Entertainment

Nick Cannon believes the show must go on, even when mourning the passing of his five-month-old son, Zen.

As he continues to host his daily TV talk show, Nick announced he’s hosting the Wild ‘N Out Live Tour in 2022. The 23-city tour kicks off May 20 in Atlanta and continues through July 2 in Atlantic City, NJ. Tour stops include Charlotte, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Cleveland, and Los Angeles.

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live will include comedy, variety and game show elements, and each night, members of the audience will be invited on stage to join the fun.

Pre-sale tickets are now available until Thursday, December 16 at 10 p.m. local time for Citi card holders at Citi Entertainment. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 17 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.

The 16th season finale of Wild ‘N Out airs Tuesday night at 8 p.m. / 7p.m. Central on VH1. You can also see Nick in his new holiday film, Miracles Across 125th Street, which premieres on December 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.

Cannon directed, produced and stars in Miracles Across 125th Street, about a Harlem rapper who returns to his family’s church after battling drug addiction. The film co-stars Lil Kim, Teyana Taylor, Chrisette Michele, Akon, Jim Jones, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Tommy Davidson, Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Marsha Warfield and more.

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

If your social media friends list has started fading into dust, it’s not because of Thanos. It’s because they don’t want Spider-Man: No Way Home spoiled for them. 

The movie screened in its entirety for the first time in New York and Los Angeles Monday night, and a review embargo expired at 1:30 a.m. — which means if you weren’t lucky enough to see it, social media is a spoiler minefield. In fact, so much of the movie contains so many secrets, just a fraction of it was shown in advance to some journalists ahead of cast interviews last week — and what those insiders didn’t see, until last night, was a whole lot.

When the movie began on both coasts, a short video ran with cast members Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon and Jamie Foxx urging those lucky moviegoers not to blab before the movie officially opens Friday.

That said, professional movie reviewers have a job to do, and there’s no way of talking about the movie without spilling the tea. And then there are professional trolls, who love raining on parades. 

To those ends, the New York Post is reporting #DeletingTwitter is currently trending, with Web-heads leaving the social media platform to avoid spoilers until they’ve seen the movie themselves.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is a co-production of Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios, the latter of which is owned by ABC News’ parent company, Disney.

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

The Sun is reporting that Tom Cruise felt the need for speed once again, which is why he flew 300 cakes as Christmas gifts across The Pond. 

The publication reports Cruise sent the gifts via his private jet, as a sweet token of appreciation to his U.K.-based crew of the next Mission: Impossible film. 

“It is extravagant, but Tom is an incredibly generous person and he wanted to do something special for everyone who has worked on the movie with him,” a source tells the paper. 

While The Sun doesn’t specify, in the past it’s been reported that Cruise is partial to sending the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from LA-based Doan’s Bakery to friends and colleagues come holiday time. It’s so well known, in fact, that it’s become known as the “Tom Cruise Cake.”

If you’ve ever had one, you could understand why Cruise undertook the Mission: Gastronomical. The offering from the Woodland Hills, California bakery is a favorite with Hollywood A-listers.

According to Goldbelly, which ships the treats: “They start with a ring of moist, luxurious coconut bundt cake, mix in chunks of sweet white chocolate, layer on rich cream cheese frosting, and then dust it all over with toasted coconut flakes. The result is a delicious, pillowy cake good enough to derail the strictest Hollywood diets.”

Best of all, Goldbelly will ship one of the $99 creations directly to you, so there’s no need to have a celebrity friend with a private jet to get your hands on one.

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Doan’s Bakery (@doans_bakery_woodland_hills)

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

As it does every year, the Library of Congress has selected a collection of films to be preserved in the National Film Registry, and for 2021, Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi, the Disney/Pixar film Wall-E, and the first of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring made the cut. 

Every film protected by the Library of Congress has been singled out, “for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage.”

Other films singled out this year include Richard Pryor‘s landmark 1979 stand-up special Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, and 1997’s Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez as the murdered Tejano singing sensation Selena Quintanilla.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced the new registrants, which vary from animated works to films that, “took on racially-motivated violence against people of color decades ago.”

According to the National Film Registry, 1983’s Return of the Jedi, the last of George Lucas‘ original Star Wars trilogy, drew the most votes via the annual online nominations process. Fellowship was also well represented by fans of Peter Jackson‘s Oscar-winning Tolkien trilogy.

Turner Classic Movies will screen a selection of this year’s entries as part of a television special Friday, Dec. 17, starting at 8 p.m. ET. 

