You think the Democratic primary has been brutal? That contest is nothing next to the early days of the cutthroat cosmetics industry. The Gardiner Girls [are] based on the Avon model. Credit: Patrick McMullan/Getty Images; St. Martin’s Press I did some research on Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African-American female millionaire at the turn of the century. I looked at everyone, from Charles Revson to Estee Lauder. The personalities at the center ofRougeare too big and too glamorous!...

On Wednesday, Rose posted an Instagram video showcasing her time on the show. “It wasnt an easy decision but those who know, know.. “I have stayed silent because thats my choice for now but know I adore you all. Im sure next season will be amazing also. Liane Hentscher/The CW Xxx *hangs up cowl and cape.” She also thanked the fans, cast, crew, and more of theBatwomanteam. Rose’s words echoed her original statement when she first revealed the news....

“Being the lead of a superhero show is tough. “The challenge is sort of outweighed,” she adds. And I love my experience in [Batwoman]. Ruby Rose as Batwoman.Colin Bentley/The CW I would definitely do [TV] again. Rose elaborates that her decision to leave the superhero series wasn’t just due to her injuries. I respect them so much and they’ve been so respectful to me.” I’m very honored to have been able to play her....

Ruby Roseis officially passing the torch toBatwoman’s new star, Javicia Leslie. the next woman to take up the mantle of Batwoman. This is amazing!!" Katie Yu/The CW; Paul Archuleta/Getty Images “I am so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman. I want to congratulate Javicia Leslie on taking over the bat cape. You are walking into an amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait to watch season 2 you are going to be amazing !...

Rudy Boesch,one of the very firstSurvivorcontestants, has died. Boesch died on Friday night from complications from Alzheimers disease, PEOPLE confirmed. He made it to the finals and finished in third place. Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Ours was an interesting bond, Dear Rudy! Boeschs closestSurvivorally Richard Hatch, who won the first season, tweeted. You and I helped open minds and undermine predjudces [sic]. While your time here has passed, you will remain loved and iconic, dear friend!...

Plenty of ambitious stars have created rock operas for the stage. Not so much in terms of the genius factor, more in terms of the dead factor. Its so, so laborious and time-consuming and emotionally draining. You cant skimp on the work, whether its the first violin part or the heartstrings. Click through to the jump for more onPrima Donna, Rufus other upcoming projects, and his iPod rotation. Iwrote one act of an opera when I was about 16 years old, he says....

“That’s what art does,” Rumaan Alam tells EW. “It bubbles up and digests whatever’s happening in the culture.” When does a novelist’s moment arrive? Credit: Michael Bucher; Ecco Maybe ask Rumaan Alam. How does all the attention feel? Speaking over Zoom from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where he lives with his husband, photographer David A. Land, and their two children, Alam, 43, comes armed with sharp insights into his work. A blackout has engulfed all of New York City, they explain....

Good thing you have me to separate fact from fiction. Heres a rundown of the rumors du jour and the truth about them. Privilegedsnagged a full-season order.Sadly, this one is fiction. Hey, every little bit helps! Pushing Daisieshas been axed.Fiction. An ABC insider insists that no final decision has been made re:Daisies. (The net has until mid-January to order more episodes.) (This also doesnt bode well.) Silver lining, kids! Greys Anatomyis killing off Dr....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the third and final season ofMarvels Runaways. So they finally pulled the trigger on killing off multiple Pride parents in one fell swoop. They were all emotional, he finally says after a pause. Credit: Paul Sarkis/Hulu All the deaths were extremely impactful. Savage adds that because their deaths werent always goodbye, it helped make things easier. The comics demonstrated that there was a way to bring her back, Schwartz adds....

‘I do think she’s heartbroken,’ Vicky Jones says. Warning: This article contains spoilers for theRunseason 1 finale. He wanted her to choose him, or at least admit to him that she knew he loved her. Credit: HBO. Inset: Getty Images But Ruby walked away to her family without saying a word. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: It looked like Ruby might answer Billy, but then she walks away without saying anything. Does she really love him?...

This show isnt about a drag queen in a kids show. This is about a kid in a drag queens show. Its edgy, and it has some dark themes in there,RuPaul previously toldVanity Fairabout the series. Beth Dubber/Netflix It was something I was eager to explore. To prove to myself that Im not dead inside. I proved to myself that I could pull those emotions up. Beth Dubber/Netflix Check out EWs exclusive photos of theRuPauls Drag Racequeens guest-starring season 1 roles above and below....

Release date for the Michael Patrick King series also revealed. My character parents an 11-year-old child, so I was able to really emotionally revisit myself as a kid. It was a trip. Saeed Adyani/Netflix Ive never done anything like that before. The big thing for me is that I wish Id learned how to process feelings earlier. Knowing that feelings are not facts was a message I wish that 11-year-old Ru had heard....

“For my good side I wanted to do a really fun, whimsical look. This is that Aquaria who’s getting painted to go out to a party in New York City.” And RuPaul’s not buying it. “That’s sort of a sanitized voice,” the two-time Emmy winner says, skeptically. “That voice has got to be darker than that, isn’t it? Isn’t it saying, You think you’resomething, don’t you?'” “Yeah, I see it....