How Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright' became a 21st century protest anthem

Incredulous, the crowd questioned the transit police officer about why the child was being detained. Someone in the crowd asked for the phone number of the boys mother. She was called and was soon there talking to police. Credit: Atria Books According to news accounts, the boy was released from police custody and went home with his mother. Soon, a chant started to billow throughout the mass: We gon be alright!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Travis Torres

How Kenny Ortega assembled a real band forJulie and the Phantoms

Kenny Ortegahas done it again. Because the stars behindJulie and the Phantomsare more than just actors singing songs onscreenthey’re actually a real band. The nine-episode first season is sweet, feel-good fun with surprising emotional depth. But it’s the music that setsJulie and the Phantomsapart from Ortega’s other hit franchises. For the first time, the songs take on a life of their own. And that’s exactly what Ortega set out to do from the start....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Stephanie Harrington

How Kenya Barris explores his 'insecurities' in new Netflix comedy#blackAF

That’s not what we do.' That was a different kind of gear for me.'" Plus watch an exclusive clip from the show above. Gabriel Delerme/Netflix ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I was surprised when I found the show was a mockumentary. What attracted you to that format? KENYA BARRIS:Well Im a hugeCurb Your EnthusiasmandModern Familyfan. Gabriel Delerme/Netflix One of the ways was to not put an actor playing me. From your perspective, how did the mockumentary format end up working out?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Justin Johnson

How Kevin Garnett became the secret weapon ofUncut Gems

“Anything is possible.” And we wanted to do it with Joel Embiid, and he was attached. But then you realize he plays with such passion and energy that of course it’s going to work. Kevin Garnett, LaKeith Stanfield, and Adam Sandler in ‘Uncut Gems’.A24 And so we got on the phone and just immediately vibed and didn’t want to get off. The energy between us was incredible. Kevin, what was your first reaction when this opportunity was presented to you?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Nicole Ingram

How Kurt Russell helped Quentin Tarantino keepOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood'authentic'

He didThe Virginian, he didHigh Chaparral, he did these shows. He was doing them when he was a boy. Theres a very famousLost in Spaceepisode that he did. Columbia Pictures Beforehe passed on, I could talk toBurt Reynoldsabout it, I can talk toBruce Dernabout it. Kurt had the similar situation that they had, except it happened when he was younger. So, hereallyknows how authentic I am or not in the course of this piece....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Michael Gilbert

How long can we keep urging you to watch underdogs like '30 Rock'?

The lower the ratings sink, the harder we push. Complex in my trend-bucking, arent I?) And yet, what if you dont? At what point should we finally shut up? But we dont, soshut up about it already. So what do you do, blame the American public for being too simple to get it? So whos next on the blame food chain? It shouldnt have been pitted againstGreys Anatomy?Tracy Morgan (pictured) was just too silly?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Greg Garrett

How low-budget horror movieThe Wretchedbecame America's No. 1 film

The supernatural shocker expanded to 45 drive-ins this weekend. 1 film in America forthree weeks. “We were a little movie from Michigan. Credit: IFC Midnight Most people are going to see it when we land on a streaming service at some point. Were going to be aJeopardyquestion one day, because were going to be the lowest-grossing most successful film.” The success ofThe Wretchedis not simply down to lack of competition....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Bruce Duffy

How Luca Guadagnino captured a modern-dayThe Breakfast Clubmoment onWe Are Who We Are

It’s possible they never see each other again. In one sequence, the morning after the wedding, Craig walks through the mansion to the front door. He’s really cherishing that moment." Credit: Yannis Drakoulidis/HBO It’s a subject Hughes tackled in the ’80s. Heading into the 2020s, theCall Me By Your Namedirector is giving it a go. Fraser and Caitlin also have time together in this episode. Yannis Drakoulidis/HBO Both couples' scenes, in fact, bounce back and forth in the episode....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Karen Mahoney

How many times can you watch ''Pretty Woman''?

How many times can you watch ‘‘Pretty Woman’’? After all, for $19.95 you could rentPretty Womanat leastseven times. Heres our viewing-by-viewing diary: WEEK 1: Popped in the flick. I laughed, I gawked. Julia Roberts a knockout. Who cares if shes unrealistically mega-perky for a call girl? Theres accurate, and then theresengaging. WEEK 2: Caught plots finer points. Not that its complex, but Roberts klieg-light smile is so distracting the first go-round....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · April Lawson

How manySeinfeldseries finale guest stars do you remember?

WhenSeinfeldsaid goodbye Seinfeldcame to an end on May 14, 1998. See how many of the cameos you recognize ahead. George experienced this firsthand when he made the mistake of requesting bread with his order. Joey Delvalle/NBC/Getty Images “No soup for you!” In the end, he ended up stealing the marble rye. “Shut up, you old bag!” Joey Delvalle/NBC/Getty Images he exclaimed before making off with the bread. But when push came to shove, she was willing to do anything for her Georgie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Nicholas Merritt

How Maroon 5 got Ellen, Cardi B, J. Lo, and more for the 'Girls Like You' video

And lets not forget the heroic gymnast who inspired so many to speak their own truths:Aly Raisman. It was almost overwhelming. We [were] so honored each person came. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This is the third Maroon 5 video youve directed. He comes to me sometimes with different tracks and well talk about them. This was my favorite song on the album, and I really was attached to it. I felt it could be about all women....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Daniel Aguilar

How Meg Cabot'sBlack Canary: Ignitebrings more feminist representation to comic books

Meg Cabotknows what makes a teenage girls mind tick. The comic introduces a new origin story for iconic DC superhero Dinah Lance, a.k.a. Its not something I ever expected either, so its been a really exciting opportunity, she tells EW. Credit: Lisa DeTullio Russell; DC Zoom Ive been reading comic books ever since I was a little kid. I was super into this character called Isis, who was a DC character, Cabot says....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Mary Wilson

How Miranda July merges her sensibilities with the heist film inKajillionaire

Warning: This story contains spoilers aboutKajillionaire. “The two things were inherently married, like they weren’t at odds. In fact, the emotional sense of being conned was my way in. Credit: Matt Kennedy/Focus Features; Inset: Rich Polk/Getty Images They were one energy for me.” “The movie’s calledKajillionaire,” adds July. “It has to do with, if not money, at least transactional love.” Would you say that was influencing it in some way?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Anthony Cross