Della Reese, singer andTouched by an Angelstar, dies at 86

Through her life and work, she touched and inspired the lives of millions of people. I know heaven has a brand new angel this day. Della Reese will be forever in our hearts. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Rest In Peace, sweet angel. It also earned Reese two Emmy nominations. CBS also released a statement regarding Reeses passing. Were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Della Reese, it reads....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Mariah Taylor

Demi Lovato addresses public for first time since overdose: 'I will keep fighting'

I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction, the 25-year-old singer wrote. What Ive learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet. Your positive thoughts and prayers have helped me navigate through this difficult time. That evening, arepresentative confirmedthat Lovato was awake and with her family. Lovato hasfought substance abuse for years, and also grappled with bulimia and bipolar disorder....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Helen Wallace

Demi Lovato back on Instagram after rehab: 'I am so grateful to be home in time to vote!'

Demi Lovato is back home after beinghospitalized for a heroin overdoseand completing in-patient treatment at a rehab facility. I am so grateful to be home in time to vote! One vote can make a difference, so verify your voice is heard! the singer captioned an Instagram photo ofher at her polling placeTuesday. [N]ow go out and#VOTE!!!! This was Lovatos first Instagram post in months. That evening, arepresentative confirmedthat Lovato was awake and with her family....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Adam Burke

Demi Lovato's mom breaks silence on the singer's overdose

“I was in shock. I didn’t know what to say. I said, ‘Is she OK?'” Brandon Williams/Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images And so I knew that we that we were in trouble." “We got there as quickly as we could. And at that point she said, ‘I love you too.’ “We just didn’t know for two days if she was going to make it or not.” “I can honestly say today that she is doing really well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · James Donaldson

Denis Johnson'sThe Largesse of the Sea Maidenis a posthumous masterpiece: EW review

Johnson wrote five stunning stories about life and death before passing away last year. He presents himself as a man implicitly preparing for his final act in life. Johnson, it turned out, would write this character and tell this story in his own final act. Credit: Random House In Largesse, Johnson fully recreates a life lived, however occasionally sorrowful or dull or strange. But in the aftermath of Johnsons death, absorbing this particular work makes for an especially cathartic experience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Aaron Wood

Dennis Quaid stalks the screen in hammy home-invasion thrillerThe Intruder: EW review

This room hasnt been updated in 20 years, Charlie Peck (Dennis Quaid) tells a pair of prospective buyers, gesturing to the faded floral wallpaper in his otherwise-charming master suite. Though he might as well be talking about the script forThe Intruder a hammy home-invasion thriller steeped in the storied mothballs of a thousand Lifetime melodramas about dark secrets, ax-wielding sociopaths, and premium real estate. If theres anything aside from the presence of a few late-model iPhones that drags the movie into 2019, its that the unwitting couple, Annie and Scott (Meagan Good andBeing Mary Janes Michael Ealy), are young black professionals cool enough to have their own San Francisco loft, but determined to live a quieter life amidst the sun-dappled grapevines and artisanal ice-cream shops of California wine country....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Katherine Clarke

Denzel Washington deserves better thanThe Equalizer 2: EW review

Washington is smack dab in the middle of those two, age-wise. Unfortunately, I dont thinkThe Equalizeris that franchise. Hes too good for it. Credit: Glen Wilson/CTMG, Inc. Frankly, Im sort of surprised thatThe Equalizer 2exists at all. After sitting through it, I cant imagine there were a ton of people itching for a sequel. But here we are four years later, and that sequel is upon us. Its hard to argue with McCalls mission, or his brutally crunchy methods....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Penny Freeman

Derek Hough looks back on hisHarry Potterdebut

Here, Derek Hough talks about doing a scene with Emma Watson and trying to eat the Hogwarts food. We were at Pinewood Studios for three months. We attended school in these trailers, and then we just messed around and got into trouble. Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Wed have dance-offs during breaks in our full robes. Wed battle it out in between takes! I was a Ravenclaw. Warner Bros. Pictures Since I was a blond kid, I would be a stand-in for Draco Malfoy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Lynn Johnson

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Equilibrium'

Especially when your mom is taking bribes and vases are getting broken and Mexican-American relations are crumbling. Hannah gets asked about being at the center of every crime in Reston, and you know what? I jest, because thats absurd. Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC (Heavy sigh.) But when tensions hit the fan and a man dies, people start paying attention. Okay, lets step back because someone is getting way too political....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Jamie Meza

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Outbreak'

I had a little bird; its name was Enza. Opened the window and in flew racism. Wait, that’s not the rhyme… (Like Kirkman, Im just trying to be transparent.) Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC But I got caught up, and Alex has bangs?! I know…there are more pressing details, like, you know…a pandemic of Influenza A. One year in, and I dont know how President Kirkman is still standing. The room is split on whether the statue represents history or, you know, hardcore racism....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Paul Taylor

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Sting of the Tail'

According to Chuck, ears are just as identifiable as fingerprints. I was dubious, but Google tells me this may be true. Anyway, they track down Lloyds ear and have a go at follow him around D.C. Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC They do some Lloyd research and realize that Lloyd has an estranged son nearby. Even though they havent spoken in 10 years, the FBI decide to bring in said son, Travis....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jeffrey Cline

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Suckers'

Do you feel like a sucker? Do this for me. Sitting back with your eyes closed? Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC Doesnt that seem reasonable? For now, well have settle for fiction. One that could cause you to pay dearly. That woman, Charlotte Thorne, happened to be a member of Parliament and a potential future prime minister. Meanwhile, Alex is choosing a lawyer for her mom because bribes. Then again, thats reality these days, so who am I to judge?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Mark Simpson

Despite Josh Brolin, Netflix'sThe Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunteris shooting blanks: EW review

After about 10 minutes,The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunterfeels borderline promising. After 80, it feels like a blown opportunity. This is becoming a bit of a pattern over at Netflixs original movies division. Credit: Merrick Morton/Netflix How is this company making money again exactly? In addition to a better story, it couldve used a spine. I suppose Brolin was due for a disappointment at some point this summer. Hes been riding high withAvengers: Infinity War,Deadpool 2, andSicario: Day of the Soldado....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Stephanie Knight