Bill Maher plans to retire from stand-up this year: ‘Like cutting off a limb’

Bill Maher plans to retire from stand-up this year: ‘Like cutting off a limb’

At the end of 2024, Bill Maher will release a stand-up comedy special, and then it may be stage curtains for the controversial comedian. During a conversation with guest Jerry Seinfeld on his “Club Random” podcast, Maher revealed that while he will continue to host his HBO show “Real Time With Bill Maher,” his forthcoming special may … Read more

Even Zendaya is unsure if ‘Euphoria’ will return for Season 3: ‘It’s beyond me’

Even Zendaya is unsure if ‘Euphoria’ will return for Season 3: ‘It’s beyond me’

HBO might rue the day it postponed “Euphoria” — and series star Zendaya says even she’s not sure if the series will ever return for a third season, according to Variety. HBO announced March 25 that Season 3 of “Euphoria” was being postponed — but that the network and series creator Sam Levinson “remain committed … Read more

‘The Jinx’ director felt ‘sad’ after convicted killer Robert Durst’s bone-chilling hot mic comments

‘The Jinx’ director felt ‘sad’ after convicted killer Robert Durst’s bone-chilling hot mic comments

A film director who caught New York real estate scion Robert Durst on a hot mic apparently admitting to multiple murders said he felt “sad” over the chilling TV moment. “The Jinx” director Andrew Jarecki reflected on the alleged 2015 confession ahead of the release of “The Jinx: Part Two,” which follows on from Durst’s … Read more

Convicted killer Robert Durst is back from the dead in ‘The Jinx — Part Two’ trailer: ‘Don’t tell them s–t’

Convicted killer Robert Durst is back from the dead in ‘The Jinx — Part Two’ trailer: ‘Don’t tell them s–t’

Convicted killer Robert Durst died in 2022 — but the bizarre story of the multimillionaire New York real estate heir turned murderer is still unravelling. On Wednesday, HBO dropped the first trailer for “The Jinx: Part Two,” the juicy continuation of the 2015 documentary series “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” that … Read more

How ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ ended with a ‘Seinfeld’ twist

How ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ ended with a ‘Seinfeld’ twist

It’s pretty pretty good.  “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended on Sunday night with a twist paying homage to Larry David’s “Seinfeld” roots.  Spoilers ahead for the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  At the end of the HBO comedy, titled “No Lessons Learned,” the show – which aired for 12 seasons, from 2000 to 2024 – circled … Read more

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is dead — and so are funny sitcoms

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is dead — and so are funny sitcoms

With roughly a trillion shows on TV, the ending of a series is no longer the “cancel all my plans” event it once was. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine that the 1983 finale of “M*A*S*H” was watched by a staggering 106 million people — nearly half the country at the time. Or that “Cheers’” last … Read more

Stephen Moyer gave tips to Joe Manganiello and wife Anna Paquin in ‘True Blood’ sex scenes: ‘It’s ok, grab it’

Stephen Moyer gave tips to Joe Manganiello and wife Anna Paquin in ‘True Blood’ sex scenes: ‘It’s ok, grab it’

“True Blood” stars Anna Paquin, 41, and Stephen Moyer, 54, met on HBO’s beloved fantasy horror drama (2008-2014) — known for its graphic sex scenes. That made it a little, well, awkward once Moyer (vampire Bill Compton) began directing “True Blood” episodes — and filming sex scenes involving Paquin, who played telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. … Read more

Why ‘Game of Thrones’ star John Bradley is hesitant to watch ‘House of the Dragon’

Why ‘Game of Thrones’ star John Bradley is hesitant to watch ‘House of the Dragon’

Sam Tarly isn’t on team Targaryen.  John Bradley, who starred as Jon Snow’s (Kit Harington) best friend Samwell Tarly on all eight seasons of “Game of Thrones,” isn’t one of the 29 million viewers who reportedly tuned in on a weekly basis to watch the hit HBO spinoff show, “House of the Dragon.” “I’ve still … Read more

‘Sopranos’ writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

‘Sopranos’ writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

They gave them a slice of the mob action. The writers of “The Sopranos” ate the pizza and pasta from Sac’s Place in Queens so often that they named one of the show’s key characters after the joint’s owners. The show’s Mafia underboss-turned boss John Sacrimoni, also known as Johnny Sack, was named in honor … Read more

How ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ honored Richard Lewis after his death

How ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ honored Richard Lewis after his death

