illustration by Mark Harris; Photos: Claire Fogler/Orion Pictures ButAmerican Fictionis indeed crowd-pleasing....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Preston James

Wrestling with greatness: How Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome becameUnstoppablein their new family biopic

“We don’t talk about that day,” the actor tellsEntertainment Weekly, laughing. “It didn’t go well for me. That’s the first time I saw Anthony really be nice to somebody [on the mat]. Jharrel Jerome in ‘Unstoppable’.Ana Carballosa/Prime I definitely wanted to feel what the other wrestlers felt wrestling him.” But even more impressive and inspiring is that he did so with just one leg. “Anthony’s such a beast on the mat....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Lisa Medina

Writer ofTaxi Driver, which inspiredJoker, walked out of sequel after 15 minutes: 'That was enough'

“I left, bought something, came back, saw another 10 minutes. That was enough.” Its a really bad musical." Paul Schrader; Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection He elaborated, criticizing the film’s characters as unpleasant portraits. “I dont like either of those people. I dont like them as actors. I dont like them as characters. I dont like the whole thing,” Schrader said....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Rebecca Stewart

Writers Guild officially ratifies new contract after months-long strike

Ninety-nine percent of WGA members voted in favor of the three-year deal with Hollywood studios. Meanwhile, actors remain on strike. The new contract will be in effect from Sept. 25, 2023, to May 1, 2026. Striking writers on the WGA picket line.David Livingston/Getty It is important progress for our industry that writers are back to work." After months of picketing,a tentative agreement was struckwith the AMPTP on Sept. 23. SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP recentlyreturned to the bargaining tableto attempt to reach a deal....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Ashley Jones

Writers' strike is officially over — here's a look at the new WGA contract

After 148 days, the WGA has announced the strike will officially conclude at midnight. It’s official theWriters Guild of Americastrike will end Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12:01 a.m. PT. WGA members will vote to ratify the new contract next week, between Oct. 2 through Oct. 9. WGA members on the picket line.David Livingston/Getty The end of the strike means that writers will be allowed to return to work starting tomorrow....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Jill King

WWE star Bray Wyatt dies at 36, mourned by Dwayne Johnson and Triple H: 'Loved his presence'

The third-generation pro wrestler was the son of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda. Windham Rotunda, the WWE wrestler better known by his ring name Bray Wyatt, died Thursday at 36. WWE chief content officer and former wrestler Paul Michael Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H, announced the news on social media. “Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time.” A third-generation wrestler, Rotunda was the son of Mike Rotunda and the grandson of Blackjack Mulligan....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Lauren Smith

WWE star Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch sentenced to 17 years in prison for deadly DUI crash

The former WWE Diva was involved in a collision that killed a 75-year-old man in Florida in 2022. Assistant State Attorney Ashley Terwilleger confirmed the news to EW on Monday but declined to comment further. Attorneys for Sytch, 50, didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. WWE star Tammy Sytch, also known by the ring name Sunny.YouTube Lasseter’s vehicle was pushed into another, and he died from his injuries....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Christopher Gonzalez

Wynonna Earp: Vengeancestar, creator preview 'scariest villain to date' in new special

Find out when Wynonna returns to Purgatory with the exclusive premiere date. SYFY Wynonna Earp wasnt going to enjoy her happily ever after for long. Its just not her style. Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon.Credit:SYFY My gamble paid off, for better or for worse. So when Tubi expressed their interest in continuing the story, Andras jumped at the opportunity. They wanted something pretty fresh and unique, so this is a brand new story, she says....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Jessica Rose

Wynonna Judd arrives onThe Voiceas the Knockout round begins

Gwen Stefani attempts a steal after three of Reba McEntire’s singers perform. The stakes just keep getting higher and higher on season 24 ofThe Voice. In tonight’s episode,the Battles concludeto make way for the Three-Way Knockouts. Wynonna Judd.NBC Reba thinks more tears lie ahead for her. “Your heart hasn’t hardened yet,” long-time coach John jokes. It feels right that Reba gets to hang out with Wynonna first since the two go way back....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Laura Huber

Wynonna Judd says she still talks to late mother Naomi when she performs: 'Why are we not singing together?'

On stage, I look up a lot because I see angels. Now I do it with Mom. I’m like, ‘What the hell are you doing? Wynonna and Naomi Judd in 2022.Credit: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Where are you and why are you not here? And why are we not singing together again?'" Kaliyah’s mother is the singer’s daughter, Grace Kelley, who has struggled withlegal issues. Naomi and Wynonna Judd perform in 1991....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Heidi Smith

Wynonna Judd's daughter charged with indecent exposure and soliciting prostitution in Alabama

Grace Kelley, 27, allegedly “exposed her breasts and lower body” at an intersection. The daughter of country starWynonna Juddwas arrested last week after she allegedly exposed herself at an Alabama intersection. The arrest is not Kelleys first run-in with the law. Wynonna Judd.Terry Wyatt/Getty Kelley was granted a temporary leave of absence from jail to welcome her daughter in March 2022. She was held at Tennessees Putnam County Jail and reportedly released in October....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Pamela Roman