• Brad Pitt channels Dr. Anthony Fauci for ‘SNL’ virtual cold open

    Brad Pitt channels Dr. Anthony Fauci for ‘SNL’ virtual cold open

    Brad Pitt brought some red-hot star quality to the cold open of “Saturday Night Live … At Home.” The “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” Oscar winner donned a silver wig to play White House coronavirus task force advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, ruminating on President Donald Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Following Trump’s …
  • Why ‘SNL’ isn’t dying from the coronavirus: It’s not just Brad Pitt and Miley Cyrus

    Why ‘SNL’ isn’t dying from the coronavirus: It’s not just Brad Pitt and Miley Cyrus

    After some sketchy moments in the first canned “Saturday Night Live … At Home” episode forced by the coronavirus lockdown, NBC’s venerable comedy franchise rallied to give it another virtual go this weekend. Brad Pitt brought some red-hot star quality to the cold open, which featured the “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” Oscar …
  • ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates

    ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates

    LOS ANGELES  — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and “Into the Spider-Verse.” Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co. announced updated theatrical release schedules that significantly delay some of their marquee superhero films. Marvel’s “Doctor …
  • ‘General Hospital’ star Maurice Benard details terrifying bipolar episode in new memoir

    ‘General Hospital’ star Maurice Benard details terrifying bipolar episode in new memoir

    “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard details his battle with mental illness in his new memoir, recounting a manic episode so severe he believed Michael Jackson was singing about him. The 57-year-old — who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22 years old — was prescribed lithium, a “wonder drug” he would take on and off, …
  • Biopic of the late Whitney Houston reportedly in the works

    Biopic of the late Whitney Houston reportedly in the works

    LOS ANGELES — A feature film about Whitney Houston’s life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded by the Whitney Houston Estate, music producer Clive Davis and Primary Wave Music, the partners said Wednesday. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” will follow Houston from obscurity to pop stardom …
  • Jane Goodall answers questions with Pierce Brosnan for Earth Day

    Jane Goodall answers questions with Pierce Brosnan for Earth Day

    Storied scientist Jane Goodall appeared in an online Q&A with former James Bond Pierce Brosnan to promote National Geographic’s doc “Jane Goodall: The Hope.” We’re told Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Reiner, Billie Eilish, Gisele Bündchen and Martha Stewart all tuned in for the event. The film aired Wednesday for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Read …
  • The best face masks, according to celebrities

    The best face masks, according to celebrities

    Whether they’re prepping for a red carpet or simply unwinding at home on a Saturday night, celebrities love to pamper their skin with face masks — and snap selfies while they’re at it. And with hundreds of complexion-perfecting options on the market that claim to do everything from banishing breakouts to boosting hydration, it can …
  • Pierce Brosnan saved Halle Berry from choking on ‘Die Another Day’ set

    Pierce Brosnan saved Halle Berry from choking on ‘Die Another Day’ set

    Pierce Brosnan once pulled a real-life 007 move when he saved Halle Berry from choking on the set of their 2002 Bond film, “Die Another Day.” “I was supposed to be all sexy, trying to seduce him with a fig,” Berry, who played Bond girl Jinx Johnson, told Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night’s episode of …
  • Brad Pitt gives a weather update on John Krasinski’s YouTube show

    Brad Pitt gives a weather update on John Krasinski’s YouTube show

    John Krasinski‘s YouTube series has been pulling in some A-list talent, which now includes Brad Pitt. Much to the delight of fans, the 56-year-old actor showed up for a brief cameo as a laidback meteorologist on Sunday’s episode of “Some Good News.” “We should do a check on the weather. Brad, how’s it looking out …
  • Michael Jordan docuseries ‘The Last Dance’ premiere paints Bulls GM Jerry Krause as villain

    Michael Jordan docuseries ‘The Last Dance’ premiere paints Bulls GM Jerry Krause as villain

    Amid the biggest dearth of sports in a century, ESPN has swooped in to rescue us with “The Last Dance,” a docuseries about Michael Jordan’s final year with the Chicago Bulls. While the highly anticipated show’s first installment doesn’t offer too much that wasn’t already public knowledge, it’s still a fascinating look into perhaps the …