What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'
This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Ridley Scottโs โNapoleonโ storming Apple TV+, East meets West in feudal Japan with the kick-off of the series โShogun,โ and Disney+'s animated series โIwรกjรบโ offers a coming-of-age story set in the future in Lagos, Nigeria.
What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering โLeoโ and โOppenheimerโ finally arriving on home screens.
What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include the โMandalorianโ spin-off โStar Wars: Ahsokaโ starring Rosario Dawson, the well-received, fantasy movie โDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thievesโ lands on Prime Video and Tim McGraw roars back with the album โStanding Room Only.โ.
Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn.
Hollywood is bringing out some of its biggest and most reliable players for the 2022 summer movie season, which unofficially kicks off this weekend with the help of Marvel and Disneyโs โDoctor Strange and the Multitverse of Madnessโ and runs through the end of August.
New this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated โIce Ageโ franchise and a new series on HBO by โDownton Abbeyโ creator Julian Fellowes called โThe Gilded Ageโ and starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.
'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs
The film was nominated for seven Independent Film Spirit Awards including one for best feature. The 36th annual Spirit Awards, like most awards shows during the pandemic, are adjusting to the difficult circumstances. Eliza Hittman's โNever Rarely Sometimes Always,โ a Pennsylvania's teen's odyssey in getting an abortion, racked up nominations for best feature film, best director and best female lead for Sidney Flanigan. Chloe Zhoe's โNomadland,โ starring Frances McDormand, scored five nods, including best feature, best director and best female lead for McDormand. None of the nominees for best feature film were directed by a white male.
'Saturday Night Live' recreates debate in 46th season opener
(Will Heath/NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES โ โSaturday Night Liveโ went political with a parody of this weekโs presidential debate, Chris Rock's jab at President Donald Trump and Megan Thee Stallion's message supporting Black people during her performance. The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night jumped into the reenactment of the recent debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. The series opened its 46th season, returning to the studio this week after the coronavirus pandemic halted production. Alec Baldwin returned to play Trump before the presidentโs COVID diagnosis, while Jim Carrey made his feature debut as Biden. โPresident Trump is in the hospital from COVID, and I just want to say that my heart goes out to COVID,โ he joked.
Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host
NEW YORK โ Drew Barrymore is setting a high standard for herself as she joins the world of daytime talk show hosts on Monday. โWeโre all human beings on this planet going through our lives and our journeys and thereโs a way to connect through that,โ Barrymore said. Iโve never lived in that space.โโThe Drew Barrymore Show,โ retrofitted for the coronavirus era, is being distributed by CBS Television. Bill Carroll, a veteran television consultant and expert in the syndication market, said heโs impressed that Barrymore is shooting high. Yes, some may regard Barrymore as slightly loopy and hippie-dippie (โweโre all human beings on this planetโ), but itโs more endearing than annoying.
DeGeneres vows candor as clouded talk show charts its return
LOS ANGELES โ Ellen DeGeneres says she'll be ready to talk when her daytime show returns this month after a staff shake-up prompted by allegations of a toxic workplace. And, yes, weโre gonna talk about it,โ DeGeneres said in a statement announcing the show's Sept. 21 start of its 18th season. Tiffany Haddish will join DeGeneres for the kick-off episode, with โThe Ellen DeGeneres Showโ to be taped at Warner Bros. minus an in-studio audience, which is commonplace during the pandemic. Stephen โtWitchโ Boss, a longtime guest DJ on the show and among those who have publicly supported DeGeneres, will guest host some fall episodes. Last month, three of the show's producers exited amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harbored misbehavior including sexual misconduct and racially insensitive remarks.
Mets honor Seaver with salute, jersey and dirt-smudged knee
Tom Seaver's No. 41 jersey hangs in the New York Mets dugout before the start of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in New York. Were actually family friends with the Seavers, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. When you played behind Tom Seaver, you were playing behind greatness. Comedian Adam Sandler seemed to speak for many fans and their families when he posted on Twitter: Tom Seaver.
Brad Pitt Shares Story About Adam Sandler's Professor Telling Comedian to Quit Acting
"This is my favorite Adam Sandler story that I heard from [director] Bennett Miller," Pitt states. "This is why it's my favorite Adam Sandler story, and I think it says a lot about you. "You crossed the picket line," Pitt tells Sandler, referencing Hollywood's initial disinterest in partnering with the streaming platform. "It was just one copy, his first copy, and you had to go to his house to read it," he shares. RELATED CONTENT: Brad Pitt on George Clooney's Space Movie Performance Ahead of 'Ad Astra' Premiere (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartNicole Kidman and Margot Robbie Consider Harry Styles, Brad Pitt and More to Date Charlize TheronBrad Pitt Is Still Single Despite Report He's Dating Holistic Healer Sat Hari KhalsaBrad Pitt Says the 'Breakup' of His Family Was an 'Eye-Opener' for Him
Kevin Hart makes first public appearance since car accident
One of the most surprising was Kevin Hart, who was part of a devastating car accident in September in Calabasas, California. This was the first major public appearance since his crash. "Thank God because I definitely don't have to be here," Hart said when he took the stage to accept the award for comedy act of the year. "Being that I am, it makes me appreciate life even more -- appreciate the things that really matter, family. "This town throws out a lot of awards but the People's Choice, this has always been special to me.
