‘Mean Girls’ finishes first at the box office

‘Mean Girls’ finishes first at the box office

Nice guys finish last, but “Mean Girls” are first at the box office. The musical teen comedy raked in $3.25 million on its second Friday in theaters, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The reboot, which The Observer called “vapid, tasteless and monumentally stupid,” is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which was … Read more

‘Little Death’ review: David Schwimmer’s new movie is messed up

‘Little Death’ review: David Schwimmer’s new movie is messed up

David Schwimmer has never been known for his movies.  Perusing the “Friends” star’s film resume is quick — and painful. There’s “Six Days Seven Nights,” “The Laundromat” and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” among other screen non-classics. But the actor’s undeniable charisma and uniqueness are finally put to proper full-length use in the demented “Little … Read more

‘Origin’ actress blames lack of awards recognition on Hollywood awarding ‘the white guys’

‘Origin’ actress blames lack of awards recognition on Hollywood awarding ‘the white guys’

Ava DuVernay earned an Emmy nomination for the Netflix limited series “When They See Us,” but according to actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who stars in DuVernay’s newest project “Origin,” they don’t see women of color when it’s time to earn awards in Hollywood. “This film does something that is very, very brave,” Ellis-Taylor explained to People. “I … Read more

Lucy Liu says she would be ‘shocked’ if ‘Charlie’s Angels 3’ is ever made: ‘Times have changed’

Lucy Liu says she would be ‘shocked’ if ‘Charlie’s Angels 3’ is ever made: ‘Times have changed’

Lucy Liu won’t say “Good morning, Charlie,” anytime soon — maybe never again. The 55-year-old actress, who famously starred alongside Cameron Diaz, 51, and Drew Barrymore, 48, in 2000’s “Charlie’s Angels” and 2003’s “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” revealed she thinks a third movie is out of the question. “I honestly don’t know how that’s going … Read more

‘Freaky Tales’ review: Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis are bloodthirsty badasses

‘Freaky Tales’ review: Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis are bloodthirsty badasses

If you want proof that the Marvel Cinematic Universe sucks the creativity out of good directors like a Hollywood vampire, watch “Freaky Tales.” Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who helmed 2019’s lifeless “Captain Marvel,” their latest movie has, um, flecks of the supernatural heroism and urban vigilante justice that we associate with the … Read more

Katherine Heigl recreates her famous ‘27 Dresses’ dance to Elton John’s ‘Bennie and the Jets’

Katherine Heigl recreates her famous ‘27 Dresses’ dance to Elton John’s ‘Bennie and the Jets’

Jane is getting her groove back! Katherine Heigl recreated a key scene from her 2008 movie “27 Dresses” at a 2024 Emmys afterparty in L.A. on Monday night. Heigl, 45, who attended the ceremony as part of a “Grey’s Anatomy” reunion, took center stage in her long Reem Acre red gown at the afterparty by … Read more

Jon Hamm reveals if there was ‘competition’ with Tom Cruise on ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Jon Hamm reveals if there was ‘competition’ with Tom Cruise on ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Jon Hamm has revealed if he felt any competition with Tom Cruise while the two actors were filming, “Top Gun: Maverick.”  During his appearance on Friday’s episode of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” (now streaming on Max), Hamm, 52, said, “What I really learned was that I loved every bit of working with Tom.” “He … Read more

Malia Obama makes red carpet debut at Sundance for ‘The Heart’: I hope it ‘makes you feel a bit less lonely’

Malia Obama makes red carpet debut at Sundance for ‘The Heart’: I hope it ‘makes you feel a bit less lonely’

Malia Obama made her red carpet debut at the Sundance Film Festival Thursday night ahead of the premiere of her short film, “The Heart.” The eldest daughter of former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama posed for photos at the Prospector Square Theater in Park City, Utah, ahead of a screening … Read more

‘Scream’ star Jasmin Savoy Brown hasn’t ‘gotten a call’ about ‘sequel’ after Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera’s exits

‘Scream’ star Jasmin Savoy Brown hasn’t ‘gotten a call’ about ‘sequel’ after Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera’s exits

Jasmin Savoy Brown’s “Scream” future is uncertain. Brown, 29, who portrayed Mindy Meeks-Martin in 2022’s “Scream” and last year’s “Scream VI,” was asked by Entertainment Tonight if she’ll return to the iconic film franchise. “I haven’t gotten a call,” the 29-year-old shrugged Monday after the Emmys 2024 when asked if she’d return for the next … Read more

