Jerry Seinfeld will debut a new standup special May 5 on Netflix, the streamer announced Friday. Entitled “Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill,” the new hour-long event sees the renowned comedian returning to the Beacon Theatre in New York City to deliver more sharp takes on everyday life. 10 more words
via Jerry Seinfeld Sets Second Netflix Standup Special — Variety
Be prepared Disney fans, because although everyone may be feeling like poor unfortunate souls trapped in a kingdom of self-isolation, ABC is inviting you to let it go. 32 more words
via ABC Sets ‘Disney Family Singalong’ Featuring Ryan Seacrest and a Long Celebrity Lineup — Variety
Some new brides may be inclined to unbox appliances and avoid sending thank-you notes. Sophie Turner, however, was desperate to get back on set. “‘Dark Phoenix’ had just come out, I had just gotten married, and as soon as the wedding was over I thought, ‘Thank god I can take a breath, now I want…
via Sophie Turner on Moving Past ‘Game of Thrones,’ Quibi’s ‘Survive,’ and Mental Health — Variety
The XFL is suspending operations and is laying off nearly all employees. XFL CEO Jeffrey Pollack broke the news to staff in a conference call on Friday morning. 32 more words
HBO is adding both seasons of drama “Big Little Lies” — 14 episodes in all — adding to its free-streaming buffet of some 500 hours of premium content available for a limited time during the coronavirus pandemic. 22 more words
via HBO Adds All Episodes of ‘Big Little Lies’ to Free-Streaming Lineup — Variety
The cast of “Friends” will be there for you, but not at the launch of HBO Max in May. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the continued production shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic means that WarnerMedia has been unable to film the show’s highly-anticipated unscripted reunion special. 6 more words
via ‘Friends’ Reunion Special Will Not Be Available at HBO Max Launch — Variety
On March 9, Pearl Jam was one of the first bands to scrap a tour as COVID-19 became a global pandemic, and on Friday morning, the group also postponed the European leg of the jaunt, which was scheduled to begin in late June, until June of 2021. 13 more words
via Pearl Jam Postpone European Tour; Talk New Album in Reddit AMA — Variety
German actor Dieter Laser, who played evil scientist Dr. Josef Heiter in “The Human Centipede,” died on Feb. 29 in Germany. He was 78. Laser’s death has only now come to light via an announcement posted to his Facebook page on Thursday. 16 more words
via ‘Human Centipede’ Star Dieter Laser Dies at 78 — Variety
For 16 seasons, Ellen Pompeo has played Dr. Meredith Grey on “Grey’s Anatomy,” one of the most empowered heroines on network TV. The head of surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital has demonstrated poise during the most complicated surgical procedures and unthinkable tragedies, but last month the coronavirus brought production of her ABC medical drama…
via Ellen Pompeo on How 16 Seasons of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Became the Road Less Traveled — Variety
You wouldn’t be the first person to tell Debra Messing that she looks like Lucille Ball. You also wouldn’t be the most important person to mention it — that honor belongs to Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz. 23 more words
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