Lord of the RingsTV series gets multi-season order at Amazon

The company has made a multi-season production commitment to a television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy epicThe Lord of the Rings. So this story is either set beforeThe Hobbitor in betweenThe HobbitandLOTR. This something weve seen with other recent TV series when they tackle major cinematic titles with certain rights restrictions. Amazons deal includes a potential addition of a spin-off series as well. Theres no cast or premiere date yet, but the series will eventually stream on Amazon Prime....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Jay Kelly

Lorde accuses Kanye West and Kid Cudi of stealing her stage design

Was this the latest idea from the self-proclaimed creative West? Well, Lorde says not so fast. But dont steal not from women or anyone else not in 2018 or ever. Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage; James Devaney/GC Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Representatives for Devlin did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment. Christopher Polk/Getty Images Camp Flog Gnaw/Instagram

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Ian Mitchell

Lorde cancels 2018 Tel Aviv concert amid criticism over Israel

Lorde has formally canceled her upcoming June concert in Tel Aviv following criticism from fans and activists. The tickets already bought will be reimbursed within 14 business days. i hope one day we can all dance. Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images L x Spiro also noted Israeli Culture Minister Miri Regev hoped Lorde would reverse her decision. The Grammy-winning songstressannounced her 2018Melodramaworld tourback in June witha list of shows posted online....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Eric Harris

Lori Gottlieb'sMaybe You Should Talk to Someonewill change the way you look at therapy — and life

There are two tropes of the therapist in our culture,Lori Gottliebsays. The very removed person whouh-huhsand [is] a very blank slate and the hot mess. )Optioned for an ABC series by Eva Longoria,Talkdepicts Gottliebs own journey coming off an ugly breakup. Credit: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Leigh Manacher She can be petty, judgmental, obsessive. The book isnow available for purchase. At the time, I was starting my practice. I was seeing that up-close-and-personal in the therapy room....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · John Sawyer

Lori Loughlin reportedly not expected to return toFuller Housein wake of college admissions scandal

Her departure would not impact production asFuller Househas not yet begun filming its fifth and final season. Loughlin also is a recurring guest star and not a series regular. Netflix and Warner Horizon Television both had no comment on the matter. Netflix An episode of Hallmark’sWhen Calls the Heartfeaturing Loughlin was alsopulled from the schedule. The actresssurrendered herself to authoritieson Wednesday and was later released after paying a $1 million bond....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Michael Jenkins

Lori Loughlin, others indicted for money laundering charge in college cheating scandal

Conspicuously missing wasLori Loughlin, the other famous actress who has been entangled in the scandal (a.k.a. Operation Varsity Blues) alongside Huffman. On Tuesday, the U.S. On top of the mail fraud charge, theyve been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering. KATHERINE TAYLOR/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Loughlins team did not immediately respond to a request for comment from EW. According to the U.S. Sentences will be imposed by a federal district court judge based on sentencing guidelines....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Edward Hurst

Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigator played by Vera Farmiga inThe Conjuringfilms, has died at 92

Paranormal investigatorLorraine Warrenhas died at age 92. Warren was played byVera Farmigain 2013s horror filmThe Conjuringand its 2016 sequel,The Conjuring 2. Farmiga will portray Warren again in this summersAnnabelle Comes Home. Credit: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage It was a very bad place,Warren told EW in 2013, recalling the Amityville house. I do love playing this character, I really do, she said. This is a woman who is living her potential. Its something special for me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Carolyn Ward

Losing an heir? What Jussie Smollett's possible exit could mean for Empire

UPDATE:Fox announced Friday thatJussie Smollett has been removedfrom the final two episodes ofEmpires current fifth season. EARLIER:Lets get this straight, Im in it with Jamal for the long run. That feels like years ago as Smollett is suddenly embroiled in one of Hollywoods strangest and surprising controversies. Matt Dinerstein/FOX We are evaluating the situation and we are considering our options. Smollett is also the most important musical element ofEmpire. Gray) as the prominent artists on the show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Neil Henderson

Lost in Spacereview: EW's critics ponder Netflix's pointless reboot

Both of EWs TV critics watched the new series, so you dont have to. Consider this their therapy session. DARREN FRANICH:Danger! Credit: Netflix Danger, Kristen Baldwin! Netflix has made a significant-looking investment in the new version of the Robinsons tale. What this reboot presupposes is: What if their marriage wasawful? How do you feel about the new Robinsons? And did anything about the far-flung scope of the show futuristic, apocalyptic, outer-space Edenic interest you?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Jason Perry

Lou Berney'sNovember Road: A tale of an assassination, a chase, and an unexpected love story

Kennedy has just been assassinated. A mob fixer who knows about a lot of wrongdoing has finally learned too much for his own good. The gangster picks them up. Credit: Brandon Michael Smith; William Morrow ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: There are a lot of places to begin withNovember Road, but lets start with Charlotte. It was like, Uh-oh. So I met her, and she was like, Is this what you think? William Morrow...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Nancy Scott

Loud Housecreator Chris Savino 'no longer working with Nickelodeon' following sexual harassment allegations

It is one of our foundational principles, and it is non-negotiable. This principle is not an idea that can be pushed solely from the top down. If you need help, in any way, you are safe to ask for it. Credit: Nickelodeon; Vivien Killilea/Getty Images The seriesfollows the life of Lincoln Loud, an 11-year-old boy who lives with 10 sisters. The third season is scheduled for an early 2018 premiere....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Judith Schmidt

Louis C.K. breaks silence: 'These stories are true'

These stories are true. Its a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly. I have been remorseful of my actions. And Ive tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now Im aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. There is nothing about this that I forgive myself for. And I have to reconcile it with who I am....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Joshua Brown

Louis C.K. dumped by FX from all his shows

FX released this statement: Today, FX Networks and FX Productions are ending our association with Louis C.K. We are cancelling the overall deal between FX Productions and his production company, Pig Newton. However, now is not the time for him to make television shows. FX did not mention the comedians scripted half-hour seriesLouie,which stars Louis C.K. as a fictionalized version of himself. The hardest regret to live with is what youve done to hurt someone else....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Ryan Price