To the Starsis a tender, heartbreaking coming-of-age story: Review

Some teen movies are all stimuli: bright wardrobes and poppy soundtracks and chaotic house parties where the only thing more plentiful than booze is hope. And some take place in the absence of all of that, our teen adolescent heroes consumed by the emptiness surrounding them, still unable to make out anything promising on the horizon. Martha Stephens poignant indieTo the Stars, an Americana love-letter which debuted atSundancelast year, falls into the latter camp....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Stephanie Doyle

Toast Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with EW's official royal wedding drinking game

Okay, its time to admit defeat. Its the eve of Prince Harry and Meghan Markles royal wedding and still no invitation. But does that mean commoners shouldnt have just as much fun as those privileged enough to attend? Credit: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images Just verify you follow the rules. Celebrate the fascinator fascination by popping the cork and pouring out your first glass of bubbly. Take a small sip, were just getting started after all....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Matthew Woods

Toasting Olivia Wilde's directorial debut with the stars ofBooksmart

And with one night left before graduation, they decide to make up for four years of skipping parties. I just went with: What’s the movie that made me want to make movies? “FELDSTEIN:“Remember Olivia Wilde? She’s on her 20th picture. I was in number one! That’s so rare.FELDSTEIN:Because if you’re smart, you’re not horny. And if you’re this, you’re not that. “WILDE:I love the way [the characters] talk about porn....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Shannon Oconnell

Today in Mixed Signals: Megan Fox gets engaged, makes out with herself, gets a tattoo for Mickey Rourke

Megan #1 (a.k.a. Domestic Megan) just gotre-engaged to Brian Austin Green. Megan #2 (Wild Megan) claims to havegotten a new tattooin honor of Mickey Rourke. (AnotherShelf Life literary mysterysolved!) Were confused, too. PopWatchers, will you seeJonah Hex? Would you rather spend 90 minutes watching Megan Fox blankly caress her mannequin-self? Am I the only one who thought that Fox was legitimately frightening inJennifers Body? Will our world have any hope for survival when the army of Megan Fox mannequins attacks from space?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Corey Owen

Today will be different: An oral history ofThe Vampire Diariespilot

In November of that same year, the firstTwilightfilm hit theaters. (Hint: He sparkled in the sunlight.) Little did they know, the trend seemed to be as immortal as its subjects. And then Jen was like, “You just need to work.” It’s a series calledThe Vampire Diaries." And then everyone passed on it and that was the end of it… until that lunch. [Laughs] WILLIAMSON:It was a big, “Hell no!” I just didn’t want to be the end of a trend....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Ernest Williams

Todayhosts respond to new Matt Lauer rape allegation: 'We are disturbed to our core'

We are disturbed to our core, Guthrie said. A rep for Lauer could not immediately be reached for comment. Though,he submitted a letter through his lawyerthat was published byVarietyon Wednesday. Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images I feel like we owe it to our viewers to pause for a moment, Guthrie said onTodayWednesday morning. This is shocking and appalling, and I honestly dont even know what to say about it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Angela Hampton

Tom Bergeron says he's no longer hostingDancing With the Stars

Dancing With the Starsis apparently moving on withoutTom Bergeron. The reality show’s longtime host tweeted Monday that he’s been dropped as host. “Just informed @DancingABC will be continuing without me. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC It’s been an incredible 15 year run and the most unexpected gift of my career. I’m grateful for that and for the lifelong friendships made. That said, now what am I supposed to do with all of these glitter masks?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Henry Bradshaw

Tom Cruise masks up to perform greatest stunt yet — going to seeTenetin a theater

The Mission: Impossible star saw Christopher Nolan’s film in London. But going to the movies without wearing a mask? Even theMission: Impossiblestar isn’t taking that risk. Credit: Shannon Finney/Getty Images Cruise wore a mask throughout. He also delivered a review of the film declaring, “I loved it!” Cruise was shootingMission: Impossible 7earlier this year when the pandemic outbreak shut down production. Tenetopens in some U.S. territories Sept. 3. If you are planning to see the film, then yo observe safety protocols and wear a mask....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Samantha Ferrell

Tom Cruise's New Comedy: He's Playing A Nazi!

Tom Cruise:Superspy,samurai… Nazi? (Huh?!) But this latest news shows theHardyproject was just a distraction. Credit: Mark Sullivan/WireImage.com He isnt interested in easy buddy-flick giggles. No, Toms into some dark, absurdist stuff. Talk about humor via discomfort! Of course he hasnt announced this project as a comedy playing it straight is the key to the gag. This guyll out-Borat Borat by the time the film is through. I know Ill be in stitches....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Kathryn Schmidt

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson 'fine' and 'not trippin' after coronavirus diagnosis, says son Chet

“They’re going through the necessary health precautions, obviously,” he added. Yea, it’s true my parents got coronavirus. “They’re both down in Australia right now ‘cause my dad was shooting a movie down there. I just got off the phone with them,” Chet continued. “They both are fine. They’re not even that sick. They’re not worried about it. They’re not trippin’ but they’re going through the necessary health precautions, obviously.” I appreciate everyone’s concern and the well wishes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Gerald Jones

Tom Hanks andGreyhounddirector on ensuring authenticity in the World War II drama

If you’re making a World War II movie withTom Hanks, you’d better do your research. “I got pretty in-depth with it.” “It’s a highly preserved World War II ship,” says the director. Credit: TriStar Pictures “That veracity lends a drama to it,” he says. “The audience is submerged in the culture of this emergency situation in a radio control tower. The drama lives underneath the procedural dialogue. Niko Tavernise/TriStar Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Casey Moreno

Tom Hanks backs AFTRA deal

(FROM HOLLYWOOD REPORTER) ?Tom Hankshas signed his name to an e-mail message from more than 100 actors urging AFTRA members to ratify their proposed contract. SAG is campaigning against ratification of the tentative AFTRA deal, claiming it makes too many concessions and undercuts SAGs ongoing negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. SAGs current contract expires on June 30, and the unions chief negotiator, Doug Allen, has indicated that the talks with the AMPTP will likely extend past that deadline....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Gail Flores

Tom Hanks gets choked up about his 'blessed' family during Golden Globes speech

Its a beautiful day for another warm, fuzzy, soul-tickling speech fromTom Hanks. Hanks is married to actress Rita Wilson. [Rita is] a wife who is fantastic in every way, whos taught me what love is. Paul Drinkwater/NBC I cant tell you how much your love means to me. Its those moments as an actor where everybody Ive ever worked with has helped me get to that place. He has also directed several film and television projects, including 2011sLarry Crowneand 1996sThat Thing You Do!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Kevin Simmons