Average Joereview: A violent, tense crime thriller that's also brutally funny

Black-ish star Deon Cole takes on the Russian mob in the suspenseful new BET+ dramedy. Addicted to pills and frustrated with his “desk jockey” job on the force, Touch wants in. “No one can know about this,” he warns them. Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia McWilliams, Michael Trucco, and Deon Cole in ‘Average Joe’.Credit: BET+ “I meanno one.” Jokes are weaved into otherwise straight-faced dialogue. Comedian-writer-actor Cole, so consistently hilarious onblack-ish, gives a compelling dramatic performance as Joe....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Joseph Sims PhD

AVoicecoach was sweating it out as not one of their contestants was voted through to the finals

The Instant Save, thankfully, gave Team Reba a representative in next week’s two-night finale. Now, it’s truly anyone’s game onThe Voice. CoachesMichael Buble,Reba McEntire,Snoop Dogg, andGwen Stefaniall have contestants in next week’s big finale. ‘The Voice’ season 26 coaches Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé.Trae Patton/NBC But it almost didn’t happen that way. Things were not looking good for Team Reba. Before Joseph was named the saved contestant, he and McEntire said their goodbyes....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Bradley Forbes

Avril Lavigne addresses conspiracy theory she was replaced by a lookalike after dying 21 years ago

“It could be worse,” Lavigne said. IsAvril Lavigne or Melissa in the room with us now? “I mean, it’s just funny to me,” the 39-year-old told Cooper. Avril Lavigne.Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images Other people are like, ‘There’s a conspiracy theory that I’m not me.'" Cooper, however, disagreed. “Avril, this conspiracy theory about you is a little creepy, come on,” Cooper said. But Lavigne replied: “I don’t know, it could be worse....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Daniel Mooney

Awards season calendar 2025: Important show dates for Oscars, Tonys, Cannes, more

The Academy Awards and film festivals like Cannes are right around the corner. 7: NAACP Image Awards nominationsJan. 8: Screen Actors Guild Awards nominationsJan. Golden Globes; Oscars; Grammys.Credit:Emma McIntyre/Getty; Andrew H. Walker/Getty; David Becker/Getty 8: Directors Guild of America Awards nominationsJan. 8-17: Oscars nominations votingJan. 15: BAFTA Awards nominationsJan. Conan O’Brien will host the 2025 Oscars on March 2, 2025.Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Andrew H. Walker/Getty 16: Razzie Awards nominationsJan. 8: Producers Guild of America Awards ceremonyFeb....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Michael Gonzalez

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh bring the dysfunction as estranged sisters inQuiz Ladyfirst look

And doing so might just bring this dysfunctional family together. The all-star cast is rounded out byJason Schwartzman,Holland Taylor, andTony Hale. “It was kind of against pop in, so to speak.” Awkwafina and Sandra Oh in ‘Quiz Lady’.20th Century Studios That “natural misinterpretation ended up being a very good surprise,” Oh says. (No, not really.) As for building that sisterly dynamic, that came naturally for the stars. Jason Schwartzman and Awkwafina in ‘Quiz Lady’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Betty Burke

Ayo Edebiri apologizes for Jennifer Lopez comments inSNLsketch: 'It’s wrong to run your mouth on a podcast'

Ayo Edebirimade a not-so-subtle reference to a certain viral clip during herSaturday Night Livedebut. So in trueSNLfashion, Edebiri carved out time during the show to indirectly poke fun at her past mistakes. Like, J.Lo was busy. Ayo Edebiri and Jennifer Lopez on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Will Heath/NBC via Getty Not singing, obviously.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Bill Gonzalez

Ayo Edebiri says she got death threats, racist abuse after Elon Musk shared fake casting news: 'He's an idiot'

So not only is he double [Sieg Heil]-ing fascist, hes an idiot." And he does it at a presidential inauguration!" Representatives for Musk did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment. Ayo Edebiri and Elon Musk.Credit:Arturo Holmes/Getty; Andrew Harnik/Getty The actor has since said hedoesn’t need Hollywoodto continue his career. Jesse Grant/Getty; Disney Blackett told Edebiri, “It’s not the worst fan casting! I see the vision kinda! Ayo Edebiri.NBC/Jamie McCarthy/NBC via Getty...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Jacob Kim

Ayo Edebiri to write live-actionBarneymovie from A24 and Daniel Kaluuya, is also in talks to star

From “The Bear” to the dinosaur. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Hit Entertainment. But that’s not all. Ayo Edebiri; Barney.Credit:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Hit Entertainment. Courtesy: Everett The Emmy-winning star ofThe Bearis also in talks to star in the upcoming feature, A24 announced Tuesday. The indie studio will co-develop and produce the project with IP owner Mattel andDaniel Kaluuyas 59% Productions. Mark Perlstein/Getty Want more movie news? Barney in ‘Barney & Friends’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Joseph Evans

Azealia Banks 'would have sued' Beyoncé's family if she was sampled onRenaissance: 'I'm not the one'

“I would have sued the fake basquiat dreads right off jay’s head.” “Because I would have sued her, Sony, columbia, parkwood, tidal AND blue ivy. I would have sued the fake basquiat dreads right offjay’s head. Azealia Banks says she’d sue Beyoncé.Azealia Banks Instagram I’m not the one.” 12 in the United Kingdom. Azealia Banks; Beyoncé.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Joshua Hoover

Baby Reindeercreator announces next drama series with HBO

Baby Reindeercreator Richard Gadd is ready for a roaring new adventure. This is bold, brilliant, one-of-a-kind storytelling, and we cant wait for viewers to see it. As withBaby Reindeer, Gadd will serve as creator, executive producer, and writer onLions. Richard Gadd.Araya Doheny/Getty

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Robin Floyd

Baby Reindeerstar Jessica Gunning collects Golden Globe from her stalker inspiration,Misery's Kathy Bates

Gunning researched “Misery” in preparation for her role. Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for herBaby Reindeerperformance. The actress added that she was taken with the script, written by Gadd, from the start. Jessica Gunning said her ‘Baby Reindeer’ was inspired by ‘Misery’ actress and Kathy Bates.Credit:Netflix; Columbia/Courtesy Everett “When we were filming, I just was so proud of Richard [and] this story. She added, “I dont take it for granted at all …...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Brittany Jones

Baby Reindeerstar Jessica Gunning recalls the liberation of coming out at 36: 'It all clicked'

“I realized I was a big old gay. I was like, that’s what it’s been. That’s what it is. Jessica Gunning.Leon Bennett/Getty Do you feel like you’re stepping into yourself in new ways now? “I came out actually in November ‘22. And that was a mega, mega thing for me. I’m surrounded by gays. Like, all my friends are gay, so it wasn’t that I was I repressing anything. But I realized I was a big old gay....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Rose Potts

Baby Reindeerstar Nava Mau on Teri's 'fire' — and the 'tiny panic attack' she had filming that Martha assault scene

The actress reflects on the pivotal scene, in which she comes face-to-face with her boyfriend’s stalker. Nava Mau thought she had a great audition forBaby Reindeer. Then, she didn’t hear back for six weeks. Richard Gadd and Nava Mau in ‘Baby Reindeer’.Courtesy of Netflix As his own experiences weigh on him, it impacts his relationship with Teri. Courtesy of Netflix “The dynamic between Donny and Teri was very familiar to me....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Michelle Hancock