After Richard Lewis died at age 76 on Feb. 27, Sunday’s episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” honored the late comedian.  Lewis was a longtime friend of series creator/star Larry David, 76, and frequently appeared on the show during its 12 season run, playing a fictional version of himself. The show follows David, playing a fictional version … Read more

Kate Winslet’s ‘The Regime’ crew forced off set for laughing at her sex scene

Kate Winslet’s ‘The Regime’ crew forced off set for laughing at her sex scene

Kate Winslet stars as the authoritarian leader of a fictional European country in the new black comedy “The Regime.”  Premiering Sunday, March 3 (9 p.m.) on HBO and streaming on Max, the six-episode political satire was created by “The Menu” and “Succession” writer Will Tracy. The story follows a year within the palace of a … Read more

Nick Offerman slams ‘homophobic hate’ over his ‘The Last of Us’ episode: ‘You a–hole!’

Nick Offerman slams ‘homophobic hate’ over his ‘The Last of Us’ episode: ‘You a–hole!’

Nick Offerman is clapping back at haters.  Offerman, 53, won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series for his role as Bill in HBO’s “The Last of Us.”  The ceremony was hosted by former “Saturday Night Live” star Aidy Bryant and took place in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday. … Read more

SAG Awards 2024: Full list of nominees and winners

SAG Awards 2024: Full list of nominees and winners

Award season’s next biggest event has arrived. The 2024 SAG Awards, which celebrates the incredible talent of actors and actresses in film and television, went down Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in LA. Summer blockbusters such as Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” led the film division with a whopping … Read more

‘SATC’ creator Candace Bushnell blames men at Netflix’s ‘Ponzi scheme’ for robbing her of royalties

‘SATC’ creator Candace Bushnell blames men at Netflix’s ‘Ponzi scheme’ for robbing her of royalties

And just like that … Candace Bushnell is cut out of “Sex and the City” further profits. The creator of the beloved franchise revealed that she will not receive any royalties after the show’s six seasons transferred to Netflix from HBO Max. “All of these men who are in charge of things, they just keep … Read more

HBO cuts ties with pro-Russian ‘White Lotus’ actor Milos Bikovic, role will be recast

HBO cuts ties with pro-Russian ‘White Lotus’ actor Milos Bikovic, role will be recast

HBO has cut ties with pro-Russian actor Milos Bikovic after he was initially hired to co-star in Season 3 of its hit series “The White Lotus.” “We have decided to part ways with Miloš Biković and the role will be recast,” an HBO spokesperson said in a terse announcement. Bikovic, 36, a Serbian actor, was … Read more

Ukraine takes aim at ‘White Lotus’ star: ‘Kremlin’s foreign mouthpiece’

Ukraine takes aim at ‘White Lotus’ star: ‘Kremlin’s foreign mouthpiece’

Ukraine officials slammed HBO for casting Serbian actor Miloš Biković in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” — saying that he’s “the Kremlin’s foreign mouthpiece.” “Milos Bikovic, Serbian actor who has been supporting Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion, is now set to star in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3,” read a … Read more

Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are ‘texting every day’ about ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3

Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are ‘texting every day’ about ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3

Fans of “Big Little Lies” can rejoice — star Nicole Kidman said that Season 3 of the hit HBO series is kicking into high gear. “We’re at work on it,” Kidman, 56, told Variety Sunday night at the premiere of her new Prime Video series, “Expats.” Kidman said she and “Big Little Lies” co-star Reese … Read more

Jacob Elordi ‘crazy name-drops’ Leonardo DiCaprio as a huge ‘Euphoria’ fan: He told me at a club

Jacob Elordi ‘crazy name-drops’ Leonardo DiCaprio as a huge ‘Euphoria’ fan: He told me at a club

New club pals? Jacob Elordi, 26, divulged that Leonardo DiCaprio, 49, is an avid watcher of his HBO teen drama “Euphoria.” The Australian native made the revelation during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Fallon, 49, initially asked about the show’s most diehard fans. “The biggest one is Leonardo DiCaprio. Which sounds … Read more

James Gandolfini’s son, ‘Sopranos’ cast celebrate 25th anniversary with wild NYC bash

James Gandolfini’s son, ‘Sopranos’ cast celebrate 25th anniversary with wild NYC bash

“The Sopranos” is hands down one of the most remarkable television series in history. Twenty-five years after the mob crime drama premiered on HBO, the cast and James Gandolfini’s son, Michael, united at an anniversary bash on Wednesday to celebrate the series’ legacy. The party, thrown by Max, was held at Da Nico Ristorante, which … Read more