R. Kelly trial: Jury selection ends and the case moves forward

addCredit(Vanessa Juarez) So who wound up being selected for the jury? Race was a big issue during the selection. I dont look at people like that. Its all one color to me, Kellys head defense attorney, Edward Genson, said this week. Of those, some were familiar with Kellys music, some werent. EW.com spoke with them earlier this week about their support. I think hes the same man with two different personalities....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Angela Jones

R.E.M.'s 'It's the End of the World,' Fifth Harmony's 'Work From Home' get coronavirus bump

Well, at least someone is seeing some benefit from COVID-19. Such thematically appropriate songs asR.E.M. 4 on the Hot Rock Songs and Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales charts, respectively. Credit: John Gunion/Redferns; Steve Jennings/WireImage; Timothy Norris/Getty Images As this period of social distancing continues, perhaps listeners will turn to songs about yearning to get outside. In other words, look for “Carolina in My Mind” to start climbing the charts.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Haley Proctor

R.I.P. MoviePass: Subscription service to officially shut down

It was 8 years old. This development brings the long, twisty journey of MoviePass to a close. Perhaps there are some who didnt even realize there was life left in it. Credit: MoviePass Of course,that didnt happen. By August,TechCrunchpublished a report stating the service exposed thousands of customer credit card numbers. Since then, others in the industry have followed our lead. In the course of this industry transformation, MoviePass has experienced setbacks and challenges that are well known....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Michael Shannon

Rachel Brosnahan is on the run in first look at '70s-set dramaI'm Your Woman

Rachel Brosnahanis trading in her girdle and black evening gowns for some bellbottoms. In the background, driving the car is her mysterious rescuer Cal (Arinze Kene). I’m Your Womanwill be released via Amazon Prime Video later this year. Credit: Amazon Studios Read our Q&A with Hart below. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: LikeFast Color, this new film revolves around a woman on the run. What is it that keeps bringing you back to that narrative?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Joanna Carpenter

Rachel Lindsay suggests 5 waysThe Bachelorfranchise can improve diversity

Rachel Lindsayis no stranger to speaking out against the lack of diversity inThe Bachelor/Bachelorettefranchise. Lindsay made history back in 2017 when she was the series’first black Bachelorette. But years later, she’s still the only black lead the franchise has had. Former ‘Bachelorette’ star Rachel Lindsay.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images So, she took toher blogto further express her thoughts. “I ultimately decided to be the Bachelorette because I knew this opportunity was bigger than me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Melissa David

Rachel McAdams says it'd be 'fun to play Regina George later in her life' inMean Girlssequel

Get in loser, we’re making another movie. She joins herMean Girlscostar, Lindsay Lohan, invoicing enthusiasmfor a followup to the movie. “That was really what I wanted, I was excited to do that. Everett Collection But thats all in their hands, really.” Previously, in 2016,McAdams said she was down for aMean Girlssequel. Sheannounced this Januarythat a film adaption of the musical was in the works.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Patricia Kim

Radha Blank on turning her Netflix filmThe Forty-Year-Old Versioninto a TV show: 'Hell f---ing no'

The foundation for theLena Waithe-produced movie actually comes from the writer, director, and star’s own actions. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did the title for the film come about? RADHA BLANK:What do you think? Credit: Jeong Park/Netflix You think I just came up withThe Forty-Year-Old Versionon my own? Of course I was appropriating his title. It just felt like the right title for the film. I guess the commentary would be that there should be people who look like me in stories like his....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Tara Golden

Rainn Wilson on bringing the laughs to end-of-life dramaBlackbird

Whether it’s in his personal life or on set,Rainn Wilsonlikes to make people laugh. The Officealum’s penchant for hilarity especially came in handy on set of his new film,Blackbird. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What about this project made you want to sign on for it? So I was like, “I’m in. I don’t need to read the script, just where do I sign? Where’s the contract?” No, they sent me the script and I just thought it was beautiful....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Miguel Sexton

Rainn Wilson tellsThe Officesuperfan Billie Eilish to move on to a new show

The actor stumped the Grammy winner during an impromptu trivia round about the beloved sitcom. “Every time I hit that episode that says finale, I’m always like, goddamn it.” Wilson snapped back to tell Eilish she needs to find a new show to obsess over. Scott Dudelson/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “William, it’s time to move on!” Willson said, referring to the singer as “William Eyelash” during their conversation. “It’s time to move on to another show, really....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Alexandria Barry

Raised by Wolves review: A shaggy science-fiction saga with a bloody bite

HBO Max unleashes a Ridley Scott-powered space adventure with familiar vibes and shocking twists. Raised by Wolvesis f—ed up. The cosmic drama streams Sept. 3 onHBO Max, with three episodes available immediately. Coco Van Oppens/HBO Max Earth is a battle-bled Hellscape, and that’s just the flashback. Androids incorporate a remote space colony, and it all goes so wrong. If you want a sincere conversation about the benefits of atheism, here’s the science-fiction saga for you....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Christine Wagner

Ralph Breaks the Internetdirectors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston answer our burning questions

Do the words pancake and milkshake trigger you ever so slightly? Do you have a sudden appreciation for the logistics of dressmaking? Congratulations, youve seenRalph Breaks the Internet! Credit: Disney 6 will amaze you! We didnt want to do another Disney villain, or a surprise villain, as some people call them. We really wanted the antagonist to be Ralphs insecurity. Not Ralph, but his actual sense of insecurity. But we didnt know how to do it at first....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Stephen Perez

Ralph finally meets Sue Dearbon inThe Flashfirst-look photos

After months of searching, Ralph Dibny has finally foundSue DearbononThe Flash. So what happens when Ralph finally comes face-to-face with his elusive client? In other words, itll likely be a while before we see Ralph and Sue walk down the aisle. Credit: Colin Bentley/The CW Since I started playing Ralph, the number one question has probably always been, Wheres Sue? I think hes finally getting to a point where hes getting ready for that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Megan Estrada

Ramy Youssef breaks downRamyseason 2, from Mahershala Ali to Mia Khalifa

Once you’ve completed the new season, read the creator and star go deep on it all. Warning: This article contains spoilers forRamyseason 2. “You’re dangerous.” Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu Will these words to Ramy from his exasperated teacher Sheikh Ali be enough to wake him up? “It was not the very first scene that [Ali and I] shot together. Like, I made this show to have that scene, in many ways....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Kenneth Martinez