Ellie Kemper apologizes for taking part in controversial debutante ball: 'Ignorance is no excuse'

“The century-old organization that hosted the debutante ball had an unquestionably racist, sexist, and elitist past. I was not aware of this history at the time, but ignorance is no excuse.” I unequivocally deplore, denounce, and reject white supremacy. Ellie Kemper in 2018.Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images She quickly came under fire on social media, with some commenters labeling her a “KKK princess.” (Two of the group’s architects,Alonzo and Charles Slayback, were former Confederate soldiers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Michael Martinez

Elliot Page calls outFlatlinersreboot as 'a true mess' for unsafe stunts, misogyny, and queerphobia

Page details his experience filming the reboot of the popular ’90s film in his new memoir Pageboy. Elliot Pageis resurrecting some issues he had while filmingFlatliners. “It went off the rails,” Page writes in a chapter dedicated solely toFlatliners. Elliot Page.Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty ‘Why does everyone else have a safety belt but not us?’ we’d inquired." “How Kiersey and I were treated with such flippancy and disrespect. Elliot Page in 2017’s ‘Flatliners’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Bryan Fisher

Elliot Page reveals he andJunocostar Olivia Thirlby had 'sex all the time' during filming

“What were we thinking? We thought we were subtle.” Elliot Pageis baring all inhis new memoir,Pageboy. Elliott Page and Olivia Thirlby.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; David Livingston/Getty “I was taken aback the moment I saw Olivia Thirlby,” Page writes in the book. “Embodied and bold, her long brown hair moved in slow motion. We were the same age, but she seemed so much older, capable, and centered. Sexually open, far removed from where I was at the time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · David Rose

Elon Musk 'personally' paying for some celebrity Twitter Blue checks, even if they don't want them

Things at Twitter are going… just great. Musk latertweetedthat he indeed was “paying for a few personally.” Not the prayer hands, Musk! LeBron James and Stephen King say they aren’t paying for Twitter Blue, Elon Musk might be footing the bill.Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty; Kevin Mazur/MG22/Getty; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Ice-T’s profile also remains verified, despite the rapper and actorechoingKing’s denials. Well, apparently it’s better to talk about it than pay for it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Richard Singh Jr.

Elton John dons robe version of his classic 1975 Dodger Stadium look at final farewell show

Dua Lipa was also there! Elton Johnrecreated his classic Dodger Stadium look…atDodger Stadium no less. Disney+, which livestreamed the concert on the platform, released a clip of the duet online. Elton John dons robe version of his sparkling Dodger Stadium look from 1975 at the last concert of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.Disney + Brandi Carlile also joined John on stage during the night’s festivities. “It’s been a long journey....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Jamie Galloway

Elton John performsDevil Wears Pradamusical songs, says fans will be 'elated' by show

He also promised that theatergoers will “walk out elated” when they finally see the production. “It’s like going to see a rock concert.” It’s really hard.' Elton John has teased songs from his forthcoming ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Watch John perform material from the show inPEOPLE’s new video. Hear more on all of today’s must-see picks on EW’sWhat to Watchpodcast, hosted by Gerrad Hall. Anne Hathaway takes Meryl Streep’s coat in ‘The Devil Wears Prada....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Melanie Mercer

Elton John postpones'Farewell' tour dates to treat 'considerable pain' from injury after falling

The 74-year suffered an injury from a fall earlier this year and plans to undergo surgery. The impacted dates include about 50 stops across Europe. John had announced the final leg of his farewell tour this past June, marking his last big shows. Elton John.Credit: Mackenzie Sweetnam/WireImage Yellow Brick Road began back in 2018, and the plan was to hit up North America and Europe. “I completely feel your frustrations after the year we’ve had....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Laura Miller

Elvisactress Shonka Dukureh's cause of death revealed

Her death at 44 came as a shock, and now the cause has been revealed. According to the Tennessee’s Davidson County Medical Examiner’s office, Dukureh died of natural causes. The official cause was “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” according to a report obtained byEntertainment Weekly. Shonka Dukureh as Big Mama Thornton in ‘Elvis’.Kane Skennar/Warner Bros. One of her children found her unresponsive and ran to a neighbor’s apartment to call 911....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Andrew Chandler

Elvisand the enjoyably sillyThe One That Got Awayare easier calls to make thanThe Black Phone

What’s worth your time in TV and movies this weekend? EW’s critics review the latest and upcoming releases, including Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. Elviscrystallizes as a media-minded showdown between Parker’s product manager and an increasingly willful and visionary artist. Credit: Amazon Prime; Warner Bros. Pictures; Universal Pictures Martin Luther King Jr. (“He’s not even wearing the sweater!” a panicky executive barks in the control room, confronted by Butler’s leather-clad, gospel-belting Presley....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Clinton Miller

Elvisstar Austin Butler remembers Lisa Marie Presley: 'My heart is completely shattered'

Austin Butleris paying tribute to singer-songwriterLisa Marie Presleyafterher sudden death at 54earlier this week. Her warmth, her love, and her authenticity will always be remembered." After receiving the award, Butler took a moment to honor Lisa Marie and Priscilla. ‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler and Lisa Marie Presley.Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock “I want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros. and the Presley family,” he said. “Thank you, guys. Thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Shawn White

Elvisstar Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson honor Lisa Marie Presley — see more celebrity tributes

The celebrity couple came to know Presley during the making ofBaz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic of her late father. “We are heartbroken over the loss of Lisa Marie Presley. Absolutely broken…” reads a brief statement shared to Hanks' Instagram. Wilson went more in depth. “Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie. “She privately showed us her home, Graceland, and she made it feel like home to us....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Brittany Johnston

Eman Esfandi joinsAhsokaasStar Warsfan favorite Ezra Bridger

This will be the Star Wars: Rebels character’s first appearance in a live-action project. Ezra Bridger has finally been found! Esfandi will also appear in the dramaThe Inspection, which is currently screening at the Toronto Film Festival. Eman Esfandi will be playing Ezra Bridger in ‘Ahsoka.'.Mike Jordan/Getty Images; Disney XD via Getty Images He has previously had roles inKing Richardwith Will Smith andHostage 911. Stay tuned to EW for full D23 coverage throughout the weekend....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Laura Mendez

Emancipationproducer criticized for bringing photo of enslaved man to red carpet

This action has brought McFarland some fierce criticism online. “I wanted a piece of Peter to be here tonight. Sad to say, so many artifacts and photographs have not been preserved, curated, or respected. I took it upon myself to curate and build a collection for future generations. It’s something I want to give back.” McFarland has since been called out for several reasons. Peter is the character’s name inEmancipation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Heather Barker