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Todd And Julie Chrisley Don't Hold Back About Savannah Co-Hosting The View: ‘My Little Lamb Is Also Very Good At Slaughtering’

As The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin remains on maternity leave, the producers of the daytime talk show have arranged for an array of media personalities to guest host. Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Amanda Carpenter are among the notable names who’ve been tapped to appear on the show. Kicking off the slate, though, was reality TV star Savannah Chrisley, who sat alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and co. from February 17 to 20. Now, her parents, Todd and Julie, and weighing in on how she fared a...
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One Of Shia LaBeouf's Ex-Collaborators Blasts His Viral Interview About Mardi Gras Arrest: ‘A Narcissism Cupcake Sprinkled With A Little Bit Of Sociopathy’

The past few weeks have seen Shia LaBeouf consumed in another wave of legal issues due to an outing in New Orleans. While embarking upon a multi-day bar crawl amid Mardi Gras, the 39-year-old actor was arrested after a fight with several other men and charged with two counts of simple battery. After LaBeouf shared a brief initial statement, he spoke out about the incident in an interview that’s since gone viral. Now, one of the star’s former colleagues is weighing in on that chat, and he didn’t...
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What Was Working With James Van Der Beek Like On His Last Movie? His Co-Star Speaks Out

Earlier this year, the world sadly lost veteran actor James Van Der Beek, who died at the age of 48 following a battle with colon cancer. Tributes subsequently poured in from fans as well as many of the late Dawson’s Creek star’s friends and co-stars. Van Der Beek leaves behind an excellent body of work, and he still has one more film that’s set to be released posthumously amid the 2026 movie schedule. Now, one of Van Der Beek’s young co-stars on that film is opening about what it was like worki...
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Kaley Cuoco Talks About Working With Big Bang Theory Co-Stars Amid ‘Explosion Of Money And Fame’

Kaley Cuoco has the honor of saying that she starred on what’s become one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. For 12 years, Cuoco played the role of Penny on the hit CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which provided her and her co-stars with heightened notoriety. It would seem that with that buzz, though, came some growing pains amongst the ensemble of actors. Cuoco recently reflected on how dynamics shifted as the Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady-created show became both popular and profitable.Whil...
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I Asked Toy Story 5’s Director About Woody’s Bald Spot, And I Loved His Thoughtful Response

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is one of the biggest titles set to grace the 2026 movie schedule and, while it doesn’t debut for another few months, fans are already talking about it. The legacy sequel’s latest trailer, which features references to the original film, has really been sparking discussions. One big point of discussion has been the reveal that Woody will have a bald spot in the film. CinemaBlend had to ask director Andrew Stanton for his take on the visceral responses to that, and I really lov...
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The Major Impact Paramount Acquiring Warner Bros. Will Have On Hollywood, According To Netflix CEO: ‘I Hope I'm Wrong’

After months of speculation, it seems that Warner Bros. is now officially set to be acquired by another major entertainment conglomerate, Paramount Skydance. It was reported at the end of February that Paramount placed a high bid that satisfied board members at WB. By presenting that offer, which is reportedly worth $110 billion, Paramount exceeded the bid from Netflix, which originally appeared to be in the prime position to get WB. Now, in the aftermath of the deal, the streamer’s CEO is discu...
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As Daredevil: Born Again Brings Back Jessica Jones, There’s Another MCU Heroine I Want To See

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will make its debut amid the 2026 TV schedule soon, and fans have plenty of reasons to be excited. Among the biggest developments that’s set to occur is the long-awaited return of Jessica Jones, who will once again be played by Krysten Ritter. Jones’ reappearance has certainly been a long time coming, and I’m glad it’s finally happening. At the same time, though, I can’t help but hope that another notable heroine joins this particular show at some point in the futu...
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Even President Obama Called Out Sony’s Head Honcho After Emails And Personal Information Were Leaked Over Seth Rogen’s The Interview

Many of Seth Rogen’s movies have pushed boundaries in regard to raunchy comedy. However, arguably none of them sent ripples throughout the political sphere like 2014’s The Interview did. The political satire flick, which Rogen co-directed with Evan Goldberg drew significant backlash and also became tied to the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures. Michael Lynton, who headed up the studio at that time and gave the movie the green light, recently reflected on the film and revealed former U.S. President Bara...
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Mark Ruffalo Responds After James Cameron Calls Out Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal: ‘The Next Question To Mr. Cameron Should Be …’

Months after Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was announced, many within Hollywood are continuing to discuss the potential impact it could have. Opinions have varied in regard to the merits of the agreement, and some individuals haven’t held back when sharing their thoughts. Filmmaker James Cameron has since weighed in, and he didn’t hold back when dropping his take. Since then, actor Mark Ruffalo has responded to Cameron’s comments, and he did so by posing a question of h...
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Marvel Fans Have Called Out Thor’s Changing Tone For Being ‘Disruptive,’ But How Does Chris Hemsworth Feel?

