Olivia Wilde: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros new music video

When I think of New Orleans, I think of a place that represents resurrection, Wilde tells EW. [In the video] Alex doesnt realize its his own funeral. Its not a sad farewell to this persona. Its the way we should celebrate life. I thought it would be an appropriate way to celebrate what Edward Sharpe represents. The shoot was Wildes first since she directed a 2011 short film. See Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros music video for No Love Like Yours....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Kyle Robertson

Olympic 2016: Gymnast Sam Mikulak shares his Must List

Nickelback I keep joking with my teammates that Nickelback should be our walkout song. I think everyone secretly likes at least one song. Theyre not my favorite artist, but Ill stick up for them. Credit: Disney/Pixar; Alex Livesey/Getty Images (inset) 2.Finding Dory Finding Doryjust stole my heart. Little Dory was the most adorable thing in the entire world, and Ellen DeGeneres killed the game. I liked the flashbacks to the past it gave you a bit more perspective and appreciation for certain characters....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Gail Arias

Olympic athletes nuzzle a zebra with James Corden

Michael Phelpswasnt the only Olympic athlete introduced to a new kind of game on Thursday night. The group split into two teams (Corden-Douglas and Dwyer-Adrian) and began. Bandleader Reggie Watts hosted the game, and his influence was apparent in the bizarre choice of objects. Credit: CBS The third round went big. With all four players blindfolded, Watts brought out a zebra. Corden successfully guessed it, but still couldnt believe it when he took his blindfold off....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Michelle Martin

Olympic Athletes Who Scored as Actors

Franklin is competing again in 2016. Competing again at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Phelps played himself in one 2008 episode ofEntourage. Apolo Ohno Apolo Ohno became a household name thanks to the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The CW Shawn Johnson Gymnast Shawn Johnson competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and took home gold. Eric McCandless/Freeform HBO CBS Ali Goldstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Randy Holmes/ABC Family via Getty Images David Giesbrecht...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Pamela Reeves

Olympic shot-putter Joe Kovacs shares pop culture moments

I kept calling him Stanley Yelnats. He was having a good time so he didnt mind too much. I hope was he was. Credit: Harry How/Getty Images People wouldnt, I guess, expect that. Im a couple of episodes into it so Im not completely done with it, but Im pretty hooked. House of Cards I love that one because I wasnt expecting it to be so good. I cant wait for it to come back out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Aaron Hill

Olympics 2016: Aly Raisman shares her playlist

(Team USA won that competition, so it clearly worked.) 2.Live It Up by Colbie Caillat: I love Colbies music. Ive been a big fan for a long time. Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images 3.Rewind by Rascal Flatts: This song has been out for a while but I love country music. It makes me feel happy and calm. 4.Into You by Ariana Grande: This song is definitely a pump up song. It makes me want to get out of my seat and start dancing!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Joanna Leach

Olympics 2016: Chinese divers get engaged poolside

Chinese diver He Zi had quite the memorable day on Sunday at the Olympics in Rio. Standing just beside the podium, Qin dropped to one knee and held a red ring box before her. He said yes before emotionally hiding her face. Credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images Qin, a bronze medalist in the mens synchronized 3-meter springboard, excitedly gave the crowd a thumbs up. Needless to say, the crowd was effusive, and commentators confessed to getting choked up....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Rachel Brooks

Olympics 2016: Gymnast Jake Dalton shares his Must List

But these gents arent all work, no play. EW talked to Dalton between workouts about his pop culture obsessions, sports-related and otherwise. And yes, he binged bothThe People v. O.J. Credit: Bill Records/NBC; Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images American Crime StoryandO.J. Made in America. Friday Night Lights [I binged it in] probably like two weeks. It kind of consumed my life but I loved it. Im all about the underdog or a motivational story about people who never give up and continue to fight....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Melissa Martinez

Olympics 2016: Leslie Jones arrives in Rio

Leslie Jones, a.k.a. The Queen of Live Tweeting, is in the building! TheSaturday Night Livescene-stealer has finally arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Credit: Todd Williamson/Getty Images Oh my god, were in Rio! she says repeatedly in the clip while McPahtter repeats We slay in the background. She will serve as a contributor to NBCs regular coverage. You guys Im gonna show yall everything lmao!! Good and bad!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Jacqueline Nelson

Olympics 2016: Simone Biles gold medal prompts celebrity reactions

Warning: This story contains major spoilers about the outcome of Thursdays Rio Olympics events. Read at your own risk. Simone Biles and Aly Raisman ruled the individual all-around gymnastic final in Rio. Credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images Celebrities watching away from Brazil a.k.a. most exceptLeslie Jonesand Elizabeth Banks were in awe of the performance of the top-two competitors. @Aly_Raisman making me cry giving it her all CONGRATS, Banks tweeted. @Simone_Biles you amazed me today, thank you for your heart and talents....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Jacob Murray

Olympics 2016: Swim commentator defends sexist remarks

Online response was strong, with many calling Hicks sexist for crediting Tusup for Hosszus win. Hicks responded in kind, regretting his phrasing while explaining some of the background. It can be very, very harsh, he said of Tusups training tactics during Saturdays coverage. Credit: Matt Slocum/AP; Michael Wade/AP In fact, its been a little disturbing to some of the other swimmers who have observed it. Ive seen a lot of inappropriate and not-O....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Penny Harding

Olympics 2016: Swimmer Tom Shields shares his Must List

Olympic athletes spend most of their time readying to compete for one glorious moment on the worlds biggest stage. But that doesnt mean they cant be book nerds like the rest of us. East of Eden by John Steinbeck East of Edenwas my favorite book growing up. Credit: Justin Lubin /NBC; Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The concept really inspired me to study religion and old languages. Scrubs Scrubswas my second parent when I was [a teenager]....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Gwendolyn Holmes

Olympics 2016: What time is the Opening Ceremony? And other questions

Want to follow all the action but unsure when, where, or how to do it? Weve got answers to all your burning questions about the worlds biggest sporting event right here. When and where are the Olympics being held this year? What time is the opening ceremony? Funny you should ask its acomplicated answer. The festivities begin at 8:00 p.m. local time, which is 7:00 p.m. So that means the opening ceremony will air on Friday, on a tape delay, at 8:00 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Jennifer Green