Tyra Banks is exiting the ballroom: Deadline has confirmed that she will no longer host Dancing with the Stars on Disney+ Banks first joined the show in season 29 on ABC to take over for the departing Tom Bergeron. Her tenure had mixed results; while she added a different level of energy to the ballroom, her live exchanges with both the judges and the contestants were often awkward. Her grand entrances also upstaged the pros, who remain a huge draw for longtime DWTS fans. Last season, DWTS paired Banks with season 19 Mirrorball Champion Alfonso Ribeiro . TMZ first reported the news about Banks. Disney+ has yet to announce a new season of DWTS , but it’s expected to continue on the streamer. The show has undergone several changes in the last year; Judge Len Goodman said he was leaving the franchise, and pros Cheryl Burke and Mark Ballas revealed they were hanging up their Danskins, too. The streamer has yet to release any viewership numbers for the … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks Is Leaving ‘Dancing With The Stars’
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John Boyega Finally “Comfortable” With Treatment Of Star Wars Character, Two Years After Disney Call-Out
John Boyega has made peace with the role that previously caused him anguish that he made public, but now says “made a man of him.” The star of JJ Abrams ’s Star Wars reboot previously called out Disney for its treatment of his character Finn, stormtrooper turned resistance fighter. He said in 2020 of Finn’s spotlight in The Force Awakens followed by his diminished role over the course of the franchise: “What I would say to Disney is, ‘Do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important to the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It’s not good.’ ” Three years later, he is more sanguine, telling The Times of London: “For me Star Wars has made the man, in a sense… The experiences, the fun times, good times, ugly times, bad times, it makes you who you are as you navigate through the industry, and that has definitely been interesting.” Regarding the finale, which saw Finn reunited with his Star Wars … [Read more...] about John Boyega Finally “Comfortable” With Treatment Of Star Wars Character, Two Years After Disney Call-Out
Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Shares Health Update Following Violent Attack
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen is speaking out for the first time following a violent attack on March 13 in South Florida. “Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support. Your love and prayers are truly helping. My wife Lauren [Monroe] was thankfully not with me at the time of the incident. We are together now, and working on recovering in a safe space,” a statement released on behalf of Allen to ABC News reads. The statement continues, “We ask you to join us in our effort to move from confusion and shock to compassion and empathy. We understand this act of violence can be triggering for so many people. To all of the fans, veterans, and first responders in our global community, we are thinking of you all. Together with love, we can all get through these difficult times.” Allen was reportedly attacked by Max Edward Hartley outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL last week, a day after Def Leppard performed in the area. According to a Fort … [Read more...] about Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Shares Health Update Following Violent Attack
Paul Grant Dies: ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Was 56
Paul Grant , an actor that appeared in Star Wars : Return of the Jedi and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone , has died. He was 56. “I’m heartbroken… No girl deserves their dad to be taken away… He was so well known and loved [for his work]. He’s gone too soon,” Grant’s daughter Sophie Jayne Grant told Sky News . Grant played an Ewok in the George Lucas franchise and played a goblin in the Harry Potter franchise. The actor was reportedly found unresponsive on Thursday, March 16 at a train station in London and had been declared brain dead at the scene. Grant was taken off life support on Sunday, March 19. In a statement to The Sun , Sophie Jayne said, “I’m devastated. My dad was a legend in so many ways. He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone’s face. He would do anything for anyone and was a massive Arsenal fan. He was an actor, father and grandad. He loved his daughters and son and his girlfriend Maria very much, as well as her kids who … [Read more...] about Paul Grant Dies: ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Was 56
Joe Mixon’s Sister’s Boyfriend Accused Of Shooting NFL Star’s Teen Neighbor, Charged
Prosecutors say Joe Mixon 's sister's boyfriend fired 10-to-11 rounds at a teenager outside of the NFL star's home earlier this month -- striking the boy once in the foot -- and now, the man is facing serious prison time over it all. Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers held a news conference on Thursday afternoon to give an update on the case ... revealing 34-year-old Lamonte Brewer , Shalonda Mixon 's BF, has been hit with four criminal charges, including felony assault, after investigators say he shot at a 16-year-old who was playing with a Nerf gun near Joe Mixon's house in Ohio on March 6 at around 8:30 PM. Powers said surveillance footage, obtained via search warrant on Joe Mixon's home, showed Brewer and Joe Mixon in the Bengals star's backyard as teens were outside of it playing a game called "Nerf wars." She said video showed Brewer at one point open fire on a 16-year-old who was running near the yard with a toy gun ... nearly … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon’s Sister’s Boyfriend Accused Of Shooting NFL Star’s Teen Neighbor, Charged
