Academy's Board of Governors will meet next week to discuss diversity issues

But, of course, nothing will be regular about the meeting. It promises to be a long and adventuresome night, said one of the groups 51 governors. Ideas on how to fix the proceedings have already been floating around town. Credit: Jaimie Trueblood Another more radical idea suggested expanding the number of acting nominations as well. That possibility seemed to generate more controversy. This is still supposed to be about honoring the best performances, said one member....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Alisha Moore

Ace of Spades: Dave Grohl performs Motorhead song with members of Metallica, Pantera, Slayer

On Friday night at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, the late great Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was honored as part of the annualDimebashconcert, which raises money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. This years show also took a few minutes to celebrate another fallen hero, Lemmy Kilmister, who died last month. According to Blabbermouth.net, which has plenty of fan-shot footage of the gig, Dave Grohl was a last-minute replacement for the ailing Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, and the Foo Fighters frontman hit the stage with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, and Pantera singer Phil Anselmo to perform the Motorhead classic Ace of Spades....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Joel Woods

Action Bronson: George Washington University removes rapper from concert over offensive lyrics

Bronson had been slated to headline the Spring Fling event. The universitys independent student newspaper,The GW Hatchet,published an editorialon why Bronson should not perform. She added that Bronsons music harbors harmful beliefs and normalizes violence against women and LGBT individuals. Credit: Mat Hayward/FilmMagic It doesnt matter that Bronson wont perform his song about sexual assault. What matters is that the University is paying him to perform at our school. But, the song in question has caused people discomfort and pain and Im sincerely sorry about it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Lisa Diaz

Actors as Boxers: Champs or Chumps?

The hightlight of his dedication to the role? It’s one thing to transform one’s body to pass as a pugilist. It’s an entirely different matter to deliver a punch with bad intentions and take one. Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros As he said, ‘‘It’s more than semi-autobiographical. Sadly, it’s almost a documentary.’’ Her aspiring boxer is all force but no technique, says her trainer, and that seems about right. The Oscar-winner dropped 44 pounds to look and move like professional....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Amy Smith

Adam Devine's origin story: Getting hit by a cement truck

The Mike and Dave star on his comedic beginnings. Devine was an 11-year-old all-star shortstop, with very 11-year-old dreams of playing professional baseball. That changed one day, when Devine went to a store with some friends. Adam DeVine. “We were gonna go get candy,” he says. “And also rip pages out ofPenthouse. That was a real agenda.” As they left the store, there was a miscommunication. “One buddy was across the street....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Barbara Smith

Adam Devine: EW Photo Shoot Outtakes

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Luis Rodriguez

Adam Devine: Workaholics season 7 might be the show's last

But they’re making a movie together. Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, and Anders Holm have a busy year ahead of them. The stars and co-creators of Comedy CentralsWorkaholicsare prepping to film theirlong-in-the-works feature filmGame Over, Man! Credit: Comedy Central Devines currently juggling press-tour duties onMike and Davewith pre-production on a new season ofWorkaholics. This will be the seventh season of the show and, apparently, the last. This is it, we think, says Devine....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Samantha Carr

Adam Driver: Star Wars Episode VIII filming update

Theyre still at war. Its stillStar Wars, Driver joked ofEpisode VIII, which is filming now. Theyre not at peace. Credit: Jules Heath/© Lucasfilm 2015 Their temperaments are different, Driver said when asked to compare the two filmmakers. Theres a lot of that anxiety is gone, because people have developed a language. I cant wait to get on set, just because hes so unassuming and intelligent and approachable. The script theyve come up with is really great....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Seth Cruz

Adam Levine offers to pay for Christina Grimmie's funeral

Marcus Grimmie took to Facebook late Sunday night to share the touching news. Words cannot express… literally I have no words. Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel She was taken from us too soon, hewrote on Twitter and FacebookSaturday. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · John Miller

Adam Levine responds to sick teen's heartwarming Maroon 5 cover

Now, the viral video performance has reached the ears of the bands frontman,Adam Levine. His brother, Mac, captured video of the moment and posted it to social media. Just thought I would share [Will] love u. Credit: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The video quickly went viral and caught the attention of Levine, a coach on NBCsThe Voice. So instead, Ill just share. :) Hunt quickly responded, I cant breath oh my god....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Melissa Benjamin

Adam Levine: The Voice coach 'devastated and heartbroken' over Christina Grimmie's death

[My wife] Behati and I are absolutely devastated and heartbroken by Christina Grimmies tragic death. Our hearts go out to her family he wrote. Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel She was taken from us too soon. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Mary Taylor

Adam Pally to star in Fox's time-travel comedy pilot

‘Last Man on Earth’ overlords Chris Miller and Phil Lord will executive-produce ‘Making History’ Adam Pally is going back to Fox and going back in time. TheMindy ProjectandHappy Endingsalum has signed on to star in a time-travel comedy pilotMaking Historythat is executive-produced byThe Last Man on Earths Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the internet confirmed on Wednesday. Making Historychronicles the adventures of a trio of unlikely friends who journey through time and bear witness to major historical events, which complicates their lives in 2016....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Leah Bell

Adam Shankman's Girl About Town: Debut YA novel takes readers to 1930s Hollywood

Adam Shankman is no stranger to a period piece. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your lightbulb moment here? ADAM SHANKMAN:Im a very nostalgic person. Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images Im a sensitive person, Im a sentimental person. I grew up watching old movies. I endlessly know the dialogue. I remember when AMC used to be old movies. How did you get involved in writing a book at this point in your career?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Heather Johnson