The actor they discuss this week is fictional. “He is survived by his wife, Francesca. But he was so much more than that, with a career that spanned over 20 years. Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino on the set of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’.Andrew Cooper/Columbia On this episode of theVideo Archivespodcast, we invite you to remember Rick Dalton.” And he’s a lifelong Democrat but he went and they f—ing dug him....

The Pulp Fiction director says his next movie will be his last. Tarantino discovered the writer as a teenager when he had a job loading adult magazines into a vending machine. He added, “I think he was a very good critic. Quentin Tarantino.Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/WireImage He was as cynical as hell. He was very rude, you know. He used racial slurs. But his s— was really funny. He was as rude as hell....

The multi-hyphenate explained that he totally understood Smith’s decision to put filming first. “It was a shot in the dark,” he said. “He’s always shooting movies. Will Smith was going to perform during Questlove’s hip-hop tribute at the 2023 Grammys.Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock We had a lot of people and some of them have other jobs.” Questlove added, “It’s going to be amazing.” “It’s official, y’all!” “Bad Boys for life, baby!”

The Roots drummer is picking up on that feline beat. Everybody wants to be a cat includingQuestlove. Will Gluck (Peter Rabbit)and Keith Bunin (Onward) are writing the script. Questlove is directing a new ‘Aristocats’ movie for Disney.Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Everett Collection Deadline first reported the news. Up next,Halle Baileyis starring in a new version ofThe Little Mermaidthat hits theaters on May 26. The Aristocatswill be his narrative directorial debut....

(Pause to imagine the dark future where every attractive young actor has to play Quicksilver. Jai Courtney is Quicksilver inFantastic Four: Wolverine Rising.Liam Hemsworthis Quicksilver inAvengers: Infinity War AnthologyWarlock’s Revenge. TheBroad Cityladies star in a female-centric Quicksilver spinoff.) FOX; Marvel Entertainment TheX-Menfilms are more lively in their depiction of superpowers and tend to play fast and loose with narrative foundations. Quicksilver helpfully microcosms those different styles. So he’s a nice control group for exploring the superhero-movie tactics underpinningFuture PastandUltron....

And I’m very sorry if I did that." Abbott ElementaryEmmy winnerQuinta Brunsonhas reclaimed her time. It’s, like, not that much time. ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson crashes Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue with her Emmy.ABC During the ceremony, Kimmel went up on stage withWill Arnettto present the comedy writing statue. Brunson said the bit didn’t bother her much as she spoke to press backstage after her win. “I kind of consider him one of the comedy godfathers....

Well, from Will Arnett and the lifeless body of Jimmy Kimmel. “Jimmy, wake up, I won!” the writer-actress gamely played along. Quinta Brunson and Jimmy Kimmel at the 2022 Emmys.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Okay, hold my phone." Kimmel then gave her a thumbs up. “I kind of consider him one of the comedy godfathers. I’m a huge fan of Will Arnett. So I was wrapped up in the moment....

The R&B singer was previously sentenced to 30 years on sex-trafficking charges in New York. For the second time in 12 months,R. Kellyhas beenconvicted of sex crimes in federal court. R. Kelly walking to court in Chicago in 2019.TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock But he was acquitted of other charges having to do with obstruction of justice. The verdict came after two days of jury deliberations. EW has reached out to Kelly’s attorney for comment....

At Thursday’s sentencing, two of Kelly’s accusers asked Leinenweber deliver a heavy punishment. “It almost killed me.” The other accuser, using the pseudonym Nia, personally addressed Kelly. R. Kelly outside Leighton Courthouse in Chicago in 2019.Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images “Now you are here… because there is something wrong with you,” she said. “No longer will you be able to harm children.” Allegations of sexual misconduct have dogged Kelly for decades, though he continued to sell millions of albums....

The Grammy-winning singer also faces various charges in Chicago and is scheduled to go to trial in August. After beingconvicted of racketeering and sex traffickinglast fall, singerR. Kellyhas been handed his criminal sentence. R. Kelly appearing in court in Chicago.Antonio Perez - Pool via Getty Images The singer faced a minimum sentence of 10 years, and maximum of life in prison. In the end, the 55-year-old got more than that recommendation, with a 30-year prison sentence....

“I applaud their courage and have the utmost respect for everyone who came forward. Kelly, 56, faces 10 to 90 years in prison in the latter case. The Cook County indictment was announced in 2019, before the federal cases in New York and Chicago. R. Kelly in court in 2019.E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool/Getty Images An attorney for Kelly did not respond to EW’s request for comment Monday. [This article has been updated to reflect the outcome of Tuesday’s court hearing....

The singer was sentenced to 30 years following his conviction for racketeering and sex trafficking last fall. “They cannot shower or shave, and are sometimes not even afforded toilet paper. Meals are not provided with utensils, forcing inmates to eat with their hands. R. Kelly in court.E. JASON WAMBSGANS/AFP via Getty They have no ability to consult with loved ones or supportive figures.” According to the complaint, the inmates do not receive psychiatric care....

They called some remarks “perplexing,” but also looked back from a 2021 perspective. Rachel BilsonandMelinda Clarkehave reacted to their former castmateMischa Barton’s recent account of her difficult time onThe O.C. (Barton was 17 when she began playing Marissa.) Donato Sardella/WireImage Bilson quickly chimed in, addressing Barton’s remarks about herthat she was made a series regular later on. “And just by being out there, somehow it got turned against them.” “But being that young, I do think it can be an additional stress....