Roadies recap: Friends and Family

The hookup we’ve been waiting for… Plus, meet Janine! The Wi-Fi connection sucks out there. Sean is back from Tay Galaxy! Credit: Neal Preston/Showtime It doesnt seem to matter, though: Shelli leaves pleading messages on Seans voicemail that make me sad. She wants to see him, but he hasnt returned any of her calls. (He is.) Cut to Bill entering Christophers dressing room. The woman who broke Christophers heart and utterly destroyed him....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Samantha Cox

Roadies recap: The Bryce Newman Letter

Newman calls the band relentlessly irrelevant and accuses Rick of playing drunk and out of tune. Theyre mopey and havent written a true song in years. The crew is livid, and with good reason Newman didnt even go to a show! Credit: Patrick Wymore/Showtime He reviewed a YouTube fan video. (Though the girl sure knows how to craft the perfect bandana headband.) Cut to Atlanta, where Bill lies in bed, caressing a naked, sleeping woman named Cassie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Max Lam

Roadies recap: The City Whose Name Must Not Be Spoken

Not everyone is thrilled with the bands revived Jeanine-ified set list, especially Rick. In a drunken stupor, he tells Kelly Ann they never shouldve started playing the song. After all, Jeanine is a devil-woman who broke Christophers heart. Credit: Warren Feldman/Showtime It looks like its Rick, though, whos on shaky ground not Christopher. Despite Kelly Anns run-in with wasted Rick, all is well (maybe even dare I say it? blissful) with the crew....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jennifer Taylor

Roadies recap: What Would Phil Do?

And other hard-hitting questions Things arent looking so hot for the crew without Phil. (Finally, a reason to use the word zamboni in a recap!) The crew is uneasy and thinks Staton-Houses opener, The Head and the Heart, are to blame. Credit: Patrick Wymore/Showtime After all, theyve gotta be jealous theyre not the headliners, amiright? They miss him so much, they wear custom WWPD shirts. Shelli thinks The Head and the Heart are playing dirty, too....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Matthew Lowe

Roadies series premiere recap: Life Is a Carnival

But not the wails of a guitar these are the wails of a woman. Way to know what to say, as-of-yet-unnamed woman with pierced nipples. Well see you again soon. Credit: Katie Yu/Showtime Not to be distracted by the naked woman strutting around the room, Bill and Shelli start talking business. (Even though, obviously, they once were.) Thats when we see Kelly Ann (Imogen Poots), another crew member, in action....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Michelle Johnson

Roadies: Cameron Crowe talks dream guests, music

Here, the ultimate music geek explains how he has cued up his show, musically speaking. It starts with a playlist or two. Its like having a big lab set to play with all the chemicals, he says. Credit: Neal Preston/Showtime He often has songs by his actors favorite bands playing on set and even during takes. We joke about Carla Radio. The show will favor hidden gems over hits. I want to take the journey and learn about this band!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Trevor Velez

Roadies: Luke Wilson, Carla Gugino on Cameron Crowe series

On the road, he found new ground in familiar territory. They are the handmaidens. They are here to facilitate your love of music. Credit: Patrick Wymore/Showtime Its the drama of: Is tonight going to work out? you’re able to see it in the relief on their faces at the end of every night. Theres no beer that ever tasted as good as the beer after your load-out. There is an ongoing drama about whos tough enough to last here....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Paula Ross

Roald Dahl classics get brand new covers for 100th birthday celebration

EW has the exclusive first look at the beautiful covers In honor of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahls birth, Puffin will be publishing a set of Dahls classic childrens books with new collectible covers. These collectible reissues will include five of Dahls best known titles:Matilda,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,James and the Giant Peach, andFantastic Mr. Fox. All of the new covers have been illustrated by Dahls frequent collaborator, cartoonistQuentin Blake, and they feature iconic scenes or characters from the books in front of a bright, lively background color....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Michael Luna

Rob Gronkowski: NFL star wants to be an action movie hero

EW spoke to Gronk about the new show, hissemi-famous family, and his action-hero ambitions. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The show was created by Rob Dyrdek, of MTVsRidiculousness. Did you know him before this? Credit: Nickelodeon Were you guys pals? ROB GRONKOWSKI:No, I never knew him before, but Ive always known of him. I hear one episode will involve the entire Gronkowski family. Can you tell me what happens in that? What kind of TV shows do you normally watch?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Edward Garcia

Rob Lowe roast: Comedy Central says Ann Coulter wasn't singled out

When Ann Coulter stepped on the stage at theRoast of Rob Lowe,she immediately came under fire. Comedy Central president Kent Alterman insisted that was not in the plans. Alterman addressed the allegation before aSouth Parkevent at The Paley Center in Beverly Hills, California. Credit: Michael Tran/FilmMagic Every single roaster comes up and roasts everyone whos up on the dais. Coulter was insulted for supporting Donald Trump as President and harboring similar views....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Christine Mcdowell

Rob Lowe to be roasted by Comedy Central

Comedy Central is turning up the heat on Rob Lowe. The connection announced on Thursday that its next Roast will putThe Grinderalum in the hot seat. The previous special, which aired in 2015, torched Justin Bieber. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowewill take place in Los Angeles at a date to be determined. What a thrill to once again be following in Justin Biebers footsteps, said Lowe in a statement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Matthew Gordon

Rob Reiner talks about River Phoenix, Leonardo DiCaprio

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Being Charlieis about an 18-year-old (Nick Robinson) struggling with addiction and rehab. Is there overlap between that and the coming of age story you told inStand by Me. And the character is a little bit older. Credit: Everett Collection It was also co-written by your son Nick. The character is 18 inBeing Charlie. Well, obviously you also know that Gordie [Wil Wheaton] grows up and becomes a successful writer....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Adam Baker

Rob Schneider Netflix series exclusive trailer

They also wrote the series together along with costar Jamie Lissow well, sometimes. My wife and I cant write together, Rob tells EW of spending one-on-one time with Patricia. She has a particular way of looking at things, as do I. We butt heads over things. When theres a third person there, it kind of neutralizes that. They said, Mr. Schneider, are you okay, would you like to sit down?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Ashley James