Actor Michael K. Williams died from "acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine," the New York City Medical Examiner's Officer has determined.His death was deemed to be accidental in nature, a spokesperson for the office…
As I set up the refreshments table at the "Law & Order: SVU" Emotional Support Group, enjoy this week's TV OT.Just what I kneadedAt my darkest point during the lockdown portion of the pandemic, I was awake until past 3…
Willie Garson's family has shared how he died.In a New York Times obituary published Thursday, his family wrote that the 57-year-old actor, whose legal name was William Garson Paszamant, died at his home in Los Angeles."The cause was pancreatic cancer,"…
Apple TV+ makes one of the new TV season's biggest bets by turning writer/producer David S. Goyer loose on "Foundation," Isaac Asimov's sweeping and cerebral science fiction novels. The 10-episode first season looks appropriately epic but struggles to tame a…
As is often the case with such fare, "Midnight Mass" begins as a creepy, provocative horror yarn and finally can't deliver on its promise. Created by "The Haunting of Hill House's" Mike Flanagan, the Netflix series deserves praise for its…
Christopher Meloni has garnered many a fan in his role as detective Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and now "Law & Order: Organized Crime."He is so popular that he's been dubbed a "zaddy," which is pretty…
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter wants the world to know she is embracing chapter 40, revealing her new age has brought a sense of freedom.In a rare personal letter to fans, shared on her website, the singer said she is grateful…
Chris Pratt will star as the voice of Mario in an upcoming "Super Mario Bros." movie, in one of showbiz's most unlikely castings.The "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor will voice Mario, the tubby Italian plumber who changed the world of…
If you like Jake Gyllenhaal up close and sweaty, do we have a movie for you.Remaking a 2018 Danish movie, "The Guilty" is a taut, remarkably spare thriller that casts Gyllenhaal as a 911 dispatcher, taking a series of disparate…
Kelly Clarkson doesn't need a pesky calendar to tell her to get into the Christmas spirit.The "Voice" coach and superstar singer unveiled her new single on Thursday, a tune called "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)."The defiant song finds Clarkson singing…
Get ready all you cool cats and kittens, Netflix has announced "Tiger King 2" is coming coming to the streaming service.The first season of the series, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," was told over seven episodes. The second season…
Despite its Broadway credentials, "Dear Evan Hansen" hits screens faced with an inherent tension: Can its songs and cast, led by Ben Platt reprising his Tony-winning role, overcome the uncomfortable premise and problematic protagonist? The answer is not completely, despite…
Matthew McConaughey is still considering a run for political office.The "Dallas Buyers Club" actor, a native of Texas, said in a recent episode of the "Set it Straight: Myths and Legends" podcast that he's "measuring" the idea after members of…
Sarah Jessica Parker acknowledged "Sex and the City" costar Chris Noth's tribute to Willie Garson, but she's not there yet.Garson, who played Parker's character's gay best friend Stanford Blatch in the "Sex and the City" series, died this week. He…
Melvin Van Peebles, a trailblazing African-American director who helped champion a new wave of modern Black cinema in the 1970s, has died, his son announced Wednesday. He was 89.Van Peebles, father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles, died at…
Kim Kardashian West is set to make her "SNL" hosting debut.The TV personality and business mogul was one of four guest hosts announced Wednesday by NBC.The others include fellow first-time hosts Owen Wilson, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis, who was…
"The Wire" creator David Simon won't be filming an upcoming HBO series in Texas due to a controversial abortion law passed in the state, he announced on Twitter."As an employer, this is beyond politics," Simon wrote. "I'm turning in scripts…
Early '90s TV is hitting the refresh button this fall, in the case of "The Wonder Years," delivering an impressive and ambitious ABC dramedy. Coming on the heels of Disney+'s "Doogie Howser, M.D." reboot, the two shows join the earlier…
Happy Birthday ... yikes!Nicole Richie was celebrating her 40th birthday and has now shared a video of her hair catching fire right as she blew out her birthday candles.She captioned the video, "Well... so far 40 is" then the fire…
Britney Spears posted a birthday tribute to her "very private" sons -- with their permission.The singer, who shares teens Sean Preston and Jayden James with with ex-husband Kevin Federline, wrote, "There is nothing stronger than the love between a mother…
