Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series celebrates its 25th anniversary

Hamilton has seen Joss Whedons beloved vampire hunter series come and go (and perhaps return? Though they were strong characters, the female detectives in their series very rarely cussed. It was such a stark contrast. Credit: Ma Petite Enterprises I thought,this is unfair. I decided I would give a shot to even things up. I may have overcompensated just a little. (laughs) I thought I would get bored if it was just straight mystery....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Mary Miller

Lauren Ashley Carter plays an alien and a porn star in trailer for sci-fi filmImitation Girl

Now, the actress is pulling double duty on the science fiction film,Imitation Girl. TheImitation Girlshoot was split in two. The half with the imitation was all in New Mexico, says the actress. Johnny Tabor Most of that is in Farsi, and it was freezing, but it was a really cool time. But it worked out well. But was a really nice experience. Johnny Tabor It truly took a village. Thats the main reason I wanted to help get this out into the world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Wendy Hampton

Lauren Cohan opens up about leavingThe Walking Dead— and her possible return

However, Cohanwillbe returning to TV soon enough on ABC’sWhiskey Cavalier(premiering in 2019). And her time battling zombies may not be over. I love Maggie and I’ll always love Maggie, and we had a really good time so far. This is maybe just not a fit anymore." And I feel really good saying, “Let’s see what happens. I don’t know where it’s gonna go, let’s see what happens.” That is me being honest about where I’m at, which is, you know what?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Candice Scott

Lauren Cohan says 'it's not over' for Maggie onThe Walking Dead

Might she be appearing in season 10 ofTWD? And canThe Walking Deadshowrunner Angela Kang even wait onWhiskeys fate before plotting out the full season arc? Of course, there are otherWalking Deadpossibilities for Cohan beyond the mothership show. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimplealready told EWthat a Maggie Rhee movie is absolutely a possibility. That said, ifWhiskey Cavalierlights up the world, were still going to do Maggie stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Alice Smith

Lauren Groff delivers overpowering immersion inFlorida: EW review

Lauren Groff knows dread. This is Groffs trademark approach to storytelling, and its even more prominent inFlorida, her second story collection. Only now, the disasters on the horizon are more literal: hurricanes, snake bites, climate change. Credit: Riverhead Books But shes almost too dialed-in here.Floridacenters on discontented women linked by the swampy peninsula where they all have history. Youre helpless to the power the sheer virtuosity of Groffs evocative prose....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Dennis Benson

Lauren Groff on new bookFloridaand counting Barack Obama as a fan

There are violent storms and pipe-dwelling snakes; lost parents and lost minds. [We moved] because of my husband. And its such a strange and alien place if you come from the north. Credit: Kristin Kozelsky Its not the Disney World Florida, you know? Were surrounded by swamps. What do you think you could see differently in Florida as a transplant? Riverhead Books I will never not be surprised by reptiles....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Monica Trevino

Laurie Halse Anderson on her groundbreaking bookSpeakbeing reissued as a graphic novel

Its timely, then thatSpeakis re-entering the conversation in a major way. (Pre-order ithere.) The Macmillan team was very supportive and made both dreams come to life! Credit: Farrar, Straus and Giroux How did Emily Carroll get involved? How did you two collaborate?Emily was at the top of my wishlist of artists. Her technical skills are superb, and her ability to create tension is masterful. Farrar, Straus and Giroux I am very grateful that she was able to make the time for the project....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Tonya Lawrence

Laurie Metcalf and Eddie Izzard to star inWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?on Broadway

Were going to be heading over to George and Marthas next year. The production will mark Metcalfs fourth consecutive season appearing in major role in a Broadway play. She is currently appearing inHillary and Clinton,which officially opens this week. Credit: Walter McBride/WireImage; Kurt Krieger/Corbis/Getty Images Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf?has a storied history on both stage and screen. Four years later, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton starred in Mike Nicols acclaimed film adaptation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Brian Carr

Laurie Metcalf onLady Bird, her great year, and when she'll return toThe Big Bang Theory

Then when I talked to director/writer Greta Gerwig, that sealed the deal for me. I knew that Greta understood all of the characters in the movie that she had written so well. They were all so three dimensional. Merie Wallace/A24 The drama teacher isnt just a drama teacher. Hes done with care and precision. You get the sense she could build a movie around any member of the ensemble. RAMONA ROSALES for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Samantha Harrison

Lauryn Hill announces tour dates forMiseducation20th anniversary

The tour continues through early October across the United States, and even includesone summer festival date. Hill will headline Chicagos Pitchfork Music Festival on July 22. Check out the dates below. 2 Jacksonville, FL Dailys PlaceAug. 3 Atlanta, GA State Bank AmphitheatreAug. 5 Nashville, TN Nashville Municipal AuditoriumAug. 8 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts CenterSept. 7 Las Vegas, NV The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Las VegasSept. 9 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air TheatreSept....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Donna Adams

LaVar Ball responds to Trump tweet: 'If you help, you shouldn't have to say anything'

If you help, you shouldnt have to say anything, Ball toldCNNs Chris Cuomoin an interview. If I helped somebody, I dont walk around saying, You know I helped you now? Give me some love! Do you think the three UCLA Basketball Players will say thank you President Trump? They were headed for 10 years in jail, Trump tweeted. After this apparent solicitation, the players thanked Trump. When asked about Trumps assistance byESPN, Ball remarked, Who?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Mrs. Annette Gross

Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murdersrecap: 'Episode 2'

She convinces him to take a plea deal, and he expresses his utmost trust in her. They meet for lunch, and she immediately locks in on coverage of the Menendez brothers on television. People like that dont just wake up and turn into Charlie Manson, she observes. Credit: Justin Lubin/NBC Detectives Zoeller and Linehan are determined to prove their theory that the brothers are behind the murders. Pam Bozanich points out their lack of evidence and puts pressure on them: Her boss, D....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Samantha Frye

Law & Order: SVUrenewed for record-breaking 21st season

Law & Order: Special Victims Unithas officially made television history. We have told important stories for 20 years, and we will continue to tell them. Mariska is a delight as No. Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC 1 on the call sheet and, to me, a true friend. SVUs current cast also includes Ice T as Sgt. Odafin Fin Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Det. Amanda Rollins, Peter Scanavino as Det. Sonny Carisi, and Philip Winchester as Asst....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jonathan Jones