Colleen Hoover on why she wanted to explore a failing marriage inAll Your Perfects

Three books later, withHopeless, she made history as the first self-published author to hit the No. 1 spot on the list. Now withAll Your Perfects, her 17th book overall, Hoover is diverging a bit from her path. Credit: Chad Griffith; Atria Books I was a social worker. I worked 11-hour days all day long. I have three little kids they were little at the time, theyre all teenage boys now....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · James Thompson

Colman Domingo breaks down hisFear the Walking Deaddirecting debut

Spoiler alert: Read on only if you have already watched Sundays episode ofFear the Walking Dead, Weak. The character of Strand was once again nowhere to be seen in the latest installment ofFear the Walking Dead. But the man who plays him was plenty busy. Ryan Green/AMC And I thought, I think youre right. And I think Im ready for it. And then everyone was on board with me directing an episode this season....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Dustin Smith

Colman Domingo saysFear the Walking Deadmidseason finale will 'change the course of the show forever'

It reminds of where we are and what the stakes are. Were basically playing two characters the entire time because were playing two timelines with different needs and stakes. This season has been a roller-coaster in every single way. Credit: Richard Foreman, Jr/AMC Its phenomenal, says Domingo of the finale. It is a groundbreaking episode. All the reasons will come to the light. I watched it yesterday in my hotel room and I had an ugly cry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Cynthia Macias

Come From Awayon tour is a magnificent, moving ensemble piece: EW review

How often can you say youve seen an ensemble piece? But the performers and their seamless work as a unit make the show truly remarkable. It is a beautifully woven tapestry that needs each of its carefully considered threads to fully render its picture. Credit: Matthew Murphy (Which is why the idea of the show being interrupted with an intermission is impossible.) And for that reason, it might actually be the deeper, more moving piece....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Anne Glenn

Comedian and actor Chuck McCann dies at 83

He began his career as a childrens television host and puppeteer on local TV in his native New York. McCann made guest appearances inThe Greatest American Hero,One Day at a Time, St. Elsewhere, Mad About You, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Boston Legal, and more. Credit: Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic His first major film role was in the 1968 dramaThe Heart is a Lonely Hunteropposite an Oscar-nominated Alan Arkin. He went on to star in the 1971 comedyThe Projectionist, which made use of his talent for impressions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Alexa Jones

Comedian Barry Crimmins dies at age 64

Crimmins also played an influential role in developing and promoting a more politically-minded and socially-aware vein of comedy. Now youre not going to be in trouble for being that guy. And so now, you’re able to actually get down to brass tacks. Credit: Mike Pont/WireImage Crimmins was the subject of the 2015 documentaryCall Me Lucky, directed by his fellow comedian Bobcat Goldthwait. In January of this year, Crimmins tweeted that he had cancer and that his prognosis was not good....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Brandon Callahan

Comedian Ian Cognito dies on stage during stand-up performance

British comedian Ian Cognito died on stage Thursday during a stand-up performance. He was in his early 60s; his exact age is uncertain. Imagine if I died in front of you lot here, hereportedly said. Credit: Ian Cognito/YouTube An ambulance was summoned a few minutes later, after a fellow comedian realized something was wrong. Cognito was pronounced dead at the scene upon medics arrival. Cognito, born Paul Barbieri, started performing in the mid-1980s....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Paula Jones

Comedian Marty Allen, best known for 'hello dere,' dies at age 95

His catchphrase was hello dere. Now we say goodbye. Marty Allen, the bug-eyed comedian and staple of variety shows, died Monday night in Las Vegas. Credit: CBS via Getty Images Candi Cazau, a spokesperson for Allen, told theAssociated Presshe passed away from complications with pneumonia. His wife and performing partner Karon Kate Blackwell kept by his side. Farewell to one of the funniest people onstage and off. Marty Allen was true Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Christopher Long

Comedy that cuts deep: EW reviews 4 hilarious novels you don't want to miss

Hulse skewers her characters uproariously, zeroing in on every quirk, and she humanizes them, too. Less successful is the tired framing gear. The novel begins with a whodunit and unpeels the mystery, slowly, through police transcripts. Credit: Doubleday; Random House; Bloomsbury; Harper The shocking crime is less compelling than the inevitable squabbles, which we never get enough of. So much resentment, so little time.BDavid Canfield Sharpness Rating: ? This time Ayoola couldnt even get through a month with her boyfriend before stabbing him square in the heart....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Haley Collins

