Category Archives: Entertainment News – ABC Audio
'Cruella' director Craig Gillespie says film gives an "understanding of humanity"
Courtesy of Disney The 101 Dalmatians villain origin story Cruella is out today and we learn the backstory and motivations of Cruella de Vil, the character who for some reason...
May 28, 2021
Motion Picture Academy sets March 27 for next Oscars ceremony
ABC/AMPASFollowing last month's pandemic-delayed -- and lowest-rated -- Oscars telecast, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced its next ceremony will be Sunday, March ...
May 27, 2021
Mario Lopez explains why we "still have a long way to go" in improving diversity in entertainment
Casey Durkin/PeacockMario Lopez was thrilled when Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza, was crowned Miss Universe last week. The Saved by the Bell star -- who is the child of Mexican imm...
May 27, 2021
'School of Rock' drummer Kevin Clark dies in cycling accident at 32
L-R Black, Clark -- Rick Kern/Getty ImagesKevin Clark, the former child star and drummer famous for starring opposite Jack Black in in the 2003 film, School of Rock, died in a cycl...
May 27, 2021
Wilmer Valderrama admits he was "naïve and innocent" when addressing diversity in television
Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Wilmer Valderrama says he will always be thankful for his big break, saying playing Fez on That 70's Show gave h...
May 27, 2021
Matthew McConaughey shares why he quit rom-coms, turned down $14.5 million
ABCMatthew McConaughey is opening up about his decision to stop starring in romantic comedies. In an interview with AARP's magazine, the 51-year-old actor recalled the moment he qu...
May 27, 2021
Regé-Jean Page talks about the fear and excitement he felt exiting 'Bridgerton'
Courtesy of NetflixRegé-Jean Page had an interesting way of describing his infamous departure from the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Page, 31, made waves as Simon, the Duke of Hastin...
May 27, 2021
Disney's Mahin Ibrahim & Phillip Domfeh "couldn't be more proud" of the filmmakers behind Disney's 'Launchpad'
Courtesy of Disney Mahin Ibrahim and Phillip Domfeh are two of the company leaders behind Disney's Launchpad, a collection of live-action short films which helps to highlight a new...
May 27, 2021
The 'Rugrats' are back! New series drops today on Paramount+
Nickelodeon/Paramount+ ©2021The beloved '90s Nickelodeon cartoon Rugrats is back, in a new CG-animated form, debuting today on the streaming service Paramount+. The original serie...
May 27, 2021
The One Where They Blew Up the Internet: 'Friends' reunion special generates 7.4 billion social media engagements
Warner Bros. TelevisionThe Internet is ready for the Friends reunion, which hits HBO Max tomorrow. The social media analysts at the company Talkwalker have revealed that the hype surrou...
May 27, 2021