Here are the 25 films selected for the 2021 National Film Registry in chronological order:

1. Ringling Brothers Parade Film (1902)
2. Jubilo (1919)
3. The Flying Ace (1926)
4. Hellbound Train (1930)
5. Flowers and Trees (1932)
6. Strangers on a Train (1951)
7. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
8. Evergreen (1965)
9. Requiem-29 (1970)
10. The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)
11. Pink Flamingos (1972)
12. Sounder (1972)
13. The Long Goodbye (1973)
14. Cooley High (1975)
15. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
16. Chicana (1979)
17. The Wobblies (1979)
18. Star Wars Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983)
19. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
20. Stop Making Sense (1984)
21. Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987)
22. The Watermelon Woman (1996)
23. Selena (1997)
24. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
25. WALL•E (2008)

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Deadline reports that Dr. Mehmet Oz‘s long-running syndicated daytime series, The Dr. Oz Show, will end its run on January 14, following Oz’s announced candidacy for Senate in Pennsylvania. Fox stations in New York and Philadelphia will pull the shows from their schedules immediately. The Dr. Oz Show spinoff, The Good Dish — hosted by Oz’s daughter Daphne, along with Gail Simmons and Jamika Pessoa, will air in its place. The Dr. Oz Show, currently in its 13th season, has earned 10 Daytime Emmy Awards during its run…

Gotham Nights, a new series from the writing team behind Batwoman is in development at the CW network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The drama, based on characters from DC Comics created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, won’t be a Batwoman spinoff, however. Per the CW, Gotham Nights will follow Bruce Wayne’s rebellious son, who, in the wake of Bruce’s murder, forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. With the Dark Knight gone, this renegade band of misfits become the city’s next generation of saviors, while fighting to clear their names…

On Monday, Apple TV+ dropped the season three trailer for the M. Night Shyamalan-produced thriller Servant.  The series follows a grieving couple, played by Lauren Ambrose and Toby Kebbell, who bring a nanny with a mysterious background, played by Nell Tiger Free, into their home. Rupert Grint, of the Harry Potter films, also stars and GLOW‘s Sunita Mani joins the cast. Servant‘s third season picks up three months after the events of season two, with the Turners struggling to keep their family whole, while coming to terms with the costs of Jericho’s return. Servant’s 10-episode third season launches January 21, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday…

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Sherri Shepherd had to miss out on guest hosting The Wendy Williams Show Monday due to undergoing emergency surgery on Sunday. 

In a statement shared with People, a rep for Shepherd said, “Due to appendicitis, Sherri Shepherd underwent an emergency surgery yesterday. The procedure was successful and Ms. Shepherd is doing fine and resting.”

The statement continued, “She is absolutely devastated that she will not be able to guest host The Wendy Williams Show today, but she is following doctors orders and expected to make a full recovery. Thank you all for understanding and respecting her privacy.”

Michael Rapaport took over the hosting duties and addressed Shepherd’s absence during the show saying, “Sherri was supposed to host today, unfortunately, she had appendicitis.”

“She’s fine, she is fine, she had to go to the hospital last night for some emergency surgery,” he said. “She’s feeling fine today and she is resting. Get well soon Sherri, everybody loves you!”

Shepherd also took to social media to thank Rapaport for stepping in.  

“If you watched the @WendyWilliams show today, you saw the news about my emergency surgery,” she wrote. “Thanks to @MichaelRapaport for stepping in for me at the last minute! And while I’m mad I didn’t meet WWE’s Naomi aka @trinity_fatu in person yet, Jeffrey did!”

Shepherd, who is scheduled to guest host again in late January, is just one to the guests hosts scheduled for The Wendy Williams Show while its original hosts Wendy Williams, focuses on her ongoing health issues. 

In a statement last month, Williams said, “HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL! As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic. I’m making progress but it’s just one of those things that’s taking longer than we expected.” 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Wendy Williams (@wendyshow)

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd)

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

The main cast of Spider-Man: No Way Home — Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon — were Monday’s guests on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! where they fielded some tough questions from Jimmy and even tougher ones from younger fans.

At one point during the interview, the cast answered prerecorded questions from kids about the Spider-Man movies.

One girl asked Zendaya which Spider-Man was her favorite — Holland, Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield — to which she replied, “Listen, I’m not gonna get in trouble, I’m not gonna pick a favorite, but…,” before pointing to Holland].”

The Euphoria star was also asked if she was mad about not being Spider-Woman, and said that she wasn’t, explaining, “If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that this superheroing isn’t always that easy, so I’m good.”

