Celeste Ng has become the novelist of the moment

When Celeste Ng watchedBig Little Lieslast spring, she conjured up a fantasy. she recalls to EW. It was a pipe dream at the time. Credit: Kevin Day But a lot can happen in a year. Its the culmination of a string of smashing successes Ng, 37, has experienced recently. Released last September,Little Fireshas spent 25 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. Penguin (2) (Everythingspent 46 weeks there in 2014....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Manuel Baird

Center Stageturns 20: Amanda Schull reveals secrets from the set

Anxious parents outside the studio worry about how few dancers will be accepted. Judges point out the ballerina from before, whispering, “Not enough turnout.” “Bad feet.” “But…lookat her.” You know the performances like you danced them yourself onstage at Lincoln Center. you’re free to quote all the iconic lines. Every song from the soundtrack takes you right back to the movie. But did you know there was originally a character who dies in the script?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Kenneth Garrison

Center StageTV series dances ahead withSweet/Viciouscreator

We’ve got “Canned Heat” in our heels tonight, baby! The series will be a continuation of the film released 20 years ago. Well, we’re only getting one of those. Credit: Everett Collection No surprise here, it’s not the former. The project is currently in development and no stars are attached at the moment. With Cooper now at the helm of ABA and the ABC, change is on the horizon. (Does that mean more sex ballets?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Zachary Moran

Central Parkcast and creator on bringing an animated musical to television

What do you get when you combine the mastermind behindBob’s Burgersand the voice of Olaf the snowman? The new AppleTV+ seriesCentral Park, the brainchild ofBob’s BurgersproducersLoren Bouchardand Nora Smith andFrozenstarJosh Gad. The animated series follows a lovable family that lives in the titular New York City landmark. Credit: Apple TV Bouchard describes his first meeting with Gad as “a blind date.” “Musicals are something I’ve loved a lot,” he tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Kristina Marquez

Cha-Ching! It's boom time at the box office in 2009

Since then, our business has been robust week after week. Despite all the good news at the movie theaters, Hollywood isnt entirely immune to the economic ennui. (Netflix, on the other hand, beat Wall Street estimates with its most recent quarterly earnings.) Getting off to a good start is not a bad thing, says Sony vice chairman Jeff Blake. The heretofore untapped Kevin James oeuvre who knew?! isnt the only winner....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Taylor Craig

Chace Crawford finally addressesThe Boyscalendar photoshoot — andthatbulge

And yes, hes most definitely laughing with you about that eyebrow-raising bulge. EW went straight to Crawford to get the lowdown on that now-infamous photo. And in between laughs and groans, he finally addressed the elephant in the room:thatbulge. Credit: Jan Thijs/Amazon Prime Im sworn to secrecy. I wish I could give you a good answer but well never know. It will forever remain a mystery. Jan Thijs/Amazon Prime We will never know!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Paul Smith

Chace Crawford praises HBO Max'sGossip Girlreboot, addresses cameo possibilities

Spotted: formerGossip GirlstarChace Crawfordpraising theupcoming reboot coming to HBO Max. I honestly think the show was ahead of its time in a way. It came out before Instagram, right when camera phones were becoming a thing. Timothy White/The CW The rise of Netflix gave our show a new life. There was a whole new generation of fans. Im sure this is going to be a fresh take and Josh and Stephanie are incredible....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Luke Reyes Jr.

Chace Crawford, Penn Badgley discuss Dan's ending onGossip Girl: 'It didn't really line up'

Even Nate and Dan have some questions about thatGossip Girlending. Badgley responded with, “Yeah.” The “Dan is Gossip Girl” reveal is known as one of the crazier decisions the series made. Everett Collection Although it does line up with Badgley’s current role of Joe. In a way, its almost like Dan, just with bloody hands." “I dont like really watching myself that much in general,” Crawford says. “So to go back and open that time capsule, I think there would be some nostalgic value....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Veronica Quinn

Chadwick Boseman gets emotional discussing the impact ofBlack Panther

Boseman discussed the potential influence ofBlack Pantherin a new EW SiriusXM Town Hall. Throughout our filming, I was communicating with them, knowing they were both terminal. To a certain degree its a humbling experience because youre like, this cant mean that much to them. Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images But seeing how the world has taken this on, I realize they anticipated something great. Eventually, he concluded, yeah it means a lot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Deanna Wyatt

Chadwick Boseman secured Sienna Miller for21 Bridgeswith money from his own salary

Chadwick Bosemangave up part of his salary from starring and producing 2019’s21 Bridgesto secureSienna Miller’s participation. Bosemandied after a very private battle with colon canceron Aug. 28 at the age of 43. I didn’t know whether or not to tell this story, and I haven’t yet. Credit: David Livingston/FilmMagic He said that that was what I deserved to be paid. It was about the most astounding thing that I’ve experienced, she said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Joseph Perez

Chadwick Boseman tributes pour in from Marvel stars and more: 'Your greatness was only beginning'

(SeeEW’s special tribute cover featuring Boseman.) “This is beyond heartbreaking,” Chris Evans tweeted on Friday night. “Chadwick was special. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. Im endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King.” Brie Larson called Boseman “someone who radiated power and peace. Who stood for so much more than himself … You will be missed and never forgotten....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Matthew Mcgee

Chadwick Boseman's brother recalls last conversation he had with the actor

The performer was diagnosed with the disease in 2016 and only shared his diagnosis with close family and friends. Derrick told theTimeshe asked Chadwick what he meant, “but then realized that he was tired. He was ready to go.” Credit: Leon Bennett/Getty Images And the next day he passed away. Chad was gifted, he said, noting his brother’s artistic abilities. Hes probably the most gifted person Ive ever met. I have been trying to remember Chad and not Chadwick, Kevin, 48, said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Michael Brown

Chadwick Boseman's life in photos

2012 Boseman was born Nov. 29, 1976, in South Carolina. The actor was snapped smiling on set while filming the movie in New York City. the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers manager who made history by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. Matt McClain for The Washington Post via Getty Images Black Panther, for his first appearance inCaptain America: Civil War. The news was revealed at a Marvel Studios fan event alongside MCU starsRobert Downey Jr....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Susan Petty DDS