Comic book artist Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, dead at 90

Strange first appeared inStrange TalesNo. 110 and Ditko continued to work on those comics through the next 36 issues, until July of 1966. The director said Ditkos panels were a huge influence on the film. Credit: Alamy; Marvel As a freelancer, he continued contributing to Marvel and created cult-favorite character Squirrel Girl for them in 1992. With the help of smaller presses, Ditko created Mr. A in 1967. Unlike Lee, Ditko stayed out of the spotlight and enjoyed something of a reputation as the J....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Lori Rodriguez

Comic-Con 2018: Celebs let loose in EW's photo studio

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May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Geoffrey Henderson

Comic-Con 2018: Everything that happened on Day 3

Theyll be joined by magicalHarry PotterprequelFantastic BeastsandConjuringspin-offThe Nun. To keep your superheroes and sorcerers straight, EW will be rounding up Day 3 highlights. I do not hate them. Credit: Warner Bros. (2) I do not, Grindelwald told the audience. I say the Muggles are not lesser. Not worthless, but of other value. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images Magic blooms only in rare souls. It is granted to those who live for higher things....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Miguel Blake

Comic-Con 2018: See all the cosplayers

Septa Unella, Arya Stark, and Jon Snow cosplayers fromGame of Thrones EW is live from Comic-Con 2018!Click here to watch interviews with your favorite stars LIVE on Facebook July 19-22. Darth Vader Donald Trump cosplayer (This photo, apparently, is Mark Hamill in costume according to theStar Warsactor himself.Click hereto read more about his Comic-Con cosplay.) Sailor Mera cosplayer Totorocosplayers The Shape of Watercosplayer Beerus Sama, Zen-Oh Sama and Whis cosplayers fromDragon Ball Super The Twins cosplayers fromThe Shining Batmancosplayers Inspector Gadgetcosplayer One Piececosplayers Loki and Hela cosplayers fromThor Ragnarok Joker cosplayer Belle cosplayer fromBeauty and the Beast Incredibles 2andBaocosplayers Winter Soldiercosplayer Video arcade cosplayer Joker and Penguin cosplayers Addams Familycosplayers Disney Princess cosplayers Batmancosplayer Silent Bob cosplayer Kitty Pride and Lando Calrissian cosplayers The Mask cosplayer Barf cosplayer fromSpaceballs Raven and X-23 cosplayers Te Fiti coplayer fromMoana Darth Maul cosplayer Supermancosplayer Spider-mancosplayers Game of Thronescosplayer Jack Sparrow cosplayer Mad Hatter cosplayer Pink Panthercosplayer Dinosaur and Deadpool cosplayers Marvel Comics photo shoot Captain Marvel, Captain AmericaandSpider-Mancosplayers Doctor Strangecosplayers Deadpoolcosplayer Rick Sanchez cosplayer fromRick and Morty Magneto, Wolverine, Scarlet Witch and Rogue cosplayers Sailor Mooncosplayer God of Warcosplayer Michael Myers cosplayer fromHalloween Michael Jackson fromThrillercosplayer Maui cosplayer fromMoana Alice in Wonderlandcosplayers Spider-Mancosplayer Westworldcosplayers Fembot cosplayers fromAustin Powers Kylo Ren cosplayer fromStar Wars Pyramid Head cosplayer fromSilent Hill 2 Black Panther and Erik Killmonger cosplayers fromBlack Panther Leonard Nimoy cosplayer fromStar Trek Vision and Scarlet Witch cosplayers Porg cosplayer fromStar Wars Kubo cosplayer fromKubo and the Two Strings Black Cat cosplayer Spider-Mancosplayers Starfire and Raven cosplayers Mad Maxcosplayers Star Trekcosplayers Captain Hook and Tinker Bell cosplayers fromPeter Pan Mortal Kombatcosplayers Star-Lord, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer cosplayers fromGuardians of the Galaxy Night King cosplayer fromGame of Thrones Alita cosplayer fromAlita:Battle Angel Emperor’s Royal Guard cosplayer fromStar Wars Dungeons and Dragonscosplayers Poison Ivy cosplayer fromBatman Steampunk cosplayers Steampunk cosplayer as Penguin fromBatman Steampunk cosplayer as Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Edward Black