Blac Chyna Car Crash … Reality Star is Hit and Run Culprit
Gallery Launch Gallery TMZ Blac Chyna was telling the truth when she said she wasn't behind the wheel during a hit and run crash earlier this month ... we've learned, the driver's a reality TV star, and she's in big trouble. TMZ broke the story ... Chyna's white BMW nailed another vehicle carrying 3 passengers in the valley. Witnesses say two African-American women in mini skirts bailed from the Beamer and Chyna remained adamant, it wasn't her. Now, sources close to the investigation are backing BC up. We're told Paige Addison from the show " Boss Nails " met with the LAPD earlier this week with her attorney and admitted she was the driver. We're told Paige told cops Blac Chyna was not in the car and not at the crash scene . Law enforcement sources say the case will be referred to prosecutors ... leaving the scene of an accident where there are injuries can be prosecuted as a felony. We reached out to Paige ... so far, no word back. … [Read more...] about Blac Chyna Car Crash … Reality Star is Hit and Run Culprit
Stars Drinking Guinness Beer — Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Gallery Launch Gallery Whether it's the top o' the morning or a late-night party at the bar, these stars love a tall glass of Guinness ... so take a look at some of the biggest celebs drinkin' away in honor of St. Patrick's Day! Hugh Jackman , Kevin Hart , and Ben Affleck are just a few of the A-listers sippin' the Irish beer ... Jason Momoa might've had a little too much -- cuz it's all over his face! Conor McGregor is all smiles with his Guinness -- and we're sure the Irish UFC champ does a lot more of this when he celebrates his national holiday. Getty Even former president Barack Obama is enjoying the liquid luck of the Irish with a glass at the pub ... as a crowd nearby is clearly digging the rare sight! Gallery Launch Gallery Oh, and in case you wanted to see just how green some stars can get on St. Patty's Day -- we got you covered on that front, too. … [Read more...] about Stars Drinking Guinness Beer — Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Tyra Banks Leaving ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Focus on Personal Businesses
TMZ.com Tyra Banks is hanging up her ballroom outfits, and slipping into serious business attire ... she's calling it quits at "Dancing with the Stars" to pursue her passion as an entrepreneur. We got the supermodel Thursday on her way out of Whole Foods in Santa Monica when she dropped the bombshell about ending her time at 'DWTS' -- the show she's hosted since 2020. ABC TB recently launched her SMiZE & Dream ice cream internationally, but now she's focused on bringing it to the U.S. soon -- she says her heart and her soul are in business, and had some proof in her shopping cart. She showed us the goods she just bought to do some taste testing for future ice cream flavors. Like the woman said, she's dead serious about research and development! Gallery Launch Gallery Instagram Of course, Tyra's been a fixture on TV for years, from "America's Next Top Model" to "The Tyra Banks Show" and more. She says she'll work … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks Leaving ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Focus on Personal Businesses
Tyrese Gibson And Harvey Keitel To Star In Action Thriller ‘The Wrecker’
EXCLUSIVE: Tyrese Gibson ( The Fast and Furious franchise) and Harvey Keitel ( Reservoir Dogs ) have signed on to star in the action thriller The Wrecker . The pic is currently shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Filmmaker Art Camacho is directing from an original screenplay by Niko Foster, who also stars in the pic. The film’s plot follows a dishonorably discharged ex-marine named Tony, now turned car mechanic, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his reckless brother makes a bad decision gaining the unwanted attention of a notorious crime boss. Foster produces for Chasing Butterflies Pictures alongside Al Bravo for Al Bravo Films. Additional producers include Colin Bates, Eduard Osipov, Michael Pizzimenti, and Hemdee Kiwanuka. Stuart Alson, Nicole Holland, and Elias Axume, Premiere Entertainment CEO, serve as executive producers. Jiarui Guo and Michelle Wang Deppe co-produce. Camacho recently directed the action film Ruthless , starring Dermot Mulroney … [Read more...] about Tyrese Gibson And Harvey Keitel To Star In Action Thriller ‘The Wrecker’
Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In ‘Twisters’ For Amblin And Universal Pictures
Following her critically acclaimed work in Normal People and Where The Crawdads Sing , Daisy Edgar-Jones has found her first studio tentpole as she is set to star in Twisters , a new chapter to the 1996 box-office hit for Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton. Executive Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall. Edgar-Jones starred in Sony’s Where the Crawdads … [Read more...] about Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In ‘Twisters’ For Amblin And Universal Pictures