Entertainment Tidbits
Disney sold out of ads for Sunday’s 96th Oscars telecast on ABC, generating at least $120 million in revenue. Wallethub pegs the cost of a 30-second spot at $1.85... Read More.
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Oprah To Host Primetime Special On Weight Loss Medications
Oprah Winfrey will host a primetime special on ABC and Hulu called An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution on March 18th. The show will focus on the impact of prescription... Read More.
Chris Harrison Returning To Television On Dr. Phil’s Network
Chris Harrison, former host of The Bachelor, is making his television comeback with a morning show and a reality dating series. He has signed a deal with Dr. Phil's upcoming new streaming and broadcast... Read More.
CBS Developing First Black Daytime Soap Opera In Decades
CBS is developing a new soap opera called The Gates, which could become the first predominantly Black daytime TV drama in decades. The show, written by Emmy-winning veteran Michele Val Jean, follows the lives... Read More.
‘Rust’ Armorer Found Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter
Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in her trial over the accidental shooting on the set of the film. The jury deliberated for less than three hours before... Read More.
Adam Sandler, Margot Robbie Top List Of Highest-Paid Actors
Adam Sandler and Margot Robbie topped the Forbes list of highest-paid actors in 2023. Sandler earned $73 million, largely from his partnership with Netflix, while Robbie earned $59 million, mainly from her role in... Read More.
Nigel Lythgoe Has Denied Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assault Claims
American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe has vehemently denied Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations in response to her lawsuit. In new court documents, Lythgoe calls Abdul's claims "false,... Read More.
Queen Latifah Returning To Host The 2024 NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards have announced that Queen Latifah will return to host its 55th annual ceremony this month. The organization also announced that its Chairman's Award will be presented to writer, poet, and... Read More.
Nick Swardson Blames Weed, Booze For Being Booed Off Stage
Comedian Nick Swardson blamed a combination of edibles, alcohol, the high altitude, and “f*cking brain diarrhea" for his controversial performance in Colorado on Sunday. Swardson, known for his work in Adam Sandler productions and... Read More.
Ariana Grande, Melissa McCarthy Added To Oscar Presenters
Ariana Grande, Ryan Gosling, and Melissa McCarthy have been added as presenters for the 2024 Oscars, which are set for this Sunday, March 10th. They join a lineup of previously-announced presenters that includes Bad... Read More.