Entertainment News, August 17, 2018

MUSIC

Dolly Parton Hopes to Write Song for '9 to 5' Remake

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:00 PM GMT

The country singer also plans to revamp some of her old hits for a new Netflix film series project.

TV

Ariana Grande Pays Tribute to Aretha Franklin on 'Fallon', Covers 'Natural Woman'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:00 PM GMT

During her appearance on the show, the pop princess also recalls her encounters with the late singer, including a call she received out of the blue.

CELEBRITY

Rocker Austin Winkler Settles Divorce From Jami Miller

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 2:00 PM GMT

The singer separated from Jami Miller in 2014 and filed court papers in Los Angeles in December, 2015.

MUSIC

Dolores O'Riordan Tribute Song 'Zombie' Becomes First Rock Track to Reach 1M Sales in 2018

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 1:00 PM GMT

The platinum certification for Bad Wolves' cover of 'Zombie' was handed to the band by co-manager, Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch.

MOVIE

Ben Hardy Lied About His Drumming Skills to Get His 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Role

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 12:00 PM GMT

After getting the role, the actor quickly hired a music teacher to put him through a drumming crash course, playing for 10 hours a day to perfect the new talent.

MUSIC

Cardi B Clarifies MTV VMAs Performance Rumors

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:30 AM GMT

The new mom is rumored to be perfoming at the award-giving event, which will be held on August 20.

MUSIC

Janet Jackson Releases Music Video for New Song 'Made for You' Ft. Daddy Yankee

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:27 AM GMT

Filmed in Brooklyn, New York City, the visuals features a block party celebration featuring dancers from various countries such as Ghana, Nigeria and Trinidad.

TV

'The Royals' Canceled by E! After 4 Seasons

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:22 AM GMT

'E! will not be moving forward with another season of The Royals',' the network announces in a statement.

MOVIE

Aretha Franklin's Biopic Producer Had No Idea She Was Dying

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:19 AM GMT

Harvey Mason, Jr. reveals the Queen of Soul gave him no indication she was dying when they chatted just a week ago.

CELEBRITY

Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj Honor Aretha Franklin on 'Queen Radio' Show

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:16 AM GMT

Alicia joins Minaj to close out the show with a stripped-down performance of Aretha's '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'.

CELEBRITY

Lack of Sex Appeal Costs Kim Cattrall a TV Gig

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:12 AM GMT

The British-born star of the 'Sex and the City' franchise shares the irony of her previous career setback via Twitter.

CELEBRITY

Juelz Santana Admits Guilt in Gun Case

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 9:09 AM GMT

The 'There It Go (The Whistle Song)' star, confesses to counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying a weapon on an aircraft.

TV

Ariana Grande Pays Emotional Tribute to Aretha Franklin on 'Tonight Show'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 8:50 AM GMT

The 'No Tears Left to Cry' singer sobs after she performs one of the Queen of Soul's hits 'Natural Woman'.

TV

Danny Tries to Stop Tough Villain in Angrier 'Iron Fist' Season 2 First Trailer

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 8:42 AM GMT

Peace seemingly is a luxury for Danny as his former bestie Davos arrives in the city after he knows that his home of K'un-Lun has gone.

MUSIC

Listen: Calvin Harris Taps Sam Smith for New Song 'Promises'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 8:35 AM GMT

The song finds the 'Too Good at Goodbyes' hitmaker singing about searching someone whom he can hook up with in a nightclub.

MOVIE

Disney Confirms It Won't Reinstate James Gunn

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 7:33 AM GMT

The decision was allegedly made final in a 'civil and professional' meeting between Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn and Gunn.

TV

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Thanks 'Veep' Crew As She Returns to the Show After Cancer Battle

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 7:30 AM GMT

'I'm very grateful. Thank you very much,' the actress says a heartfelt video message dedicated to the crew behind the comedy.

CELEBRITY

Pictures: Nick Jonas and Family Arrive in India Amidst Engagement Party Rumors

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 7:00 AM GMT

Not pictured arriving in Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport are his brothers, Frankie, Kevin and Joe Jonas.

CELEBRITY

Elton John and Quincy Jones Heartbroken by Death of 'Greatest Artist' Aretha Franklin

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 6:30 AM GMT

'The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy,' Elton reveals.

MOVIE

Vivica A. Fox Wants Ronda Rousey to Star in 'Kill Bill 3'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 6:23 AM GMT

The actress is now urging director Quentin Tarantino to consider writing a third installment.

CELEBRITY

U.S. Presidents Mourn Aretha Franklin's Death

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 6:20 AM GMT

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are among the first to offer their condolences to the Queen of Soul's family.

CELEBRITY

Jay Mohr and Nikki Cox Finalize Divorce

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 6:15 AM GMT

The agreement covers custody, child, and spousal support.

CELEBRITY

Jean-Claude Van Damme's Son Pleads Guilty in Knife Incident

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 6:10 AM GMT

Nicholas Van Varenberg was arrested in September, 2017 after reportedly losing his temper with his unidentified roommate.

