Erykah Badu faces backlash for saying she sees good in everyone — including Hitler

When asked by writer David Marchese about separating art from the artist, with Louis C.K. Because I love Bill Cosby, and I love what he’s done for the world. But if he’s sick, why would I be angry with him? Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage The people who got hurt, I feel so bad for them. I want them to feel better, too. But sick people do evil things; hurt peoplehurtpeople." I saw something good in Hitler....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Spencer Anderson

Escaping From Houdini:Preview Kerri Maniscalco's devious new murder mystery

Audrey Rose Wadsworth is back in action inEscaping From Houdini. This time, its aboard the glitzy RMS Etruria, which is voyaging across the Atlantic. Escaping From HoudinifollowsHunting Prince Draculaas the latest tantalizing mystery in Maniscalcos series. Credit: Kerri Maniscalco Read on below, and pre-order the bookhere. A future that might soon bring a wedding…and a wedding night. I took a steadying breath and glanced at the stage in the center of the grand dining saloon....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1616 words · Nicole Nichols

Ethan Hawke beautifully honors a doomed musician inBlaze: EW review

Mark it: 2018 will go down as the year we achieved peak Ethan Hawke. And this week, he delivers again. Twice, in fact. Credit: IFC Films If Foleys name doesnt ring any bells, youre not alone. The Austin-based singer-songwriter found little commercial success in his too-short lifetime. Like the real-life Foley, theyre storytellers and yarn spinners first and foremost, fame and fortune be damned. As a director (this is his fourth feature), Hawke has an unerring eye for casting....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Christian Miller

Ethan Hawke on howFirst Reformedfills our 'void of spiritual and political leadership'

What I love about acting is putting myself outside my comfort zone. Wearing the collar is a very powerful thing. Even the way people talk to you at the lunchroom changes. Its mysterious how that stuff works, but thats the most challenging part of playing that character. But the challenge paid off, as the film has received multiple year-end accolades on the awards season circuit. But getting there wasnt easy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Dennis Harding

Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano returning to Broadway in Sam Shepard'sTrue West

Hawke was a longtime collaborator and friend of Shepard, whodied last yearat the age of 73. (it’s possible for you to read his tribute to the actor and playwright here). He also costarred with Dano in the filmTaking Livesand directed him Off-Broadway in the playThings We Want. Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images True Westwill be directed by James Macdonald (The Children). Additional cast and creative team members will be announced at a later date....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Traci Riley

Eurovision contestant SuRie keeps her cool after stage crasher grabs mic

A male stage crasher interrupted Eurovision contestant SuRie during the live show on Saturday. Still, she persisted. The performer from the U.K. was well into her song Storm when a man ran out on stage. OSE SENA GOULAO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock He was quickly set upon by security and taken into custody, and SuRie did not lose her composure. Instead, she clapped to the beat of the music while the man was being removed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Karen Rivera

Eurythmics reflect on recording 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves' with Aretha Franklin

Sometimes meeting one of your musical idols turns out to be everything you imagined it to be. Somebody said, What about Aretha Franklin? and we were like, Yeah right, said Stewart. That somebody was none other than legendary music producer Clive Davis. He put a phone call into Aretha Franklin, said Lennox. We [were] not worthy, said Lennox. What they thought would be a typical recording session turned out to be far more emotional than they expected....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Joshua Black

Evacuated Pat Cusack saysSurvivorboat accident 'still haunts me'

Pat was the first one eliminated fromSurvivor: David vs. Goliathon Wednesday night’s season premiere. But he was not voted out. Nor did he quit. Pat Cusack on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.Robert Voets/CBS Nor was he injured during a challenge. Nor did he get sick back at camp. He was then taken out of the game on the advice of theSurvivormedical team. CBS It’s not the way anyone would want to go outespecially not on day 3....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Antonio Brown

Evan Rachel Wood testifies to Congress about her sexual abuse experience

This has led to a growing public recognition of the widespread nature of sexual assault in American culture. But in addition to awareness, some activists are fighting for legal protections for abuse survivors. The recognition of basic civil rights for sexual assault survivors serves as a first step. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Its a safety net that may save someones life one day. Even though we passed this bill at a federal level, theres still work to be done....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Craig Mills

Evangelist preacher Billy Graham dies at 99

Billy Graham, the world-famous evangelist known as Americas pastor, has died. Spokesperson Mark DeMoss confirmed the news to theAssociated PressWednesday morning. According to a statement onDeMoss website, Graham died at 7:46 a.m. A fictionalized account oftheir friendship was explored in season 2 of NetflixsThe Crown. Charles Ommanney/Getty Images At his wifes funeral, Graham described her as thefinest Christian he ever knew. She was a wonderful woman. Graham is survived by five children Rev....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · James Barber MD

Every Day: Meet the actors playing Angourie Rice's body-switching love

The character referred to as A was a bit more complicated. So, Sucsy needed numerous other actors for the part. Keep clicking to meet them, in exclusive photos from the upcoming film. Peter H. Stranks/Orion Pictures (Psst, it’s ‘cause it’s really A.) Jacob Batalon as James Rice reunited with herSpider-Man: Homecomingcostar forEvery Day. A has never shared any of these stories before so its like coming out and youre taking a risk....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · John Peterson

Every Katy Perry song, ranked

Her list of accomplishments includes three No. 1 albums, nine No. As Katy would say: Bon appetit, baby. Credit: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Sophie Broadbridge/Getty Images Ur So Gay (2008) She kissed a girl and liked it. Leah Greenblatt 63. Ariana Bacle 62. It’s like playing Mad Gab but without any of the fun. Eric King 61. Mind Maze (2017) Alternate title: “Katy Perry Discovers Auto-Tune....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Jeffery Nguyen

Every major death in the MCU, fromIron MantoAvengers: Endgame

So, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of all the big deaths from all22 MCU films. Obviously, major spoilers for the entire MCU ahead. Consider her ledger cleared. ‘Avengers: Endgame’.©Marvel Studios 2019 Tony Stark may be gone, buthis legacy in the MCUwill linger. Thanos (Josh Brolin) A two-for-one special! So yes, she died, but she’s also still alive within the MCU. ©Marvel Studios 2019 Wendy Lawson, a.k.a. And you thought your family had issues....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Vicki Warner