Here's why the Bachelor never offers a shivering 'lady' his jacket

This weeks episode ofThe Bachelorwas frustrating for a variety of reasons, rose lovers. For one thing,Victoria F. is still around. It was nighttime, and she was clearly chilly. ABC Give her your coat! I screamed at my TV. IsThe Bachelorwhere chivalry goes to die? But [we] tell him not to, because it looks so damn silly. This explanation jells with what I witnessed back onthe first day of filming Coltons season ofThe Bachelorin 2018....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Michelle Hartman

Here's whyScary Stories to Tell in the Darkis set in 1968 with teenage characters

The upcomingScary Stories to Tell in the Darkmovie isnt just about monsters. Choosing that year was no accident. Ramon, for instance, ends up in Stellas friend group because hes fleeing the Vietnam draft. George Kraychyk/CBS Films That sociopolitical context is what attracted producerGuillermo del Toroto the setting. Its a coming-of-age story set in a crucial point in American history, del Toro says. This is the end of childhood for the kids, and a wakening time for the United States....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Patricia Morris

Here's your exclusive first look at Patti Smith'sThe Year of the Monkeyexpanded paperback edition

More of a psychic nausea that we are obliged to work off in every way available. Where is prudent justice? There is a saying in the canons of lunar astrology that the Monkey needs the Rat. Credit: Cover image: Linda Bianucci Hot Rats came out at the end of 1969. She was an ethereal being, with a mane even wilder than mine and skin like peach fuzz. Shaking her slender hand, I had the impression I was facing a delicate bird of prey....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Jill Mclean

Here's your exclusive first look at the new novel by Elena Ferrante

Translated by Ferrante regular Ann Goldstein,Adultsfollows Giovanna, a young woman struggling to come into her adolescence. But is she seeing things as they really are? Into which mirror must she look to find herself and save herself? Europa Indeed, those behindThe Lying Life of Adultsare still awfully cryptic about what readers can expect. But Europa’s editor in chief, Michael Reynolds, did give EW a few clues. The Lying Life of Adultsmarks Ferrante’s first novel in five years....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Amanda Garcia

Here's your first look at Shannen Doherty inRiverdale's Luke Perry tribute

Grief has a way of bringing people together. Shannen plays the person who tells us what happened to Fred, explains showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. She was there and shes an unexpected source of comfort to Archie. Robert Falconer/The CW A big piece of what happened to Fred comes to Archie through Shannens character. The scene is so heartbreaking because you really feel Shannens love for Luke. Aguirre-Sacasa admits the days after Perrys death were extremely challenging for the close-knit cast and crew....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Selena Daniel

Here's your first look at Stephen King's next book,If It Bleeds

Kings most recently published novella,Elevation, published last year. Read on below.If It Bleedspublishes May 5, 2020. (Ralph insisted that his son Derek bring his books, which Derek termed a grotesque bummer.) Shane Leonard The drive contains two items. One is a folder containing photographs and audio spectrograms. It was a case that changed Ralph Andersons perception of reality forever. Scribner The final words of Hollys audio report are from an entry dated December 19th, 2020....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Dr. Crystal Foster

Here's your first look at the Dave Franco-directed thrillerThe Rental

Dave Franco’s directorial debut will be coming to a screen near you this summer. Franco added, “Ive admired the IFC brand and their films for as long as I can remember. I couldnt be more excited about partnering with them for my directorial debut. Credit: Allyson Riggs/IFC Films IFC will releaseThe Rentalon July 24. See the first photos from the film above and below. Allyson Riggs/IFC Films Allyson Riggs/IFC Films

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Shaun Aguilar

Here's your first taste of Christopher Paolini's epic sci-fi debutTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars

The following is an excerpt fromTo Sleep in a Sea of StarsbyChristopher Paolini(Eragon). The novel publishes Sept. 15 and isavailable for pre-order. ** Kira lay where she was, stunned. Credit: Lo Hunter The impact had knocked the breath out of her. She tried to fill her lungs, but her muscles wouldnt respond. She gasped, desperate for oxygen. Tor Books After the first few breaths, she forced herself to stop panting....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1511 words · Jordan Whitney

Heroesalum Sendhil Ramamurthy suits up as DC villain Bloodwork onThe Flash

OnHeroes, Sendhil Ramamurthy played a well-intentioned doctor who was essentially one of the good guys. Now hes stepping to the bad side for his next role. Ramamurthy will recur inThe Flashseason 6 as Dr. Ramsey Rosso, a.k.a. WBTV; DC the DC Comics villain Bloodwork. The CW super-series cast and producers revealed the news during their San Diego Comic-Con panel Saturday evening. This season is really divided up in a way that the episodes before the crossover are pre-Crisis episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Allison Spence

Hey (Kanye West's) Mama

Hey, PopWatchers, guess who I just saw? And this wasnt justanycelebrity sighting. / Our kind ofconversation / Might cause some folks to trip. Alright, so shes noKanyeWest. But its still pretty touching. But where there is sap, there is also dirt (maple syrup, anyone?) and Donda West certainly offers some interestingtidbits of life with Kanye. Like how she made herporn-lovingadolescent sonpen a research paper about the affects of pornography onteenage boys....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Gregory Bradley

Hey, you guys! SeeGooniesstars Sean Astin and Corey Feldman reunite

Goonies never say die, indeed! The GooniesstarsSean AstinandCorey Feldmanenjoyed a happy reunion on Saturday, 34 years after the family classic hit theaters. Feldman last appeared in the 2018 horror movieCorbin Nashstarring Malcolm McDowell and Rutger Hauer. Credit: Moviestore/Shutterstock Im blessed to have a unique point of view and unique perspective on stuff like that. Harmony Gerber/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Heather Shepherd

Hey, you guys! WatchThe Gooniescast reenact classic scenes in virtual reunion hosted by Josh Gad

Gad reunited “the entire cast” on his YouTube channel. Goonies never say die, and neither doesJosh Gad. “The entire cast,” he promised on Sunday when he announced the assemblage. “There is one movie that defines my childhood. One movie that defines my personality. One movie that defines me,” Gad said of the film in a post on Instagram. The cast has reunited for various fan events over the years, including atEWs 2013 CapeTown Film Festival panel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · John Singh

Hidden Hollywood: How the quarantine affects freelancers like warm-up comedian Bill Sindelar

“The last job I had wasThe Talk, on March 12. Everybody knew that this was coming. But they may lay me off too.' NBC But all the hosts are going to be at home. They don’t need half the people that are on payroll. I was supposed to doSupermarket Sweepfor ABC. I’m an independent contractor. Thankfully, because I’m SAG-AFTRA, I get benefits. I know people who lost all their benefits....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Amber Robinson