Another girl asked Holland how long a fight between him and Thor would last and who would win. “I hope it would be pretty quick and painless,” he answered, adding, “I think he would batter me, [Thor actor Chris Hemsworth] and Thor.”

While Tom and Zendaya have both seen the movie, though not the finished version, Cumberbatch opted to wait until the premiere, explaining, “I want to have an experience with an audience. That’s what we have been coming back to, is to be able to enjoy it with the community again.”

Spider-Man: No Way Home opens in theaters on Friday.

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Production on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has come to a halt after cast members Erika Girardi, Garcelle Beauvais, Lisa Rinna tested positive for COVID-19. 

A source revealed to People, “The girls who are sick are trying to take care of themselves. The other cast members are nervous now that they might have it. Production is taking every precaution to keep people safe.”

“All of the ladies are vaccinated. They’re fine and will be fine because of it,” a source close to production shared. 

On Monday, Garcelle confirmed her positive diagnosis on Instagram and asked fans to send TV and movie recommendations to help her get through the next 10 days of quarantine. 

“A Monday morning update for you all,” the caption began. “Thankful to be vaccinated and to not be showing symptoms.”

“I found out that I tested positive for COVID. I feel okay, I’m sure I will continue to feel okay,” she said in the 45-second video. Referencing her 14-year-old twin sons Jax and Jaid, she continued, “My boys are being tested, so far they’ve tested negative. We’re going to continue testing them.”

Garcelle, who is also a co-host on The Real added that she may show up on Girl Chat, a segment on the daytime talk show, via Zoom.

RHOBH which also stars Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Kyle Richards, Crystal Kung Minkoff and reoccurring Housewife Kathy Hilton was filming for season 12, when production was placed on pause. There was no mention of when they are expected to resume. 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Garcelle Beauvais (@garcelle)

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

As Nick Cannon continues to mourn the passing of his five-month-old son, Zen, he dropped the trailer for his new VH1 holiday movie, Miracles Across 125th Street. Nick directed, produced and stars in the film about a Harlem rapper who returns to his family’s church after battling drug addiction.

As part of VH1’s “Naughty or Nice” holiday programming, the movie also stars Lil Kim, Teyana Taylor, Chrisette Michele, Akon, Jim Jones, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Tommy Davidson, Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Marsha Warfield and more.

“I’m excited to bring all the uplifting elements of gospel, hip-hop and comedy together with such an inspiring and talented cast,” the TV host said in a statement. Miracles Across 125th Street premieres on December 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.

Finally, Keke Palmer is hosting the new competition series Foodtastic, premiering December 15 on Disney+. The show features food artists competing to create sculptures of Disney characters and objects from Disney films.

“We always see the food competition shows that are like, the food tastes good and this that and the third, but I’d never seen [one] where people are actually taking the food and making actual constructs and really turn it into this miraculous piece of art,” Palmer tells Essence. As host, the 28-year-old Emmy winner will dress up as  characters from the films Beauty of the Beast, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Kristin Davis has some choice words for trolls taking shots at her and her fellow …And Just Like That co-stars. Well, really just two: “F*** you.”

In an interview with U.K.’s The Sunday Times Style magazine, Davis unloaded on anonymous Internet denizens who have taken shots at the actresses since the HBO Max Sex and the City follow-up was announced. 

“Everyone wants to comment, pro or nay or whatever, on our hair and our faces and our this and our that,” she said, referring to herself and co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon.

“The level of intensity of it was a shock,” admits the 56-year-old actress and producer who portrays Charlotte York Goldblatt. “I feel angry and I don’t want to feel angry all the time, so I don’t look at it, I just know it’s there.”

Davis continues, “That’s the problem with social media, right, is that you don’t know what those people are doing. You don’t know anything about them. They’re just hurling bombs at you. It makes me angry.”

She adds, “I’m going to be blunt. I feel like, ‘F*** you. F***you people,’ like, ‘Come over here and do it better.’ You know what I mean? Like, what are you doing?”

Davis comments come after Carrie Bradshaw herself, Sarah Jessica Parker, called out “misogynistic” coverage of the show’s lead threesome, telling Vogue, “[It] would never. Happen. About. A Man.”

The star, who’s also 56, said, “Everyone has something to say. ‘She has too many wrinkles, she doesn’t have enough wrinkles.'”

She added, “I know what I look like. I have no choice. What am I going to do about it? Stop aging? Disappear?”

Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.