Why Michael Ian Black wrote a children's book about sadness

Watch the full episode ofCouch Surfingstreaming now on PeopleTV.com, or download the PeopleTV app on your favorite machine. For Michael Ian Black, life finds a way of informing art. This book is about how I learned as a parent [that] sometimes youcant, he says. Its not even necessarily your job to make it better. Theyre just going to be sad sometimes, and thats okay. It might be a difficult idea to get across, in an era of social media and heightened technology....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Gregory Baldwin

Why now is the right time to releaseHeathers— not delay it: EW critic essay

Its a great film, because it is. And: They could never make that today, because its a film about high schoolers killing high schoolers. Past a certain point in American history, that was only allowed to happen in real life. Credit: Paramount Network And then the Paramount connection announced a small screen remake ofHeathers. Two big hot TV trends in this announcement. Everything gets rebooted, yes. I have seen five episodes of the newHeathers....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Ashley Thompson

Why Parker Posey refuses to succumb to Hollywood's darkness

Pick up the new Summer Preview issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands now, orbuy it here. Parker Posey has never gotten used to hearing yes. FromParty GirltoKicking & Screaming, the actress remains best known as a darling of the 90s indie film scene. Credit: Andrew H. Walker/Variety/REX/Shutterstock She sent out a book proposal and, to her amazement, elicited interest from publishers. I forgot what it was like: They actually wanted me there!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Kevin Duncan

Why Parkland survivors David and Lauren Hogg brought their activism to a book

Along the way, theyve sparred with Fox News Laura Ingraham and worked with inner-city violence interrupters nationwide. Read on below, and purchase your copy of the bookhere. Understand everything in the context of our life thats really what this book was for us. Credit: Rich Schultz/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Penguin Random House I think what it will be for other people is a chance to really learn about empathy and caring. Know that when you see these people die on the news, theyre people....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Kevin Martinez

Why quirky aunts are the real winners of Halloween

These days theSanderson sistersget all the glory. Theyre bold, theyre funny, theyre innovative a vacuum cleaner as a broom! Witchy aunts, to be specific. ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images (2) The perfect embodiment of good and evil. Who has time to stay on the right side of sanity when youve got those gatherings to plan? Mainly, shes managed to use her magic powers to topple her own corner of the patriarchy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Brianna Mata

Why Reese Witherspoon's new Book Club pick may be her boldest choice yet

On Thursday, Reese announced her latest choice asStill Lives, the new novel from Maria Hummel. Its a fresh choice for Reeses Book Club, to be sure. Check it out below, and buy your copy ofStill Liveshere. Credit: Karen Pike; I see them all over Instagram, and am especially partial to beaches and old monasteries. I could fit into a decent-sized suitcase, and currently have lots of openings in the long Vermont winter....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Kyle Wise

Why Renée Ahdieh is bringing vampires back to YA

Renee Ahdiehis moving into the world of vampires for her next series, EW can announce exclusively. Heres the books official synopsis: In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. and who may even be the young man who has stolen her heart. Crystal Stokes The Beautifulis set to publish in October 2019. Read our interview below, and be sure to check out the trailer at the top of this post....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Mark Sparks

Why Retta is celebrating 'making it' in Hollywood

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. A version of this article appears in the new issue ofEntertainment Weeklyon stands now, orbuy it here. (The show has been renewed for a second season.) St. Martin’s Press The other day, I was just thinking, Im in this business,' she explained. Ive never written a book! Do you want to set up a meeting? I was like, Oh, okay!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Raymond Peck

Why Ryan Murphy is donating all his profits fromPose

Ryan Murphy is one of the most successful TV creators in history. But when it comes to profits for his new FX dramaPose, Murphy is giving it all back. He announced on May 9 that he would be donating any money he made to LGBTQ charities. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images So what inspired this grand gesture? Says Murphy, I long for leaders in our community, like wheres our Harvey Milks?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Anne Greene

Why Sebastián Silva'sTyrelis about suspense, not horror: Watch an exclusive clip

Sebastian Silva was on vacation in Cuba when he got the idea forhis latest film,Tyrel. Only one of them was black. And for some reason it seemed like he was kind of tailing behind or feeling left out. Courtesy Magolia Pictures When Tyler finally caves, he feels awful. Thats truly the moment that sends him spiraling, Silva says. (As Silva notes, the title itself is taken from a microaggression in the film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · James Watson

Why Sharna Burgess thinks Josh Norman is the 'whole package' (sorry, Adam Rippon)

I still think those 7s were way too harsh, considering what was going on that night. How have you felt about the scoring so far for the athletes? In seasons past, they gave out 5s and 6s. Credit: Craig Sjodin/ABC However, I will say the scoring come week twos episode was a little bit all over the place. He felt like he let the team down, getting those 7s. I really love him for that attitude and approach to it....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Amanda Kirby

Why the new wave of East Asian authors is targeting YA

It took Emily X.R. Pan nearly a decade to write her debut novelThe Astonishing Color of After. It was adult literary. Aaron Richter I tried middle-grade, I tried YA, I tried adult again, she recalls. Compounding the difficulty of categorizing the book was the way her own life was seeping into the material. I worried that the religious culture would alienate people. Aaron Richter A fellow debut YA author this spring, Mary H....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Mr. Bryan English

Why the Oscars' In Memoriam segment still makes Corey Feldman angry

Haim died on March 11, 2010 at the age of 38. Together, our films made about a half billion in the box office. And thats not including all the films he did on his own, Feldman tells EW. Credit: Time Life Pictures/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images He should have definitely been recognized. There is a bitter taste in my mouth over that. Maybe one day the Academy will see fit to do something to honor his memory....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Logan Austin