Watch Adam Sandler and His Daughters Adorably Cover Taylor Swift's 'Lover'
Adam Sandler's daughters just wowed a star-studded crowd! As part of the fundraiser held in Malibu, California, Sandler welcomed his two daughters -- Sadie, 13, and Sunny, 10 -- to the stage to perform one of their favorite songs. Taylor Swift, holy s**t... Good lord," he marveled of watching Swift perform "Lover" and "False God" on the sketch series. Sandler, who played guitar while his daughters sang, went on to gently tease his girls' nerves, quipping, "You're knees are shaking, right? RELATED CONTENT:Adam Sandler on How He Got Adam Levine to Perform at His Daughter's Bat Mitzvah (Exclusive)Adam Sandler Had Adam Levine Perform at Daughter Sadie's Bat MitzvahTaylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Seen Hand-in-Hand Outside 'SNL' After-Party
How This Man Ended Up Losing an Eye at Topgolf: 'Just Dripping Blood'
It's called Topgolf and it features high-tech driving ranges where you can blast golf balls while drinking alcohol. Lenahan said his firm has seen three people lose an eye from injuries at Topgolf and one person end up paralyzed. Cooper Brown was enjoying himself at a Topgolf facility in Dallas when an allegedly drunken golfer sent a ball into his right eye. "I'm just dripping blood all over the ground," he recalled of the moment the ball hit him. Topgolf declined to comment on Inside Edition's report and directed us to the safety rules on its website.
The Weeknd Has a Whole New Look Following Rumored Split From Bella Hadid
The Weeknd had a big smile on his face when he hit the red carpet on Monday night. The 29-year-old musician showed up to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival with a whole new, dapper look. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, traded in his trendy style for a sleek blue suit. Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesThis marks The Weeknd's first red carpet appearance since reports surfaced that he and 22-year-old model Bella Hadid had split up. Here's more with The Weeknd:RELATED CONTENT:Bella Hadid Goes Full Blonde Amid The Weeknd Breakup RumorsDoes The Weeknd Diss Drakes Secret Baby in New Track 'Lost in the Fire'?
Cameron Boyce's Friends and Fans Raise Thousands for Charity in Late Actor's Name
Cameron Boyce's friends and fans are honoring him after his death. "Cameron Boyce (@thecameronboyce) worked hard to help other people through great charitable organizations like @thirstproject & @launitedway," Sandler, who started Facebook fundraisers for both charities, wrote on Instagram. We will honor #CameronBoyces legacy by fighting for this basic human right ," the Thirst Project wrote on Twitter in response to Sandler's support. "Now is the time to make a change," Boyce's dad wrote on Instagram in reference to the foundation. RELATED CONTENT:'Descendants' Star Sofia Carson Pens Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Co-Star Cameron BoyceCameron Boyce's Sister Pens Heartbreaking Note Recalling the 'Hours Before He Died''Descendants 3' Premiere Canceled: How Disney Channel Is Honoring Cameron Boyce's Death
Cameron Boyce's Autopsy Completed But Official Cause of Death Is Pending Further Investigation
Cameron Boyces autopsy has been completed, but his official cause of death has not been determined. A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner tells ET that an autopsy was performed on Monday and that the cause of death was deferred pending further investigation. It really does help to ease the pain of this nightmare I cant wake up from. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.See more on Boyces death below. RELATED CONTENT:Kristin Chenoweth Shares Touching Story About Late Descendants Co-Star Cameron BoyceCameron Boyces Dad Says His Death Is a 'Nightmare' He Can't Wake Up FromCameron Boyce Discussed Being a 'Difference Maker' in a Final Interview
Disney Actor Cameron Boyce Dies at 20
Cameron Boyce, who captured young hearts on the Disney Channel, died after having a seizure. The young actor then found a home on the Disney Channel. Also on the Disney Channel, Boyce played Luke Ross in "Jessie," one of the wealthy children the title character is hired to look after in their parents' absence. You will be missed down here Gregg Sulkin (@greggsulkin) July 7, 2019Last night I found out about the passing of Cameron Boyce. Ava Allan (@AvaAvaAllan) July 7, 2019Our Jessie family has been devastated by the sad and untimely passing of our beloved Cameron Boyce.