MUSIC

This Is How Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is in 'Crazy Rich Asians' Despite Initial Racism Fears

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 5:06 AM GMT

Director Jon M. Chu gushes that the song describes 'the color (yellow) in the most beautiful, magical ways.'

TV

Mary J. Blige Confirmed to Join Season 3 of 'Scream'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 5:05 AM GMT

The 'No More Drama' songstress will star as Sherry Elliot, the mother of new lead character Deion who is played by RJ Cyler.

CELEBRITY

Rocker Jill Janus Dies at 43 of Suicide

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 5:01 AM GMT

Her family has confirmed the sad news, revealing that the singer was 'a long-time sufferer of mental illness.'

TV

Matt Smith Wants Vanessa Hudgens Play Meghan Markle on 'The Crown'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 5:00 AM GMT

The 'High School Musical' actress and the 'Crown' alum guest on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'.

MUSIC

Cardi B Denies Claims Her Manager 'Pay' DJs to Play Her Songs

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:59 AM GMT

In a livestream, the female emcee says she's 'sick and tired' of people who keep trying to 'discredit' her.

TV

Starz's 'Outlander' Announces Season 4 Premiere Date

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:55 AM GMT

The newly-announced premiere date may be a little surprising for the hit historical drama's fans.

MOVIE

Watch Monsters Go on a Rampage in New 'Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween' Trailer

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:51 AM GMT

Some people apparently still don't realize how dangerous it is when the monsters run around the town and cause a chaos.

CELEBRITY

Sophie Turner Explains Why She Was Crying in New York: 'Periods Are a B***h'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:48 AM GMT

Fans are concerned after a photo of her crying while being consoled by Joe Jonas surfaces online.

CELEBRITY

Milo Ventimiglia in No Rush to Date Again Due to Work and Family

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:44 AM GMT

The 'This Is Us' actor says he hasn't been active to look for a new partner as he wants to focus on work and his family.

CELEBRITY

Joe Jonas Sells California House Ahead of Wedding

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:40 AM GMT

The singer has listed the modern four bedroom farmhouse, which is located in Sherman Oaks, California, for $4.25 million.

MUSIC

Teyana Taylor to Embark on Solo Tour After Dropping Out of Joint Tour With Jeremih

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:36 AM GMT

Taking to Instagram Live, the actress and singer announce she will be playing all scheduled tour dates at the same venues.

MUSIC

Janet Jackson Marks Launching of Indie Label With 'Made for Now'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:34 AM GMT

The song will be the first release of the pop star's label Rhythm Nation Records, which she will run with her brother Randy and Cinq Music bosses Jason Peterson and Barry Daffurn.

CELEBRITY

Serena Williams Admits She's Still Not Ready to Forgive Her Sister's Killer

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 4:31 AM GMT

Even though the tennis player wants to forgive Robert Maxfield to set an example for her baby daughter Alexis Olympia, she isn't quite ready.

CELEBRITY

T.J. Miller Denies Bullying 'Silicon Valley' Co-Star

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:50 AM GMT

Comedian previously Alice Wetterlund called Miller a 'bully and a petulant brat.'

CELEBRITY

Pete Davidson Knew Ariana Grande Is the One in First Day They Met

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:41 AM GMT

'The day I met her, I was like, 'Hey, I'll marry you tomorrow,' ' the 'Saturday Night Live' star reveals.

CELEBRITY

Big Loss! Britney Spears Ordered to Pay Kevin Federline $110K for Child Support

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:37 AM GMT

'This was an initial contributive payment,' Kevin's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, says about the new ruling.

TV

Ruth Wilson Says She's 'Not Allowed' to Explain Her Exit From 'The Affair'

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:36 AM GMT

When asked whether her reason to leave is because of salary, the actress says, 'I've never complained to Showtime about pay parity.'

MUSIC

Madonna Teases New Song 'Beautiful Game' in Full Video of Her 2018 Met Gala Performance

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:33 AM GMT

In the video, the Queen of Pop performs a snippet of the new song along with a slew of female dancers.

CELEBRITY

Jack Osbourne and Estranged Wife Agree to Settle Divorce Quickly

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:32 AM GMT

The former 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant has also agreed to share custody of the pair's three children.

TV

Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon Among Stars Who Will Join Stand Up 2 Cancer Telethon

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:29 AM GMT

All the four major primetime networks, ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS will run the telecast live, with Bradley Cooper returning as executive producer.

MOVIE

Michael B. Jordan Surprises Teen Super Fan by Inviting Her to 'Creed II' Set

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:25 AM GMT

Audeva Agyeman was actually invited to the set in Aston, Pennsylvania as part of a bogus 'superfan' project, but she realized she was the only fan there.

MUSIC

Slash Explains Why 'One in a Million' Was Omitted From Guns N' Roses' Reissue Album

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:19 AM GMT

In a recent interview, the rocker stated that removing the song from the tracklist was a no-brainer.

CELEBRITY

Victoria Beckham Accused of Mocking Depression With New T-Shirt

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 3:17 AM GMT

The fashion designer has been accused of showing insensitivity towards those with mental health issues after she posts a selfie of her wearing a T-shirt which reads, 'It's a dark but happy place.'