On the Scene: The 'American Idol' finale

Howd I end up doing the honors tonight? So you got me, babe. Half the performers were seriously pitchy, dawgs. (A lone, fabulously manicured finger is pointing at you, Bette Midler!) No, I wasthere. Speaking of which, I came not to blog about the show, but the room. addCredit(Kelly Clarkson and Joe Perry: Lester Cohen/WireImage.com) Me? Im sitting on the ground level (Parterre, in Kodak Theatreparlance), towards the back left....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Robin Johnson

On the Scene: The 'Idol' final performance show

No, seriously,sigh. Instead, the old-school charm ofJohnny Dcarried us through the evening, thank goodness. (Garretts an even bigger Gina fan than he is a Jordin fan. Credit: Frank Micelotta/American Idol/Getty Images for Fox He was alsorooting for Melissa McGhee last season. Thencame Randy, then Simon, then Ryan. Phil took photos ofthe crowd, Chris R. and Melinda danced with their arms around eachother aha!canoodling! bellow several audience members. No snark here; I just hope she fully recovers soon....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Emily Martinez

On the Scene: The Simpsons Game's Hollywood premiere

What isnt debatable, however, is the growing clout of the videogame industry. Case in point: TuesdaysThe Simpsons Gamelaunch event at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood. But Electronic Arts put on quite a production. Credit: Chris Polk/WireImage.com Inside, guests were treated toSimpsonsspecialty cocktails. addCredit(The Simpsons Game premiere: Chris Polk/WireImage.com) Videogame stations were set up everywhere. Its the first one that capturesthe shows animated look you feel as if youre actually controllingan episode....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Alexander Simon

On the set ofSpider-Man: Far From Home: EW exclusive

Its August in Italy, and Venice looks like a postcard. But whos that swooping in to save the day? He doesnt seem like a superhero hes not even wearing spandex though he does look a lot likeTom Holland. Columbia Pictures The film picks up on the last day of school, Holland explains later in his trailer. That vacation is hijacked by [Samuel L. Jacksons S.H.I.E.L.D. agent] Nick Fury, and it all goes terribly wrong....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Emily Gonzalez

On writing a therapy memoir: Christie Tate and Catherine Gildiner discuss the delicacies of the form

But, the book world is giving it a shot. CATHERINE GILDINER: It depends who the therapist is. But then I’ve had patients that have been referred to me who have been to terrible therapists. So, it just depends what kind of story they want to tell. It made me understand, in a new way, how the process works both ways. Can you talk about what went into your decisions to actually write these books?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Michael Brown

OnAmidst the Chaos, Sara Bareilles sings for the anxious

Her sixth studio albumAmidst the Chaos(released April 5) is a clarion call to the anxious. And Ive thought about this a lot, what was it aboutWaitressthat changed me so much? I had always worked really independently and, to be honest, really privately. Credit: Shervin Lainez I was so insular about the creative process. You just cant be precious about any of the ideas, and you have to trust your team....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Janet Johnson

Once Upon a Time casts Aladdin and Jafar

More additions from the Land of Untold Stories were announced duringOnce Upon a Times Comic-Con panel on Saturday. (Losts Naveen Andrews previously portrayed Jafar onOnce Upon a Time in Wonderland.) The duo joins the previously cast Giles Mattheyas Morpheusand Craig Horner as theCount of Monte Cristo. Credit: CBS (Update:Get the scoop on whos playing Princess Jasminehere.) From the preview clip shown below, things arent looking so good for Aladdin. Regina is still sassy, Lana Parrilla said....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Joshua Le

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood billboard vandalized to feature Jeffrey Epstein and Roman Polanski

Epstein was already registered as a sex offender before beingarrested on child sex trafficking charges this year. Theres no word yet on word on who vandalized the billboard. Credit: Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Oleg Nikishin/Epsilon/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Mrs. Heather Carter

Once Upon a Time recap: 'It's Not Easy Being Green'

Onces version of the Man Behind the Curtain emerged for the first time tonight. When he did, we learned that the guy in question is none other than…Benjamin Linus. Its Walsh, a.k.a. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Christopher Gorham, a.k.a. the dude who would become Emmas flying monkey beau. What an advanced child; shes already using telekinesis at a first-grade level! The Wizard also tells Zelena that Reginas getting magic lessons from the powerful sorcerer Rumpelstiltskin....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Alyssa Ellison

Once Upon a Time recap: Heart of Darkness

We found out tonight, when a bewitched Snow White went full vigilante. Long story short: It was kind of awesome. The object of Charmings affection, meanwhile, is blissfully humming as she sweeps the dwarfs cottage floor. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC She delicately holds out her hand, and a jolly little bluebird lands on it. Actually, I guess shecould have done worse. Though the little guys forget to hang ared-lettered banner, the whole intervention sequence is still pretty hilarious....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Juan Mitchell

Once Upon a Time recap: Midseason finale

In a gamechanging midseason finale, Once wraps up Peter Pan’s plot –then hits the reset button. and a preview promising the imminent introduction of the Wicked Witch of the West. (Just whatOnceneeded: Another villain whos more compelling than any of the shows heroes.) Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Luckily, that sprint largely worked shoehorned-in Tinker Bell redemption plot and all. As our story begins, Felix and Panry have made it to the Wishing Well with Reginas old curse....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Russell Steele

Once Upon a Time recap: New York City Serenade

Potions and witches and questionable decisions, oh my – Once is back! Welcome back,Oncemen! As in Sheriff Skinnyjeans? Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Maybe I should have thought this one through.) After a three-month Hiatus Curse, our story returned tonight in fine form. Or, you know, in some kind of form. Thought it was a delightful way to introduceOnces sure-to-be-warped version of Oz? If so, you were probably on board with New York City Serenade....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Yvonne Bullock

Once Upon a Time recap: Rumpelstiltskin's backstory

Gold gets some long overdue backstory, and everything is set on fire Hola,Once-lers! Im Hillary Busis, certified fairy tale aficionado and your new recapper as well as EWs once and futureOUATlive-blogger. (Dare I dream of aOnce/Shrekcrossover event?) Credit: Jack Rowland/ABC ThisHunger Games-esque conscription is enforced by a team of sneering knights who serve a wicked duke. Who happens to be 13 years and 362 days old. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Emma pays a visit to Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · William White