Chris Hemsworth’s Thor has had quite the journey within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the character started as an arrogant and battle-hungry prince, he’s now an honorable and cerebral warrior, who’s also the adoptive father of a child. The Asgardian hero’s arc has been filled with tonal changes as well, which have seen him go from serious to silly and vice versa. Hemsworth himself recently admitted that those shifts can nag at fans, but he has a different take on his MCU alter ego’s evolu...
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How One Studio Exec Feels About The Odyssey's Massive Budget (Even With The Flak It's Been Taking)

The 2026 movie schedule will mark the release of yet another massive film from Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey. An adaptation of the epic poem of the same name, the film appears to be one of Nolan’s most ambitious projects, and that’s saying a lot, considering his body of work. With that, Universal Pictures invested a hefty amount of money in this big-screen epic, and a studio head honcho recently weighed in on taking such a “big swing” that’s so expensive. These comments also arrive as the film...
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‘I’m Ready To Address It.’ Sherri Shepherd Doesn’t Hold Back Thoughts On Her Show’s Cancellation

Earlier this month, the news came down that Sherri Shepherd’s talk show had been canceled after four seasons. As it currently stands, the show is set to conclude later this year amid the 2026 TV schedule. Last week, Shepherd briefly acknowledged the situation via an Instagram post shared last week in which she thanked fans for their support. The host of Sherri has since, however, addressed the situation on air. With that, Shepherd didn’t hold back her thanks as well as her desire not to give up...
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Jonathan Nolan Has Seen The Odyssey, And He Gave Us His Honest Review Of His Brother’s New Film

The 2026 movie schedule is filled with a vast array of exciting titles, and Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey is definitely shaping up to be one of them. Nolan is primed to jump into mythological territory with this latest motion picture, and early looks at the film have sparked hype (and nitpicks) from the public. While fans still have to wait several months to see the finished film, Nolan’s brother, Jonathan, has already screened it. And, luckily, the younger Nolan shared his take...
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J.K. Rowling Came Up In The Epstein Files… After He Was Turned Away From Harry Potter

As of late, there’s been much discussion about the release of the Epstein files, millions of documents detailing the illegal exploits of late financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One batch of docs was released in December 2025, and another three million were just divulged on January 30th. Several notable celebrities have been named in this set of files but not for criminal activity. Among those mentioned was Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who was named in connection to Epstein’s...
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We Had To Ask Sam Raimi About The Real Story Behind Those Rachel McAdams Spider-Man 4 Rumors

There are plenty of sweet BTS facts about Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies. Something die-hard fans probably know about the franchise by now is that a fourth installment was planned and later scrapped. Over the years, various rumors have cropped up in regard to the unmade superhero flick. Among the assertions is the claim that Rachel McAdams was being courted for a role way back when. CinemaBlend actually had the chance to ask Raimi about this, and he provided his take.It’s long been alleged that M...
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‘That’s Disingenuous.’ Charles Barkley Didn’t Mince Words When Talking About Ex-Friend Michael Jordan’s NBC Gig

In 2025, after NBA on NBC’s return was confirmed, the network stoked up major buzz by announcing basketball legend Michael Jordan had been tapped for a position. The Chicago Bulls icon was dubbed a “special contributor,” and details on Jordan’s gig were kept heavily under wraps early on. Last fall, it was finally revealed that Jordan took part in a pre-taped interview with Mike Tirico and that clips would be shared throughout the NBA season. Fans have since taken issue with that, and it seems Ch...
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Kanye West Addresses Theory That He Only Released His Apology Letter For Antisemitic Views To Revive His Career

This week, Kanye West made headlines after buying out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal, with which he addressed controversial remarks he’s made. In the message, the rapper apologized for antisemitic sentiments he previously shared and opened up about his mental health struggles (specifically his experience with bipolar disorder). West’s letter has since attracted some naysayers who believe this letter was part of a PR move that would positively benefit him and, now, the star himself is...
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Charles Barkley Addresses ‘Fools’ Who Made Claims About Why ESPN Changed Inside The NBA’s Schedule

Charles Barkley has said some wild things over the years, including comments related to Inside the NBA, the sports talk show he’s long co-hosted. Roughly a week ago, Barkley made headlines again when he revealed he’d complained about the show airing less frequently since moving to ESPN. Since then, some people have weighed in on the reasons for the show having fewer broadcasts. Inside recently returned the airwaves and, during that airing, Barkley dropped some choice words for the “fools” who’d...
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‘The Most Intense Narcissist’: Justin Baldoni Is Slammed By It Ends With Us’ Jenny Slate In Leaked Texts

The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni persists over a year after Blake Lively initially filed a legal complaint against her It Ends with Us director/co-star and his production company. Lively eventually filed suit against Baldoni, and the case is set to go to court in a matter of months. Ahead of the trial, legal documents have been unsealed with alleged evidence being divulged in the process. It now seems that one of IEWU’s other stars, Jenny Slate, shared some less-than-flat...
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‘Sorry, That's Just How I Feel.’ Kit Harington Responds To The Petition To Rewrite The Game Of Thrones Ending Years Later

There are some TV series finales that remain widely discussed for one reason or another, and the closing installment of HBO’s Game of Thrones definitely fits that bill. Even several years after the episode’s debut, there are still those who express their grievances with how the story ended for the likes of Daenerys Targaryen, the Stark children and more. The dissatisfaction was actually so brutal that a petition was formed in an effort to have the finale redone. Now, nearly seven years later, ca...
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