Colton Haynes says he almost wasn't cast inTeen Wolfbecause of gay men's magazine shoot he did

Haynes says his manager told him, “Look what almost happened, Colton. Thank God Jeff fought for you to get that role.” Representatives for MTV did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Colton Haynes in ‘Teen Wolf’.Quantrell D. Colbert/MTV Haynes participated in theXY Magazinephoto shootas a teenager. I wish I’d figured that out sooner, but I’m so glad I know it now." The actor also recounts attempting to hide his sexuality during auditions in the memoir....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Hailey Thompson

Comedian Chris D'Elia is reportedly facing new predatory behavior claims

ComedianChris D’Eliais facing new claims about his alleged predatory behavior. D’Elia has denied the accusations. Four other women also recounted having unsettling meetings and conversations with the comedian as teenagers. Chris D’Elia.Credit: Charley Gallay/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty According to the report, the FBI “interviewed several of D’Elia’s accusers and potential witnesses.” EW reached out to D’Elia’s legal team for comment, but did not immediately hear back. D’Elia denied the new accusations and questioned the credibility of some of the women, perRolling Stone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · David Nichols

Comedian Jak Knight's death ruled a suicide

The 28-year-old writer, comedian, and actor died Thursday, July 15. Knight’s family announced the news of his passing but did not disclose a cause of death. Why did you leave us so soon just as you were beginning?" Jason Kempin/Getty wrote comedian Eric Andreon Instagram. “We love you man.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Justin Brown

Comedian Jeff Ross' roast of convicted murderer at center of death penalty appeal to SCOTUS

It encouraged inmates to participate. Texas then used the footage to sentence my client, Gabriel Hall, to death. We’re asking SCOTUS to review the constitutionality of Mr. Hall’s sentence." Jerod Harris/Getty Images The unaired footage from the special shows him joking with Hall about whether he’d hurt a fly. But when Ross asked Hall about hurting people, Hall replied, “Eh, they’re annoying. We’ll leave ‘em to their own devices, so,“Law and Crime reported....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Mr. Gregory Lang DVM

Comedian revealed as Rock Lobster onThe Masked Singerinsists he should have been in finale: 'My singing is impeccable'

“The NFL will call because they haven’t booked anyone for the halftime show next year. I’m sure I’ll get a lot of calls,” the celebrity under the mask tells EW. Warning: This article contains spoilers from Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer. Rock Lobster on ‘The Masked Singer’.Michael Becker/FOX The Rock Lobster has jammed his way offThe Masked Singerstage literally. HOWIE MANDEL:No, no, I’m a lone wolf. I just got a call, and somebody said, “We want you to sing....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Roberta Harris

Comedian Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and retirement from stand-up comedy

In a Twitter video on Sunday, the comedian announced he’s now focusing on writing and acting. I said, ‘You know, I’m at the top of my game. After 50 years, almost, I’m gonna just call it quits.’ Richard Lewis.Credit: Doug Hyun/HBO/Courtesy Everett Collection And I felt great about that. And then, out of the blue, the s— hit the fan. “On top of all of that, two years ago I started walking a little stiffly....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Calvin Johnson

Comedy besties Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are going on tour together

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour is billed as a celebration of 30 years of friendship. Amy PoehlerandTina Feyare hitting the road for some laughs. “If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship!” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the 2013 Golden Globes.Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images the two quipped in a statement. They also cohosted the Golden Globes four times. Poehler recently directed the 2021 drama filmMoxieand last starred on the TV showsBaking ItandChicago Party Aunt....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Jennifer Lopez

Comic-Con 2022: Stars strike a pose in EW's photo studio

Ahead, see more exclusive portraits of your favorite actors letting loose in front of the camera. Fury of the Gods cast Zachary Levi (Shazam! Fury of the Gods) Jack Dylan Grazer (Shazam! The cast of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ at San Diego Comic-Con.Gizelle Hernandez for EW Fury of the Gods) Lucy Liu (Shazam! Fury of the Gods) Asher Angel (Shazam! Gizelle Hernandez for EW Gizelle Hernandez for EW Gizelle Hernandez for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Todd Alvarado

Comic-Con organizers defend holding in-person convention over Thanksgiving weekend

Organizers of the pop culture convention came under fire for scheduling an in-person event over Thanksgiving. Last year’s convention wascanceleddue to COVID-19, as wasthe bigger planned conventionfor this July. See you in 2022! Jerod Harris/Getty Images “Star Wars: Light of the Jediauthor Charles Soule tweeted of the initial news. Many in the industry took issue with this current planning. We all missed Thanksgiving with our families in 2020. Make it during the one non-denominational fall holiday weekend in U....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Vicki Rios

Coming to Americacast: Where are they now?

Oh, say, can you see? Paramount/Courtesy Everett Time is a funny thing. Movies that are instant classics, likeComing to America, can become a little blurry in the rearview mirror. Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in ‘Coming to America’.Credit:Paramount/Courtesy Everett Sure, you might rememberArsenio Hallas Prince Akeem’s assistant, butJames Earl Jones?Samuel L. Jackson? How aboutLouie AndersonorCuba Gooding Jr.? It’s no wonder it worked so well. Everett Collection; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Murphy received his only Oscar nomination (thus far!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Brandon Mckee

Con Heir: InsideOzarkstar Julia Garner's transformation into scam artist Anna Sorokin forInventing Anna

“I look nothing like her,” Garner, 28, admits. Of course, Rhimes was right. As EW looks on during the filming of a pivotal courtroom scene, the Emmy-winning star is unrecognizable. Julia Garner in ‘Inventing Anna’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix “Everything’s fake,” Garner confirms. “I have the wig, butt padding, like, four cutlets two on each boob.” After studying photos of Sorokin, now 31, Garner also asked if she could add fake teeth. Laverne Cox, Julia Garner, and Katie Lowes in ‘Inventing Anna’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Melissa Horn

Conan O'Brien says goodbye: 16 essential bits from his 28-year late-night run

Late-night TV is about to get less zany, less brainy, less… tall? However you quantify it, the after-hours talk show landscape won’t be the same withoutConan O’Brien. His prognostications were as creative as they were crazed. Conan O’Brien.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank; Todd Williamson/Getty Images; TBS when it was in fact just the opposite. (Same can be said for the bit’s spiritual sequel,Conan’sPimp on a Treadmill.) Pimpin' ain’t easy for humans, but Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Michael Nguyen

Confronting a Serial Killersubject Samuel Little makes shocking reveal about his teen mom

That story will now be revealed in theStarzdocuseriesConfronting a Serial Killer. “My mama told me that she didn’t want me. She wasn’t but 16 years old,” Little recalls in the 5-episode docuseries premiering on April 18. FBI via Getty Images “She said she tried to kill me in the womb. “What creates a monster? I had a bit of a rough childhood. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything violent. I don’t think you could ever understand it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Shawn Gates