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Let’s talk about friendship! When it comes to the occasionally complicated subject, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman are pros. Now, they’re exploring their bond in a new way with the memoirBig Friendship(out now). Credit: Milan Zrnic; Elizabeth Spiridakis/Simon + Schuster AMINATOU SOW:That’s a really good question. It was interesting to realize that there was not a lot of robust research about adult friendships specifically. Understanding that really started to make us understand why we were not finding the support that we needed....

Cameron Boyce was so excited for me and wanted to be here, but he isnt here today. Cameron said, We cant take it with us, so its about what you leave. Boyce hasthree still unreleasedprojects that he completed filming, including, HBOsMrs. Tommaso Boddi/WireImage Fletcher, a filmRunt, and the seriesParadise City. Watch Ortegas moving speech in full, below: Related content: John Sciulli/Getty Images

Isa Mazzei has already written a horror movie based on her experiences in the sex industry. Now she’s described her time as an online performer in the memoir Camgirl. In high school,Isa Mazzeihad an unusual daydream. Credit: CAITLIN FULLAM Starting in 2014, she spent almost two years camming entertaining and undressing for viewers on a streaming site. I really want to help normalize and destigmatize this industry, she says. And Im like, Yeah, sex workers are normal people....

The 19-year-old author is making waves with her debut novel, and for good reasons. Its been aminutesince I picked up a book for my own enjoyment. And its been nearly a decade since I last picked up a Y.A. Credit: Penguin Random House This is not because the genre is childish or that adults shouldnt be reading Y.A. fiction or that Y.A. fiction isnt real literature. Louisa Wells But rather, because the last time I checked, the genre was very … white....

Directors Edgar Wright and Christopher Nolan have written articles in support of the theatrical experience. Actress Brea Grant (Heroes, After Midnight) was finally ready to make her mark as a filmmaker. It felt like, ‘Oh we’re all in this together I guess.'" Warner Bros. It’s true that filmmakers like Grant aren’t alone. “Some drive-ins are open and doing okay, primarily because they distance you anyway,” he continues. But some of those may have to close as well, depending on what local governments’ advice is....

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Netflix is pushing several titles this year. The success so far of Netflix on the Oscar scene has been in the documentary race. It now needs to break into the top tiers. Roland Neveu/Netflix; Kerry Hayes/Fox; Sony Pictures Classics But the stakes for Netflix are far greater than just an award here or there: its validation. Why is there such specific skepticism for Netflix in particular?Its a double standard based on fear....

I hate spoiler alerts, so I wont tell you guys what happens! An attempt to reviveStar Searchback in 2003-2004 failed. But that was CBS and Arsenio Hall; this is ABC and Paula Abdul. Credit: Bob Charlotte/PR Photos Paula as judge is less so, says EW.coms Idoloonie. This is a POPWATCH EXCLUSIVE. Eat it, Ausiello. Did you watchStar Searchwhen its first iteration was on the air? All the worlds a candy store....

To which I say: Um, for realz, lets just stop while were ahead, Nelly. And just in case you ever try it again, you too, Rosie ODonnell. Because itwill shoot in Vegas, there may also be an in-studio gaming element. Oh, HELL no! See, heres the thing: I like Nelly a lot. Because I cant really name you a variety show that has been worth keeping around for all that long....

Seeing these queens perform, this isn’tDrag Race-lite, this isDrag Racefull-stop!" When an audience is happy, so am I! Jimbo (Victoria, BC) “Drag is the perfect gateway for self-discovery and self-expression. Bell Media It’s the beautiful culmination of courage, joy, performance, and artistry that inspires and entertains. Kiara (Montreal, QC) “Being onCanada’s Drag Raceis a dream come true. It makes me feel alive.” Charlotte Rutherford/Bell Media Priyanka (Toronto, ON) “I love drag so much....

In fitting Canadian fashion,Brooke Lynn Hyteskicks off her latest interview by apologizing. “I dont even know I do it. I apologize for everything, all of the time. Credit: Bell Media Its in my blood.” “Canadas got it going on. Were a sleeping beauty, and were waking up. Bell Media Everybody is going to be like ‘Oh s, youre here!’ “I cant wait for the world to see the nextDrag Race....

Darcy and Glen begin to realize they have everything in common. TheFuller Housealum’s festive flick will premiere on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Credit: Hallmark Hallmark Hallmark Hallmark Hallmark

So who bags the win in the mother-daughter battle of the (written) words? Well, Tori, obviously.Candylandis hardly more than an ode to the famous mums own sophistication and beauty. In other words, its quite boring. In fact, one chapter is even named, My Mothers Gloves Were Off-White. Here are other reasons why you should be glad I readCandyland, so you dont have to… 2. Want to read about her upbringing?...

Oscar voting has officially begun in what’s the most compressed awards season in recent memory. (Marriage Storyat the Gothams,The Irishmanwith NYFCC, etc.) The movies fighting for those last few slots offer obvious strengths and weaknesses. The reason for these last-minute surges? Huge box office numbers certainly helped American Sniper. And a rather intense wave of critical praise propelledPhantom Threadto a breakthrough no one saw coming. This year,Little Womenis the best candidate for late-breaking success....