Chance the Rapper: Spike Lee's Chi-Raq problematic

After the trailer first appeared,Chi-Raqwas criticized by many, including Chicago rapper Rhymefest. Theres a difference between humor and comedy, Lee said. In no way, shape or form are we not respectful of the situation thats happening in Chi-Raq. Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images He added, Theres an old statement: I have to laugh to keep from crying. I think thats apropos withChi-Raq. At the films New York premiere this week,Lee was praised by Rev....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Katherine Andersen

Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's bromance: A history

The actors are costarring in Amazon’s new cop spoof, ‘Comrade Detective’ Paul Newman and Robert Redford. George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Gordon-Levitt toldBBC Radiohe knew then that Tatum was destined for stardom. Heres a look back at this Hollywood bromance. Love on the Battlefield The bromance really took off with two films Stop-LossandG.I. Paramount/Everett Collection Joe: The Rise of the Cobra in which the actors costarred in 2008 and 2009....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Kelly Gibson

Channing Tatum talks Beyonce, Lip Sync Battle, and Keyser Soze on Ellen

I had never met her before. I wont even tell you what I had to do to essentially get her assistants phone number. I didnt even have the intention of her coming, he said. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros And there was no rehearsal. Shes like Keyser Soze, Tatum told DeGeneres, referring to Kevin Spaceys character inThe Usual Suspects. … You never see her until all of sudden youre just like, It happened!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Ryan Turner

Channing Tatum to produce new action-comedy TV series 'Iron Fisting'

Channing Tatum is taking his talents to the small-screen for a new comedy series. Tatums production company, Free Association, is getting behind the buddy cop action-comedyIron Fisting. The series is fully financed and co-produced by A24. Free Association is currently in pre-production on a number of Tatum-led projects, including the22 Jump Streetfollow-upLogan Luckyand theX-MenstandaloneGambit.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Joanna Moss

Channing Tatum's 10 Best Performances, Ranked

But really, this comes in at number 10 partly because he put a tampon up his nose. Because if anything, that shows commitment to his craft. More monologues like this one for Tatum, yo. Everett Collection In many ways, this is Channing Tat-yum’s most perfect performance. His commitment is complete. Theres a reason this character is named Magic Mike, but without Tatum, hed just be Mike. Everett Collection; Buena Vista...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Donna Mendoza

Channing Tatum, Amy Schumer projects in development at Comedy Central

AChanning Tatumshow might be coming to a TV near you: The actor has scored a production deal with Comedy Central, the web connection announced Thursday. Amy Schumer, Chris Hardwick, Olivia Wilde, Jack Black, Eva Longoria, Ed Helms, Melissa McCarthy, and Ben Falcone are also developing projects for the online grid, as well asDaily Showcorrespondents Jessica Williams and Jordan Klepper. Comedy Central also announced that theyve ordered two stand-up series from Kevin Hart, a follow-up toJeff Ross Roasts CriminalscalledJeff Ross Roasts the Police,a series of comedy documentaries fromDrunk HistoryandAnother Periodexecutive producer Jeremy Konner, and a digital series titledTypical Rickstarring Nick Swardson and Simon Rex....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Corey Clark

Channing Tatum: Actor announces Magic Mike Live in Las Vegas

We want to change what male entertainment has been for years. We really want to hear from you. It should be woman-empowering instead of just about the guys getting naked, Tatum continued. Credit: Claudette Barius The 36-year-old Tatum will direct withMagic Mikechoreographer Alison Faulk and choreographed byMagic Mikeactress and assistant choreographer Teresa Espinosa. Will Tatum and fellowMagic Mikealums appear in the show? Dont rule it out. Im sure therell be a lot of crazy cameos....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Kristen Massey

Charles Kelley: The Driver performed in EW's latest Basement Series taping

Plus, the Lady Antebellum frontman fills us in on what to expect from his solo project. The Driver represents everybody behind the scenes who feeds this dream of ours. And the next verse is the dreamers and believers; theyre the audience. Credit: Jay Sansone And then the last verse is the singer, pouring it out each night. Its our homage to the whole circus that it is to be a touring musician....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Jessica West

Charles Osgood: CBS Sunday Morning anchor announces retirement

Charles Osgood announced on Sunday that he isretiring as anchor of CBSSunday Morningafter a 22-year run on the broadcast. His final broadcast as anchor will be Sept. 25. Some of you may have heard rumors lately that I wont be hosting theseSunday Morningbroadcasts very much longer. Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images Well, Im here to tell you that the rumors are true, Osgood said during Sundays broadcast. I am pushing 84....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Rodney Allen

Charlie Hebdo one-year anniversary cover: Magazine marks anniversary of attacks

Charlie Hebdohas never held back. As the one-year anniversary approaches on Jan. 7,Charlie Hebdohas debuted a new cover marking the date. The provocative image reads: One year later: The assassin still at large. Credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images Hes also got a murderous look and an Illuminati triangle over his head. The Jan. 7 attacks left 12 people dead, including eight people affiliated with the magazine. The one-year anniversary issue will also feature cartoons drawn by five artists who were killed in the deadly attacks....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Michael Wall

Charlie Puth & Wiz Khalifa are going to look 'fly as f---' at the Grammys

He can now add one more accolade to his name:Golden Globe nominee. Shes my Jewish mother, so she was like, Im not surprised. You worked hard for this!' Credit: Catie Laffoon But he also shot off a text to Khalifa. I just wrote, THREE! because Im trying to be cool, he says. Khalifas immediate response Puth says was, What are we going to wear? Puth now says he knew See You Again would be big when they first wrote the song....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Judith Bennett

Charlie Sheen is off HIV medications, seeking alternative treatment in Mexico

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.COM. Charlie Sheen has revealed he is off his HIV medications and seeking alternative treatment in Mexico. Am I risking my life? Credit: Dr. Oz I was born dead. That part of it doesnt phase me at all. Chachoua told Oz by phone. Chachoua also claimed Sheen was the first person in history without antiviral therapy to be cured. Those numbers stayed undetectable until recently, according to Sheen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Tracey Perez

Charlie Sheen on 'Today': I am HIV positive

I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks, of sub-truths. Very harmful stories that are threatening the health of so many others. They couldnt be farther from the truth. Credit: NBC The diagnosis arrived four years ago, Sheen revealed. It started with what I thought was a series of cluster headaches. I thought I had a brain tumor. I thought it was over … Its a hard three letters to absorb....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Phillip Thomas