Gospel musician Edwin Hawkins, known for 'Oh Happy Day,' dies at 74

Hawkins publicist, Bill Carpenter, told theTimeshe died from pancreatic cancer. It was recorded on a friends little two-track machine,Hawkins explained toThe Modesto Beein 2008. It was never intended for commercial purposes at all. Credit: Rick Diamond/WireImage 4 on Billboards pop chart and No. 2 on the R&B chart. We grew up hearing all kinds of music in our home. My mother, who was a devout Christian, loved the Lord and displayed that in her lifestyle....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Brenda Jimenez

Gossip columnist Liz Smith dies at 94

Denis Ferrara, her longtime assistant, confirmed the news to EW. She began her self-titled column inThe Daily Newsin 1976, later moving toNew York Newsdayand thenThe New York Post. In a melancholy profile published inTheNew York Timesearlier this year, Smith lamented the changing landscape of celebrity journalism. Credit: Gary Gershoff/WireImage In the past we were able to identify important people and stars." As news of Smith’s death spread, theTodayshow’s Al Rokerpaid tribute to heron Twitter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Michael Bowen

Gossip Girlalum Jessica Szohr 'shocked' by Ed Westwick sexual assault claims

Gossip Girlstar Jessica Szohr said shes spoken to her former costarEd Westwicksince allegations of sexual assault came to light. So its hard to speak on behalf of those girls or him. Westwick has denied these claims. Hes going through a difficult time, Szohr commented on her meeting with the actor. Hes being accused of something that hes publicly saying he didnt do. So its, you know, tough on him. His show got canceled....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Gregory Mays

Gossip Girlmini-reunion: Leighton Meester joins Jessica Szohr onThe Orville

Spotted: twoGossip Girlalums, reuniting on the set ofThe Orville. Meester will share scenes with Szohr, who plays a new crew member aboard the U.S.S. Details about Meesters role werent made available at this time. Credit: LMJ/SilverHub/REX/Shutterstock; Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock (The show aired on Thursday nights last season.) The episode featuring Meester is slated to air early next year. She joins anOrvilleguest cast roster that in season 1 included Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, and Rob Lowe....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Amanda Henry

GOT vs. G-O-D! Missy Elliot picks Morgan Freeman over Peter Dinklage in Super Bowl ad rap battle

When you think about Morgan and Peter rhyming, its historical in itself. And Busta is like family to me. So yeah, I immediately said yeah. Had you met Morgan before this?No, but Im a big Morgan fan. I mean, I dont know too many people thats not, actually. We all should be a little scared right now! In the commercial hes rapping one of your most iconic songs [Get Your Freak On]....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jason Porter

Gotham's high-energy penultimate episode rewritesDark Knight Riseswith clever twists

And those scientists work for corrupt politicians avenging immortal terrorist fathers. Gothamcombines the whole multimedia canon of its fictional universe with the trending-est topics in our real world’s canon. Then, it smashes those unlikely ingredients into snortable chunks of madcap narrative. Credit: Barbara Nitke/FOX Is anyone experiencing Batman for the first time withGotham? Is that theoretical someone the luckiest Batman fan alive? Conversely, it helps to watchGothamand overthinkeverythingabout its depiction of the Caped Crusader....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Kayla Nunez

Gothamfinale first look: Lili Simmons replaces Camren Bicondova as an adult Selina Kyle

TheGothamseries finale is all about change and new beginnings. Bicondova tweeted the news Friday that the penultimate episode was her last. I wanted to give (the character) Selina Kyle as much respect as possible, Bicondova wrote. FOX (Read Bicondovas full message below.) TheGothamseries finale airs Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m. FOX

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Dylan Woods

Gothamfinale review: A predictable ending for an unpredictable series

TypicalGotham, always too much. Foxs pre-Batman saga had, by my count, three different series finales. Technically, season 5 ended Thursday. Credit: FOX And it was also a prologue, table-setting the characters for their legendary journeys. See Commissioner Gordon on the rooftop. See the Dark Knight emerging from the shadows. See the Joker, for real this time. See The Batman Story. And the final hourfilmedfor this seriesaired last month. The Trial of Jim Gordon was added late in the order....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Anthony Johnson

Gothamjust goes for it in a madcap final season: EW review

The Batman origin story embraces chaos in season 5. Im so happy Fox was insane enough to bring backGotham. The garish supersoap wrapped last year with an apocalyptic finale that demolished every bridge out of crazy town. Giovanni Rufino / FOX Gordon calls the mainland for help, on a two-way radio that looks rather Roosevelt-y. (Count on this show for flea market chic!) The government gives him a stern warning: No one is allowed in or out of Gotham....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Heather Alvarado

Gothamstar Cameron Monaghan teases wild finale, mysterious third character

Yet there’s still athirdcharacter that audiences have yet to see and Monaghan says its the best one yet. Look, it all kinda makes sense when you watch it (read our final season review). ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This has been such a weird character for you. Credit: Justin Stephens/Fox Your characterhas died, was resurrected, died again and then was replaced by his twin brother. What’s that even like? It’s a weird challenge....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Anthony Camacho

Gottifires back at movie critics: 'Trolls behind keyboards'

Audiences lovedGottibut critics dont want you to see it… The question is why??? reads the tweet, and then in a promo the title cards declare: Audiences lovedGotti. Critics put out the hit. Who would you trust more? Yourself or a troll behind a keyboard. EWs review was less harsh than some, praising Travolta while condemning the film as belated and disappointing. In its opening weekend in limited release across 25 cities,Gottionly grossed $1....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Jennifer Harris

GQsuggests people not readCatch-22,Catcher in the Rye, more — and it's totally fine

Have you gotten mad at the internet today? Pearls and Moleskines were clutched. That GQ books you shouldnt read article really is cancer,one tweet read. Credit: HarperCollins; Little, Brown Books; Simon & Schuster Unless youre getting a PhD in literature, there are no books youhaveto read. Sometimes youll start a book thats considered Great and youll find it really boring, and thats fine. No one can say yourewrongabout finding a book boring because interest is entirely subjective....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Erika Smith DDS

Grace Park breaks her silence onHawaii Five-0exit: 'I'm still figuring stuff out'

For more fall TV coverage, pick up the new issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands today. “Sometimes it’s better not to talk,” the actress, 44, says. “I’m not interested in airing out dirty laundry.” CBS Especially not about what happened last year. Amid the controversy,CBS saidit had tried offering Kim and Park “significant salary increases.” Kim wrote in aFacebook postthat “the path to equality is rarely easy.” Jack Rowand/ABC But through it all, Park remained silent....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Nicole Cantrell