The Equalizer 2star Denzel Washington on imbuing his first sequel with feeling

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Were talking just minutes after you screenedThe Equalizer 2for the first time. What did you think?DENZEL WASHINGTON:It was good! And even a bit of a tearjerker at the end, I think a little sentimental. Credit: Glen Wilson/CTMG Its always weird watching yourself, but Antoine did an excellent job. And as well, the dynamic between Robert and Miles, father-son. What was it like to create that?It was like that....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Shawn Graves

The everlasting legacy of Bikini Kill and the riot grrrl movement

“Is this everything you dreamed of?” says one woman in the crowd to another. Her friend’s response: “Everything andmore.” Credit: Tammy Rae Carlad Here you felt their gratitude. “So thank you so much.” A lot has changed since Bikini Kill was founded in Olympia, Wash. in 1990. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock “I was like, ‘Oh my god, when do I take a breath?!’ I never leave space in these songs!” “It’s just like a drill....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Christopher Rodriguez

The evolution of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin through the years Nothing makes us feel morenaturalthan praising the awesomeness of Aretha Franklin. Today marks her 76th birthday, and what a ride it’s been. choose to see memorable moments from her life and career. Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images PoPsie Randolph/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Roger Bamber/ANL/REX/Shutterstock Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Getty Images Tim Boxer/Getty Images Anthony Barboza/Getty Images Harry Langdon/Getty Images Paul Natkin/Getty Images Joe Kennedy/AP/REX/Shutterstock Waring Abbott/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Karen Robles

The evolution of the gay best friend in romantic comedies

Meet the Gay Best Friend, a figure whos evolved dramatically over the past three decades. Here we identify the key players who changed the trope for the better. Quite honestly, things were very stereotyped back then,Mannequincasting director Marci Liroff admits. Everett Collection (2); Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros. But Meshach was just funny. He had it in his bones. His timing was great, and there was something wonderfully endearing about him. Everett Collection...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Daniel Grant

The exclusive first look at 2019's biggest TV shows

Catch-22 Stars:Theo James, George Clooney, Kyle Chandler internet:Hulu See -22here. Warrick Page/HBO Warrick Page/HBO Philipe Antonello/Hulu Philipe Antonello/Hulu Philipe Antonello/Hulu Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix Des Willie/Netflix Aimee Spinks/BBC America Aimee Spinks/BBC America John Medland/Freeform Warner Bros. Animation Starz Entertainment, LLC David Lee/Epix Amanda Matlovich/National Geographic Pamela Littky/Fox IFC Karolina Wajtasik Erica Parise/Sony Pictures Television & Spectrum Originals Zach Dilgard/AMC Brownie Harris/Hulu Jackson Lee Davis/AMC Larry Horricks/HISTORY Byron Cohen/ABC

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Carlos Lee

The Exorcistfinale: Creator reveals why [SPOILER] had to die

WARNING: This article contains spoilers about the season 2 finale of FoxsThe Exorcist. Read at your own risk! Poor, poor Andy. Credit: Sergei Bachlakov/FOX; Stephen Smith/Fox/PictureGroup (Hint: Hed love to form a Supernatural Resistance Squad. Yeah, youll see.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start by talking about that final scene, with Marcus hearing Gods voice again. Sergei Bachlakov/FOX You have one more mission, and it involves Tomas in some fashion. And I also didnt want to leave the audience on this note of despair, especially considering our ratings....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Charles Barnes

The Expanse: First look at season 4 concept art

The Expansemay look a bit different with its move to Amazon for season 4. But what about how season 4 will actuallylook? The story of Ilus is a classic Western in many ways, says Shankar. Credit: Rafy/Syfy In the book, it reads like southwestern desert. Its rugged, its a frontier, its a remote place. Were not leaving Earth and Mars and the Belt behind, he promises. North Front/Amazon Studios (Spoken like a true inner....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Tammy Morgan

The Expanseofficially saved by Amazon for season 4

We also want to thank Laura Lancaster, head of Alcon Television for her tireless efforts. From reddit campaigns to airplanes, we say thank you. The Expanseactor Cas Anvar shared footage of the moment the cast found out from Amazon head Jeff Bezos. Credit: Rafy/Syfy They had been present at the International Space Development Conference when Bezos took the stage. And during dinner, 10 minutes ago, I just got word thatThe Expanseis saved....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Christine Williams

The Expansestar Steven Strait shares 'crazy' story of Amazon resurrection

Here are some highlights from our chat. We were all devastated. They rented a plane that they flew a SaveThe Expanse banner around the Amazon headquarters. Credit: Rafy/Syfy It was just so moving, having the fan base just react with such visceral passion. So what are you thinking at that point? A couple of days after, we started to get word that Amazon was interested. They were just trying to make the deal work....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Ethan Sweeney

The fabulous life of 2 Chainz: The rapper dishes on hisMost Expensivesthabits

To read more on 2 Chainz, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands now. Wagyu beef flown in from Japan? A $4,000 cologne?! Credit: Joe Moore/Viceland People come to me for this stuff. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Youve been trying out the worlds most lavish products on YouTube for years. Im someone who tries to seek high- level things, whether it be food or clothes. Thats on a natural basis....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Samuel Smith

The Far Fieldexamines grief, politics, and family with rare wisdom: EW review

Grief, she argues, can be a fundamentally selfish pursuit. The Far Fieldprobes one womans coming to grips with the death of her harsh, beguiling, unknowable mother. Shalini tells her story as a 30-year-old reeling from a tragedy of her own making. Credit: Grove Press But her privilege is confronted by chaos, her naivete in Bashirs war-torn village proving sadly untenable even deadly. The Far Fieldbecomes a layered examination of pressing Indian political conflicts....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Mitchell Carter

The fascinating stories behind 10 iconic Broadway posters

For EW, Verlizzo has provided exclusive commentary on 10 of the posters featured in the book. “Writer Ira Levin had catapulted to fame with his novel,Rosemary’s Baby. The play was a real page-turner and generated lots of excitement amongst our group. Fraver Verlizzo/Schiffer Publishing (5) At the last minute, I chose to make them bright blue to garner instant attention. I was asked to go to her apartment to show her the artwork so she could approve it....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Michael Lewis

The fascinating story of how Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, createdThe Cat in the Hat

But the words still werent coming. Most of that was untrue; he was barely at work onone. Unfortunately the noble motivation wasnt making the writing any easier. Random House Children’s Books Stuck, he decided to make another quick pass through the list. I was forbidden to use any words beyond [the list], Geisel said in exasperation. I almost threw the job up. Penguin And like a genius, Geisel modestly explained later, I said, Thats the name....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · David Mcguire