On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousandPatsyare essential queer novels: EW review

Its a searching book, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. YetOn Earthis anything but bleak. It is transporting, mysterious, wise: He was white. Credit: Penguin Press; Liveright In the dark, our facts lit us up and our acts pinned us down. Depictions of poverty, queerness, and the immigrant experience are vivid, exacting, and humane. Same goes forOn Earthas a whole. This book is no ordinary novel. That means leaving behind not just her steady government job but her five-year-old daughter, Tru....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Mark Brown

On her birthday, a celebration of Kristen Stewart's endearing awkwardness

Some of you might know her as Kristen Stewart. Others of you refer to her as K.Stew or that chick who cheated on Robert Pattinson. The girl is socially awkward. And sometimes, it does come off as though she doesnt care about anything. Could her hair have looked a little nicer at the Oscars? Could she be a little more attentive in interviews? But Kristen Stewarts awkwardness says one thing to me: Shes not in Hollywood for the attention....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Michele Soto

On My Blockco-creator Lauren Iungerich on Ruby's fate, season 2 cliffhanger

Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 2 ofOn My Block. On My Blocksure knows how to leave viewers hanging on a cliff! We catch up with Ruby being released from the hospital and still mourning the death of Olivia. Credit: Nicola Goode/Netflix So what just went down? LAUREN IUNGERICH:We did. We knew about it before we even wrote the first season. Nicola Goode/Netflix It was part of a decision made as part of developing the pitch to sell it....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Sarah Jones

On set withThe Alienist: Take a trip behind the scenes of the lush new period drama

And the first couple of scripts really grabbed me. And Fanning wasnt the only one to take note of their obsessive eye for detail. Verbruggen too was drawn in by the opportunity to take on such a transformative era in American history. Kata Vermes/TNT And he was keenly aware of the challenges specific to the genre. Its a psychological thriller, but it also shows the horrors of child abuse and mutilated children....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Renee Lopez

On the Basis of Sexcelebrates origins of 'modern-day superhero' Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Instead, she tells EW, she saw the film as the origin story of a modern-day superhero. The landmark case impacted more than a hundred discriminatory laws. Its a film about finding power on a personal level, Leder explains. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for AFI I wanted to make a story about how change can happen. Within their household exists a utopia of equality, both parents sharing household duties and raising their children together....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Tammy Cochran

On the Come Up: Read the riveting first excerpt from Angie Thomas' new novel

Aunt Pooh knocks on the side door. Feet shuffle and someone hollers out, “Whois it?” “P” is all Aunt Pooh says. It’s not the fanciest, but it’s better than I expected. The walls are covered in those cardboard cup holders that restaurants give when you have multiple drinks to carry. There are several computer monitors at a table, with drum pads, keyboards, and speakers nearby. A mic sits on a stand over in a corner....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Calvin Mason

On the constant, clever charms ofSneaky Pete: EW review

Theres a scene early in theseason 2 premiere ofSneaky Petethat sums up everything wonderful about Amazons sly con-man caper. Shes not moving fast enough, and Chaske swings by her office. She promises shes working on it, but Chayton knows she probably has no clue what shes doing. Credit: Myles Aronowitz/Amazon Prime And then Chayton explains how the money laundering plot fromHell or High Waterwouldnt work anymore. (The problem is the casino chips, I think....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Corey Torres

On the scene at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's epic On the Run II tour opening in Wales

Have we had… enough? Between-song banter was limited, confined mostly to Hello-Cleveland asides like Where my ladies at? and Are you having a good time, Cardiff? Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Thank you, Cardiff. It feels so good to be on stage with the one I love, she beamed. Kevin Mazur/Getty

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Jessica Brewer

On the set of the two-hourTimelessfinale with the Time Team (including Rufus!)

The Time Team cant catch a break, not even at Christmastime. But theyre also laughing or at least the cast is. Aw, where you going? Darren Michaels/NBC she ad-libbed, as everyone on set collapsed into giggles. Im just having a good time, Spencer admits afterward. Were not even supposed to be here. Chris Haston/NBC This isborrowedtime, you know? Both resurrections happened because of fans who campaigned for the shows survival, co-creator Shawn Ryan says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Brandi Cantrell

Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodproducers spill new details on DiCaprio, Pitt, Robbie, and the plot

Thats one of the big misconceptions to clarify, he tells EW. Its about the loss of innocence that came about in 1969 with the Manson family, explains McIntosh. Theres the starryMargot Robbieas It Girl and eventual Manson-family victim Sharon Tate, who lives next door to Rick. Andrew Cooper/Columbia Its the three classes of Hollywood, says Heyman. I cant wait for the world to see Brads performance in this, she says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Christina Schmitt

Once Upon a Time's Adelaide Kane on that Drizella reveal

Is Drizella the mastermind behind the curse this season onOnce Upon a Time? Could she be the true villain of the season? EW turned to Kane to get the scoop. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Drizella is actually awake! Did you know this twist in advance?ADELAIDE KANE:No. I had no idea. Was it all an act? Do you think Drizella cast the curse?It would certainly suggest that she might be a strong contender....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Jose Jones

Once Upon a Time's Adelaide Kane talks millennial meanie Drizella

Lady Tremaine isnt the only new baddie coming toOnce Upon a Time. But Drizella (and Ivy) is not to be underestimated. So it was a little nerve-racking, but everyone was so incredibly lovely and wonderful to work with. Credit: ABC So its been brilliant. Its very difficult to not watch the show. Its just such a cute concept. Tell us about Drizella as a character.Oh, God. Evil stepsister, wicked stepsister....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Claudia Wright

Once Upon a Time's Andrew J. West talks Candy Killer reveal

Hyperion Heights very own serial killer has been revealed and two beloved characters could be his next victims. Next on his list? (The hour was directed by Lana Parrilla. Credit: Jeff Weddell/ABC Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes photoshere.) In the meantime, Henry (Andrew J. Whats interesting about him finding out who Nick is is that its a two-part thing, West tells EW. Theres a part of Henry that wants to believe that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Thomas Myers MD