EW freelancer Cynthia Joyce concludes her reporting from the weekends Essence Festival in New Orleans. Read her first dispatch here. They say [Memphis] Beale Street is the new Bourbon Street its not even close. Credit: Skip Bolen/WireImage.com Seeing the equally impressive Mary J. Blige (pictured) the next night was a study in contrasts. Im so proud of you, she told the audience, and evidently, the feeling was mutual. In the end weheaded for the crowded Coca-Cola lounge for some fried chicken andfreestyling by Common, who killed....

Funko confirmed to EW that the filmmakers are the first female directors to be turned into Pop dolls. Jenkins figurine has the directors recognizable ombre hair, along with a jumpsuit and a womens duster jacket. A release date for the Pops has not yet been revealed. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Shes also known for projects like the documentary13thand the television seriesQueen Sugar. Jenkins is one of the highest-grossing female film directors of all time....

FX’sIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiawill address the coronavirus pandemic during its 15th season. “I think theres a big flu going around Philadelphia or something like that. When we come back, dont worry, we will address all this in the way onlySunnycan! Credit: Patrick McElhenney/FX How many years do I have on this planet? Ill do it forever,” McElhenney says aboutSunny. “If people keep watching it and we keep having fun, why would we ever stop?...

Here’s an alternative to Swift’s postponed Lover Fest performances. Taylor Swiftpromises that you’ll never find another concert special like this. The “ME!” Dave Hogan/ABA/Getty Images singer announced Friday thatTaylor Swift City of Lover Concertwill air later this month on ABC. City of Loverwill air on Sunday, May 17 on ABC starting at 10 p.m. The very next day, it will be available to stream on both the Disney+ and Hulu streaming platforms....

Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Fridays episode ofBlindspot. Read at your own risk! The plot thickens in the case of Janes daughter Avery. Credit: Barbara Nitke/NBC/Warner Bros I think Jane will be a little relieved, executive producer Martin Gero tells EW. Jane wants to forgive Weller, because she loves him and misses being close to him. Hopefully Patterson will find out some more information to pave the way for that....

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Shakespeare in the Park becomes Shakespeare on the Pod. Andre Hollandwill lead the production as the titular king at the heart of the play. ET on WNYC 93.9 FM and AM 820. Credit: Joan Marcus It will also stream atWNYC.org. and WNYC will make the series available as a podcast for on-demand listening. “A fractured society. A man wrongfully murdered. The palpable threat of violence and revenge against a broken system....

Murphy did say it was “a weather-dependent show” this time around. American Horror Storyfans are used to being bombarded by an onslaught of teasers for the forthcoming season. It’s an annual affair that involves a lot of deciphering cryptic clues from creatorRyan Murphyand FX. Rachel Luna/FilmMagic; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Withseason 10 officially delayed until next year, we get a new one to pour over. “American Horror Story. Clue,” Murphy wrote in a post on Instagram....

For more fall TV coverage, pick up the new issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands now, orbuy it here. Here, she gets to the point aboutArrows new season. How do we shake things up? Jack Rowand/The CW I always like to go into the writers room and say, What have we never done before? How can we tell a story differently, from a fresh perspective? What is this seasons theme?Redemption. Jack Rowand/The CW...

Gotham’s new protector has arrived. “Look out, Gotham, I’m suited up and ready to go…” the actress wrote. “But just wait until Ryan Wilder puts her own spin on the Batsuit.” Katie Yu/The CW; Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Leslie is stepping into the lead forBatwoman’s second season, following former starRuby Rose’s unexpected exit. Her character will take up the Scarlet Knight’s mantle afterRose’s Kate Kane disappears. “When I read the character description, it was definitely me,“Leslie previously saidof Ryan....

I loved the fact that Ryan is just who I am just a hot mess." She continued: “Im really into action. This has literally been my dream. Credit: Warner Bros.; Colin Bentley/The CW I wanted to be a Black superhero. You dont get to see that that often. Then a month later, I become the first Black Batwoman.” Colin Bentley/The CW It was just so clear that Javicia was meant for this role....

A calmer Renata? (For the sake of viewers, we hope not!) Will the Monterey Five be able to handle her inquisition? Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz in ‘Big Little Lies’.Credit: Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO Jennifer Clasen/HBO

“But, at the same time, hes all the way in that world, too. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What did you like about this opportunity? COREY STOLL:I think this show is so smart and the cast is so incredible. Credit: Jeff Neumann/SHOWTIME Thats the thing thats been exciting to me from when it started. Its been a very comfortable joining the cast in that sense. What can you tell me about Michael Prince?...