Janet Jackson pays tribute to 'Good Times' mom Ja'Net DuBois with touching dedication

Janet Jacksonis mourningthe loss of her TV mom JaNet DuBois, who died on Monday. I saw first hand how she broke stereotypes and changed the landscape for Black women in entertainment. Im grateful in recent years I had a chance to see her and create more lasting memories. Credit: Everett Collection I pray for comfort for all her family and friends. Thank you JaNet, Ill miss you. DuBois famously portrayed the sassy and sexy neighbor Willona Woods during the shows six seasons....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Vincent Allen

Janet Mock makes history at Netflix as first trans woman with overall studio deal

Mock revealed in a video tied to the announcement. A reboot of a classic sitcom and an adaptation of Mocks 2014 memoirRedefining Realnessare also reportedly in the works. Its anchored deeply in my own experience, Mock told the publication of the college-set series. She decides to not be so open about being trans. What does it mean for a trans girl to just be in college? Just have her on a journey, and not so focused on her identity or origin story....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Cheryl Salazar

Jar Jar Binks actor gets real onStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerred carpet

For lot of yearsStar Warslost a bit of that child-like joy for me, Best said. And youre doing so much creating and collaborating with brilliant minds… The one thing about theStar Warsuniverse that no other universe has is, everyone takes it personally. youtube Every individual who is aStar Warsfan, itstheir Star Wars. So its virtually impossible to make everybody happy. Because its a part of history. Not a lot of people can say that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Michael Mills

Jason Alexander directing Broadway-bound adaptation ofThe War of the Roses

Jason Alexanderis about to go to war. It follows Oliver and Barbara Rose, a wealthy couple seemingly happily married until Barbara asks for a divorce. As they stake out their territory, everythings fair game with glassware and various other household items weaponized. Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images This isnt the first time a stage adaptation of the novel has eyed Broadway. Back in 2014,a production was announcedwith Warren Adler on board to adapt his own novel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Christopher Washington

Jason Castro talks about his debut album -- and reveals his 'Idol' picks

Turns out Jason Castro had quite the head-start when Atlantic Records signed him this month. The dreadlockedAmerican Idolalum tells the Music Mix that hes already penned around 40 songs since last September. Next up: The long process of winnowing all that material down into a debut album. Im real excited, Castro says. Tomorrow were getting together to see where were at. Im hoping were ready to get into the studio....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Melissa Parks

Jason Clarke teases the 'profound love story' at the heart ofCatherine the Great

The Russians were way out there, quipsJason Clarke. Clarke portrays Grigory Potemkin, the military leader, statesmen and romantic favorite of the titular Russian empress. The Australian actor, known for his work as gritty antagonists, promises an epic on an old-school scale. Credit: Robert Vigalsky/HBO Its a monstrously, big, epic picture, he tells EW. Its something you dont see much anymore, likeGladiatororLawrence of Arabia,like a big classic. Instead of swords and sandals, its Cossacks and Czars....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Rose Shaw

Jason George previews Ben's leadership role in theStation 19-Grey's Anatomycrossover

But for the first time, its the setting of a massive emergency. Its a two-hour event and it picks up exactly where we left off. But Ben is at that crossroads between firefighter and a doctor where he can bark orders at everybody. Credit: Tony Rivetti/ABC And the crossover event is only the start ofStation 19andGreys Anatomysharing the screen. The beauty of the situation now is that both shows come out of the same mind, George says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Adrienne Bennett

Jason Linden ofSurvivorreveals Elaine was not the target

Getting voted out ofSurvivorsucks. But whats even worse than getting voted out ofSurvivor? Getting voted out ofSurvivorbecause you had no vote to save yourself. Michele Crowe/CBS And that whomever turned out to be Jason. How did it feel to go out in that way? Why did he blow up Aaron on his way out? And what happened out there that we didnotsee? Read on for scoopage! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with the big moment....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Rachel Brown

Jason Momoa affirmsJustice Leaguemistreatment on set: 'Serious stuff went down'

Jason Momoais wading deeper into the dispute between Warner Bros. and hisJustice LeaguecostarRay Fisher. “THIS S HAS TO STOP AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT,” Momoa wrote. Serious stuff went down. Credit: Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Comics It needs to be investigated and people need to be held accountable. Momoa seems to be suggesting the studio leaked the announcement to distract from the Fisher controversy. Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment on Momoa’s post....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Timothy Gutierrez

Jason Momoa apologizes to Chris Pratt after shaming plastic water bottle use

‘I’m sorry this was received so badly.’ Aquaman has issued an apology to Star-Lord over that bit of water bottle shaming on social media. Jason Momoaapologized to fellow action movie starChris Prattafter some his words went viral earlier in the week. Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Christopher Polk/Getty Images On Tuesday night, Momoaposted an Instagram photothat showed Pratt posing with Momoa and his children. Youre an inspiration to many Im one of them....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Melissa Williams

Jason Momoa details his unique training to play a blind warrior in epic new seriesSee

A virus causes everybody in the world to go blind. Thousands of years pass. Then twins are born who are able toyou guessed itSee. Credit: Apple “He never got to be a father. I never got to fulfill any of that. In this, by the second episode, I’m 60 years old with 15-year-old twins. Even though he’s a warrior, he’s a man trying to keep his family together. I’ve never experienced a dad role....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Crystal Nelson

Jason Ritter talks really trying to save the world in this season's last episodes ofKevin (Probably)

Its (probably) all going to be okay, right? Anyway, Im gushing. Is it just a blast on set?JASON RITTER:(Laughs) Thats so great to hear. Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/ABC Itisa joy to shoot. Its so much fun and we laugh all day. All these characters are so unique. In the last episode, Kevin kind of broke his heart. It was just horrible. It was hard to see him sort of cold like that, or just sort of disconnected....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Ms. Samantha Ponce

Jason Segel explains that surreal and personalDispatches From Elsewherefinale

“I am scared and excited and all these feelings. Man, it’s actually a real joy to feel those things again.” Warning: This article contains plot details from Monday’sDispatches From Elsewhereseason finale, “The Boy.” Credit: Jessica Kourkounis/AMC This experience helped me remember that." It’s actually directly from the very personal, fourth wall-shattering season 1 finale of the AMC series. Four months later, Jason has written a script forDispatches From Elsewhere. Universal Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Micheal Campbell