‘Barbie’ was not ‘Kenough’ for the BAFTAs in surprising snub

‘Barbie’ was not ‘Kenough’ for the BAFTAs in surprising snub

“Barbie” was not “Kenough” for the Brits.  The nominations for British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards — aka the BAFTAs — were announced on Thursday,  but missing from the best film category was Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s juggernaut doll movie. The roster instead included prestige favorites such as “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “The … Read more

Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why

Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why

The Force was almost with Jodie Foster. Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster revealed Wednesday that she was once offered the iconic role of Princess Leia from the “Star Wars” franchise. Foster, 61, made the revelation during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” while promoting her new HBO series, “True Detective: Night Country.” … Read more

Richard Simmons does not endorse Pauly Shore playing him in new biopic: ‘Don’t believe everything you read’

Richard Simmons does not endorse Pauly Shore playing him in new biopic: ‘Don’t believe everything you read’

“Like yourself. Your weight doesn’t matter. If you like yourself, you’re gonna be fine.” Those are the first words uttered by Pauly Shore as fitness icon Richard Simmons in the teaser trailer for the new upcoming biopic “The Court Jester.” But unfortunately Simmons himself is not fine with the upcoming project or with the “Encino … Read more

Paul Mescal will get ‘profoundly depressed’ if ‘Gladiator 2’ makes him more famous

Paul Mescal will get ‘profoundly depressed’ if ‘Gladiator 2’ makes him more famous

Paul Mescal may be a Hollywood A-lister with a feverish fanbase, but the actor is not ready for the uber fame that will surely come his way now that he is starring in “Gladiator 2.” The Oscar-nominated actor rose to fame with roles in “Normal People,” “Aftersun,” “All of Us Strangers” and “Foe,” but his star will indeed … Read more

J. Lover? Jennifer Lopez is a ‘sex addict’ in trailer for star-studded film — with Ben Affleck!

J. Lover? Jennifer Lopez is a ‘sex addict’ in trailer for star-studded film — with Ben Affleck!

Jennifer Lopez’s new single is called “Can’t Get Enough” — and the trailer for her upcoming short film, “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story,” teases that that title may apply to her sexual appetite. “We think you might be a sex addict,” says one of her friends gathered for what appears to be … Read more

Lynne Marta, ‘Joe Kidd,’ ‘Footloose’ actress, dead at 78

Lynne Marta, ‘Joe Kidd,’ ‘Footloose’ actress, dead at 78

Lynne Marta, the actress who appeared in movies like “Joe Kidd “and “Footloose,” and on the TV series “Love, American Style,” has died. She was 78. Her friend, Chris Saint-Hilaire, told The Hollywood Reporter that Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer. Survivors include her sister, MJ, and her cat, Mr. Peaches, … Read more

Lindsay Lohan scored hefty paycheck for Mean Girls’ cameo — you’ll never guess how much

Lindsay Lohan scored hefty paycheck for Mean Girls’ cameo — you’ll never guess how much

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the “Mean Girls” musical. Lindsay Lohan fetched a huge paycheck for her appearance in the new “Mean Girls” musical flick. The 37-year-old teen “Falling for Christmas” star makes a small but poignant cameo appearance in the new film, but she was still paid quite a hefty sum after working just half … Read more

Angourie Rice’s ‘Mean Girls’ vocals are bashed by ‘theater kids’: ‘It’s giving nervous audition’

Angourie Rice’s ‘Mean Girls’ vocals are bashed by ‘theater kids’: ‘It’s giving nervous audition’

Jingle bell flop. “Mean Girls” star Angourie Rice has found herself on the wrong side of “theater kids” everywhere after one vengeful TikToker slammed her singing in the brand-new “Mean Girls” movie musical. In a video posted Monday, a TikToker named Alison compared Rice’s vocal portrayal of Cady Heron to Erika Henningsen, who portrayed the … Read more

‘Mean Girls’ slammed for blatant marketing of e.l.f. products

‘Mean Girls’ slammed for blatant marketing of e.l.f. products

On Wednesdays, we wear e.l.f. makeup. The new “Mean Girls” musical movie has come under fire on TikTok for its high amount of product placement — especially featuring e.l.f. cosmetics. Viewers have taken to the social media platform to fume over the seemingly two-hour advertisement for the brand. “POV: The whole ‘Mean Gils’ movie,” one … Read more